Tag: Al-Shaabab

An Accurate Depiction of Somalia Emerged from Kenya President’s Remarks During His State Visit to US

An Accurate Depiction of Somalia Emerged from Kenya President’s Remarks During His State Visit to US

Kenyan President William Ruto warned of the dire repercussions should the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) remove its troops during his recent visit to the United States. He underlined that Al-Shabaab will probably seize control of Somalia in the event of an ATMIS pullout. Continue reading “An Accurate Depiction of Somalia Emerged from Kenya President’s Remarks During His State Visit to US”

Senior Ethiopian Foreign Affairs Advisor Finds Entertaining Somalia’s Objection to Somaliland MoU

Senior Ethiopian Foreign Affairs Advisor Finds Entertaining Somalia’s Objection to Somaliland MoU

Ethiopia remains steadfast in its commitment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Somaliland and the recent furor in Mogadishu over the deal is nothing more than a temporary setback, according to Abdulaziz Ahmed Adem (Amb.), chief advisor to the National Intelligence and Security Service and an advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Continue reading “Senior Ethiopian Foreign Affairs Advisor Finds Entertaining Somalia’s Objection to Somaliland MoU”

Somali Military Officers Plotting with Al-Shabab Group in Terror Attacks Says SFG

Somali Military Officers Plotting with Al-Shabab Group in Terror Attacks Says SFG

At least 14 army officers, including the commander of the Jaalle Siyad military academy, have been arrested in connection with Monday’s al-Shabaab suicide bombing at the academy in Mogadishu, which killed at least 30 soldiers and left more than 70 others injured. Continue reading “Somali Military Officers Plotting with Al-Shabab Group in Terror Attacks Says SFG”

Somaliland Vows Fiercely Defending Territorial Integrity

Somaliland Vows Fiercely Defending Territorial Integrity

The fight in Las Anod won’t end until every square inch of Somaliland is free of Al Shabab and its local allies, no matter how long it takes, how much blood is shed, or how much property is destroyed. Continue reading “Somaliland Vows Fiercely Defending Territorial Integrity”

US Ambassador to Somalia Feting Terrorist Robow

US Ambassador to Somalia Feting Terrorist Robow

ISomalia , on October 14, 2017, terrorists detonated a two-truck bomb near Mogadishu’s Hodan district, killing at least 587 people. It was a massive explosion. The Safari Hotel collapsed. Forensic investigators believe the truck carried two tons of explosives. Continue reading “US Ambassador to Somalia Feting Terrorist Robow”