Features Somalia’s 5% Sales Tax Crisis: A Misstep towards Economic Turmoil Jul 20, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-The imposition of a 5% sales tax by the Somali government on all goods and services introduces significant challenges for a population already grappling with high living costs and inflation.…
Features Balancing Acts : Somalia’s Dual Strategy on Al-Shabab Talks Jul 16, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-The recent declarations by Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud concerning prospective negotiations with the militant group Al-Shabaab have ignited a critical discourse. During his visit to Oslo, Norway, President Mohamud…
Features Ankara Talks; examining details and outcomes Jul 11, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-On the 1st of July, coinciding with Somalia’s 64th Independence Anniversary, a crucial round of talks between Somalia and Ethiopia took place in Ankara, Turkey. Mediated by Turkey, these discussions…
Features Al-Shabaab Reclaims More Than 10 Areas, Somalia Denies: Fact-Check Jun 28, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Recent reports indicate that the offensive war against Al-Shabaab has paused, with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud returning to Villa Somalia after leading operations from Dhusamareb in Galgudud region. While the…
Features Can Somalia Survive the ATMIS Withdrawal? Jun 10, 2024As the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) nears its end in December 2024, Somalia faces a critical moment in its quest for lasting peace and sovereignty. The conclusion…
Features The Sitrep: Unraveling the Diplomatic Dilemma in UN-Somalia Relations May 25, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-The Sitrep, a new weekly podcast designed to influence the national agenda by providing essential information on political, economic, and security topics affecting Somalia’s government, debuted with an in-depth analysis…
Features Somalia amid Progress and Challenges: an interview with Abdisaid Muse Ali Feb 8, 2024World Geostrategic Insights interview with Abdisaid Muse Ali on the significance of Somalia’s accession to the East African Community (EAC), the country’s progress, the value of its partnership with the European Union,…
Features Efforts to enhance female enrolment in higher education gain momentum Feb 2, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Efforts to enhance female enrolment in higher education is gaining momentum in Somalia, with Hormuud Foundation’s scholarship scheme giving utmost priority to this cause. Qamar Elmi Abdirahman is a 22-year-old…
Features EXPLAINER – Why Ethiopia’s quest for Red Sea access has sparked regional controversy Jan 6, 2024NAIROBI, Kenya (Mogadishu24) – For the Horn of Africa, 2024 has started with a contentious agreement that has set the stage for a tense year ahead.On Monday, Ethiopian Prime Minister…
Features Somalia receives solidarity over respect of its sovereigny from across the world Jan 4, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-The Federal Government of Somalia received solidarity from its International Partners, Organizations and countries across the following sensitive agreement between Ethiopia and breakaway republic of Somaliland, leasing 20 kilometers sea…
