Between the Reflection of Xeer Ciise and the Resolve of Awdal
Central to the unrest was the belief that the Xeer Ciise initiative was not an isolated cultural endeavour but part of a broader external agenda.
Why Hassan Sheikh Replaced Somalia’s Spy Chief
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud replaced Mahad Salad with Abdullahi Sanbalolshe as director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) as his political interests have shifted.
Turkish drone kills 22 civilians in Somalia in failed counterterrorism operation
On the evening of March 18, airstrikes carried out by drones operated by Turkish troops stationed in Somalia killed 22 civilians, including children, in a small village on the outskirts…
Qoorqoor now tops Al-Shabab’s hit list
The government’s war against Al-Shabab is escalating and causing casualties on both sides. Government forces and Ma’awisley militias have made significant progress, with Al-Shabab leaders either eliminated or surrendering in…
Somali president partially reshuffles army leadership
In response to criticism on his war strategy against Al-Shabab, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, facing countless setbacks, made changes to the army leadership.
Children Among Victims of Suspected US drone Strike
The US African Command acknowledged being aware of civilian casualties but brushed off the report that US was behind it as an Al-Shabab propaganda.
Inside Niger’s July Coup and the Battle for Africa’s Soul
On July 26, 2023, Niger's presidential guard seized power, detaining democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum. Two days later, on national television, the head of the guard declared himself the new…
The Lion’s Paw Rebellion fighting to remove Musa Bihi
Entrenched for more than three weeks in the Gacan-Libaax (Lion's Paw) mountains, Garhajis clansmen, mostly young people, tired of Somaliland President's shenanigans to postpone and tamper with the local elections,…
How the Jaale Siyaad Academy massacre was masterminded from Villa Somalia
Two weeks have passed since the suicide attack at the Jaale Siyaad Academy which targeted soldiers of the October 14 Brigade relocated from Marka for training...
How General Odowa dismissal brings Somalia closer to a despotic rule
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud dismissed the chief of staff of the Somali National Army, General Odowa Yusuf Rageh, in a move that surprised many, especially the general who apparently did…