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    AFRICOM commander, Ethiopian Prime Minister discuss security cooperation in Horn of Africa

    Saturday June 21, 2025 Addis Ababa (HOL) — U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Commander Gen. Michael Langley met Friday with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in...

    Somalia faces trade, security risks as Iran-Israel war disrupts global shipping

    Monday June 16, 2025Somali scholars and analysts weigh in on the implications of the Iran-Israel conflict for the Horn of Africa, highlighting potential...

    Mahad Salad: Why Somalia is banking on new intelligence chief’s playbook for security

    Sunday June 15, 2025By Sylvia ChebetThe reinstatement of the former chief of Somalia’s premier intelligence agency could have significant impact as the country...

    Kenyan security forces kill two Al Shabaab militants in Mandera

    by Frankline Oduor Wednesday June 11, 2025Kenyan troops disembark from a military vehicle at the Kenya-Somalia border in October 2011. PhotoSecurity officers from the...

    Jubbaland Vice President, Mandera governor discuss border security and fight against al-Shabab

    Tuesday June 10, 2025Kismayo (HOL) — The First Vice President of Somalia’s Jubbaland State, Mahmoud Sayid Aden, met Monday with the Governor of Kenya’s Mandera...

    Opposition alliance questions President Mohamud’s planned consultations on elections, security

    Monday June 9, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Salvation Forum, a coalition of key opposition figures, expressed skepticism Monday about upcoming political meetings...

    Puntland security forces arrest youth protesters in Galkayo over development dispute

    Friday June 6, 2025Galkayo (HOL)  – Puntland security forces arrested several young men on Friday morning following Eid prayers at the Awaale Sports...

    Somalia partners with U.S., Interpol to share aviation security data

    Tuesday June 3, 2025FILE - A Somali immigration officer verifies a traveler’s passport at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport. The newly launched aviation...

    Somali prime minister, Djibouti president hold security talks in Djibouti

    Monday June 2, 2025Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre (left) meets with Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh (right) at the Presidential Palace in...

    Turkish, Italian military delegations make back-to-back visits to Mogadishu for security talks

    Friday May 30, 2025 Turkish special forces and Somali security personnel walk together during a visit by Turkish military officials to Mogadishu, Somalia, on...

    Somali opposition conference opens in Mogadishu with focus on elections, security, and leadership

    Wednesday May 28, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — A major political conference bringing together key Somali opposition figures opened in Mogadishu on Wednesday, focusing on...

    Somali opposition leaders to convene major conference in Mogadishu on elections and security

    Wednesday May 28, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — Key Somali opposition figures are expected to hold a high-level conference in Mogadishu on Wednesday, focusing on...

    Top Somali security officials meet Tardo elders to bolster fight against Al-Shabaab

    Wednesday May 28, 2025Beledweyne (HOL) – Senior Somali government and regional leaders held a high-level meeting with traditional elders in Tardo town, Hiiraan...

    Somali Government warns opposition over security criticism and use of heavy weapons in Mogadishu

    Saturday May 24, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – The Somali government issued a sharp response on Friday to opposition leaders who criticized the Council of...

    Somaliland President meets Ambassadors of France, Ethiopia, and UK in Djibouti to discuss regional security and development

    Friday May 23, 2025Djibouti (HOL) – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro held a high-level meeting on Thursday with the ambassadors of France,...

    Senior ISIS leader killed in Puntland security operation

    Tuesday May 20, 2025Garowe (HOL) – Puntland security forces have killed Ahmed Muse Sidi, a senior leader of the Islamic State (ISIS) group,...