26 October 2026
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Morning edition · 06:00 Mogadishu
Caasimada Online · Hiiraan Online · Shabelle Media · Puntland Post
Caasimada Online reports: Cali Guudlaawe Xuseen has been re-elected as the president of HirShabeelle, raising questions about the administration's future direction, particularly regarding the political conflict in Hiiraan.
What specific actions will Guudlaawe take to address the grievances in Hiiraan?
Jowhar · Caasimada Online · Puntland Post
Jowhar reports: President of Puntland, Siciid Cabdullaahi Deni, is expected to address the Puntland Parliament today regarding the political situation in Puntland and Somalia, amid ongoing disputes with the Federal Government of Somalia.
What specific decisions will Deni announce during his address?
Wardheer News · Hiiraan Online
Wardheer News reports: Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has criticized Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, rejecting the proposed election plan as a unilateral initiative and calling for an urgent summit among opposition leaders.
The article highlights ongoing political tensions in Somalia and the challenges of achieving a broadly accepted electoral process, which is crucial for the country's stability.
What specific actions will the opposition leaders take in response to Deni's call?
Jowhar
Jowhar reports: Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, has arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where he was officially welcomed at King Abdulaziz International Airport.
What specific meetings will Hamza have with Saudi officials?
Somali Dispatch
Somali Dispatch reports: The Federal Government of Somalia has expressed concern regarding the political targeting of U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar, which may affect U.S.-Somalia relations.
What specific actions might the Somali government take in response to the investigation?
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Opposition politicians have questioned the legitimacy and purpose of a national consultation platform convened by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, as political tensions continue over Somalia’s electoral process and the country’s…
The Ministry of Health and Social Care of the Federal Government of Somalia has released a report regarding a case involving an individual quarantined for the Ebola virus. The press release issued by the ministry stated that "following the press release it issued on October 12, 2026, it shares with the Somali people the latest information regarding the Somali citizen..."
Oct 26 (Jowhar) - The Commander of the Somali National Army Ground Forces, Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi Omar Gen. Khalid, held a meeting in Ankara, the capital of Turkey, with his counterpart, the Commander of the Turkish Ground Forces, Gen. Metin Tokel.
Heavy fighting erupted Monday morning on the outskirts of Baidoa between forces loyal to former South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen and troops aligned with Somalia’s federal government and the current regional administration.
Former President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed held a meeting last night with Islaan Ciise Islaan Mohamed, one of the elders… Read more
Recent reporting not already highlighted in the editorial sections above.
Trump’s latest attempt to denaturalize Representative Ilhan Omar is yet another signal of his abuse of power, argues the columnist Jamelle Bouie. In fact, the entire immoral act, according to Bouie, “encapsulates the president’s outright contempt, hostility to, arguably, opposition to the Constitution itself.”
Exclusive: Coordinated airstrikes on territory held by al-Shabaab are driving the civilian population to find refuge alongside a river where rising water levels are a threat to safety. Is it a deliberate military strategy? The water was rising rapidly. It had already reached Cayni Ali’s waist. Her home, five metres from the flooded River Juba in southern Somalia, never stood a chance. There was no
The Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mohamed Abdi Hayir (Maareeye), held a meeting with Somali agricultural businessmen, focusing on the development of agricultural production, the acquisition of new markets, and strengthening business opportunities for domestic production. The meeting specifically addressed the opportunities arising from a new market.
The district of Ceelbarde in the Bakool region welcomed on Sunday soldiers from the Somali National Army, who had been detained in Ethiopia for some time. These soldiers were among those trained by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in August in the area of Xananbuure in the Galgaduud region, which is under the administration of...
The Second Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Jibriil Cabdirashiid Xaaji Cabdi, participated in the handover ceremony of the Ministry of Ports and Maritime Transport, transferring the position to the new minister of the ministry, Cabdiqaadir Cumar Macallin, and the state minister of the ministry, Maxamed Cabdulqaadir Dhucle, who was the acting minister.
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia, Ahmed Issa Cawad, in a press release, remarkably responded to the speech delivered yesterday by President Saciid Abdullahi Deni in the Puntland Parliament, where he discussed sensitive issues regarding the situation of that administration and the overall situation in Somalia. Cawad, who is among the candidates…
The Minister of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia, Prof. Salim Alio Ibro, has opened a workshop to validate a study on the challenges and refusals related to merit-based employment for civil servants of the Federal Government of Somalia. This workshop focuses on analyzing the challenges hindering...
The article discusses the decline of Somalia's statehood, attributing it to a political class that appears to govern without fulfilling its responsibilities.
A man was released from Ebola quarantine after two negative tests and completing a 21-day monitoring period without developing symptoms, according to the Somali Health Ministry.
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– Member of Parliament Islow Duale has welcomed the call for dialogue made by the President of Somalia, issuing the following statement: “We welcome the platform for national consultation proposed by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, intended to discuss federal electoral matters and reach a consensus-based agreement. I am very hopeful…
The World Bank has recommended that the Federal Government of Somalia reduce its number of ministries from 25 to approximately 15, in order to reduce administrative costs and to obtain additional funding for public services.
Abuukar Maxamuud Yuusuf, a soldier, has been accused of committing armed robbery and theft after allegedly imitating his friend and a relative. He reportedly stole a Fekonta type motorcycle from Axmed Xasan Maxamuud, who was his friend, telling him that he would give him the motorcycle, shortly before he…
Member of Parliament Cismaan Xaadoole, who is part of the House of the People and hails from HirShabelle, has sharply responded to Member of Parliament Cabdullahi Maxamed Cali (Sanbaloolshe) who opposed the election that took place in that administration.
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