News From Mogadishu to California: Somalia Extends Solidarity Amid Shared Climate Battles Jan 14, 2025
News Former Presidents Blame Government for Failing to Stop Clan Clashes Dec 29, 2024Former Somali presidents Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and Sharif Sheikh Ahmed have expressed deep concern over the government’s perceived irresponsibility in addressing the surge in clan clashes, which have erupted in…
News Burundi Declines Participation in African Union Mission in Somalia Over Disagreement Dec 29, 2024By Zamzam Osman Burundi has announced its decision not to participate in the upcoming African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) due to a disagreement with Somalia regarding…
News Killing of Seven Soldiers in Central Somalia Highlights Escalating Clan Conflicts Dec 28, 2024In a tragic incident that underscores the growing security challenges in Somalia, seven soldiers from the Somali National Army (SNA) were killed in an ambush in El baraf town in the Middle Shabelle region, about…
News UN Approves New African Mission for Somalia’s Security, Excluding Ethiopian Forces Dec 28, 2024The United Nations Security Council has approved the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), marking a historic shift in Somalia’s security landscape. Set to replace the African…
News Rotana Launches Somalia’s First Luxury Hotel in Mogadishu Dec 28, 2024Rotana has revealed plans for Mogadishu Rotana, set to be the first luxury hotel in the country. The five-star property, a collaboration with local conglomerate Riverside Holding, is scheduled for completion…
News Somali National Army Neutralizes Senior Al-Shabaab Commander in Targeted Operation Dec 26, 2024In a significant counterterrorism operation, the Somali National Army (SNA), with the backing of international allies, has eliminated a senior Al-Shabaab commander, Mohamed Mire Jama, also known as Abuu Cabdirahmaan.…
News Deadly Clashes Rock Ethiopia’s Somali Region Dec 25, 2024Daawley, Ethiopia – Violent clashes broke out early Wednesday in the Daawley area of Ethiopia’s Somali Region, with reports of multiple casualties and escalating tensions. The conflict, involving regional security forces…
News Features Somalia on the Brink: Report Calls for Urgent Action to Prevent Political Collapse Dec 25, 2024MOGADISHU— A scathing new report from the Heritage Institute warns that Somalia’s fragile federal system is at risk of unraveling due to escalating political divisions, entrenched corruption, and faltering efforts to…
News Hassan in Asmara: Somalia at a Crossroads Between Eritrea and Ethiopia Dec 25, 2024Asmara, Eritrea – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has arrived in Asmara for a two-day official visit to meet with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki. The visit comes at a critical juncture…
News Somalia: Plane Hijacking Claims Fuel FGS-Jubaland Tensions Dec 25, 2024By: Aisha Elmi Mogadishu/Kismayo – A dramatic dispute has erupted between the Somali Federal Government and Jubaland State over allegations of a “hijacking” involving a commercial aircraft at Kismayo Airport. The…
