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MOGADISHU, Somalia - A contingent of GorGor troops landed at Mogadishu's Aden Abdulle International Airport on Monday after months of training in Turkey, just in the middle of an ongoing stalemate before the election, which has sparked war between the opposition and the federal government. In footage taken at the airport, the troops were seen matching and receiving instructions from their commander, most of whom had the red mark, as they shouted patriotic slogans as a sign of solidarity with the hiring authority.…

Lack of US airstrikes in Somalia rejuvenates Al-Shabaab militants MOGADISHU, Somalia - Senior Somali officials have expressed concern over the lack of US airstrikes in the Horn of Africa, arguing that the movement allows al-Shabaab to expand territories in the country at the expense of civilians fighting insecurity. Ever since President Joe Biden took office on January 20, the…

MOGADISHU, Somalia -  Somali parliamentary time period expires with out transparent.A political chin is slowly building up in Somalia, a country that has been in pieces for decades now following the ongoing dismissal before the election, which could throw the country into unprecedented constitutional challenges that would further trigger chaos.

AU military chief of staff leaves Somalia when Al-Shabaab ups attack MOGADISHU, Somalia - Prior to the expected exit after completion and full implementation of the Somali transition plan , top officers working on the African Union mission in Somalia continue to leave and pave the way for the new leadership as the country pushes for stability. On Monday, the team held a colorful ceremony for Brig. Gen…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Tensions have continued to build at the Kenya-Somalia border near the fragile Gedo region following a diplomatic spit between the two countries, which was constructed by Jubaland's decision to refuse to hold national elections until the Somali National Army soldiers have been completely withdrawn, Voice of America reports despite ceasefire calls. The Somali federal government has already sent troops to the border town of Beled-Hawo, while forces from Somalia's Jubaland region, which has good…

Farmajo is under pressure to apologize for "using" NISA to stop protests MOGADISHU, Somalia - The federal government of Somalia has been accused of using agents affiliated with the National Intelligence Security Agency , the Somali National Army , and police to stop peaceful demonstrations over delayed elections and lack of obligation to have consensus on the upcoming election. Somalia was scheduled to…

EDITORIAL | Somalia's history in the past month has been mainly about political disputes over the validity of the electoral roll plan and the officials tasked with overseeing the election.

Northeastern State and Galmudug agree to help mediate Somalia's election change GALKAYO, Somalia - The president of Northeastern State and Galmudug Said Abdullahi Deni and Ahmed Abdi Kariye alias “Qoor-Qoor” have held a key meeting in the divided city of Galkayo on Thursday morning. In a joint communication issued at the conclusion of the talks, the leaders of the two neighboring federal states…

Somalia's political crisis deepens when the opposition rejects the election plan MOGADISHU, Somalia - Opposition candidates in Somalia are urging the international community to recognize the president as a spoiler, a day after the disputed election commission announced voting dates. In a statement, 14 presidential aspirants accused Farmajo of posing a threat to the country's stability after failing to…

Ex-president disturbing conditions Farmajo to shake up out of the country protection amid quarrels with Kenya MOGADISHU, Somalia - For steadiness reasons, Mogadishu have to interchange and variety its out of the country protection, former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has said, together with that such insurance coverage insurance policies ought to be formulated without emotion to be certain that that the country to compete indubitably throughout the overseas subject. The UPD get together's presidential candidate, who…