Tag: Al-Shabaab

The Benefits of Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland

December 29, 2025

By Melanie Nathan, Dec 29, 2025. Downtown Hargeisa late on Friday was illuminated with the Israeli flag as residents of Somaliland’s capital celebrated Jerusalem’s decision to recognize their sovereignty. The recognition of Somaliland acknowledges a poignant reality and benefits the people of Somaliland, Israel and the West. Recognition and the response ought to trigger more … More The Benefits of Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland

Imminent Terror Attack Thwarted in Uganda

September 14, 2014

Uganda Arrests 19 Linked to ‘Imminent’ Terror Attack Ugandan security forces have thwarted a cell of Somalia’s Al-Qaeda linked Al Shabaab insurgents apparently “planning for an imminent attack,” the US embassy said Saturday. Ugandan police arrested 19 people in connection with a foiled attack in central Kampala that the United States has said was hatched by Somali … More Imminent Terror Attack Thwarted in Uganda

Somalia Famine Dilemma – Can USA Align with Al-Qaeda?

July 20, 2011

July 20, 2011, by Melanie Nathan, Harakat al-Shabaab al-Mujahideen (HSM) (Arabic: , حركة الشباب المجاهدين‎,)  which now controls Southern Somalia has just re-opened the area to accept outside aid for the region, where a UN newly declared famine has just been announced. Millions of Somalis are starving, some dying  and in need of urgent care … More Somalia Famine Dilemma – Can USA Align with Al-Qaeda?