Tag: Somalia

UK policy in Horn of Africa faces scrutiny over Sudan war, Somaliland ties

UK policy in Horn of Africa is facing growing scrutiny as analysts question whether London’s diplomatic language matches its...

US dramatically escalates air strikes on Somalia under Trump this year as campaign surpasses previous administrations

US dramatically escalates air strikes on Somalia under Trump this year, with Washington intensifying aerial operations against armed groups,...

EU naval force nears ship seized by Somali pirates

A European Union naval task force is racing towards the Hellas Aphrodite, a Malta-flagged tanker hijacked by Somali pirates...

Mogadishu Prison Attack Exposes Somalia’s Fragile Security Claims

The Mogadishu prison attack has brutally exposed Somalia’s fragile security situation. Despite government reassurances, al-Shabab militants continue exploiting weaknesses,...

Somaliland recognition and the controversial Israeli plan

The small East African coastal region of Somaliland has been making international headlines after several high-profile Republicans in the...

US Strikes on Somalia Have Doubled Under Trump Administration

The United States' military involvement in Somalia has increased significantly under the Trump administration, with air strikes more than...

Somali-US Joint Operation Kills 12 Militants and Terror Leaders

In a major counterterrorism development, a coordinated operation between Somali forces and the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has...