Puntland security forces have made significant progress in their ongoing fight against terrorism, pushing back ISIS militants who have been infiltrating the region. In a major offensive earlier today in Toga Jaceel, located in the Calmiskaat Mountains, over 60 ISIS fighters were killed as Puntland troops launched a decisive assault. Following their defeat on the…
Late last year, Somali police arrested over ten young women who were being transported to the Al-Shabaab stronghold of Elbur to join their husbands, all members of the terrorist group. These women, aged between 17 and 30, were being sent off by their families—many of whom marry off their daughters to Al-Shabaab fighters out of…
Somali Kenyans are among the most marginalized communities in the country, despite occupying a vast landmass and having three counties—Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera—under their administration. Even with their deep-rooted presence in Kenya, they are often treated as second-class citizens, viewed as outsiders by other communities. The North Eastern and eastern regions of Kenya, where Somalis…
On February 5, 2025, Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister and current candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairpersonship, visited the Somali-owned BBS Mall in Eastleigh, Nairobi. He was warmly received by Kamukunji Constituency Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan, alongside Mall Chair Abdiwali Maalim Hassan, CEO Munir Ahmed, and Eastleigh North MCA Ahmedqadar Dabar….
Puntland regional forces have successfully destroyed an ISIS and Daesh hideout in the Togal Jaceel area of the Calmiskaad Mountains. In a major counterterrorism operation, around 57 militants were killed, and a cache of weapons and explosives was seized. The Somali army has been making significant gains against ISIS fighters, who have illegally entered the…
After 52 years, Somalia has finally reformed its labor law. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s signing of the new Somali Labor Code marks a historic moment, with promises of better worker protections, fairness, and economic growth. The government frames this law as a step forward in securing workers’ rights while aligning Somalia with international labor standards….
A senior ISIS commander has surrendered to Puntland forces in northeastern Somalia, marking a significant blow to the terrorist group. Abdirahman Shirwac Aw Siciid, also known as Lahoor, turned himself in to Somali forces in Puntland on Monday. According to sources, Lahoor was responsible for extorting the public on behalf of ISIS. He had previously…
Once a modest neighborhood in Nairobi, Eastleigh has transformed into one of Kenya’s most dynamic commercial hubs, often referred to as the “richest neighborhood in Somalia.” Thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit of the Somali community, Eastleigh has become a thriving business center, attracting traders from across East Africa and beyond. A Business Powerhouse Located in…
Somalia is facing an increasing wave of illegal immigration from neighboring Ethiopia, as thousands of Ethiopians cross the porous, unmanned border in search of safety and economic opportunities. Fleeing conflict and widespread unemployment in Ethiopia, many of these migrants find their way into Somali cities, where they take up construction and other low-wage, ad-hoc jobs….
Somalia has long grappled with a complex and contentious electoral process. For the past five presidential elections, the country has adhered to an indirect electoral model. Tribal elders, selected from various clans, have played a pivotal role in electing members of parliament and the senate. Over time, the number of elders involved in these elections…