Jowhar

Saturday January 3, 2026 JOWHAR, Somalia — A landmine explosion struck a convoy escorting Hirshabelle State President Ali Guudlawe Hussein on Friday as it traveled from Mohamed Dheere Airport toward Jowhar, injuring several members of his delegation but leaving the president unharmed, officials said. The blast occurred at Jiiro Carmoole, a stretch of road between the airport and Jowhar town, and hit one of the vehicles providing security for the president shortly after his arrival, according to security sources. Ali Guudlawe…

Charting a New Educational Course: Somalia's Ambitious Stakeholder Dialogue On a balmy Sunday morning in Jowhar, Hirshabelle state's interim administrative capital, the air buzzed with a sense of promise and renewed purpose. The city, known for its verdant landscapes and strategic location, played host to a crucial event with national implications: the National Education Consultation Conference. Amidst a landscape reshaping itself after decades of turmoil, Somalia stands at an educational crossroads. This gathering,…