Sunday 11 October 2026
Al-Shabaab
Interviews
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Why are the Houthis back in the news?
Andrew Leber: Earlier this month, the Houthis—an armed political movement that has controlled much of Yemen’s territory for more than a decade—claimed control over Yemen’s Red Sea coastline. Their rapid capture of the Port of Mokha marked the group’s first…
Why are the Houthis back in the news?
Andrew Leber: Earlier this month, the Houthis—an armed political movement that has controlled much of Yemen’s territory for more than a decade—claimed control over Yemen’s Red Sea coastline. Their rapid capture of the Port of Mokha marked the group’s first…
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Over the last two years, Somalia’s al-Shabaab terrorists have established a relationship with Houthi rebels in Yemen — one that could alter the decades-long battle between the al-Qaida affiliate and government forces in Mogadishu.
A new report by The Century Foundation (TCF) public policy research…
Over the last two years, Somalia’s al-Shabaab terrorists have established a relationship with Houthi rebels in Yemen — one that could alter the decades-long battle between the al-Qaida affiliate and government forces in Mogadishu.
A new report by The Century Foundation (TCF) public policy research…
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Last week, Reuters reported that the United States had informed the African Union (AU) that it would no longer support United Nations-funded logistical assistance for the AU Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) beyond the end of 2026. Although Washington does not oppose renewing…
Last week, Reuters reported that the United States had informed the African Union (AU) that it would no longer support United Nations-funded logistical assistance for the AU Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) beyond the end of 2026. Although Washington does not oppose renewing…
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Heavy clashes erupted today in Baidoa, the capital city of Somalia’s Southwest State, coinciding with the planned swearing-in of newly elected members of the regional parliament.
Local reports indicate that casualties have been recorded, although the exact number of those killed or wounded remains…
Heavy clashes erupted today in Baidoa, the capital city of Somalia’s Southwest State, coinciding with the planned swearing-in of newly elected members of the regional parliament.
Local reports indicate that casualties have been recorded, although the exact number of those killed or wounded remains…
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Africa has become the primary hub for the expansion of global jihadist groups, with Somalia at the forefront of a persistent and evolving insurgent threat, according to the U.S. intelligence community’s 2026 Annual Threat Assessment.
The report warns that affiliates of al-Qa‘ida and Islamic State…
Africa has become the primary hub for the expansion of global jihadist groups, with Somalia at the forefront of a persistent and evolving insurgent threat, according to the U.S. intelligence community’s 2026 Annual Threat Assessment.
The report warns that affiliates of al-Qa‘ida and Islamic State…
Interviews
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Somalia’s former national security advisor, Hussein Sheikh-Ali, speaks to Geeska about Houthi cooperation with Al-Shabaab.…
Somalia’s former national security advisor, Hussein Sheikh-Ali, speaks to Geeska about Houthi cooperation with Al-Shabaab.…
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The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a new resolution renewing the sanctions regime targeting Al-Shabaab. The Council voted in favor of Resolution 2806 (2025), which extends the existing arms embargo, travel bans, and asset freezes designed to restrict Al Shabaab’s…
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a new resolution renewing the sanctions regime targeting Al-Shabaab. The Council voted in favor of Resolution 2806 (2025), which extends the existing arms embargo, travel bans, and asset freezes designed to restrict Al Shabaab’s…
Opinion
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As the world fixates on al-Shabaab’s militant jihad, its ideological sibling, Al-I’tisaam, has been quietly transforming Somali society through networks of mosques, schools, and charities. Together, they embody two sides of the same mission, each sustaining the other.…
As the world fixates on al-Shabaab’s militant jihad, its ideological sibling, Al-I’tisaam, has been quietly transforming Somali society through networks of mosques, schools, and charities. Together, they embody two sides of the same mission, each sustaining the other.…
Interviews
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After reports named Abdulqadir Mumin as global leader of ISIS, Geeska interviewed expert Christopher Anzalone to discuss IS-Somalia’s growing influence in the IS network and examine the reports’ credibility.
On 31 May, Africom (US Africa Command) issued a relatively routine statement…
After reports named Abdulqadir Mumin as global leader of ISIS, Geeska interviewed expert Christopher Anzalone to discuss IS-Somalia’s growing influence in the IS network and examine the reports’ credibility.
On 31 May, Africom (US Africa Command) issued a relatively routine statement…
Opinion
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Al-Shabaab’s recent recruitment of three prominent poets underscores the group’s growing influence within the Somali cultural sphere
Recent news that Mohamud Jeesto defected to join al-Shabaab underscores a disturbing trend of the group’s evolving influence within Somalia’s cultural and…
Al-Shabaab’s recent recruitment of three prominent poets underscores the group’s growing influence within the Somali cultural sphere
Recent news that Mohamud Jeesto defected to join al-Shabaab underscores a disturbing trend of the group’s evolving influence within Somalia’s cultural and…
