The IS affiliate in Somalia emerged in 2015 as a breakaway faction from al-Shabab, al-Qaida’s East African link, and is most active in Puntland, particularly in the Galgala Mountains ...

One month ago, on the morning of Feb. 4, forces from Somalia’s Puntland region attacked Islamic State terror group fighters, who responded with drones, suicide ...

Ahmed Maeleninine, an Omani-born leader of Islamic State, was killed in U.S. airstrikes against the terror group in Somalia earlier this month, officials of the ...

The ISIS militants, mostly foreigners, had established more permanent bases in Puntland state, with the ultimate goal being destabilization of the northern state of Somalia — the most stable federal ...

BOSASO, Somalia - A recent report by The Washington Post provides an in-depth look at the escalating battle in Somalia’s northern mountains, where Puntland forces are locked in a fierce confrontation ...

Bosaso, Somalia — In recent times, Puntland has been engaged in a fierce battle with the ISIS group, which is operating in certain areas of the region. The latest clashes have caused significant ...

Washington — One month ago, on the morning of Feb. 4, forces from Somalia's Puntland region attacked Islamic State terror group fighters, who responded with drones ...