A section of Garissa MCAs have told off critics opposing the abolishment of the Identity Card vetting process for citizens in the north eastern region arguing that the time has come for all Kenyans to be treated equally regardless of their ethnicity. Source: Hiiraan Online

Maxkamadda degmadda waaberi ee gobolka Benaadir ayaa dhowaan u fariisatay mid kamida gal-dacwadeedyadii ugu yaabka badnaa, kaas oo ku saabsan lamaane ku noolaa degmadaas. Lamaanahan oo adeegsiga magacyadooda loo diiday warbaahinta ayaa lagu soo eedeeyay fal anshax-xumo ah, kaas oo bulshada Soomaaliyeed iyo bahda garsoorku noociisoo kale aanay horay u arag inta sida shaacsan loo ogyahay. Lamaanahan ayaa la sheegay in ay in ka badan 120 muuqaal oo anshax-xumo ah iska duubeen ka dibna ay lacago baad ah uga qaadan jireen qoyska gabadha ama xaaska oo dalka dibeddiisa ku nool. Maxkamadda degmada ayaa dhageysiga gar-maqalkooda ka dibna labadan qof ku riday xukun ah laba sano oo xarig ah, balse waxaa dadweynaha layaab ku noqatay sida ay gabar Soomaaliyeed ugu dhiiratay inay qoyskeeda ku handado in haddii waxay doonayso ay u sameyn waayaan ay muuqaalladeeda oo anshax-xumo ah baahinayso si sharaftooda ay u dhaawacdo. Source: goobjoog.com

More than thirty fighters from the Somalia-based Daesh/ISIS terror group were killed Wednesday in new airstrikes in the northern Puntland province of Bari, according to security officials. Source: Hiiraan Online

In a landmark visit, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia paid his first official visit to Azerbaijan, meeting with President Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday to discuss broadening bilateral ties, the Azerbaijani president's office said. Source: Hiiraan Online

Four goals, four red cards and a last-gasp equalizer that will go down in English soccer lore. Source: Hiiraan Online

Stockholm (Caasimada Online) – Qamar Hilowle, oo aheyd hooyo Soomaali ah oo saddex carruur ah dhashay iyo 38 jir, ayaa ka mid noqotay tobanka qof ee lagu dilay weerarkii toogasho ee ugu dhimashada badnaa taariikhda Sweden, kaasi oo lagu qaaday iskuul ku yaalla Örebro. Weerarkan, oo ka dhacay Campus Risbergska 4-tii Febraayo, wuxuu argagax ku abuuray guud ahaan dalka, wuxuuna dib u kiciyey doodo xooggan oo la xiriira xagjirnimada iyo xakamaynta hubka. Dowladdu waxay sheegtay in ninka weerarka geystay uu yahay Rickard Andersson, oo 26 jir ah, horeyna looga diiwaangeliyay xiriir uu la lahaa kooxaha xagjirka ah. Waxa uu rasaas furay xilli duhur ah, isagoo si bareer ah u beegsaday arday iyo shaqaale kahor inta aysan booliisku xakameyn. Inta badan dhibbanayaasha, oo ay ku jirtay Qamar, waxay asal ahaan ka soo jeedeen qowmiyado kala duwan, taasoo sare u qaaday shakiga laga qabo in weerarku salka ku hayey naceyb iyo aragtiyo xagjir ah. Qamar waxay Sweden timid 17 sano ka hor, iyadoo ka soo carartay dagaalka sokeeye ee Soomaaliya. Waxay qaadatay dhalashada Sweden, iyada oo dalka u aragtay hoy ammaan ah iyo fursad nololeed. Waxay daryeeshay saddex carruur ah—mid 15 jir ah, mid 11 jir ah, iyo mid 2 jir ah—iyadoo dadaal ugu jirtay inay ka shaqayso caafimaadka. “Waxay mar walba ahayd qof naxariis badan, daryeel leh, waxayna hubin jirtay in dadka kalena wanaagsanaadaan,” ayuu yiri walaalkeed, Cali. Inkasta oo ay ahayd hooyo keli ah, Qamar waxay si joogto ah u garab taagnayd saaxiibadeeda iyo qoyskeeda. Habaryarteed Anisa ayaa xustay in xitaa xilliyada ay dhibaato la kulanto ay hadana dhoolla-caddeyn jirtay. “Waxay ahayd qof farxad badan, mararka qaar xitaa kaftan badan. Xitaa xanuunkii foosha ugu darnaa, waxay la kaftantay dhakhtarka. Qamar waxay ahayd qof naadir ah—hooyada ugu fiican adduunka,” ayay tiri Anisa. Sanadihii u dambeeyay, dad badan oo Soomaali-Swedish ah ayaa dib ugu laabtay dalkoodii hooyo, balse Qamar marnaba ma aysan tegin. Waxay ka baqaysay hubka iyo in ay mar kale la kulanto rabshado. “Waxay aad u jeclaan lahayd inay waalidkeed aragto, laakiin waxay si aad ah uga baqaysay hubka iyo fursadda ah in la toogto,” ayay tiri Anisa. Nasiib-darro, cabsideedii ugu weynayd waxay uga timid meel ay u haysatay hoy nabdoon. Xilli ay ku sii socotay qadadeeda, Qamar waxay la kulantay xabbado, taasoo ka dhigtay mid kamid ah dadkii naftooda ku waayey weerarkii argagaxa lahaa ee dalka gilgilay. “Wali wax walba waxay u egyihiin riyo xun oo aan laga toosi karin,” ayuu yiri walaalkeed, Cali. Weerarkan ayaa sababay in bulshada Sweden ay si weyn u dalbato in la adkeeyo sharciga hubka, waxaana hadda baaritaan lagu hayaa taariikhda Andersson, iyadoo dalka uu wajahayo mid ka mid ah maalmahiisii ugu madoobaa. Dhibbanayaasha Weerarkii: Magacyadooda, dalalka ay ka soo jeedeen iyo da’dooda Salim Iskef, 29 (Suuriya): Shaqaale daryeel caafimaad ah oo wax ka baranayay caafimaadka. Wuxuu qorsheynayay inuu guursado bisha Luulyo. Bassam al Sheleh, 48 (Suuriya): Cunto kariye caan ah, oo lagu xasuusto farxadda uu faafin jiray. Wuxuu ku jiray barashada afka Swedish. Qamar Hilowle, 38 (Soomaaliya): Hooyo saddex carruur leh, wax ka baranaysay afka Swedish iyadoo ku riyoonaysay inay noqoto kalkaaliye caafimaad ama macallin carruurta. Elsa Teklay, 32 (Eritrea): Ardayad caafimaad oo rabtay inay noqoto dhakhtar, kana shaqeynaysay daryeelka dadka waayeelka ah. Ali Mohammed Jafari, 31 (Afghanistan): Shaqaale nadaafadeed, ku noolaa Karlskoga. Wuxuu ka tagay xaas iyo ilmo. Niloofar, 46 (Iiraan): Ardayad kalkaaliye caafimaad ah, waxay ka tagtay saygeeda, Hossein. Aziza, 68 (Ciraaq/Kurdistan): Macallimad xisaabeed muddo dheer ahayd, lehna kanaal YouTube ah oo leh in ka badan 120,000 subcribers. Haweeney aan la magacaabin, 52 (Sweden): Ku noolayd Glanshammar, waxay ka tagtay saygeeda iyo ilmo. Haweeney aan la magacaabin, 54 (Sweden): Ku noolayd Örebro, waxay lahayd carruur qaangaar ah. Haweeney aan la magacaabin, 55 (Sweden): Ku noolayd Örebro, waxay ahayd qof keligeed noolaa.

Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya mudane Xasan Sheekh oo dhowaan booqashadii ugu horreysa ee Madaxweyne Soomaaliyeed ku tagey dalka Azerbaijan ayaa sheegay in labada dal ay yeelan doonaan iskaashi istiraatiiji ah oo guulo wax ku ool ah horseedi doona. Madaxweynaha ayaa intaas ku daray in Soomaaliya iyo Azerbaijan ay wadaagaan himilo isku mid ah oo ku aaddan dhinaca hormarka, nabadgelyada, iyo barwaaqada, islamarkaana asaga iyo dhiggiisa dalkaas Ilham Aliyev ay si qoto-dheer uga wada-hadleen xoojinta xiriirka labada dal. Soomaaliya iyo Azerbaijan ayaa kalal saxiixday dhowr heshiis oo isugu jira dhinacyada amniga, waxbarashada, hal-abuurka, Tamarta, iyo warshadaha, wuxuuna safarka Madaxweyne Xasan Shiikh iyo wefdigiisu noqanayaa booqashadii ugu horreysay ee uu madaxweyne Soomaaliyeed ku tago dalkan aan badda rasmiga ah lahayn ee ku yaalla galbeedka qaaradda Aasiya. Source: goobjoog.com

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Somaliland’s ministry of information has on Wednesday officially withdrewn lisence from Universal TV, a UK based Somali TV in a letter addressed the persecutor, in a move that many say aims to tighten control over narratives that challenge their authority. The authorities accused the London-based broadcaster of undermining its “sovereignty and existence and violated a prior agreement with the Somaliland government, leading to the revocation of its operating license. “As of today, 12 February, 2025, after carefully studying how blatantly Universal TV violated the sovereignty and existence of Somaliland, we have withdrawn their operating license in Somaliland” Somaliland’s information ministry said. The move marks a fresh crackdown on the media in Somaliland, which has long sought international recognition. The ban follows after the television aired a report entitlled “The Somali government has given an unexpected response to the abusive step taken by the United Arab Emirates government” after UAE invited Somaliland president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro as head of state to the World Government Summit in Dubai from the 11th to the 13th of this month. The summit was attended by leaders from over 30 countries, focusing on global economic development, good governance, and modern technology. Somaliland uses the outdated Somalia’s penal code which criminalizes the media work, thus leading the media and the journalists to face legal harrasment, imprisonment or banning the media only to control the narrative and silence the critics. Source Horn Observer Qaran News

Ururka reer Falastiin ee Xamaas ayaa dhammaan dadka muslimiinta ah ee daafaha dunida ku kala nool ugu baaqday inay sameeyaan bannaanbaxyo waaweyn oo looga soo horjeedo qorshaha Mareykanka iyo Israa’iil ee lagu doonayo in Marinka Qasa dadka deggan looga barakiciyo. War qoraal ah oo ay soo saartay Xamaas ayaa dadweynaha musliimta ah ee daafaha dunida ku nool looga codsaday inay maalmaha sabtida iyo Axadda ah ee soo socda sameeyaan dibed-baxyo waaweyn oo lagu muujinayo diidmada qorshaha Trump ee ku wajahan Qasa. Warkan ayaa ku soo beegmaya xilli madaxweynaha dalka Mareykanka Donald Trump uu dadaal ugu jiro inuu dunida ka dhaadhiciyo damiciisa ah in dadka ku nool marinka Qasa dhulkooda laga saaro, islamarkaana Israa’iil iyo Mareykanka ay gacan ku haynta Qasa si buuxda ula wareegaan. Source: goobjoog.com

Muqdisho (Caasimada Online) –Maxkamadda Degmada Waaberi ayaa maanta go’aan ka gaartay kiiska dacwad lagu soo oogay nin iyo Xaaskiisa, kuwaas oo lagu eedeeyay inay iska duubeen muuqaallo Anshax Xumo ah. Labada eedeysane ayaa maxkamadda ka hor qirtay in muuqaaladaas oo gaaraya 124 Video ay si ku talagal ah isaga duubeen, iyadoo ujeedku ahaa in laga hanjabeeyo waalidka gabadha, kuwaas oo ku maqan dalka dibadiisa, si lacago ay uga qaataan. Maxkamadda ayaa laga hor cadeeyey in ujeedada laga lahaa muuqaallada ay iska duubeen qoyskaan uu ahaa in lagu qiyaamo waalidkii dhalay gabadha oo la gaarsiiyey videoyada anshax-xumada ah. Xarunta Maxkamada Degmada Waaberi oo kiiskaan maanta lagu qaaday waxaa Goobjoog ahaa ehellada eedeesanayaasha, Qareenadii u doodayey yo xeer ilaaliyaal ku soo oogay dacwadaan. Guddoomiyaha maxkamadda Degmadda Waaberi ayaa sheegay in ficilkan uu ka hor imaanayo qiyamka bulshada, isla markaana tallaabo adag looga qaadi doono ciddii lagu helo inay ku kacdo falalka noocan oo kale ah. Ugu dambeyntii, Maxkamadda ayaa min labo sano oo xabsi ah ku xukuntay ninkaan iyo xaaskiisa, kadib markii lagu helay inay iska duubeen muuqaallo anshax-xumo ah, sida oo ku dhawaaqay Guddoomiyaha Maxkamada Degmadda Waaberi ee Gobolka Banaadir Abshir Cumar Cabdullaahi. Kiiskaan ayaa noqday mid aad loola yeebay, maadaama gabadha Aabaheed toos loogu diray muuqaalada, si lacago looga qaato, weliba iyadoo raali ka ah. Cadeymaha Maxkamadda la keenay waxaa kamid ahaa in gabadha Aabaheed uu shil galay oo dhaawac halis ah uu soo gaaray, isbitaalna la dhigay, kadib markii uu ka naxay muuqaalada laga soo duubay Gabadhiisa. Hoos ka daawo kiiska

Surprises were easier to come by before the internet. In most cases these days, by time I sit down to try a new restaurant, I've already researched its menu, read online reviews, and scoured photos of the food to see what looks good (i.e., photogenic). If there's ever a surprise to be found, it's usually that the place wasn’t worth the effort. Much better are the surprisingly good places that catch me off guard. Source: Hiiraan Online

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (HOL) — Qamar Hilowle, a 38-year-old mother of three, was one of ten victims killed in the deadliest school shooting in Sweden’s history. The attack, which took place at Campus Risbergska on February 4, has sent shockwaves across the country and reignited debates about extremism and gun control. Source: Hiiraan Online

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (HOL) — Ayaan Hassan, a Somali-born Swedish midwife, has been recognized with the 2025 Medical Mission's Kindness Award for her transformative work in maternal healthcare in Somaliland. Over the past eight years, Hassan has trained midwives and healthcare workers in Gabiley, providing critical medical education and support to improve childbirth outcomes in the region. Source: Hiiraan Online

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (HOL) — A Republican congressman from Texas has launched a fundraising campaign centred on a petition calling for the deportation of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), a U.S. citizen and Somali-born lawmaker, igniting a wave of backlash and accusations of racism. Source: Hiiraan Online

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Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's rising football generation will take another major step on February 13, when the draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 is held at CAF headquarters in Cairo at 13:45 local time (11:45 GMT). Source: Hiiraan Online

Bosaso (HOL) — Puntland intelligence officials have uncovered a systematic effort by the Islamic State (ISIS) to forcibly recruit foreign migrants, using deception and coercion to expand its foothold in the region. Source: Hiiraan Online

Muqdisho (Caasimada Online) – Waxgaradka Beesha Shiikhaal oo maanta shir jaraa’id ku qabtay magaalada Muqdisho ayaa dowladda federaalka u qabtay in muddo 24 saac ah ay uga soo jawaabto kiiska dhalinyaradii shalay lagu dilay deegaanka Jaziira. Odayaasha u hadlay beesha Shiikhaal ayaa cadeeyey in meydkii labo wiil oo halkaas looga dilay aysan weli aasin, isla markaana ay doonayaan in cadaalad ay ka helaan dowladda. Ciidamada Dowladda ayaa la sheegay in shalay ay weerar ku qaadeen deegaanka Jazeera, halkaas oo lagu dilay koox maleeshiyaad ah oo hubeysan, halka kuwo kalena nolosha lagu soo qabtay. Waxaa jiray war sheegayey in ciidamada dowladda ay weerareen rag la aaminsan yahay in ciidan loogu magac-daray (Badbaado Qaran) ay ku diyaarinayeen duleedka Muqdisho. Odayaasha u hadlay beesha Shiikhaal ayaa maanta sheegay in waxba aysan ka jirin wararka sheegaya in wiilashooda ay ahaayeen ciidan loo diyaariyey ‘Badbaado Qaran 2’. Sidoo kale odayaasha ayaa sheegay in deegaanka Jazeera uu ka taliyo maamulka Koonfur Galbeed, isla markaana dowladda federaalka ay ka doonayaan inay ka jawaabto gardarrada lagu laayey wiilashoodii. “Waxaan cadeyneynaa in uusan jirin siyaasi ka soo jeeda beesha Shiikhaal oo ku lug leh abaabulka waxa loogu yeeray Badbaado Qaran, sidaas darteed waa lagu been abuurtay wiilasheena, waxaana dowladda uga fadhinaa in 24 saac ay uga soo jawaabto cabashadeena, meydadka wiilasheenii ayaa dhabta noo saaran,” ayey dheheen odayaasha hadlay. Deegaanka Jaziira wuxuu ka tirsan yahay gobolka Shabeellaha Hoose, waana deegaan ay deggan yihiin beesha Shiikhaal Jaziira, sidoo kale eedeymaha kasoo yeeray dowladda waxaa kamid ahaa in kooxda la weeraray ay isbaaro u taallay deegaanka. Waxgaradka beesha ayaa horey uga digay dhul boob ka socda deegaanka Jaziira, iyagoo uga digay shirkadaha, bangiyada, ganacsatada, iyo dowladaha caalamka inay ka qeybqaataan boobka dhulka beesha oo masuuliyiin ka tirsan dowladda ay ku eedeeyeen. Dowladda Soomaaliya weli kama aysan hadlin eedeymaha loo jeediyay ee ku saabsan weerarka lagu qaaday dhalinyarada lagu dilay, qaarna lagu qabtay deegaanka Jaziira ee duleedka magaalada Muqdisho. Hoos ka daawo

Three decades after the Somali civil war, the Somali Studies International Association (SSIA) returned to Mogadishu and held its 15th triennial congress under the stewardship of the Somali National University (SNU) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education of the Federal Government of Somalia. Source: Hiiraan Online

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro met with UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Tuesday to discuss economic cooperation and regional security, focusing on the Red Sea. Source: Hiiraan Online

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland authorities have revoked Universal TV's broadcasting license, accusing the station of violating the self-declared republic's sovereignty. This move signals tighter controls over media in the region. Source: Hiiraan Online

Dowladda Puntland oo digniin adag soo saartay ayaa shaacisay in ay jiraan shakhsiyaad naban (Dormant cells) oo taageersan Argagixisada ISIS, kuwaasi oo warar been-abuur ah ka faafinaya hawlgalka Calmiskaad. Xeer Ilaaliyaha guud ee dowladda Puntland, Axmed Maxamed Yuusuf (Taaran) oo digniintani soo saaray ayaa sheegay in ay si dhaw ula socdaan dhaq dhaqaaqa shakhsiyaad taageersan Argagixisada oo faafinaya dicaayado ku saabsan in dowladda Imaaraatiga Carbeed ay saad iyo hub u daadiso Daacish. “Waxaa maalmahan soo ifbaxaya shakhsiyaad nabnaa (Dormant cells) oo baraha bulshada marinaya dicaayado iyo warar been-abuur ah oo sheegaya in Imaaraadku hub u daadiyo Argagixisada Daacish oo aysan jirin duqeymo lagu beegsanayo kooxda” ayuu yiri Xeer Ilaaliyaha guud ee dowladda Puntland. Xeer Ilaaliye Axmed Taaran oo hadalkiisa sii wata ayaa faray hay’adaha Amniga in ay baaris ku sameeyaan shakhsiyaadka naban ee taageersan Argagixisada, kuwaasi oo shaki iyo marin-haabin ku abuuraya shacabka Puntland ee u midaysan dagaalka ISIS. PUNTLAND POST The post Puntland oo baaris ku samaynaysa Shakhsiyaadka naban ee marin-haabinta u qaabilsan Argagixisada Daacish appeared first on Puntland Post.

Somalia stands at a dangerous crossroads, with its security architecture unravelling under the pressures of resurgent terrorism, deep-seated corruption, and the politicisation of military resources. While Al-Shabaab has long posed the greatest threat to stability, the expansion of Daesh into northern Somalia has exacerbated an already volatile situation. Simultaneously, clan militias armed and emboldened by the federal government have turned against one another, pushing the country closer to civil war. At the heart of this crisis is President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, whose administration has prioritised political consolidation over national security. Instead of forging a unified counterterrorism strategy, his government has hoarded military resources in Mogadishu, depriving frontline regions such as Puntland, Jubaland, and Galmudug of critical reinforcements. Alarmingly, rather than supporting Puntland’s decisive military campaign against Daesh, Mogadishu has actively obstructed its efforts, blocking intelligence, restricting logistical assistance, and undermining Puntland’s operations through disinformation campaigns. The consequences of this negligence have been profound. Terrorist groups have exploited the security vacuum, expanding their influence and imposing oppressive taxation on businesses. Meanwhile, regional leaders left without federal support have been forced to wage isolated battles against an escalating tide of extremism. At the same time, corruption has reached unprecedented levels, with government land, including military bases and even graveyards, being sold to the highest bidder. Thus, Somalia’s crisis is no longer just a domestic governance failure; it has become an international security threat. If the federal government continues on this trajectory, the country risks becoming a breeding ground for transnational terrorism, further destabilising the Horn of Africa. The international community must act now not only to investigate corruption but also to ensure that counterterrorism efforts receive the necessary support before it is too late. Mogadishu’s failure to effectively utilise its military resources has exacerbated the worsening security situation. The lifting of the UN arms embargo in December 2023 was widely hailed as a turning point, offering Somalia’s armed forces access to advanced weaponry, drones, and heavy artillery. However, instead of deploying these assets to volatile regions, Hassan Sheikh’s administration stockpiled them in Mogadishu, sidelining the most needed forces. For Puntland, where Daesh had already expanded its presence in the Galgala Mountains, repeated requests for reinforcements were ignored. A similar pattern emerged in Jubaland and Galmudug, where Al-Shabaab continued its ruthless campaign of assassinations and economic extortion. Meanwhile, soldiers in these regions were forced to rely on outdated equipment. At the same time, newly acquired weapons and armoured vehicles remained unused in Mogadishu, seemingly reserved for political leverage rather than national security. This failure to allocate military resources has reinforced speculation that Hassan Sheikh is more focused on consolidating power than eradicating terrorism. By keeping the military under his direct control, he has ensured that regional administrations remain dependent on Mogadishu; effectively, the weapon is in security as a political tool. Nevertheless, his strategy has backfired. Rather than waiting for federal support that never arrived, Puntland took matters into its own hands. In late 2024, its security forces launched an all-out offensive against Daesh, successfully eliminating dozens of foreign fighters and disrupting the group’s financial networks. This military campaign demonstrated that a disciplined approach could contain Somalia’s terrorist threat. However, rather than supporting Puntland’s efforts, Mogadishu responded with hostility, blocking intelligence-sharing, restricting logistical aid, and even orchestrating a social media campaign to discredit the operation. Instead of addressing the root causes of extremism, Mogadishu resorted to a reckless approach, arming clan militias under the guise of “community defence.” This misguided policy further destabilised the country, plunging it into factional violence. Perhaps the most reckless aspect of Hassan Sheikh’s security strategy has been his reliance on clan militias. The federal government has armed local factions, bypassing the Somali National Army and igniting inter-clan violence. In theory, these militias were intended to supplement national security forces in the fight against Al-Shabaab. In reality, they have turned their guns on each other, deepening instability rather than countering extremism. Nowhere has this policy been more disastrous than in Hiiraan and Mudug. In Hirshabelle, rival militias armed and emboldened by Hassan Sheikh have turned against one another, torching villages and displacing over 20,000 families. In Mudug, federal-backed factions have engaged in deadly clashes, using government-supplied weapons to settle long-standing disputes. Instead of reinforcing Somalia’s security forces, this reckless approach has rekindled deep-rooted clan wars, dragging the country further into instability. The consequences have been catastrophic. Entire communities have been uprooted, critical infrastructure has been reduced to rubble, and Al-Shabaab has seized the opportunity to expand its influence. Rather than stabilising Somalia, Mogadishu’s policies have splintered the country into a patchwork of Al-Shabaab and Daesh expansion, with armed fiefdoms locked in a desperate struggle for control. Unlike Mogadishu’s chaotic and politicised military policies, Puntland has pursued a structured and disciplined approach to security governance (Samatar, 2022). Instead of distributing arms to clan militias, Puntland has maintained a state-controlled security apparatus prioritising military discipline and adherence to international law (Bryden, 2021). Puntland has emphasised that only a disciplined military should engage in combat while communities focus on logistical support. This approach has enabled Puntland to maintain stability while effectively countering extremist threats. Rather than fostering lawless paramilitary groups, Puntland’s administration has mobilised financial and logistical backing from the Somali diaspora, ensuring sustained counterterrorism efforts without contributing to further fragmentation (Hoehne, 2020). Hassan Sheikh’s failure to prioritise counterterrorism has emboldened Daesh to expand beyond its traditional strongholds. Once confined to Puntland’s remote mountains, the group has now infiltrated urban centres, using intimidation, assassinations, and economic extortion to tighten its grip. Businesses are coerced into paying taxes under threat, while local leaders who resist are swiftly eliminated. This escalation of terror is a direct consequence of Mogadishu’s refusal to provide military and logistical support to Puntland’s security forces. Daesh has welcomed foreign operatives and intensified its recruitment efforts, preying on economic despair and political instability. Vulnerable youth, disillusioned by the lack of opportunity and weak governance, have been radicalised into extremism, advancing an agenda that aligns with Somalia’s external adversaries. Without urgent intervention, Puntland risks becoming the epicentre of a new insurgency. Its strategic location along the Red Sea provides Daesh with a launchpad to disrupt critical maritime trade routes, escalating insecurity across the Horn of Africa. The unchecked rise of Daesh in Puntland is not just a Somali crisis; and it is an imminent international threat. If left unaddressed, this growing instability will provide extremist factions with strategic access to international shipping routes, amplifying threats to global trade and security. The international community must recognise that Mogadishu’s failures are no longer confined within Somalia’s borders. The United Nations and the African Union must formally investigate Somalia’s military mismanagement, systemic corruption, and deliberate obstruction of counterterrorism operations. Somalia’s current trajectory is unsustainable. The federal government’s failure to prioritise security, its politicisation of military resources, and its rampant corruption have pushed the nation to the brink of collapse. Yet, Puntland’s determined fight against Daesh has demonstrated that regional-led security strategies can be far more effective than Mogadishu’s dysfunctional federal approach. The time for diplomatic caution has passed. The international community must take decisive action, ensuring that counterterrorism resources reach those actively fighting to protect Somalia. If Mogadishu persists in undermining national stability, global actors must bypass it and directly support those genuinely working to defend the country’s future. Anything less would be a dereliction of duty to global security. By Hussein Soyan The post A Nation on the Brink: Somalia’s Security Crisis and the Rise of Daesh appeared first on Puntland Post.

Wasiirka Difaaca maamulka Israa’iil, Israel Katz ayaa sheegay in haddii uu ururka Xamaas maalinta sabtida ah ee soo socata dhammaan la-heysteyaasha Israa’iiliyiinta ee gacanta ugu jira sii deyn waayo uu furayo Albaabka naarta Jaxiimo, sida uu hadalka u dhigay. ” Haddii Xamaas ay sii deyn weydo la-heysteyaasha Sabtida, albaabada Jaxiimo ayaa furmi doona, sida uu ballan qaaday madaxweyne Trump” ayuu yiri Israel Katz. Madaxweynaha Mareykanka ayaa horey u sheegay in haddii maalinta sabtida ah ee 15-ka bisha ay Xamaas dhammaan maxaabiista Israa’iil sii deyn weyso wax waliba is badeli doonaan, balse kooxda wax iska caabinta reer Falastiin ayaa ku adkaynaysa in intaan maxaabiista la sii deyn loo baahanyahay in gargaar bini’aadantinimo oo dheeraad ah la geeyo marinka Qasa. Source: goobjoog.com