Somalia

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed Somalia and broader Horn of Africa security in a phone call Thursday, with Cairo reiterating its firm opposition to any recognition of North Western State of Somalia and signaling plans to deploy troops to Somalia as part of a reconfigured African Union mission, according to statements from both governments. Both sides said the conversation focused on preserving stability in the Horn at a moment of rising regional volatility. Abdelatty…

Saturday March 7, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A political party led by former President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has urged President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to prioritize a broadly agreed electoral process as Somalia nears the end of the current term and digests sweeping constitutional amendments that extend federal mandates to five years. In a statement issued Friday, the Himilo Qaran party called on the president to devote the remainder of his mandate to organizing elections anchored in consensus among all political…

Ongoing Conflict in Eastern Congo Escalates International Concern Amid ongoing cease-fire violations in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, several global powers, including the U.S. and the European Union, are urging a return to negotiations. The resurgence of violence, particularly involving the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, has intensified a humanitarian crisis and disrupted vital economic activities. M23 rebels captured key cities such as Goma, Bukavu, and Uvira in 2025 and 2026. The conflict is regarded as…

MOGADISHU — Somalia has extended the mandates of its federal institutions to five years under a newly adopted constitution, effectively adding one year to current terms, Speaker of the House of the People Aden Mohamed Nur Madoobe announced Thursday. The move, unveiled at an iftar gathering in the capital, immediately deepened political fault lines in a country already grappling with drought and humanitarian strain. Madoobe said parliament and other constitutional bodies would now operate under the revised charter, which…

Militant Raid and Kidnapping in Northeastern Nigeria Armed militants carried out a devastating attack in the town of Ngoshe, Borno state, resulting in the abduction of over 300 residents. This article examines the implications and background of the assault. More than 300 residents abducted, including women and children. Attack potentially in retaliation for military operations against Boko Haram. Part of a broader pattern of insecurity in Nigeria. Details of the Ngoshe Attack On Friday, militants stormed the…

CANBERRA, Australia — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday he cannot rule out Canada’s military participation in the escalating war in the Middle East, even as he reiterated that the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran launched last weekend appeared “inconsistent with international law.” Asked in a joint news conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese whether there was any scenario in which Canada would get involved, Carney called the question hypothetical but left the door open. “One can never…

Somalia's Livestock Insurance Initiative Provides Relief Amid Drought Crisis This section details the financial assistance provided by the Somali federal government to pastoralists affected by drought. The funds aim to ameliorate the impact on livelihoods and promote resilience in pastoral communities. Somalia disbursed $3.88 million in livestock insurance payments. 17,734 pastoralists benefited from the payouts. The initiative is backed by the World Bank through the DRIVE project. Background on the Drought…

Stocks in the U.K. and U.S. rose while Asian indexes tumbled Wednesday as oil and gas prices whipsawed on fears the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran will drag on and keep choking traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy artery. The FTSE 100 and major U.S. and European benchmarks rebounded after two days of declines; several Asian markets fell sharply for a third straight session. Brent crude is up about 12 percent since Saturday, when U.S. and Israeli forces began bombing Iran and Tehran retaliated with strikes on…

Analyzing the Amendments: The Constitutional Status of Mogadishu This article examines the constitutional amendments regarding Mogadishu's governance as passed by Parliament. It discusses the implications for local residents and critiques the perceived fairness and stability of the newly established framework. Focus on Article 63 and the elected Capital Council. Analysis of federal control over local governance. Examination of historical precedents and their relevance to Mogadishu. The Framework of Governance…

East Africa’s new drought surge pushes millions toward hunger as water prices soar and livestock die Friday March 6, 2026 MOGADISHU — A failed rainy season has deepened drought across Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia, thrusting nearly 26 million people into extreme hunger, accelerating livestock deaths and sending water prices soaring, Oxfam warned in a report released this week. The crisis arrives less than three years after the Horn of Africa’s longest and most severe drought on record, when five consecutive rainy seasons…