The U. S. is expanding air strikes against members of a group affiliated to al-Qaeda who’ve intensified attacks in Somalia since hundreds of American troops exited the country earlier this year. (more…)
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Matt Bryden: The British ‘warlord’ destabilizing Somalia, Ethiopia and Eritrea with his Nairobi-based disinformation factory Sahan
NAIROBI, Kenya — Matthew David Bryden, the British citizen the Somali government sued for leaking national security information to foreign entities, calls himself “angry Matt” and “Dibjir”, in Somali a “stray”, but with connotations of debauchery. (more…)
Senior al-Shabab fighter surrenders to Somalia troops
A senior member of al-Shabab on Wednesday surrendered to government forces in Garbaharey, a town located in Southern Somalia, an official confirmed on Thursday. (more…)
A Letter To Office of the Prime Minister for Federal Government of Somalia
Firstly, we would like to applaud your tireless efforts in your leadership, the fruitful aversion of the country from the brink of a conflict to a historical trajectory that will lead the nation in the direction of reconciliation, peace, and inclusive elections. We are at a critical crossroads, and you...
‘My hijab kept shrinking’: Halima Aden on ‘exploitative’ fashion industry
Halima Aden, who was the first model to wear a burkini, has opened up to designer Tommy Hilfiger about her experience of the fashion industry as a Muslim model. (more…)
Al-Shabab Threatens to Disrupt Upcoming Somali Elections
Mogadishu, Somalia — Somali terrorist group al-Shabab has threatened to attack electoral delegates who will be choosing lawmakers in parliamentary elections beginning next week. (more…)
Fake vaccination: At least 800 people jabbed with WATER after buying ‘Covid vaccine’ from scammers in Uganda
At least 800 people got vaccinated with phony coronavirus shots sold by a group of scammers in Uganda. Authorities said the “vaccine” consisted “more of water than anything else,” and advised victims to get a legit (and free) jab. (more…)
Somalia’s forces kill 35 al-Shabab fighters in central region
Somali National Army (SNA) backed by Galmudug's regional paramilitary forces on Monday killed 35 al-Shabab militants in an area near Baadweyn town in Mudug region, central Somalia. (more…)
Prosecutors: Man shot by Boise police wielded knife, is accused of sex crimes with 3 children
The charges filed this week against a Boise man shot multiple times by police officers in late June include allegations that he sexually abused three different children under the age of 13, according to documents from Ada County prosecutors. (more…)
Fishy Business: A web of local and international actors facilitates the depletion of Somalia’s marine resources
The story of the Somali seven — originally a Thai fishing fleet that has engaged in illegal fishing and human rights and labour abuses over several years — shows how foreign players in illegal fishing operations often have the help of Somali actors, both within and outside the government. (more…)