BOSASO, Somalia—In a critical development aimed at stabilizing northeastern Somalia, Puntland’s security forces have launched the final phase of Operation Hillaac in the Bari region. The operation, ...

Bosaso, Somalia — US military aircraft have provided critical support to Puntland security forces fighting ISIS militants in the rugged Calmiskaad mountain region of Somalia's Bari province. Due ...

Security sources in Bossaso said gunmen armed with machine guns and grenades attacked the house of Abdisamad Mohamed Galan, the governor of Bari region. The attack lasted more than 30 minutes. One ...

In any case, Islamic State in Somalia’s ranks have increased steadily, from an estimated 200-300 fighters in 2016 to about 1,000 as of February 2025, according to reports.

Forces from Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region have captured swathes of territory from Islamic State during a weeks-long offensive they hope will draw increased international support ...

In any case, Islamic State in Somalia’s ranks have increased steadily, from an estimated 200-300 fighters in 2016 to about 1,000 as of February 2025, according to reports.