ONLF Reaffirms 2018 Ethiopia Peace Deal, Rejects Violence
ADDIS ABABA – The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has reaffirmed its commitment to the 2018 peace agreement with the Federal Government of Ethiopia while unequivocally rejecting any incitements to…
It’s Time to Cultivate Khat Locally in Somalia.
Ali Halane Somalia faces a persistent trade deficit with Kenya and Ethiopia, partly due to the massive spending on importing khat. Every month, millions of dollars leave the country in…
What is the Committee Appointed by Prime Minister Xamse?
The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre, has officially appointed the National Committee for Supporting the War Against Al-Shabaab and ISIS, who are active…
More Than 100,000 Displaced as Conflict and Drought Intensify in Somalia
Mogadishu, Somalia – Over 110,000 people have been forced to flee their homes following clashes in parts of Puntland as well as the Middle and Lower Shabelle regions, according to…
Somaliland’s First Quarter Budget for 2025 Rises by 19%
Hargeisa – The 14th Cabinet meeting of Somaliland, chaired by President Cabdiraxmaan Maxamed Cabdillaahi (Cirro), was held on Wednesday at the Presidential Palace, with key discussions focusing on the country’s…
SSC-Khaatumo Calls for Rain Prayer Amidst Drought Conditions
The Ministry of Justice, Religion, and Constitution of the SSC-Khaatumo administration has officially issued a public call urging all residents within its territories to perform the Rain Prayer (Salaatul Istisqaa’),…
Forum Held in Jigjiga Discusses Achievements and Future Directions of the Somali Regional State
An academic forum analyzing the successes of the Megabit 24 reform program and the future directions of the Barwaaqo Party was held in the city of Jigjiga. The discussion was…
Mayor of Hargeisa Rejects Request from Local Council Members
The Mayor of Hargeisa, Abdikarim Ahmed Mooge, has responded to accusations and a request made by some members of the Hargeisa Local Council, who had called for an extraordinary council…
Somali, Djibouti Leaders Discuss Regional Security
DJIBOUTI – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh met on Wednesday night at the Djibouti presidential palace to address a range of pressing regional issues.…
Somaliland Appoints Committee for May 18 Celebrations
HARGEISA – President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro) of Somaliland has formed a committee to organize the May 18, 2025 celebrations. This date marks Somaliland’s self-declared independence from Somalia, proclaimed on…