Somalia

Somalia: NISA and police clash at Mogadishu airport MOGADISHU, Somalia - A section of troops from the National Intelligence Security Agency and police collided Thursday at Aden Abdulle International Airport in Mogadishu, a move that could be an acid test for Somalia's security agents. For decades, the synergy between Somalia's security agents has been called into question by the…

Northeastern State calls for new dialogue, reprimands Farmajo's extension of the charge AXADLE, Somalia - The government of the state of Northeastern State has now called for the immediate resumption of dialogue in Somalia, arguing that the lower house's decision to extend President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo's designation was "unconstitutional" in all aspects of the law. Lower House…

Somalia: Northeastern State crushes 'terrorist network' behind murder GALKAYO, Northeastern State - By maintaining their effective and targeted war on terror, Northeastern State security forces inflicted a heavy blow on al-Shabaab in recent operations launched following a series of terrorist attacks. In the last few months, Northeastern State troops have intensified the offensive…

DOHA - Qatar has denied allegations of funding for Somalia's government politicians through intelligence chief Fahad Yasin, arguing that the allegations are "unfounded and ridiculous" in what could again trigger fierce opposition in the country. For decades, Doha has often been mentioned in Mogadishu's internal policies, but it has often blamed business rivals for "nurturing" propaganda in a way that jeopardizes her interests. The allegations were made by former US Ambassador to Somalia Stephen Schwartz. Doha claims…

Hawiye meeting in Mogadishu casts votes against Farmajo's extension of charge MOGADISHU, Somalia - A group of elders, former presidents, legislators and candidates in Somalia dismissed the recent decision by the House of Commons to add incumbent President Farmajo to another two years in office, a move that had also been the subject of international condemnation. The notable people,…

Tigray's humanitarian crisis deepens as Ethiopian troops target civilians ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia | The current crisis in the Tigray region continues to worsen as Ethiopian national defense forces continue to search several villages, even weeks after the UN raised a red alert over the matter. A report prepared by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs shows that…

UNSC puts more pressure on Farmajo over illegal time extension MOGADISHU, Somalia - United Nations Security Council has continued to put pressure on outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo over the recently approved period extension, a move that rhymes with general opinion from members of the opposition. Two weeks ago, Farmajo irregularly extended his term of office through the…

Somalia's President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed on Tuesday praised the future role of the African Union in establishing an "electoral process" in his country, after requesting mediation in Kinshasa by the president of the AU, Congolese Félix Tshisekedi. as reported from Nairobi, Sebastien nemethMohamed Abdullahi Farmajo called on…

One of the most dangerous jobs in this world is working as a firefighter. For Ali Mohamud Wehliye, this is the job he has been living for more than 11 years. "I was involved in 503 firefighting accidents," Wehliye said. Prior to the current job, Wehiliye worked as a mechanic. “I first started training as a mechanic in 2001,” Wehliye explains. He notes that his training as a mechanic made it easy for him to switch to his current job as a firefighter. The risky job combined with the prevailing security situation in…

Somalia's opposition writes to the UNSC about the current crisis MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's opposition has once again written to the United Nations Security Council over the current dead end and argues that it is time for the body to intervene to avert a brewing civil war following disagreements between stakeholders. The country's political leadership has failed to agree on the…