- April 15th, 2025
In a move that underscores its growing military influence in East Africa, Turkey has delivered Akinci Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) to Somalia. This significant deployment marks an escalation in Somalia’s air combat capabilities, bolstering its counterterrorism operations against Al-Shabab...
For decades, Somalia has been mired in violence, political instability, and food insecurity. The country’s struggles have persisted despite numerous international interventions, including the ill-fated 1993 US-led mission that ended with the infamous Battle of Mogadishu. Thirty years later, Somalia...
US President Donald Trump’s new travel ban could take effect as early as next week, blocking individuals from Pakistan and Afghanistan from entering the United States, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The potential restrictions, reminiscent of Trump’s...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has affirmed his country's commitment to supporting Somalia, particularly in defense, during talks with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Erdogan also expressed readiness to engage in mediation efforts to address tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia....
Mogadishu Militants have captured a military base in southern Somalia. Four people, including three Somali security officers, were killed in fighting between al-Shabaab militants and regional forces. Al-Shabaab fighters in Jubaland state captured the Garili military base, which was recently...
The United States has the strongest military power in the world. Russia and China are in second and third place and India is in fourth place. According to Global Firepower, a data website that tracks global defence information, The military...