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Somali National Army Foils Al-Shabaab Attack in Middle Shabelle
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (244+ words) Somalia, 18 January 2026 The Somali National Army (SNA) foiled an Al-Shabaab attack early Sunday morning in the Jabad Godane area of the Middle Shabelle region, the Ministry of Defence said. In a press release, the Ministry confirmed that government forces are…...
Opinion | Will the Sun of Unity Rise Again from Las Anod?
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (210+ words) In his speech, the president left little room for ambiguity. He affirmed that the North Eastern State of Somalia is a full federal member state'neither a provisional arrangement nor a special case. The message was clear and unequivocal: this is…...
Opinion – Sovereignty Revisited: Constitutional Limits on Federal Authority in Somalia’s Foreign Relations
6+ hour, 58+ min ago (645+ words) While this position may appear traditional in stable and consolidated federations, it collapses under closer scrutiny when applied to Somalia's constitutional reality, institutional fragility, and unfinished federal order. 1. The Central Fallacy: Abstract Sovereignty Detached from Reality Avv. Omar's analysis treats…...
1,257 Households in Ethiopia's Somali Region Break Free From Aid Dependency
11+ hour, 41+ min ago (247+ words) Ethiopia, 18 January 2026 More than 1,200 households in Godey City have transitioned from aid dependency to economic self-sufficiency, marking a significant milestone in Ethiopia Somali Region's quest for sustainable urban development, state authorities announced on Saturday. The families graduated from the second…...
Trump threatens to impose tariff on countries opposing US- Greenland Ownership
18+ hour, 54+ min ago (304+ words) United States, January 17, 2026 - Washington, Former U.S. President Donald Trump has triggered fresh geopolitical tensions after declaring that the United States will impose punitive tariffs on key European allies unless Denmark agrees to negotiations over the "complete and total purchase of Greenland....
Explainer | Power play in Las Anod: Who Won the Political Standoff?
20+ hour, 55+ min ago (368+ words) Somalia, 17 January 2026 The inauguration of the newly formed North East State of Somalia on Saturday evolved into a political show of force, drawing clear lines of winners and losers while delivering powerful messages both domestically and internationally. 1. The Importance of…...
Tinderet Mountain Run Signals Kenya’s Growing Sports Tourism
21+ hour, 28+ min ago (454+ words) Kenya, 17 January 2026 - The fifth edition of the Tinderet Barng'etuny Mountain Run has steadily evolved from a local endurance contest into a strategic sports development platform, underscoring how athletics can be leveraged to advance tourism, talent nurturing and community cohesion. Held…...
President Hassan Sheikh Condemns Israel’s ‘Land Grab' as Red Line
22+ hour, 17+ min ago (229+ words) Somalia, 17 January 2026 Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has strongly condemned what he described as "Israel's land-grabbing," stating that it is a red line that cannot be crossed and does not align with Somalia's national interests or those of the wider…...
ChatGPT to Start Showing Ads in User Conversations
22+ hour, 53+ min ago (311+ words) The company announced that the trial will begin in the U.S., affecting both users of the free version and a new subscription tier called ChatGPT Go. The ads will appear after a user prompt, tailored to the content of the query....
Puntland Captures Dozens of IS Foreign Fighters in Major Offensive
22+ hour, 55+ min ago (266+ words) Somalia, 17 January 2026 Security forces in Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region have captured dozens of foreign Islamic State fighters during a major counterterrorism operation in the Al-Miskaad mountains, the federal state announced on Saturday. The arrests are part of a broader military…...