Somalia
The Misalignment of Federalism and Somalia: A Troubling Failure
Back when Somalia first dipped its toes into federalism, there was real hope in the air—an honest chance to stitch our country…
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West-Africa
The Intolerable Burden of Hope: Understanding Why Somali Millennials Are Losing Belief in Transformation
Somalia’s young’uns, especially those who sprouted just as the Siad Barre regime fizzled out, know naught but turmoil. Drama and chaos have…
North-Africa
Donors and Troop Providers Anxious About Egypt’s Emerging Role in Successor to Atmis Mission
In the whirlwind of regional politics, the involvement of Egypt in Somalia’s security landscape has sparked a fair amount of jitters among…
Somalia
Dahabshiil Eliminates ‘North Western State of Somalia’ from Its Platforms Following Directive from Somali Government
Mogadishu (AX) — In a twist of fate, Dahabshiil, a heavyweight in international financial services, decided to scrub any mention of ‘North…
West-Africa
Somali Police Detain 24 Young Individuals for Security Violations During Mogadishu Soccer Game
A quartet of young chaps was nabbed by Somali police at Eng. Yariisow stadium on accounts of kicking up a ruckus at…
Somalia
Jubbaland Claims Villa Somalia is Financing Social Media Campaigns Against Ahmed Madobe
Mogadishu (AX) – Mohamed Hassan Hiis, the Communication Director for Jubbaland Regional State, has thrown some bold accusations at Somalia’s presidency. He…
East-Africa
VERIFICATION: Circulating Posts in Ethiopia Spread Misleading Information About Horn of Africa Tensions
A Facebook post, emerging on September 18, 2024, surpassed viral status with over 800 shares. It flaunts a TikTok video captioned in…
Somalia
VIDEO: Somalia’s $2 Billion Banking Industry Confronts Obstacles in Embracing Cryptocurrency
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s banking industry, worth a cool $2 billion, is gearing up for some serious expansion. This growth spurt is…
East-Africa
Tensions Rise Between Somalia and Ethiopia; UN Calls for Peaceful Dialogue
Washington— During a pivotal week for Somalia’s security blueprint, dialogues in Washington and New York highlighted the pressing necessity for readiness…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Rejects Somali Government’s Election Remarks as Unfounded
FILE – North Western State of Somalia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Rhoda J. Elmi, makes her voice heard during…
Somalia
SSC Khaatumo Calls for Inclusion in Somalia’s National Consultative Council
In the capital city of Mogadishu, leaders from Somalia’s federal and regional bodies gathered for the National Consultative Council (NCC) powwow. This…
