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
However, Odowa mild-manner, discipline, and focus on the security job at hand turned sour when opposition politicians from his clan took aim at him.
Barawe violence: Clan Expansionism or Blunder of Unruly Troops?
The violence in Barawe, the official capital of Southwest State, has exposed the critical flaws in federal leadership in the Lower Shabelle region.
Why Mogadishu is Grappling with Out-of-Control Violence
Mogadishu, the Somali capital, with a population of 4.5 million, is plagued by out-of-control violence that is going crescendo. Unlike what most people believe, violence is no longer the preserve…
Security Forces Struggle to End Villa Rose Hotel Siege
Another terrorist attack against a hotel in Mogadishu, another siege and yet again the same security gaps as the militant group Al-Shabab has intensified its attacks in recent months. The…
Ma’awisley Vigilantes: The Surge to Oust Al-Shabab
It has already been three months since a motley array of Somali forces have been fighting the extremist group Al-Shabab on several fronts in the southern regions of Somalia. At…