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Mogadishu (WDN) — In a potentially significant shift in Somalia’s security landscape, Ethiopia has reportedly asked the African Union to accelerate the withdrawal and redeployment of some of its troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), prompting the AU to reconsider its previously agreed force-redeployment timetable. The reported request..

Garowe (WDN) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has sharply accused Somalia’s Federal Government of fueling instability in Puntland, following Wednesday’s armed clashes in Galkayo between Puntland security forces and the Puntland Security Forces (PSF), a militia aligned with the Federal Government. Speaking shortly after the fighting, Deni placed direct responsibility for the vio

KISMAYO (WDN) — Jubaland’s Minister of Information, Abdifatah Mohamed Mukhtar, has sharply criticized President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud following the conclusion of the AUSSOM Troop-Contributing Countries Summit in Kampala, accusing the Somali leader of dismissing legitimate regional concerns over Somalia’s prolonged political crisis. The Kampala summit focused primarily on the future of

Mogadishu (WDN) – The arrival of Turkey’s Land Forces Commander, General Metin Tokel, in Mogadishu on an official military visit has drawn renewed political attention as Somalia’s Federal Government and opposition leaders remain engaged in Turkish-facilitated negotiations over the country’s electoral future. General Tokel and his high-level delegation were received at Aden Adde I

Mogadishu (WDN) – Political negotiations between Somalia’s Federal Government and opposition leaders have produced agreement on several core electoral principles, but significant differences remain over the legal framework and administration of the country’s next elections, exposing a persistent divide over whether the process should be shaped through broad consensus or government-led

Baidoa (WDN) – Confusion and political controversy have erupted following the inauguration of Aden Mohamed Nur (Aden Madoobe) as the new leader of South West State, with many questioning his legitimacy even as he issued his first public appeal for peace and reconciliation. The inauguration ceremony, attended by senior federal and regional officials, was intended... The post Confusion Follows South

Garowe (WDN) -A high-level mediation effort involving influential elders and senior Puntland officials has reportedly succeeded in easing the recent standoff between Gen. Jimale Jama Takar and the Puntland government, bringing a temporary calm to one of the state’s most closely watched political and security disputes. The talks, held over several days in Garowe, concluded... The post Garowe

Baidoa (WDN) – Baidoa has been placed under an unprecedented security lockdown ahead of the inauguration of South West State’s newly installed president, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Aden Madobe), as authorities move to prevent any disruption to one of Somalia’s most politically sensitive events. Residents reported an unusually heavy security presence across the city, with... The post Baid

Garowe (WDN) – Puntland’s traditional leadership has intensified its opposition to what it describes as attempts by Somalia’s Federal Government to destabilize the autonomous state, with one of the region’s most influential elders declaring that Puntland’s institutions and stability are “non-negotiable.” Suldan Said Mohamed Garaase, a senior traditional leader i

Baidoa (WDN) – Heavy fighting erupted in Baidoa after armed fighters reportedly loyal to former Southwest State President Abdiaziz Laftagareen launched a surprise attack on a military base jointly occupied by Federal Government and Southwest State security forces, underscoring the deepening instability in the region. According to local sources, the assault targeted the Baaliyaale military... The p