Somalia’s National Security Advisor, Hussein Sheikh Ali, has unequivocally stated that the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) is not engaged in negotiations with the militant group Al-Shabaab.

 

This declaration comes in response to unverified social media reports suggesting that “secret” talks were underway with the terrorist organization.

“FGS is not in talks with al-Shabab (Al-Khawarij). The President has put forward clear conditions on this eventuality: They must sever any link with global terror groups and accept Somalia’s territorial integrity. They must be willing to pursue their political agenda peacefully,” Hussein Sheikh Ali asserted in a post on his official X account.

The President’s stance, sources say, outlines stringent prerequisites that Al-Shabaab must meet before any dialogue can be considered. These conditions are aimed at ensuring that the group renounces violence and aligns with the broader goals of national unity and peace.

The statement serves as a direct rebuttal to circulating rumors, reinforcing the government’s commitment to a transparent and uncompromising approach to national security. By setting these clear conditions, the Somali government reaffirms its position against engaging with terrorist groups without significant concessions and assurances.

The reaffirmation of this policy underscores the government’s broader strategy to combat terrorism and maintain stability within the country.

The National Security Advisor’s declaration is expected to quell speculations and reinforce the government’s firm position on countering terrorism while promoting a peaceful political process. The administration’s clear conditions for any potential talks with Al-Shabaab highlight the uncompromising nature of its strategy to ensure lasting peace and security in Somalia.

The alshabaab also reported that,If talks happen, AlShabaab intends to engage only with international partners, not the Somali government. Sources around the Al-Shabaab network suggest  Alshabaab  will soon release a statement clarifying their perspective on this matter.

M23's Corneille Nanga writes a letter to the UN security council

 

AFC/M23 - RESPONSE TO THE 2024 REPORT OF THE UNITED NATIONS GROUP OF EXPERTS

 

AFC/M23 - RESPONSE TO THE 2024 REPORT OF THE UNITED NATIONS GROUP OF EXPERTS...check the link below

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:d2e06758-a976-43d6-9848-3873c656540e

Russia's unknown and speculated space based nuclear weapon

 Putin has launched an expanded campaign to fight the West.

The main known unknown, publicly at least, is whether this is a space-based nuclear weapon in the most conventional sense of the term — nuclear warheads, atomic reactions, mushroom clouds. Or if, as many experts suspect, this is a nuclear-powered satellite carrying electronic weapons, which could cause havoc on Earth by crippling satellites that drive everything from weather forecasting and phone calls to wars and the global economy.

If it is the former — actual space nukes — that would be a violation of the United Nations’ Outer Space Treaty of 1967. One of its clauses says that countries are not allowed to “place nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass destruction in orbit, or on celestial bodies, or station them in outer space in any other manner.”

One of the reasons this treaty was signed is the same reason that stationing nuclear weapons in orbit would be so dangerous: a country could loose a nuclear bomb from the heavens with very little warning. The sources said the Russian technology in question is designed to target American satellites, something experts say Russia — and other nuclear-armed powers — is more than capable of doing using intercontinental ballistic missiles, or ICBMs, launched from the ground.

Nevertheless, actually deploying nuclear weapons in orbit “would be a new escalatory step by the Russian Federation, which has already trashed a lot of arms control treaties,” said Mariana Budjeryn, a senior research associate at the Project on Managing the Atom, part of the Harvard Kennedy School. “This would be putting a nuclear weapon in space — where there have been none before.”

Other experts, reading between the lines of the reports, believe that this weapons system would be nuclear-powered rather than nuclear-armed. There has also been speculation that this is all linked to a classified Russian satellite, named Cosmos 2575, launched last week.

2 dead ,20 injured in an M23 mortar attack on sake

 The South African National Defense Force (SANDF), confirms the mortar attack on one of our bases in Sake, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on June 25, 2024, which caused two dead and twenty injured. Four seriously injured members were hospitalized, while the others, with minor injuries, are expected to be released soon. The families of the two members who lost their lives have been informed and all necessary procedures to bring them their mortal remains are being processed. The names of the deceased will be communicated in due course.

DRC's prime Minister to visit Goma on Wednesday

 

Prime Minister Judith Suminwa is expected to go to North Kivu on Wednesday for an official visit, reports a source close to the prime minister. Some Congolese believe that his visit to North Kivu will be "significant" during this period when killings of civilians are increasing in Beni following ADF activism and the intensification of fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 / RDF in Rutshuru and Masisi. This visit will be her first outing inside the country since her appointment as Prime Minister of the DRC. During her inauguration on June 12, Mrs. Suminwa placed security as the second pillar of government action.

M23 attempted simultaneous attacks Repelled by FARDC

 

After M23 spending the whole weekend enmassing reinforcements, Fardc repelled simultaneous attacks by M23 rebels in PP, Bushikwa, Kimaka and Kateku who were seeking to force their way into Kanyabayonga. M23 rebels supported by Rwanda continue to unsuccessfully attempt to enter Kanyabayonga. All the attempts and maneuvers of the M23_RDF on this axis fail to break the determination of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo to defend the city of Kanyabayonga.

The M60 Patton VS the T14 Armata

 

The M60 Patton is a renowned American main battle tank that served prominently during the Cold War era and beyond. Named after General George S. Patton, it was designed to succeed the M48 Patton series and featured significant upgrades in firepower and armor protection. The M60's primary armament is a 105mm rifled gun, complemented by sturdy armor and a reliable diesel engine, providing it with solid combat capabilities. While it has been largely replaced by more modern tanks like the M1 Abrams in U.S. service, the M60 Patton remains in use with various armed forces worldwide, reflecting its enduring reputation for durability and firepower.

The T-14 Armata is an advanced Russian main battle tank introduced in recent years, representing a significant leap in armored vehicle technology. It features a revolutionary unmanned turret with an automatic loader, enhancing crew safety and operational efficiency. The tank is equipped with a 125mm smoothbore gun and advanced composite armor, offering superior protection and firepower. The T-14 Armata also incorporates cutting-edge sensors, active protection systems, and digital networking capabilities, making it one of the most technologically advanced tanks in the world. Its introduction marks a new era in armored warfare, showcasing Russia's commitment to modernizing its military capabilities.

SATAN 2:The world's biggest missile

 The RS-28 Sarmat, known by its NATO reporting name "Satan 2," is a powerful intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed by Russia. It is designed to replace the aging Soviet-era R-36M missiles, also known as the "SS-18 Satan." The Sarmat is intended to be a cornerstone of Russia's nuclear deterrence strategy, capable of delivering multiple warheads and penetrating advanced missile defense systems.

Key features of the RS-28 Sarmat include its immense payload capacity and range, allowing it to strike targets across continents with high precision. Its development represents Russia's efforts to modernize its strategic missile forces and maintain a credible nuclear deterrent in the face of evolving global security challenges.

Discussions about the RS-28 Sarmat often focus on its technical specifications, strategic implications, and its role in international arms control agreements, given its significant capabilities in nuclear warfare.

The Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile blasts off during a test launch.

The RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) of Russia, commonly known as "Satan II" in Western media and once described as invincible by President Vladimir Putin, was deployed for combat duty, the head of the state space agency Roscosmos once announcemed"The Sarmat strategic missile system has entered active duty," Roscosmos chief Yuri Borisov said in 2023. "The RS-28 Sarmat is Russia's next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that is set to become the backbone of the country's silo-based strategic deterrent. With its impressive range and destructive power, the Sarmat is considered one of the deadliest nuclear missiles in the world.As per the Moscow Times, the RS-28 Sarmat dubbed Satan 2 by Western analysts, is among Russia's next-generation missiles unveiled by Putin in 2018, which also include the Kinzhal and Avangard hypersonic missiles.Weighing in at more than 200 tonnes and able to transport multiple warheads, Sarmat is designed to elude anti-missile defence systems with a short initial boost phase, giving enemy surveillance systems a narrow window to track it down.Russian defence committee deputy chairman Aleksey Zhuravlyov used it as a threat when he was interviewed by state broadcaster TV Russia 1 in May regarding Sweden and Finland's aspirations towards joining NATO in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Finland joined the alliance earlier in 2023, while Sweden was still waiting to be ratified. Mr Zhuravlyov claimed that Moscow could unleash Satan II to strike back at those nations and at the UK and US, which the Putin regime regards as the key organising forces behind Nato.

Why the  name 'Satan II'?

The Sputnik News reported that while NATO designates the Sarmat missile as the 'SS-X-29' or 'SS-X-30', Western media has often referred to it as 'Satan II'. This name is derived from the NATO reporting name 'SS-18 Satan', which was used for the R-36M missile system that the Sarmat is set to replace. The 'Satan II' moniker plays on the terrifying associations of evil and suffering, capturing the attention of the media and the public.

FARDC recovers more territory.

After the recovery of several villages in the territories of Masisi and Rutsuru, the Congolese FARDC army attacks the mining town of #Rubaya in the territory of Masisi. Violent clashes were reported this Saturday, June 22, between the Congolese army and the #M23_RDF_AFC coalition. Military sources say that the FARDC advanced towards the mining town of Rubaya, a mining town located in the Bahunde chiefdom in Masisi territory, in North Kivu in the east of the DRC. This city came under the control of the coalition between February and March last year. “The detonations of heavy and light weapons were heard at 5 a.m. this Saturday in the village of Kibabi Buporo, not far from the Mululu River about 7 kilometers from the center of Rubaya. Now, a precarious calm is observed in the area and the FARDC spend the night 7 km from Rubaya", explains Shemati Éric. Civil society, however, denounces the fact that the coalition M23_RDF_AFC launches bombs targeting civilian objectives every time "Since Monday, 24 bombs have fallen in the Kanyabayonga commune, causing 19 injuries including 4 children and 14 deaths," said Aimé Mukanda, notable in the Rutshuru territory.