Somalia Lays Foundation for Daarul Iftaa: Supreme Council of Somali Scholars Headquarters
The Somali government has officially inaugurated the construction of Daarul Iftaa, the headquarters for the Supreme Council of Somali Scholars. The ceremony, marking a significant milestone for religious guidance in the…
Somalia’s Women’s HQ at Center of Government Dispute
Mogadishu, Somalia – The House of National Mothers, a historic building and headquarters of the Somali Women’s National Organization since the era of the country’s communist-military government, has become the center…
Djibouti Gendarmerie Marks 48 Years of Service and Sacrifice
Djibouti City came alive yesterday with a grand celebration marking 48 years since the founding of the Djiboutian National Gendarmerie. Established in 1977, this elite paramilitary force has played a…
Somaliland Seeks Aid for Erigavo Crisis, Warns Puntland
Hargeisa, Somaliland — January 6, 2025 — The self-declared Republic of Somaliland has made an urgent appeal for international humanitarian assistance as the situation in Erigavo worsens following tribal clashes…
Foreign Minister: I Haven’t Seen the Somaliland-Ethiopia MoU
Hargeisa, Somaliland – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somaliland, H.E. Abdirahman Dahir Adan, has made a strong statement regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the…
Farmajo Calls for Unity in Support of Puntland’s Anti-Terror Fight
Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has called for national unity and solidarity in supporting Puntland’s ongoing operation against ISIS-linked terror cells. In a press statement issued on Sunday, Farmaajo…
Opposition Politicians Call the Sale of Government Land Illegal
In a joint memo signed by former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former Prime Minister Hassan Kheyre, and former Minister Abdirahman Abdishakur, the opposition leaders have unequivocally condemned the sale of…
U.S. Backs Somalia’s Unity for Stability and Security
Why Does the United States Support Somalia’s Unity? The United States remains committed to Somalia’s unity, emphasizing the importance of preserving the country’s territorial integrity as recognized in 1960. This…
Editorial: Somalia Joins the United Nations Security Council, but questions abound
Effective from first of January 2025, Somalia has become a non-permanent member of the UNSSC for 2025-2026 term. According to state media, Somalia will “…play a vital role in addressing…
Somalia and Ethiopia Forge Stronger Cooperation on AUSSOM
Mogadishu, Somalia – Somalia and Ethiopia have solidified their partnership to enhance political, security, and regional stability, particularly in advancing the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).…