Somalia
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Faces Security Challenges, Questions Over Somalia’s Political Future
By: Yusuf Said Hersi Saturday June 20, 2026 Part 1: Introduction When President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud returned to the presidency…
Somalias
East-Africa
IGAD backs Somalia’s sovereignty after North Western State of Somalia opens Jerusalem embassy
Thursday June 18, 2026 Djibouti (AX) — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development on Thursday urged restraint and a firm احترام…
Somalia
Jubaland Says Somalia’s Crisis Needs Dialogue, Warns Against Politicizing Army
KISMAYO, June 16 — Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe has sharply criticized Somalia’s federal leadership, saying the country’s mounting political and…
Somalia
Hirshabelle infrastructure push reflects Somalia’s drive for economic growth
by BRIAN ORUTASaturday June 13, 2026 Somalia has stepped up its drive to spur economic growth and sharpen its regional…
Somalia
Somalia’s President Calls Israel’s Recognition of North Western State of Somalia a “Dark Day”
MOGADISHU – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has condemned Israel’s decision to recognise North Western State of Somalia in December…
Somalia
Southwest State Election Becomes Key Test of Villa Somalia’s Electoral Ambitions
BAIDOA, Somalia — A high-stakes vote in Somalia’s South West State is drawing close attention in Baidoa, where critics say…
Somalia
Turkey’s Push to Bridge Somalia’s Political Divide Stalls Amid Rivalries and Pressure
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Turkey’s effort to mediate Somalia’s political deadlock has run into fresh resistance, with technical disputes and widening…
Somalia
Somalia’s centralization efforts face resistance, Hiiraan Online op-ed says
By Abdirahman JeylaniMonday June 8, 2026 The bursts of gunfire that rattled Mogadishu in early June should end any remaining…
Somalia
Somalia’s DRIVE program targets safer food and trusted markets
By: Abdiaziz Khalif and Sonia PlazaSunday June 7, 2026 Outside Baidoa, in a camp for displaced families in Somalia, Fadumo…
East-Africa
Somalia’s recurring crises are rooted at home, not in the outside world
By Khadar AfrahSunday June 7, 2026 Somalia has long told itself a consoling tale about its own failure: that its…
Somalia
Puntland State, ‘Mother of Federalism,’ underscores Somalia’s need for national reconciliation
By: Yusuf Said HersiSunday June 7, 2026 For years, Puntland State has been cast as the “mother of federalism” in…
