ISIS launched a massive attack on Puntland Defense Forces (PDF) bases using suicide bombers and 200 fighters. Despite heavy clashes, PDF repelled the assault, killing at least 70 terrorists.

FGS privately tells partners it supports Puntland’s fight against ISIS, but Puntland officials refute this—saying all aid comes solely from local resources. Puntland alleges Mogadishu is misleading international partners to secure funding for itself.

Puntland continues its relentless fight against ISIS, securing key victories in the Hilac Campaign. Meanwhile, Mogadishu issues statements but fails to acknowledge Puntland’s leadership in the war.

Puntland forces have captured the strategic village of Dharin, dealing a major blow to ISIS in Somalia. The intense battle saw heavy casualties on ISIS, but the victory disrupts ISIS operations in the region.

U.S. airstrikes hit ISIS hideouts in Somalia’s Al-Miskad Mountains, killing a senior attack planner and other terrorists. President Trump criticized Biden for inaction. The move comes as Puntland’s Hilac Campaign nears a decisive phase.

500 elite Puntland commandos have graduated and are deploying for a decisive battle against ISIS in Togga Jecel. As the Hilac campaign enters its critical phase, Puntland forces aim to dismantle ISIS strongholds and counter the threat of foreign fighters

Puntland forces capture the strategic village of Turmasaale, securing access to the Togga Jeceel valley. This key victory in the Hilac Campaign deals a major blow to ISIS defenses and opens new opportunities to clear textremist strongholds.

Puntland is suing two YouTubers for spreading disinformation and amplifying ISIS propaganda, undermining security efforts in the region. One falsely claimed clan targeting, exaggerated losses, and shared misleading content.

Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe’s medical trip to Nairobi has reignited tensions between Somalia’s FGS and Kenya. Critics say the FGS’s disproportionate response highlights its growing isolation and undermines regional cooperation.

Puntland forces cleared key ISIS strongholds in the Al-Miskad Mountains, including Dhabancado, Digaale, and Kaadile, in the Hilac Campaign. Advanced ISIS equipment, including drones, was captured, marking a major blow to the group’s operations

Puntland troops killed 21 ISIS militants in heavy clashes on the Dhabancaddo and Hobato fronts, marking a major victory in the Hilac Campaign. Despite ISIS using drones and IEDs, Puntland forces continue to advance toward key strongholds like Togga Jecel

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud inspected the Ethiopian Navy and honored the Battle of Adwa, sparking debate over Somalia's sovereignty. Critics see this as a symbolic concession to Addis Ababa amid Ethiopia's ambitions for Somali coastal access.

Puntland forces make major gains against IS-Somalia, capturing strategic wells and food stockpiles. Meanwhile, Puntland accuses the FGS of collusion with extremists and calls for international support to tackle the global threat of ISIS in Somalia.

Puntland forces, as part of the Hilac campaign, captured key wells and cleared the road between Timirshe and Balidhidin, striking a major blow to the operational capabilities of ISIS in Somalia.

Drivers in Mogadishu accuse the Banadir Transportation Cooperative of sharing personal and income data with Al-Shabab, enabling extortion. The Cooperative denies the claims, but concerns grow over the group's influence on the city’s economy.

Puntland Defense Forces delivered a major blow to IS-Somalia, capturing Timirshe and clearing the road to Ballidhidin. This offensive, bolstered by local community support, disrupts IS-Somalia’s supply lines and marks a significant stride for PL security

Ethiopia is poised to assume a role in AUSSOM. While this may suggest a cautious rapprochement, the underlying issues between Mogadishu and Addis Ababa are not entirely resolved.

IS-Somalia claims the 12 attackers in the Dharjaale assault came from 7 different countries—none from Somalia—underscoring its broad international reach. The attack killed 8 Puntland soldiers, raising alarms about the group’s global recruitment

IS-Somalia staged a deadly dawn assault on Puntland’s forward base in Dharjaale, deploying SVBIEDs and PBIED attackers. The attackers included Ethiopian and Yemeni fighters—underscoring the group’s growing transnational threat.

President Said Deni laid the foundation stone for Somalia’s largest hospital in Garowe—a landmark step for Puntland’s healthcare. Amid the ongoing Hilac campaign in Bari, he urged the FGS to foster unity instead of destabilizing regions like Jubaland