25 Terrorists Killed in Military Operation in Somalia

Thu 19 Jun 2025 | 01:41 PM The Somali National Army has successfully carried out a pre-planned military operation near the Bulo Haji area in the Lower Juba region of southern Somalia, eliminating 25 terrorist militants and wounding several others....

Tourism growing in Somalia despite bad press

Somalia—Iran’s Next Puppet State?

Al-Shabaab is stronger and more emboldened than ever. On June 11, the terrorist group seized al-Hareeri, a strategic village where a network of roads that lead to major Somali areas overlap. Eight days prior, al-Shabaab took Hawadley, a village...

Somalia claims gains in ongoing offensive against Al-Shabaab

MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Somali government on Tuesday said its forces had inflicted significant losses on the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab militant group, amid an ongoing military offensive in central and southern regions of the country. According...

Somalia’s Defence Minister visits Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College in Qatar 

DOHA, Qatar, June 18 – As part of his official visit to Qatar, Somalia’s Minister of Defence, Ahmed Mohamed Fiqi, and his delegation toured the Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College on Tuesday, where they were received by the College Commander,...

Trump derangement final boss: Ilhan Omar claims Somalia is better than America

Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) isn’t known for her measured political takes, which is why it’s no surprise that she’s not only comparing President Trump to the Somali government — she's saying he’s worse. “I grew up in a dictatorship, and I...

[Somalia Releases Seven Yemeni Fishermen After Two Months of Detention

The Yemeni Embassy in Somalia has announced the release of seven Yemeni fishermen who had been detained for nearly two months by authorities in Bosaso, Puntland. The fishermen were arrested after entering Puntland’s territorial waters without...

Somalia’s Dawn After Debt Relief – Building Resilience via Capital Market Development and Private Sector-Led Growth

Rwanda launched a national exchange (RSE) in 2011, listing key entities and gradually incorporating bonds. Through proactive deregulation under its Vision 2020/2050 strategy, it simplified business registration, boosted investor confidence, and...

Fox News slammed after host tells Ilhan Omar to buy a one-way ticket to Somalia

A Fox News segment faced backlash for being racist when a host and guest joked about Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar purchasing a one-way ticket to Somalia. The Minnesota legislator, who was raised in the East African nation, has encountered...

Somalia’s interior minister hits back at Puntland leader over national talks boycott

Mogadishu, June 17, 2025 – Somalia’s Minister of Interior, Ali Hoosh, on Monday strongly criticized Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni after the regional leader dismissed the National Consultative Conference in Mogadishu as “pointless and...

Somalia cleric warns of election credibility crisis amid national consultation talks

Mogadishu, June 17, 2025 – Somalia’s top religious leader issued a stern warning on Monday about the country’s fragile political environment, questioning the credibility of future elections as national consultations opened in the capital on...

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh calls for talks with opposition as key summit opens in Mogadishu

Mogadishu, June 17, 2025 – Somali President Hassan Sheikh renewed his call for dialogue with opposition leaders, saying he is ready to meet with all political stakeholders to resolve disputes over the country’s electoral process and broader...

Somalia president opens forum boycotted by opposition, federal states

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Blows Up Key Bridge as Troops Advance on Strategic Towns MOGADISHU, Somalia - The al-Qaeda-linked group in Somalia, the al-Shabaab, blew up a critical bridge in Somalia following intense pressure from the AU Support and...

OutKick co-founder tells Rep. Ilhan Omar to ‘go back to Somalia’ in Hannity interview

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Ilhan Omar: America Worse Than Somalia

Why won't she leave? June 18, 2025 by Daniel Greenfield 2 Comments Rep. Ilhan Omar, who was praised by a former Somali prime minister as following not “the interest of Minnesota, nor is it the interest of the American people, the interest of Ilhan...

Clay Travis Rips Ilhan Omar: ‘Why Doesn’t She Go Back to Somalia?’

OutKick founder Clay Travis suggested on Fox News, Tuesday that Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) should “go back to Somalia” after the congresswoman said the United States was becoming “one of the worst countries” on earth under President Donald Trump....

Somalia Concludes Participation in the 113th International Labour Conference and Condemns Malicious Campaign

The Somali delegation led by the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Hon. Yusuf Mohamed Adan has concluded its participation in the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC), held in Geneva from 2 to 13 June 2025. All twelve...

Somalia’s Defence Ministry Details Successful Offensive Against Al-Shabaab

MOGADISHU, June 16 — Somalia’s State Minister of Defence, Omar Ali, on Sunday provided details on a successful military operation targeting Al-Shabaab militants in the Lower Shabelle region. Dubbed “Operation Silent Storm,” the offensive resulted...

Fox News’ Ben Domenech tells Ilhan Omar to buy a one-way ticket to Somalia

BRIAN KILMEADE (HOST): By the way, just look at the RealClear average on approval. You would think by the negative publicity, an 87 to 92% of all news on Trump is negative. Look at Trump at 46.4%, at this point same with Obama and Bush, roughly...

Somaliland: Over 40,000 students begin national exams across the breakaway region

Hargeisa, Somalia – National certificate examinations for the 2024–2025 academic year officially began Saturday across Somaliland’s regions and districts, according to the Office of Examinations and Certification. A total of 40,749 students — both...