Somalia

In Jowhar, a city in Somalia, storm clouds of conflict are gathering over the Hirshabelle State, as tensions rise following a deadly assault. On a seemingly ordinary Thursday, six soldiers from the Hawadle clan met their tragic end when they were ambushed in El Baraf, located in Middle Shabelle. These soldiers were on their way from their base when danger emerged in the form of armed Abgaal clan militia. The ambush claimed the lives of all six, while a seventh soldier survived but has since been missing. This assault, with…

On Thursday, a harrowing incident unfolded near El Baraf town in the Hirshabelle State's Middle Shabelle region. A group of soldiers met a tragic fate when their vehicle was ambushed, resulting in the loss of at least six lives. According to local officials, it appears that the attack was driven by deep-seated clan rivalries, a concerning trend in the region. Nuur Dheere, who serves as the Commissioner of Jalalaqsi District, shed light on the assault, suggesting it was fueled by the attackers’ motives to target individuals…

BAIDOA, Somalia – Sahro Mohamed Ali, a mother of seven, once thrived in the rural village of Sagle nestled in Bakool, Somalia. Her life was anchored in livestock rearing and the invasive art of charcoal production, which saw her chopping trees to make ends meet. But the story took a darker turn, as relentless droughts, fueled by the unforgiving march of climate change, compounded with Al-Shabaab's clutches, forced families like Sahro’s to flee their homesteads. They sought refuge in an IDP camp in Baidoa, South West State’s…

In the bustling capital of Somalia, Mogadishu, Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi has firmly put to rest rumors swirling around about Ethiopia allegedly being granted access to the Red Sea by Somalia. Describing these rumors as unfounded hogwash, Fiqi emphasized Somalia's commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and maintaining complete openness about national matters. "I categorically refute claims that Ethiopia has been granted access to the Red Sea. These baseless assertions lack any foundation. Somalia remains…

KISMAYO, Somalia - The assertive Ahmed Madobe clinched a notable triumph for his 3rd term in office on Monday, facing vehement opposition from the corridors of Mogadishu, which is pushing for a universal ballot system, an idea that both Kismayo and Garowe aren't buying. Last month, Madobe made headlines when he bailed out of the National Consultative Council (NCC) conference. He effortlessly cruised to victory, raking in 55 nods from 75 regional lawmakers. Jubaland will now see him at the helm for another five…

In Kismayo, a new chapter of political drama unfolds as the Jubbaland legislative body votes to retain Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe as their regional leader for a third stint. Though controversy brews around this decision, opposition factions are not backing down, opting to host their own election and stirring the pot of dissent. By collecting 55 ballots in his favor, Madobe secured his position against rivals. His nearest competitor, Faisal Mohamed Mataan, managed to secure just 16, while Abubakar Abdi Hassan lagged behind…

In a compelling turn of events in Kismayo, Somalia, Ahmed Mohamed Islam, commonly known as Madobe, emerged victorious in the Jubaland presidential election with a notable 55 votes out of 75 cast by the regional parliamentarians. It was a gripping contest involving two other hopefuls, Abubakar Abdi Hassan and Faisal Abdi Matan, who managed to secure 4 and 16 votes, respectively. The official word came straight from the Jubaland Electoral Commission, confirming Madobe’s win and signaling a new chapter for the state. In a…

Survivors of Madagascar Boat Incident Prepare for Return to Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - Officials in Antananarivo have announced that scores of individuals who survived a shipwreck off Madagascar will soon make their journey back to Somalia. These individuals were rescued by local fishermen early Saturday, adrift in the Indian Ocean. The 48 survivors, who hailed from Somalia, encountered disaster while aboard two different vessels, resulting in fatalities among their group. Originally departing from Mogadishu, their…

In the bustling city of Kismayo, the seat of Jubbaland’s interim government in the Lower Jubba region, the stage is set for a dramatic political showdown. Despite a cloud of controversy hanging over the proceedings, the regional presidential election is scheduled for Monday. The central government, however, is up in arms, outright dismissing the election's legitimacy. I ain’t whistling Dixie! The stakes are sky-high as four ambitious contenders throw their hats into the ring. Among the hopefuls, we’ve got the seasoned Ahmed…

In an engaging rendezvous in Ankara, Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz and Somalia's Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur convened to amplify military and security cooperation between their two nations. Their conversation revolved around supercharging their collective endeavors in defense and counterterrorism, directly tackling the regional security hurdles, notably Somalia’s ongoing tussle with Al-Shabaab. A lot of time was also spent tossing ideas for extending ties in trade, energy, and humanitarian assistance.…