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Inside Al-Shabaab’s DNA: Inside Two Decades of Organizational Evolution

Declassified Staff Reporter - July 7, 2026

MOGADISHU, Somalia — For nearly two decades, Somalia's battle against al-Shabaab has been measured in familiar metrics: territory retaken, militant commanders killed, and military...

Maxaa Ku Dhex-qarsoon Hadalkii Fiqi ee Al-Shabaab Ku Tilmaamay “Xisbi”?

Somali Updates Staff Reporter - July 7, 2026

MUQDISHO, Soomaaliya - Wasiirka difaaca Soomaaliya, Axmed Macalin Fiqi, ayaa ka dhawaajiyay hadal dhaliyey dood ballaaran ka gadaal markii uu xoogaga argagixisada ah ee...

Somalia’s Defense Minister Recasts al-Shabab as “a Political Rival”

Fact-Checks Staff Reporter - July 7, 2026

MOGADISHU, Somalia — At first glance, it appeared to be an off-the-cuff remark delivered to soldiers preparing for combat....

A New President, Old Divisions: Somalia’s SouthWest Unfinished Power Struggle

English News Staff Reporter - July 6, 2026

Baidoa/Mogadishu — The inauguration of Aadan Mohamed Nur (Aadan Madobe) as president of Somalia's Southwest State on Monday was intended...

FAALLO: Calaamo-saarka Aadan Madoobe iyo Siyaasadaha Ku Wareegsan

Somali Updates Staff Reporter - July 6, 2026

Muqdisho/Baydhabo - Munaasabad maanta ka dhacdey magaalada Baydhabo oo sugida ammaankeeda ay ka qeyb-qaateen diyaaradaha dagaalka Turkiga ee F-16...

Soomaaliya oo sagootisay safiirkii Midowga Yurub u fadhiyay Muqdisho

Somali Updates Staff Reporter - July 5, 2026

MUQDISHO, Soomaaliya - Wasiirka Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibadda Soomaaliya, Cabdisalaan Cabdi Cali (Dhaay), ayaa kulan sagootin ah la yeeshay Safiirka...

What’s behind Puntland’s ban on SOMTURK fishing operations in Somalia?

Fact-Checks Staff Reporter - July 5, 2026

Garowe/Mogadishu — A dispute over a Turkish-linked fishing initiative known as SOMTURK has triggered renewed tensions between Somalia’s federal...

HSM’s “Final Anti-Terror War”: Echo of Failure or Political Theatre?

Fact-Checks Staff Reporter - July 5, 2026

MOGADISHU, Somalia - President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has once again promised a “final new military offensive” against Al-Shabaab, as his...