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The grim food security situation is unfolding as humanitarian funding from the international community has so far fallen short of coming close to what actors need to avert a famine in the country.

The inaugural event was scheduled to take place on June 1 but was delayed at the request of some invited leaders, mainly Guelleh, according to sources in Villa Somalia.

There are fears militants are planning an attack on security agencies and civilians. This has prompted security operations in Mandera, Wajir, Lamu, and parts of Kilifi counties.

Moalim has held several top security-related positions in the past governments, including Farmajo’s national security advisor and deputy director of the National Intelligence and security agency [NISA].

The decision to redeploy to Somalia might appear to be surprising, for two important reasons. First, US President Joe Biden promised during his campaign to avoid the “forever wars” against terror lasting since 2002.

Serbiya is a producer of arts and literature programs at Mogadishu-based local cable Astan TV which is owned by Fahad Yasin and Farah Abdulkadir, two influential Somali politicians.

Credible sources revealed to KON that Farmajo is using a fake online fund-raising campaign as a money-laundering tool to withdraw millions of public funds he embezzled from local and international banks.

The strikes have in the recent past largely targeted al-Shabab figureheads based in southern Somalia where the group still maintains a strong grip in some regions.

UN secretary-general António Guterres is leading an effort to unblock the Black Sea ports and security guarantees from Russia not to attack commercial shipping.

Al-Shabab "has unfortunately only grown stronger," a senior U.S. official told reporters. "It has increased the tempo of its attacks, including against U.S. personnel."

The Biden administration announced that 400 to 500 U.S. troops will be going to Somalia and that the U.S. plans to increase drone strike activities against Somali targets.

The delegation will hold talks with Galmudug state leader Ahmed Abdi Karie [Qoor-Qoor], local elders, and members of the civil society to hear their concerns, needs, and advice to his leadership.