Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Hotel attack in Mogadishu: Somali forces break the siege

Hotel attack in Mogadishu

Somali authorities have ended the siege at an elite hotel in the capital city of Mogadishu after an attack by unknown gunmen left at least 20 people dead. Police Major Yasin Haji told that at least 20 people have died and at least 50 others have been hurt. Lawmakers and other government officials enjoy staying … Read more

US will resume a small but consistent presence in Somalia

Somalia

For the past 16 months, American military troops in the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility have given ad hoc advise-and-assist support to Somali forces, traveling into the nation when needed and then returning. The United States is assisting Somali soldiers in their struggle against al-Shabab. But, according to Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby, … Read more