East-Africa
Measuring the Economic Impact of Khat (Mira) on Somalia
Somalia’s khat bill: How a daily airlift of mira to Mogadishu drains a fragile economy Somalia’s dependence on khat—known locally as qaad…
Qaybta
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Somali capital Mogadishu stages first direct elections in 57 years
Somali capital holds first direct elections in 57 years MOGADISHU — Voters in Somalia’s capital cast ballots Thursday in municipal elections billed…
Somalia
Somalia’s President Urges Dialogue After Voting Amid Election Dispute
Somali president opens door to talks as Mogadishu holds first one-person, one-vote polls in decades Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says “all doors are…
East-Africa
A Viable Electoral Plan for Somalia’s 2026/2027 National Elections
Somalia’s 2026/2027 elections: a state-saving blueprint, not a power struggle Somalia is approaching a constitutional cliff with the 2026/2027 electoral cycle. There…
Somalia
UN experts warn Al-Shabab poses the gravest risk to Somalia, region
U.N. experts warn al-Shabab remains top threat in Somalia and Kenya as Security Council extends AU mission to 2026 Al-Shabab remains the…
Somalia
Somalia’s capital Mogadishu votes in first step to restore universal suffrage
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Residents of Somalia’s capital voted Thursday in municipal elections billed as a key step toward restoring direct democracy nationwide…
Somalia
Somalia’s capital Mogadishu begins first one-person, one-vote local elections in over 50 years
Mogadishu launches first one-person, one-vote municipal polls in more than 50 years Thursday December 25, 2025 MOGADISHU — Voting began Thursday morning…
Somalia
SOMA Criticizes NIEBC’s Influence on Media Reporting of Benadir Elections
Somali Media Association Raises Alarm Over Electoral Interference The Somali Media Association (SOMA) has convened to address pressing challenges regarding gender equality…
Somalia
NUSOJ and NIEBC Train 100+ Journalists in Election Reporting, Safety, Disinformation
Over 100 journalists trained in Somalia on election coverage, safety and disinformation Mogadishu — More than 100 Somali journalists have completed specialized…
Somalia
NUSOJ, NIEBC train 100+ journalists on election coverage, safety, combating disinformation
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), working with the National Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission of Somalia (NIEBC), has trained…
Somalia
Somalia ramps up Mogadishu security ahead of contested municipal election
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government on Wednesday intensified security across Mogadishu ahead of a disputed Banadir local council election set for…
