Somalia

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The sooner this circus of corrupt lunatics shuts down, the better off we will all be. Opinion,

Somalia's decision hurts Israeli companies

Somalia’s move to block Arkia flights from passing through its airspace is expected to extend flight times to Thailand.

'Illegal visit'

Arab and Muslim states slam visit by Sa’ar to Somaliland

21 Muslim countries and the PA condemn Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s Somaliland visit, demand Israel revoke its recognition.

'Unauthorized incursion'

Somalia condemns Sa’ar visit to Somaliland

Somalia blasts Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s visit to Somaliland, days after Israel recognized the region.

Somali President claims:

'Somaliland agreed to take Gazans for Israeli recognition'

Somalia’s president claims Somaliland agreed to take Gazans, host an Israeli base, and join the Abraham Accords in exchange for Israel’s recognition.

Houthis threaten Israel after Somaliland recognition

After Israel recognizes Somaliland, Yemen’s Houthis warn that any Israeli presence on Somali soil will be a military target.

Arab, Islamic states condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

Arab and Islamic foreign ministers condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, warning it endangers peace in the Horn of Africa and violates Somalia’s sovereignty.

Abbas opposes agreement between Israel and Somaliland

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says 'State of Palestine' supports Somalia's territorial integrity, opposes Israel's recently-signed agreement with Somaliland.

EU slams Israel:

Somali territorial integrity key to peace and stability

European Union condemns Israel's recognition of Somaliland, urges 'meaningful dialogue' between Somalia and Somaliland to 'resolve long standing differences.'

Somalia requests urgent UN session after Somaliland recognition

UN Security Council to convene for urgent session on Monday following Israel's recognition of Somaliland.

Netanyahu declares:

Israel recognizes Somaliland as an independent state

Israel officially recognizes Somaliland as an independent state, a move criticized by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey, and Djibouti.

Musk:

'Omar’s Somali remarks sound like treason'

Elon Musk accuses Rep. Ilhan Omar of treason over Somali remarks, after 2024 footage of her saying the US government “will do what we ask it to do” resurfaces.

After Somalia comments

Trump renews call to remove Omar

Trump shares footage of Rep. Ilhan Omar saying “Somalia is our home” during a Minnesota rally, urging her to “go back” to Somalia.

Citing national security

Trump enacts travel ban on 19 countries

President Trump signs a proclamation banning travel from 12 countries, fully restricting entry for their nationals, and partially restricting entry from seven others, citing national security risks.

US, Israel discuss resettlement of Gazans in Syria

Trump administration attempted to contact Syria’s interim government through a third party, but officials deny knowledge of discussions.

Gazans to be resettled in East Africa?

US and Israeli officials initiated contact with three East African countries seeking to resettle Gazans in their territory, AP reports.

Israeli teen planned to join Islamic State in Somalia

A minor from the village of 'Ara was arrested and indicted for planning to join the Islamic State and to carry out attacks in Israel and abroad.

EL AL flight:

Hostile factors attempt to take over communications

An EL AL flight from Phuket, Thailand to Israel received suspicious instructions to fly off course. There is serious suspicion that whoever was behind the instructions was attempting to damage the aircraft or cause it to enter dangerous areas.

Gulf of Aden:

Navy SEALs missing after search-op for Iranian arms

The two were attempting to board a ship suspected of carrying Iranian arms to the Houthis in Yemen when one fell and the other jumped after him.

A hypothetical letter Israel can send Hamas supporting countries

Send ships to evacuate Gazan families. Do it because we are going to respond in a way you think we are too enlightened to impose.

More peace deals on the way?

Breakthrough expected very soon with four more countries

After Ramadan, expect to see progress unless something happens to derail it.

Op-ed:

Why the Foreign Affairs Committee is better without Ilhan Omar

I could not help comparing the Democrat support for Omar with what happened in Britain when it faced antisemitism in the Labour Party.Op-ed

Somalia:

ISIS leader and 10 associates killed in US operation

Bilal al-Sudani, an ISIS leader in Somalia, killed with about 10 of his associates in a US army operation.

At least nine killed in Somalia car blasts

Twin car explosion kills at least nine in densely-populated civilian area of the town of Mahas.

Somalia:

Death toll in Al-Shabaab attack on hotel rises to 21

Death toll from 30-hour siege by Al-Shabaab terrorists at hotel in Mogadishu climbs to 21.

Terror group seizes hotel in Somalia, killing at least 12

Mogadishu, Somalia: Al-Shabab terror group, affiliated with al-Qaeda, takes control of a hotel, killing at least a dozen, mostly civilians.

Somalia: 8 killed in suicide blast near President's residence

al-Qaida linked Al Shabaab terror group took responsibility for the bombing a few street blocks from the President's palace.

US military conducts air strike against Al-Shabaab in Somalia

The air strike is the first in Somalia since President Joe Biden took office.

Do some black lives matter more than others?

BLM demonizes Israel but ignores black slavery in Arab states such as.Somalia and Mauritania. Learn the facts. Op-ed

At least 90 killed in Somalia truck bombing

At least 125 others were injured, reports say.

Somali ISIS affiliate swears allegiance to new leader

Somalia's ISIS affiliate swears allegiance to Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi.

Has Ilhan Omar imported the ideology of a Somali dictator to America?

FGM is a crime against humanity

Dems have their own country – and it is not America

Al-Shabab claims responsibility for Somalia attack

At least six killed in car bomb attack on government building in Mogadishu.

At least 23 dead in attack in Somalia

Suicide truck bomb explodes outside hotel in Mogadishu, killing at least 23 and wounding more than 30.

Somalia: Number of dead in truck bombing rises to 270

Somalia bombing kills 270, injures 230; authorities estimate that Al-Shabaab terror group is responsible for attack.

231 killed in Somali truck bombing

'Hospital overwhelmed by both dead and wounded. We also received people whose limbs were cut away by the bomb. This is really horrendous.'

Trump announces new travel restrictions for 8 countries

President Trump replacing travel ban with a targeted list of restrictions enhancing vetting for nationals from eight countries.

Muslima infiltrates church to spy on, report Somali Christians

Islamic communities establish informant infrastructure to intimidate apostates.

Muslim world riled even more:

UAE expels Somali from Ramadan competition

Somalia representative expelled from Quran competition and deported due to Somalia's neutrality on Gulf crisis.

Israeli Arab teams up with Ben Stiller to send food to Somalia

Arab Israeli Facebook star teams up with Ben Stiller and other celebreties to send an airplane full of food to starving people in Somalia.

Report: Trump to restrict immigration from some Muslim countries

Trump expected to sign several orders restricting immigration from Syria and six other Middle Eastern or African countries, say sources.

Somalia: 5 killed in terror attack in the capital

Suicide bomber rams explosive-laden vehicle into police building in Mogadishu, allowing fighters to follow. 4 attackers also killed.

Drought: Over 50,000 Somali children face death, says UN

As drought hits, about 4.7 million people, nearly 40% of the population, need some kind of humanitarian assistance.

Report: Somali group uses Trump comments to recruit jihadists

Al-Shabaab reportedly uses an excerpt from Trump's comments against Muslims in a recruitment video.

Somali terrorist group kills 15 in hotel attack

At least 15 dead, including an army general who led an offensive against al-Shabaab, in attack on hotel in Mogadishu.

Al Qaeda Affiliate Strikes African Union Base in Somalia

Al Shabaab launches car bomb followed by hours-long gun battle against peacekeepers, claims it killed 35 soldiers.

Al Qaeda's Somali Hold Strengthened by Yemen Exodus

600 Al Qaeda terrorists flee Yemen war for former stronghold of Somalia, while Kerry offers aid without specifying details.

Islamic State or Al Qaeda? Somalia's Al Shabaab Mulls Future

Bloodthirsty but embattled terror group considers change of allegiance from AQ, as senior commanders push for ISIS allegiance.

Six Somali-American Men Arrested Trying to Join ISIS

Six Somali-American men who planned to travel to Syria arrested and charged with conspiring to support a terrorist organization.

United States Kills Al-Shabaab Leader in Somalia

Defense Department confirms it killed Adan Garar, a leader of the Somali terror group Al-Shabaab.

American Airstrike in Somalia Targets Al-Shabaab

United States military carries out an airstrike against Al-Shabaab. Target identified only as a "senior leader".

Somali Terrorists Separate Muslims Before Slaughtering

Al-Shabaab terrorists murder 28 in attack on bus in Kenya, pick out victims based on ability to read from the Koran.

As the World Turns: Will the West Prevail?

Three Denver Teen Girls Nabbed Joining ISIS 'For Islam'

Long arm of ISIS proven yet again, as three US girls caught in Frankfurt on way to join jihad in Syria.

Al-Shabaab Names New Leader, Threatens Enemies

Al-Shabaab names Sheikh Ahmad Umar Abu Ubaidah as its new leader after a U.S. airstrike kills the previous one.

Pentagon Confirms Al-Shabaab Leader Killed in Airstrike

Pentagon confirms death of Ahmed Abdi Godane, says it is a "major symbolic and operational loss" for Al-Shabaab.

U.S. Airstrike in Somalia Targeted Al-Shabaab Leader

Officials confirm that U.S. military airstrike in Somalia targeted the leader of the Al-Shabaab group.

U.S. Carries Out Operation Against Al-Shabaab in Somalia

Pentagon says U.S. military forces conducted an operation against the Al-Shabaab terrorist network. No further information provided.