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🟡 DEVELOPING NEWS: Mogadishu Regime Blames Gedo Violence on Jubaland as Al-Shabaab Advances Unchecked Mogadishu, July 25, 2025 In yet another desperate attempt to shift blame and deflect from its collapsing security posture, the Federal Government of Somalia has issued a…
Summary: Where Things Fall Apart Territorial control is slipping, with armed groups retaking ground due to weak federal capacity. Donors are questioning the return on years of aid, while government credibility erodes. State-building and decentralization ambitions are…
BREAKING: Puntland Captures ISIS Finance Chief in Counterterrorism Raid Near Bosaso Puntland’s Defense Forces have captured Abdiweli Mohamed Aw Yusuf, widely known as Abdiweli Walalac, who served as the finance chief and foreign fighters’ liaison for ISIS in #Somalia. The arrest…
INSIDE LOOK: Aftermath of Al-Shabaab’s Assault on Sabiid and Caanoole This morning, Al-Shabaab launched a coordinated assault on the towns of Sabiid and Caanoole, near Afgoye. Cirka News has obtained video footage from the battlefield showing the aftermath of the attack, giving…
BREAKING: Heavy Clashes Erupt at UK-Era Military Base in Beled-Hawo As #Mogadishu loses ground to militants near its own doorstep, it has turned its focus to undermining Jubaland. Intense fighting has broken out at the historic UK-era military base in Beled-Hawo, where Federal…
BREAKING: Al-Shabaab Launches Pre-Dawn Offensive, Retakes Control of Sabiid and Caanoole Al-Shabaab militants launched a coordinated pre-dawn assault today on the towns of Sabiid and Caanoole, situated near Afgoye in southern Somalia. The group claims it has fully regained…
NEWS: Somaliland and Taiwan Sign New Coast Guard Cooperation Agreement Taipei: #Taiwan has welcomed a high-level delegation from Somaliland, led by Foreign Minister Dr. Essa Kayd, for a five-day official visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and security ties. Deputy Minister…
Dep. Min. Wu welcomed #Somaliland FM @min_abdirahman & delegation to #Taiwan for a 5-day visit. With shared democratic values, our ever deepening relationship now includes a new Coast Guard cooperation agreement. We're cultivating a true partnership of substance & shared purpose!
🇹🇭 Thailand vs 🇰🇭 Cambodia: Military Comparison (2025) 💰 Budget & Manpower #Thailand: Budget: $5.89 billion Total troops: 606,850 Army: 360,850 #Cambodia: Budget: $860 million Total troops: 231,000 Army: 221,000 Thailand spends much more and fields a larger, more balanced…
🚨 BREAKING: Al-Shabaab Launches Coordinated Assault on UPDF and SNA Bases Near Afgoye Al-Shabaab militants have reportedly launched a pre-dawn assault on Ugandan People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Somali National Army (SNA) positions in Sabiid, on the outskirts of Afgoye town,…
“After decades of funnelling aid through Mogadishu with little to show for it, some in Washington now see Somaliland—and perhaps Puntland—as more reliable partners.” economist.com/middle-east-an… – The Economist, July 24, 2025
Another Day, Another Empty Event at a Café Hotel: The Villa Mogadishu Governing Style Welcome to the governing model of Villa #Mogadishu, where holding endless events at upscale hotels and cafés replaces real leadership. Announcements are made, panels are held, slogans are…
Today, I had the honour of launching the 2024 Annual Financial Report in Mogadishu. This report reflects Somalia’s resilience, stronger public finance governance, rising domestic revenues, and a collective commitment to transparency and reform. #Somalia
BREAKING: Hussein Sheikh-Ali, Somalia’s National Security Advisor, has been officially removed from his post. Sources close to Villa #Somalia confirm Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has finalized the decision, following weeks of internal tension and reports that Hussein had sought to…
BREAKING: Hassan Sheikh Fires National Security Advisor Amid Turkish Arms Smuggling Scandal MOGADISHU: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has abruptly dismissed his National Security Advisor, Hussein Moalim, in what sources say is a direct fallout from the Turkish arms shipment intercepted…
Western Donors Slam Mogadishu Over Counterterrorism Failures as Al-Shabaab Gains Ground Western donors, including the European Union, have expressed serious concerns about the Somali government’s counterterrorism approach, as Al-Shabaab continues to expand its presence across…
🚨 BREAKING: Thai Ground Forces Cross into Cambodian Territory Tensions are flaring in Southeast Asia as Thai ground forces have reportedly crossed into Cambodian territory. The unexpected move has raised immediate regional alarm, with analysts scrambling to assess what…
Puntland Denounces Former PM’s Claims, Reaffirms Stance on Arms Ship Investigation GAROWE: The Puntland government has rejected recent claims made by former Prime Minister Omar, labeling him a “controlled opposition figure” aligned with the Mogadishu-based administration.…
In a meeting with the Turkish ambassador today, I was informed that the MV Sea World vessel was carrying military equipment for TURKISOM. The Amb stated that he reached out to Puntland but to no avail. In this view, Puntland has legal obligations to release the ship without delay
EXCLUSIVE: Inside Villa Somalia’s War on Puntland – The Silent Economic Sabotage Campaign In a damning exposé, insiders reveal that Villa Somalia is actively working to undermine Puntland’s autonomy and prosperity by restricting its access to international development funds and…
TOP OF THE HOUR: President Hassan Sheikh Holds Emergency Meeting with National Salvation Council MOGADISHU: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has convened a late-night meeting with members of the National Salvation Council at Villa Somalia. The agenda of the meeting remains…