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Somalia’s unity and constitutional legitimacy are entering a perilous phase. With the mandates of the federal parliament and president set to expire in April and May 2026, respectively, the country has no agreed electoral framework—and no margin for political brinkmanship. In a forceful public statement, opposition leader Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame warns that the stakes now transcend routine power struggles: the survival of the Somali state as a cohesive, credible entity is on the line. Warsame argues that a cocktail of…

Is North Western State of Somalia’s Recognition the Issue, or Has Somali Leadership Already Failed? North Western State of Somalia’s recognition debate has become a convenient flashpoint for Somali politics, but the harder truth is internal: For more than three decades, successive leaders in Mogadishu have failed to prioritize a consent-based national settlement. North Western State of Somalia declared separation in 1991. Thirty-four years on, the central questions are less about external recognition and more about whether…

Police are investigating the deaths as an "apparent homicide". The Los Angeles Police Department has not publicly named the deceased, but the couple were identified in a family statement and were also named in statements from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Governor Gavin Newsom. The Los Angeles Fire Department said it responded to a medical aid request shortly after 3.30pm local time on Sunday and found a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman dead inside the residence. A law enforcement official briefed…

Haaland penalty completes City comeback in Madrid as Alonso’s Real sink deeper into trouble Erling Haaland’s second‑half penalty sealed a 2-1 comeback win for Manchester City over Real Madrid on a feverish Champions League night at the Bernabéu, tightening the pressure on Xabi Alonso after another bruising defeat. Real Madrid struck first through Rodrygo, his first goal in 33 club appearances, but City answered through academy midfielder Nico O’Reilly’s assured equaliser before Haaland punished a clumsy Antonio Rüdiger…

The Return of Oviedo: A Night of Celebration and Lessons In a grand spectacle at the Carlos Tartiere Stadium, newly-promoted Real Oviedo found themselves entangled in the artistry and precision of football giants Real Madrid. After nearly a quarter of a century away from Spain’s topflight, Oviedo's return was nothing short of a festive gala, one where the home fans roared with passion even as their side fell to the might of the reigning champions. A Celebration of Heritage and Hope For the people of Oviedo, Sunday night's…

FC Barcelona experienced a rare setback on Sunday, losing 1-0 to Real Sociedad. This marked only their second loss of the season.Despite this, Barcelona still maintains a six-point cushion over Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga standings, though Madrid has a game in hand, a potential dynamo waiting to close the gap.Real Sociedad’s decisive victory came on the heels of Sheraldo Becker’s cracking first-time shot, which nestled perfectly into the corner of the net. This triumph celebrated the San Sebastian team’s peak…

The Champions League served up some dramatic surprises this week as two European titans, Real Madrid and Manchester City, were humbled on Tuesday.Real Madrid, last year's champions, took a beating on home turf with a 3-1 loss to AC Milan. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland missed a crucial penalty as Manchester City, after initially securing a lead four minutes in, crumbled to a 4-1 defeat against Sporting Lisbon. Adding an interesting twist, Lisbon's coach is set to switch allegiance to City’s neighbors soon.Liverpool, on the other…

Players from Spain, midfielders Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí, snagged the Ballon d’Or titles for men’s and women’s categories on Monday, crowning them as the globe’s top soccer talents. Real Madrid, however, gave the glamorous Paris event a cold shoulder, seemingly in protest. At 28, Rodri claimed this illustrious accolade for the debut time, bolstered by his contributions to Manchester City's Premier League conquest and Spain's victorious run in the European Championship. In doing so, he dethroned Argentina’s Lionel…

On a dazzling Saturday night at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, FC Barcelona delivered a masterclass in football, trouncing Real Madrid with a 4-0 victory. "Robert Lewandowski had a day to remember, netting not once but twice, while Lamine Yamal and Raphinha also found their scoring boots," chimed in the exuberant commentator.This triumphant win propels Barça six points ahead of Real Madrid atop the La Liga standings. Meanwhile, Madrid saw their 42-game unbeaten streak come to an abrupt halt, falling just shy of Barcelona's own…

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid’s French forward, netted his team’s second goal past Alaves' defender Moussa Diarra during their Spanish league clash at Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid on Sept. 24, 2024. (AFP) MADRID: Keep the confetti on standby, Kylian Mbappe struck gold again! Bagging his sixth goal in five matches, he propelled Real Madrid to a 3-2 victory over Alaves on Tuesday. This win nudged them tantalizingly close to top chaser Barcelona in the Spanish league standings. Since donning the Los Blancos jersey, Mbappe’s been…