Somalia
UK backs Somalia’s path toward greater security and political progress
UK renews support for Somalia’s security and political future MOGADISHU, Somalia – During her first visit to Somalia, Minister for Development and…
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political
Somalia
Political Party Files Lawsuit Challenging Galmudug Elections in Somalia
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Supreme Court has thrown out the results of last month’s contested House of Representatives and local council elections…
Somalia
Political Tensions and Poor Leadership Push Somalia Toward a Dangerous Point
Marka hay’adaha dowladdu isku dhex milmaan, dhaliisha siyaasaddana loo arko colaad, waxaa halis gelaya tiirarka dowladnimada. Soomaaliya maanta waxay wajahaysaa xaalad ay…
West-Africa
Liberia Arrests Former Vice President Howard-Taylor, Sparking Political Rift
Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has been arrested as part of an investigation into the seizure of cocaine valued at nearly half…
Somalia
South West Conflict Expands, Raising Questions Over President Hassan Sheikh’s Political Responsibility
South West Conflict: Baidoa Fighting Puts President Hassan Sheikh’s Political Responsibility Under Scrutiny Analysis BAIDOA, Somalia — The latest violence in Baidoa…
Somalia
Turkey and Somalia’s Political Seat Raise Questions Requiring Answers
Saamaynta dowladaha shisheeye ayaa mar kale udub-dhexaad u noqotay doodda siyaasadeed ee Soomaaliya, iyadoo doorka Turkiga ee arrimaha gudaha dalka uu si…
Somalia
Puntland State Political Council Calls for Dialogue and Consensus on Disarmament
Garowe (AX) — Puntland State’s Political Council has urged authorities to pursue disarmament through dialogue and broad consultation, warning that unilateral action…
Editorial
OP-ED: Hassan Sheikh’s Mobile Democracy Theater Is Eroding Political Order
OP-ED: Hassan Sheikh’s Traveling Democracy Show Is Weakening Somalia’s Political Order Somalia’s president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, was elected on May 15, 2022,…
Somalia
Somalia MPs Elect New Speaker as Political Uncertainty Grows
Somalia: Lawmakers choose new speaker as electoral dispute deepens MOGADISHU, Somalia — Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur Jaamac was elected speaker of Somalia’s House…
East-Africa
AUSSOM Troop Contributors Warn Political Disputes Could Hinder Somalia’s Security Transition
Saturday August 8, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s planned security handover is facing added uncertainty as political tensions between the federal government…
Somalia
Somalia’s Political Uncertainty Raises Fresh Concerns Over Stability
Saturday August 8, 2026 Somalia is entering another period of political uncertainty, with disagreements over postponed elections and proposed constitutional amendments deepening…
