Somalia
Civil society issues stark warning on rights repression at EU-AU dialogue
EU–AU human rights talks expose a shared crisis of civic space — and an urgent test of the partnership When civil society…
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Kenya Cancels Passports of Somali Ministers After Failed Jubaland Mediation
Kenya’s mediation frays as passports withdrawal exposes fragile balance in Somalia Nairobi’s attempt to broker a truce between Mogadishu and Jubaland has…
East-Africa
Hidden in Plain View: Challenging Abdi-Rizak Warfa on Mustafa Omer’s Dissident-to-President Journey
Mustafa Omer and the Somali Region: A Debate That Mirrors Ethiopia’s Bigger Test On a breezy evening in Jigjiga, you still hear…
Somalia
Somalia Adds Swahili to School Curriculum to Strengthen East African Ties
Somalia’s turn toward Kiswahili: a classroom move with regional reach MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government has announced a policy shift that could…
East-Africa
Somalia and Uganda security ministers meet to boost bilateral security cooperation
Uganda and Somalia tighten security ties after joint gains against al‑Shabaab A Kampala meeting with eyes on intelligence, training, and the front…
Somalia
Former Jubaland Minister Says Somalia Defeated in Lower Juba, Demands New Gedo Administration
Somalia’s Fragile Federal Compact Tested Again as Jubaland Rift Deepens When Cabdirashiid Janan, once Jubaland’s security minister and now describing himself as…
East-Africa
Deputy Senate Speaker holds talks with North Eastern State Speaker in Mogadishu
Somalia’s Quiet Test of Federalism: A New State’s Speaker Knocks on Mogadishu’s Door In the thick summer heat of Mogadishu, a meeting…
Somalia
Security failures blamed for Al-Shabaab’s deadly raid on Somalia intelligence prison
Security lapse exposed as Al‑Shabaab storms NISA detention centre near Mogadishu’s seat of power MOGADISHU — Grainy, extended video footage verified by…
Central-Africa
Somalia to roll out Swahili across national school and university curricula
Analysis: Somalia bets on Swahili to anchor its East African future In Mogadishu this week, amid tight security and a self-assured regional…
Somalia
Kismayo talks stalled: What’s next after the political impasse?
Stalled talks in Kismayo expose a deeper crisis for Somalia’s unity and security KISMAYO — A week of chest‑thumping and handshakes in…
East-Africa
Puntland State opposition rejects alleged North Western State of Somalia deal, dismisses reported accord
Puntland State’s opposition rejects reported North Western State of Somalia understanding — and the political ground shifts In Garowe, the political heart…
