Eng. Abdi Ali Barkad Hargeisa, Somaliland As Somalia approaches the end of 2026, the country stands at a critical crossroads.…
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The history of gas and oil in the Ogaden Basin of Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State is long, complex, and closely…
Recent political and security developments in Somalia indicate a significant shift in regional power dynamics that deserves closer attention from…
The US has reaffirmed “the sovereignty and territorial integrity” of Somalia, in a move seen as a blow to Somaliland,…
Liban Ahmed Hassan, widely known by his nickname “Liibaan Shuluq,” is a kingpin businessman, faction leader and former militia commander…
Mogadishu, Somalia – The European Union has imposed visa restrictions on Somali citizens, escalating a dispute with Mogadishu over the…
Puntland has accused Somalia’s Federal Government (FGS) of orchestrating a plan to smuggle weapons into the semi-autonomous region and incite…
A government that cannot prosecute offenders weakens deterrence. A government that cannot maintain records weakens intelligence. A government that cannot…
According to information obtained from sources reportedly connected to political circles in Mogadishu, a comprehensive strategic plan aimed at reshaping…
By:-Eng.Abdi Ali Barkhad. More than three decades have passed since the collapse of the Somali state in 1991. Yet Somalia…
Israel deployed a contingent of #Ethiopian-origin Israeli soldiers to Somaliland earlier this year, according to a report by Middle East…
By:-Eng. Abdi Ali Barkhad. It is regrettable, according to critics, that some politicians and government officials from Puntland are currently…
At least 10 soldiers have been killed following heavy fighting in Baidoa on Saturday morning, according to multiple local reports,…
Somalia’s former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has been stripped of full executive powers following expiry of his term on 15…
The term of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud ended on May 15 without a comprehensive political settlement between the Federal Government,…
The African Union Commission closely followed the high-level negotiations between the Federal Government of Somalia and the representatives of the…
Mogadishu based federal government is currently facing unconstitutional term extension opposition that results from claims of an extended term limit,…
The United Arab Emirates, OPEC’s 3rd largest oil producer, announced it will leave OPEC and OPEC+ The move would free…
The government of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland has rejected what it described as “misleading claims” by the Federal Government…
Addis Abeba — The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced it will begin enforcing a maritime blockade on all traffic…
By:-Abdifatah Abdinur. The partnership between and is often described in glowing terms — a model of South-South cooperation, a success…
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The UAE air defence systems on 13th March engaged 7 ballistic missiles and 27 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the…
Just 77 ships have crossed so far in March, compared to 1,229 during the same period last year, according to…
UAE air defences today (8th March, 2026) detected 17 ballistic missiles, of which 16 were destroyed, while 1 missile fell…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Mr. James Swan of the United States of America as…
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that the UAE today was subjected to a blatant attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles,…
Addis Abeba – Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is scheduled to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ethiopia next week as…
By:-Trump “For five centuries before the end of the Second World War, the West had been expanding—its missionaries, its pilgrims,…
Garowe the Political Capital of Puntland is the seat of state government and hosts numerous international organizations. Garowe is a…
PRESS RELEASE The Jubaland State Government expresses its profound disappointment and condemnation regarding the irresponsible decision made today, which placed…
The United Arab Emirates has emerged as a dependable and influential actor. While it lacks the demographic weight and territorial…
Puntland maintains a strong and mutually beneficial strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), yielding significant gains in security,…
In a new written statement, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said her country is ready to engage in dialogue…
This is the reality many Puntlanders express openly today: our patience is finished, our sacrifices have been exploited, and our…
The Federal Government of Somalia’s unilateral effort to restrict Puntland’s external security and economic partnerships is not merely politically misguided;…
Presidential Memoranda January 7, 2026 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES By the authority vested in me…
Turkey was one of the first Muslim-majority countries to recognize Israel, formally doing so in 1949. This early recognition reflected…
ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST The President, Prime Minister, and the Speaker of the Lower House MUST be held accountable for the: 1)…
sraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel has officially recognized the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and…
By Abdifatah Abdinur.State Minister of Puntland Presidency By: Abdifatah AbdinurState Minister of the Presidency.Puntland State of Somalia. Introduction:- Somalia stands…
Some tension arose when Donald Trump spoke negatively about Somali , largely because identity is understood and constructed differently across…
African Development Fund approves $23 million to boost clean energy access in Bosaso, Somalia African Development Fund approves $23 million…
By:-Dahir Mire Jibreel12/13/2025 Executive SummarySomalia is entering a highly dangerous phase in its national security trajectory. Al Shabab has consolidated…
By: Mohamed Abdirahman (Dhabancad). Introduction Since the year 2016, the Federal Government of Somalia in support with International Financial Institutions…
A new Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, will target undocumented Somali immigrants, a federal…
Rewards for Justice is offering a reward of up to $3 million for information on Yasin Kilwe, a regional leader…
Gen. Dagvin Anderson, the Commander of U.S. Africa Command, completed the first leg of a series of high-level visits to…
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion on social media about the federal government’s NIRA ID card and why…
Mohamed Musse, Political Analyst, Former Federal Election Commissioner Introduction U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent public remarks dismissing Somalia’s governance and…
Al-Miskaad, Puntland – Puntland presidential state minister Abdifatah Mohamed Abdinur stated that authorities have established a severe blockade around the…
Constitutional Ambiguity and Federal Authority Somalia’s Provisional Constitution enshrines a federal system that relies on clearly defined powers and respect…
Palestinian Authority has welcomed the adoption the UN Security Council’s adoption of a US-drafted resolution authorising a Board of Peace…
African Union Commission Welcomes and Congratulates the Republic of South Africa as G20 Chair and Host. Read @ https://au.int/en/pressreleases/20251108/auc-welcomes-congratulates-republic-south-africa-g20-chair-and-host
By.Ismail Warsame IntroductionThe relationship between Djibouti and Somalia, two neighbors in the Horn of Africa, is deeply intertwined with geopolitics, clan dynamics,…
Confirmed, this would not be the first time Qatar has been linked to the relocation of Somali militant leaders. In…
Djibouti is showing signs of a deepening political crisis as President Ismail Omar Guelleh considers “amending the constitution to pursue…
Sudan broke diplomatic relations with the U.S. in June 1967, following the outbreak of the Arab-Israeli War. Relations improved after…
The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has accused the Ethiopian government of carrying out a #drone_strike on the night of…