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As Al-Shabaab steps up attacks, the UN seeks solutions to Somalia’s federal tensions and regional instability. The United Nations Security Council is preparing to confront the...
Sheegow Ahmed Ali’s death in custody ignites controversy amid denials of foul play. The sudden death of Somali military officer Sheegow Ahmed Ali, who passed away...
Ethiopia Deploys 2,500 Troops to Crush Al-Shabaab and Stabilize Somalia Under New AU Initiative. Ethiopia deploys thousands of troops under the African Union’s new peacekeeping force...
Somali regime scrambles to sabotage Somaliland’s U.S. recognition push by lobbying Elon Musk, Christian right, and MAGA allies As Somaliland inches closer to U.S. recognition, Mogadishu...
In recent commentary, esteemed South African journalist Izak Khomo has fearlessly convened a dialogue that brings to light the often-ignored historical atrocities faced by the people...
In a powerful and decisive response, Somaliland’s President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi has sharply condemned Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s recent letter to U.S. President Donald Trump,...
UN Takes Over: James Swan Becomes De Facto President as Somalia’s Government Collapses Amid Turkish Expansion. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has officially appointed James Swan—the...
Somaliland Minister of the Presidency Khadar Hussein Abdi sharply criticized Somalia’s government, dismissing their recent attempt to offer strategic assets they neither control nor govern as...
Ambassador J. Peter Pham, a prominent former US envoy to Africa and influential figure in President Trump’s circle, has openly mocked Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud,...
Somaliland’s Foreign Minister, Abdirahman Dahir Aden, sharply criticized a recent move by Somalia’s government, labeling it a desperate and misguided attempt to offer the United States...
New African Union Commission leader lauds Mogadishu ties, focuses on regional stability and counterterrorism cooperation. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf’s arrival in Mogadishu marks not only his first...
Al-Shabaab militants intensified their operations in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia with a targeted attack on Somali military bases near Afgoye, specifically in the Sabiib...
The Looming Shadow of Al-Shabaab: A Harbinger of Doom for Somalia’s Fragile Stability. Al-Shabaab militants targeted the convoy of Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, highlighting not...
Western officials have reportedly urged Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to resign as Al-Shabaab militants advance toward Mogadishu. The proposed interim council seeks to open negotiations...
Mogadishu on the Brink: Al-Shabaab’s Bold Strike Mirrors Taliban’s Ascendancy. Al-Shabaab’s audacious attack on the Somali President’s convoy highlights the looming threat of a takeover akin...
MP Abdullahi Farah Mire accuses Somalia’s federal government of organizing clan militias in Garowe and Bosaso, potentially undermining the fight against ISIS. Explore the implications of...
From Al-Shabaab’s Rampage to UAE-Somalia Diplomatic Strides: Unpacking the Complexities Somalia remains a focal point of both conflict and strategic diplomatic engagements, as illustrated by recent...
Somali President’s unheralded trip to Abu Dhabi sparks outrage and suspicion both domestically and internationally. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s unannounced trip to the United Arab...
Security tensions rise in Somali capital as mortars are fired close to the airport amid high-profile diplomatic visit. As the Somali capital prepared for the visit...
PM Abiy Ahmed’s discussions in Mogadishu aim to resolve maritime disputes and enhance security collaboration with Somalia. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s recent arrival in Mogadishu...
US Senator rejects UN funding for Somalia’s AU mission, urges EU to work with Trump for a sustainable solution. US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim...
Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announce historic agreements on trade, defense, and diplomacy during the first-ever Somali presidential visit to Azerbaijan. Somali President Hassan...
A new front is emerging in the long-running tensions between Somaliland and Somalia, as clan leaders in Badhan declare their intent to capture the strategic city...
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s interview with Lally Weymouth of The Washington Post was meant to bolster his country’s case for continued U.S. financial and military...
Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed accuses the federal government of undermining democracy, mishandling constitutional reforms, and failing on security. Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, Somalia’s former president and...
Rising tensions as SSC-Khatumo leader Abdulqadir Ahmed Aw-Ali vows military action to capture Sanaag’s capital; Somaliland faces diplomatic isolation after Ankara Agreement. The leader of SSC-Khatumo,...
Criticism mounts as inexperienced Somali officials, including President Mohamud’s daughter, meet Egypt’s top military brass. A Somali delegation’s recent visit to Cairo has ignited widespread criticism,...
Talks focus on technicalities of Ethiopia’s sea access request, balancing economic interests with Somalia. Ethiopia and Somalia are set to negotiate Ethiopia’s access to the sea,...
Hirsi Ali Haji Hassan dismisses allegations of unauthorized diplomacy, reaffirming his commitment to transparency and Somaliland’s independence. Hirsi Ali Haji Hassan, chairman of Somaliland’s Waddani party,...
Opposition leaders criticize President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration for selling public lands, calling it unconstitutional and a betrayal of vulnerable communities. Opposition leaders in Somalia, including...
New rules focus on Somali nationals with criminal convictions or denied asylum claims, raising concerns over integration and security. Sweden has announced new immigration measures targeting...
Can Turkey’s diplomatic efforts hold against regional complexities and shifting alliances in the Horn of Africa? The Turkish-brokered Ethiopian-Somalian joint declaration has generated cautious optimism, but...
The escalating political crisis between Somalia’s federal government and Jubaland has entered a dangerous phase, with mutual arrest warrants intensifying hostilities. On Wednesday, Mogadishu’s Banadir Regional...
Somalia’s federal government has established the Independent National Electoral and Boundary Commission, paving the way for the country’s first direct elections in more than 50 years....
Jubbaland’s regional administration and Somalia’s former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo have denounced a newly approved law establishing the Independent National Electoral Commission, claiming it violates Somalia’s...
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced that Somali refugees residing illegally in Germany could face deportation back to Somalia, asserting that the country is now stable...
Somalia’s federal system was conceived as a solution to the decades of conflict and fragmentation that had ravaged the country. By decentralizing power and giving regional...
Accusations of media manipulation ignite tensions between Somalia’s federal government and Jubbaland President Ahmed Madobe. The Somali presidency is under fire for allegedly funding a propaganda...
With allegations of blackmail and misuse of international funds, Somalia’s leader is accused of sacrificing national stability and democracy for personal political gain. Imagine a country...
Cairo’s diplomatic moves in the Horn of Africa intensify as Egypt seeks military cooperation with Eritrea to pressure Ethiopia over the Grand Renaissance Dam. Egypt is...