Abdirizak Dhore

14/04/2026

Somali Future Council Demands Immediate Halt to Unconstitutional Actions by May 15, 2026

PRESS RELEASE 14 April 2026 In accordance with the Provisional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia (2012), especially Article 14(a), the Federal Government of Somalia has officially recognized the leadership of the SSC-Khaatumo administration. However, there is a constitutional dispute arising from political interference and the failure of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to fulfill his duties. The President has also engaged in actions that are not in line with the Constitution, including interfering in political processes, undermining state institutions, and failing to uphold justice, transparency, and good governance in the country....

PRESS RELEASE 14 April 2026 In accordance with the Provisional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia (2012), especially Article 14(a), the Federal Government of Somalia has officially rec…

11/04/2026

Foiled Terror Plot: Explosive-Laden Motorcycle Seized Near Mogadishu After Intelligence Operation

Security forces in the capital, Mogadishu, acting on intelligence provided with the assistance of local residents, successfully intercepted a motorcycle at around 23:40 PM that was loaded with mortars and explosive devices intended by the Khawarij to harm civilians and destabilize the city’s security. The security forces, who had been tracking enemy movements, carried out an operation in and around the Dayniile district. During the operation, they seized a motorcycle carrying approximately five mortar rounds that had been concealed inside sacks of vegetables. The militants had planned to smuggle these explosives into the capital....

Security forces in the capital, Mogadishu, acting on intelligence provided with the assistance of local residents, successfully intercepted a motorcycle at around 23:40 PM that was loaded with mort…

10/04/2026

Security and Political Situation Report: Federal Government Operations, Jubaland Tensions, and Leadership Mandate Debate in Somalia (April 10 2026)

The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) is reportedly preparing a new military and political operation targeting the Jubaland administration led by Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe), following rising tensions between Mogadishu and regional authorities. According to political and security sources, the Somali government is considering additional deployments in southern regions, particularly around Gedo and Lower Juba, after previous efforts to pressure the Jubaland leadership through military positioning did not achieve the intended political outcome. The developments come amid broader federal efforts to consolidate authority, intensify operations against Al-Shabaab, and reshape political alignments across the country....

The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) is reportedly preparing a new military and political operation targeting the Jubaland administration led by Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe), following ris…

06/04/2026

Al-Shabaab Launches Nighttime Assault on Balcad; a key town near Mogadishu, Calm Restored by Government Forces

The district of Balcad in the Middle Shabelle region, located approximately 30 kilometers north of the capital Mogadishu, tonight experienced an armed attack carried out by militants from Al-Shabaab (AS). The attack triggered intense clashes between the Federal Government of Somalia forces and the attacking group, involving a variety of heavy and light weapons. According to preliminary reports, the confrontation occurred within the city of Balcad, where security forces responded swiftly to the attack. Although the exact casualties—both deaths and injuries—have not yet been officially confirmed, it is believed that there were losses resulting from the fighting, with the nighttime conditions making accurate data collection difficult....

The district of Balcad in the Middle Shabelle region, located approximately 30 kilometers north of the capital Mogadishu, tonight experienced an armed attack carried out by militants from Al-Shabaa…

06/04/2026

Allies, Yet Still Wary: The Jonathan Pollard Case and the Reality of Global Intelligence

Jonathan Pollard was a civilian intelligence analyst for the U.S. Navy in the 1980s. In 1985, he was arrested and later convicted for passing classified U.S. military and intelligence documents to Israel, a key American ally. His actions were considered one of the most damaging espionage cases in U.S. history involving an allied nation. Pollard pleaded guilty in 1987 and received a life sentence, which sparked controversy and debate for decades. Supporters—particularly in Israel—argued that his punishment was excessive and campaigned for his release, while U.S. officials maintained that the severity reflected the scale of the classified information he shared....

Jonathan Pollard was a civilian intelligence analyst for the U.S. Navy in the 1980s. In 1985, he was arrested and later convicted for passing classified U.S. military and intelligence documents to …

30/03/2026

Laftagareen’s Power Collapses as Federal Forces Secure Baidoa Peacefully

Through various connections established by Somalia's Fact media, it has uncovered the real plan behind ensuring that no blood was shed in the city of Baidoa and that Laftagareen was removed peacefully, at a time when he was confident that Federal Government forces could not enter. Sources including ministers and military officers from both the Federal Government and Baidoa have confirmed in different ways that Laftagareen’s failure occurred when the forces that were supposed to fight for him were dismantled. The Ministries of Defense and Ports, led respectively by Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi and Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, succeeded in implementing a plan beyond military action to bring Baidoa under government control....

Through various connections established by Somalia’s Fact media, it has uncovered the real plan behind ensuring that no blood was shed in the city of Baidoa and that Laftagareen was removed p…

30/03/2026

Federal Forces take over Baidoa.

President Hassan And Laftagareen It is now confirmed that forces aligned with the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), together with allied local fighters, have taken control of most of Baidoa. The only remaining areas outside their control are the statehouse and airport compound, which are currently secured by AUSSOM forces, specifically Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF). According to reports, SWS forces, operating with an estimated 55 armed technical vehicles, have withdrawn eastward toward Mayafulka and Baidoa City Park. The withdrawal reportedly followed heavy losses on the outskirts of the town, with commanders deciding to avoid urban combat in order to prevent civilian casualties....

President Hassan And Laftagareen It is now confirmed that forces aligned with the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), together with allied local fighters, have taken control of most of Baidoa. The…

30/03/2026

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30/03/2026

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29/03/2026

Ambush in Daynuunay: Al-Shabaab Clashes with Federal Forces Amid Baidoa Escalation

The situation unfolding around Baidoa should be understood not as an isolated security incident, but as a convergence of political contestation, federal–regional tension, and opportunistic insurgent activity. What you are describing reflects a critical stress test for Somalia’s federal model, where questions of legitimacy, authority, and coercive power are all being negotiated simultaneously. The re-election of Abdiaziz Laftagareen through an indirect and tightly managed process appears to have triggered a reaction from the federal leadership under Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The method of selection—where elders effectively shaped the parliament and that same body rapidly produced a speaker and president—raises predictable concerns from the center about inclusivity and compliance with broader national political frameworks....

The situation unfolding around Baidoa should be understood not as an isolated security incident, but as a convergence of political contestation, federal–regional tension, and opportunistic insurgen…

28/03/2026

Unexploded U.S. Bunker-Buster Reportedly Recovered by Iran, Raising Global Security Concerns

The United States’ powerful GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator is reportedly in Iran’s possession after failing to detonate. If confirmed, this development would represent a significant intelligence and military-technology gain for Iran and its allies, including Russia and China. This bomb is not a conventional weapon; it is one of the most advanced bunker-busting munitions designed to destroy deeply buried underground facilities. Its structure allows it to pe*****te extremely hardened surfaces before exploding. Military experts from Iran, Russia, and China are likely to conduct detailed analysis of the device to understand its composition and technological capabilities....

The United States’ powerful GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator is reportedly in Iran’s possession after failing to detonate. If confirmed, this development would represent a significant intellig…

28/03/2026

Tensions in Southwest State as Mogadishu Deploys Elite Forces Amid Election Dispute

Gorgor Elite forces in the Somali-Turkiye base in Mogadishu The recent deployment of Somali federal forces to the town of Buurhakaba, situated strategically between Baidoa and other key areas in the Bay region, reflects a deepening political and constitutional confrontation between Somalia’s Federal Government and the leadership of the Southwest State. This development is not an isolated security maneuver, but rather part of a broader contest over constitutional authority, electoral legitimacy, and the balance of power within Somalia’s federal system. At the center of this crisis is Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, whose presidency began in 2019 with a constitutionally mandated five-year term that officially expired in 2024....

Gorgor Elite forces in the Somali-Turkiye base in Mogadishu The recent deployment of Somali federal forces to the town of Buurhakaba, situated strategically between Baidoa and other key areas in th…