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When a war-scarred country announces a billion-dollar airport project, the world doesn’t just pay attention—it questions everything. Can Somalia really pull this off? Who’s paying for it? And why now?…
Somalia’s economy grew by 4.1 percent in 2024, according to newly released government data. While the figure reflects continued progress in rebuilding a fragile economy, it represents a slowdown from…
A flooded retreat, a helicopter crash, and a power vacuum—Al-Shabaab’s advance sends shockwaves through the Horn of Africa. But Turkey may be the wildcard no one expected. In a stunning…
Mogadishu in Peril as Al-Shabaab Advances, Donor Fatigue Cripples Regional Security Strategy In a stunning diplomatic blow that could redefine the future of peacekeeping in East Africa, the United States…
📍 Mogadishu | May 7, 2025 In what may become a defining moment for Somalia’s economic trajectory—and a potential game-changer for the entire Horn of Africa—Turkey has reportedly discovered 20…
Mogadishu, the battered heart of Somalia, is once again under siege. In the early hours of Monday, explosions rocked the heavily fortified Halane base camp, sending a grim warning across…
With jihadist forces threatening the capital, Turkey makes its boldest military move in Africa yet — deploying thousands of troops to protect a crumbling ally. Mogadishu is bracing for impact.…
MOGADISHU – April 13, 2025Somalia has officially authorized Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, to begin operations in the country, marking a major milestone in Somalia’s digital infrastructure ambitions. The…
In a dramatic step toward peace and security, Ethiopia has deployed 2,500 troops to Somalia as part of the African Union’s latest peacekeeping initiative, the African Union Support and Stabilization…
April 6, 2025 | Horn Daily Newsroom Mogadishu, Somalia – A series of mortar shells rained down on Somalia’s capital once again on Sunday, striking the heavily fortified Halane diplomatic…
As Al-Shabaab Advances, Somalia’s Government Declares War on Its Own Defectors In a chilling escalation of Somalia’s internal security crisis, hundreds of police officers have disappeared, prompting not only fears…
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst In what may be the boldest geopolitical move since someone tried to rent out the moon, Somalia’s federal government has reportedly offered the…
Mogadishu, Somalia’s bustling capital, now faces an unprecedented threat. Alarming reports indicate that militants are rapidly encroaching on the city’s outskirts, raising fears that the city might soon fall into…
Mogadishu was rocked by explosions as Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed touched down in the Somali capital on Thursday, braving a hostile reception and deepening political tensions. The visit comes…
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst A recent article by Daniel Volman published in an Ethiopian newspaper, Eurasia Review, titled “Did Somalia Beat Trump to a Deal with Ethiopia?”…