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Republican Vice President JD Vance recently engaged with troops stationed in Los Angeles, where their presence aims to address the protests surrounding immigration enforcement. During his visit, he criticized Democratic leaders at both the state and city levels, asserting that they are promoting illegal immigration across the US border. Mr. Vance met with some of the 700 Marines and 4,000 National Guard troops who were deployed to Los Angeles by President Donald Trump. He expressed concerns that these Democratic leaders…

Mogadishu (AX) – In a recent development that has raised eyebrows within diplomatic circles, former Somali Foreign Minister, Ambassador Ahmed Isse Awad, has voiced strong opposition to a letter issued by the Somali government. The letter calls for the dissolution of the C6+ international coordination framework, a move that Awad has critically labeled as both diplomatically irresponsible and detrimental to Somalia’s standing on the global stage. During an engaging televised debate on Universal Somali TV this past Saturday,…

The Political Landscape of Somalia: A Growing Division Mogadishu (AX) — In recent days, a significant storm has been brewing within the political corridors of Somalia. The country's top opposition leaders have turned their ire towards the federal government, vocally opposing its controversial decision to suspend the C6+ international cooperation framework. This move, they argue, is not merely a bureaucratic adjustment but rather a politically charged initiative that threatens to isolate Somalia from crucial international…

Mogadishu (AX) – In a significant turn of events, the Somali Salvation Forum, a coalition of opposition political figures, has made its stance clear regarding the ongoing selection of members for the National Independent Human Rights Commission. Their strong condemnation highlights serious accusations of unlawful interference by the federal government. Such a bold assertion raises important questions about governance and the integrity of democratic processes. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Forum characterized the…

China has expressed strong objections to remarks made by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, describing them as "vilifying." According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, such comments overlook calls for peace from neighboring nations. Specifically, China's ministry took issue with Mr. Hegseth labeling China as a threat in the Indo-Pacific region, subsequently deeming his statements at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore as "deplorable." The ministry stated, "Hegseth deliberately ignored the call for peace and…

President Hassan Sheikh and the Missed Opportunities: Reflecting on Somalia’s Crossroads MOGADISHU, Somalia, June 1 – In the heart of Mogadishu, a city both vibrantly alive and haunted by its history, the political landscape is heating up once again. With his term nearing its end, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud finds himself under increasing scrutiny. A wave of opposition voices, including some familiar faces from the corridors of power, are calling for a…

Northeastern State's Firm Stance: Concerns Over Somalia’s Political Future BOSASO, Somalia – May 14, 2025 – Recently, the political atmosphere in Somalia has shifted, largely due to the new political party inaugurated by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The creation of the Justice and Solidarity Party has sparked intense debate and no small amount of controversy. Northeastern State of SomaliaPresident Said Abdullahi Deni voiced pointed criticism on…

Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh's Leadership Style Under Examination BOSASO, Somalia - Within the intricate political landscape of Somalia, tensions have resurfaced as Northeastern State’s President Said Abdullahi Deni voices apprehensions regarding the current state of governance. This discourse emerges amid anticipation for the upcoming elections in a region fraught with political variances. Deni has candidly expressed his worries, suggesting a potential crisis looms as he accuses President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of…

Somalia's Parliamentary Committee Challenges Oil Deal with Turkey MOGADISHU, Somalia The whispers of a controversial agreement have become a loud outcry as Somalia’s Parliamentary Natural Resources Committee firmly stands against an oil and gas deal that casts a long shadow over transparency and national interest. With the leak of documents laying bare the contents of this agreement with Turkey, the revelations are nothing short of eye-opening.…

The ongoing conflict over President Donald Trump's pursuit of extraordinary powers to deport migrants has intensified, especially as he openly criticized the judiciary. A prominent Democratic leader warned that the nation is edging closer to a constitutional crisis. Recent developments were marked by a dramatic ruling from the Supreme Court in the early hours of yesterday. This ruling temporarily blocked Mr. Trump's use of an obscure legal provision to deport Venezuelan migrants without due process. As Justice Ruth Bader…