Author: Osman Omar

The Somali National Army has launched large-scale military operations. The Somali National Army has launched large-scale military operations aimed at liberating many regions from Al-Shabaab. Most of the fighting occurs in Galmudug, South West, Jubbaland, and Hirshabelle. However, the main areas experiencing the heaviest fighting are Bakool, Galgaduud, and Mudug. The Somali Army has shifted from its previous strategy, which involved capturing towns while Al-Shabaab remained outside in the rural areas. Now, they have adopted a new approach of attacking Al-Shabaab in the rural territories where they have been hiding. Al-Shabaab has lost significant military strength, being driven out of…

Howlgal ballaaran oo lagu xoreynayo Deegaanada bacadwayne iyo Qaycad ayaa saaka kabilowday koofurta Gobalka Mudug Howlkan waxaa iska kaashanaya Ciidanka Daraawiishta Galmudug Macawisleyda Deeganka iyo Cutubyo katirsan Ciidanka Gorgor ee xooga dalka Somalia

 The international community, governments, and institutions assisting Somalia We, the Somali people, both within our borders and across the globe, particularly Somali nationalists, offer our sincere gratitude for the support you have extended to Somalia. Your contributions have been invaluable. However, we must address a dire concern that threatens the future of our nation—a concern that requires urgent action. After careful investigation and reflection, it has become painfully clear that the current political structure in Somalia has devolved into a system that mirrors the destructive warlordism of the past. The regional leaders, who were meant to bring stability, have instead…

Hobyo Port has significant economic potential. While Pakistan’s Gwadar port is connected by land to major manufacturing cities in China, Hobyo offers a shorter travel distance to Africa, making it a strategic gateway for China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Africa . However, for Hobyo to succeed, the Hawiye clan must take decisive action. Every Hawiye member allied with Al-Shabaab must be eliminated, and Galmudug must become a safe haven for economic growth and opportunity. I know you have the power to make this happen, but if you believe Al-Shabaab will disappear without bloodshed, you’re deluding yourselves. Without action,…

Turkish-Somali Cooperation Could Shape the Future of the Horn of Africa

Somali Military Intelligence and Clan Collaboration Successfully Prevents Illegal Weapon Smuggling from Ethiopia Somali military intelligence has effectively utilized local clan support to stop illegal weapons from entering Somalia through the Ethiopian border. In a coordinated effort, the Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) and national military intelligence units have been deployed across multiple regions, including Togdheer, Sool, Puntland, Galmudug, Hirshabelle, SouthWest, and Jubaland. A number of units have been placed in the Gedo region, where these intelligence units are actively monitoring and securing the border. Today, Somali forces, in collaboration with local clans, successfully intercepted illegal arms shipments…

Ethiopia’s Use of Advanced Phone-Hacking Software and Its Political Implications 2022 Ethiopia acquired advanced phone-hacking software from Israeli companies in 2022, raising significant concerns regarding its potential use for political surveillance. This software, comparable to the notorious Pegasus spyware, allows Ethiopian authorities to monitor calls, messages, and private communications remotely without the target being aware. The implications of this technology are wide-ranging, particularly in the political landscape of Ethiopia and its neighboring regions, notably Somalia.  How the Software is Affecting Key Political Figures Reports indicate that the Ethiopian government has been utilizing this phone-hacking technology to gain strategic advantages by…

 Qatarta Isticmaalka Itoobiya ee Software-ka  lagu Jabsiga Taleefannada iyo  Saameynta Siyaasiyiinta Soomaaliyeed iyo Xasilloonida Gobolka Sanadkii 2022, Ethiopia waxay soo iibsatay software casri ah oo loogu talagalay in taleefannada lagu jabsado, kaas oo ay ka soo iibsate shirkado Israa’iili ah. Arrintan ayaa keentay walaac xoogan oo la xiriira in software-kan loo isticmaali karo kormeerka iyo dabagalka shaqsiyaadka siyaasadeed ee kasoo horjeeda dowladda Itoobiya, iyo xitaa kuwa ku sugan gobolka guud ahaan. Tani waxay si gaar ah uga dhigan tahay in software-kan laga yaabo inuu si weyn u saameeyo shaqsiyaadka muhiimka ah ee siyaasadda, gaar ahaan kuwa mucaaradka ah. Software-kan, oo…

Abiy Ahmed’s Spy Background and Online Propaganda Tactics to Destabilize Somalia Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, has a history rooted in intelligence services. Before entering politics, Abiy was part of the Information Network Security Agency (INSA), Ethiopia’s cybersecurity and intelligence body, specializing in surveillance and control. Abiy’s role in INSA involved overseeing domestic spying operations. He became proficient in monitoring opposition groups, media, and public sentiment—skills he’s carried into his political career. This background is key to understanding his manipulation of narratives today.  As Prime Minister, Abiy initially positioned himself as a reformist, attracting global praise for his peace initiatives…

Ethiopia Continues to Smuggle Illegal Weapons into Somalia On July 16, 2024, a significant shipment of illegal weapons from Ethiopia made its way into Somalia, specifically into the Galgaduud region. These weapons, initially intended for unknown purposes, were quickly looted by clan militias and have since flooded Somalia’s black market. Yesterday, Mogadishu Police Commissioner Macalin Mahdi displayed several of these illicit weapons, which were recently confiscated in an illegal arms market. According to authorities, these weapons were part of the same shipment that crossed into Somalia from Ethiopia in mid-July. The weapons were looted by militias and sold off to…

Rising Tensions in Bookh District The district of Bookh, located in the Doolo region of the Somali region in Ethiopia, a tense situation has developed last night and continue to grow and that could lead to a military confrontation between Puntland forces and armed clan militias. These militias are currently blocking three vehicles carrying weapons, ammunition, and military supplies destined for Puntland President H.E. Said Abdullahi Deni, according to reliable sources. Earlier this afternoon, Ethiopia’s New Police forces brought these vehicles, which were loaded with supplies for President Deni, to Bookh. However, the vehicles were intercepted by armed youth who had prior…