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- Türkiye’s F-16s in Somalia: Is Ankara Being Drawn into an Internal Political War?
- Somalia’s Opposition Questions Legitimacy of Hassan Sheikh’s National Consultation Platform
- MP Islow Duale has welcomed the dialogue called for by the President of Somalia
- Heavy fighting erupts near Baidoa between rival South West State forces
- Trump’s Pursuit of Ilhan Omar Is an Abuse of Power
- President Hassan Sheikh calls for continued political dialogue in Somalia
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Türkiye’s F-16s in Somalia: Is Ankara Being Drawn into an Internal Political War?
Reports that F-16 fighter aircraft carried out airstrikes near Baidoa have intensified concerns that foreign military power may be entering Somalia’s internal political conflict. The aircraft’s operator has not been independently confirmed, but the allegations is not new news and raise a pressing question: are Turkish military assets being used to support...
ENOriginalWardheer News4 min read
Somalia’s Opposition Questions Legitimacy of Hassan Sheikh’s National Consultation Platform
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…
ENOriginalSomali Dispatch2 min read
MP Islow Duale has welcomed the dialogue called for by the President of Somalia
– 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…
ENOriginalHiiraanweyn1 min read
Somali president invites opposition groups to national election talks in Mogadishu
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has invited opposition political groups and civil society representatives to a national consultative forum in Mogadishu from Nov. 14 to 18, 2026, in an effort to reach consensus on the country's disputed federal electoral process.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Heavy fighting erupts near Baidoa between rival South West State forces
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.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Fighting erupts near Baidoa as Somali army advance on Burhakabo stalls
Heavy fighting erupted on Monday on the outskirts of Baidoa between the Somali National Army and forces loyal to Abdiaziz Laftagareen, the former president of Southwest State. An official from Laftagareen’s faction said army units had been ambushed on the road. The soldiers were travelling through the Burjed area, near Baidoa, reportedly…
ENOriginalSomali Guardian2 min read
Trump’s Pursuit of Ilhan Omar Is an Abuse of Power
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.”
ENOriginalNew York Times Somalia3 min read
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Invites Opposition to National Talks on Federal Elections
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has invited opposition parties and other political stakeholders to attend national consultations in Mogadishu from November 14 to 18, 2026, to discuss the country’s federal electoral process. A statement issued by the Somali presidency said the president had formally invited the Nabad iyo Nolol Party, the…
ENOriginalShabelle Media2 min read
President Hassan Sheikh calls for continued political dialogue in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called for continued political dialogue and national unity, while highlighting progress in the fight against Al-Shabaab and efforts to introduce direct elections. In an address to the Somali people, Mohamud discussed the country’s security and political situation, saying the government remained committed to strengthening democratic go
ENOriginalShabelle Media3 min read
Somalia’s House Speaker Inspects Renovation Work at Villa Hargeisa
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s House of the People Speaker, Abdiqadir Mohamed Nur Jama, on Monday inspected ongoing renovation and modernisation works at part of the parliamentary leadership and committee offices at Villa Hargeysa in Mogadishu. The inspection aimed to assess progress on reconstruction and maintenance, review the quality of the work and ensure that the…
ENOriginalShabelle Media2 min read
Somalia’s Disappearing State: The Political Placebo Effect and the Corruption That Hollowed a Nation
By Eng Mohamed Ali Mirreh Somalia is not merely fragile. It is quietly vanishing — and the cause is not drought, militancy or foreign meddling, but a political class that has learned to look like a government without acting like one. Somalia’s crises are usually told as a list. There is the war against al-Shabaab,...
ENOriginalWardheer News6 min read
Could Somalia’s Response to the Trump Administration’s Investigation of Ilhan Omar Strain U.S.-Somalia Relations
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Federal Government of Somalia has expressed concern over what it views as political targeting of U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar, raising a sensitive issue that could introduce diplomatic tensions between…
ENOriginalSomali Dispatch3 min read
Somalia Raises Concern Over Trump’s Treatment of Ilhan Omar Amid Federal Investigation
Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi has expressed concern over what he described as political targeting of U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar, saying the Minnesota congresswoman is facing hostility linked…
ENOriginalSomali Dispatch3 min read
Somali Journalists Syndicate Condemns Government Warning to Media Covering South West Conflict
MOGADISHU () —The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) has condemned a warning issued by Somalia’s Ministry of Information to media organizations covering the conflict in South West State, saying the government’s statement risks…
ENOriginalSomali Dispatch3 min read
Deni Fires Back at Hassan Sheikh: Puntland Rejects Election Plan, Calls for Opposition Unity
The Puntland president brands the federal electoral initiative unacceptable and urges Somalia’s opposition leaders to convene an emergency summit amid escalating political tensions. GAROWE, Somalia (WDN) — Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has sharply criticized Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and his federal government, rejecting their proposed election plan as a unilateral initiative
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Somalia’s Opposition Under Fire for Congratulating Hirshabeelle Election It Fought for Nearly a Year to Reject
JOWHAR, Somalia (WDN) — In a striking reversal that has raised questions about the credibility of Somalia’s opposition, several politicians who spent nearly a year opposing unilateral elections have congratulated the outcome of the disputed Hirshabeelle leadership vote in Jowhar. This follows the same pattern witnessed in Galmudug, where opposition figures also congratulated the sham...
ENOriginalWardheer News5 min read
“Who Killed 13 Men Off Puntland’s Coast? Mogadishu Meeting Raises Pressure for Answers Over Alleged Turkish Strike”
MOGADISHU, Somalia (WDN) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Puntland traditional leader Islaan Ciise Islaan Mohamed at the presidential palace on Saturday night to discuss a deadly strike off the coast of Nugaal region that reportedly killed 13 people, amid conflicting accounts over the victims’ identities and growing calls for accountability. According to...
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Somali Americans: A Story of Contribution, Political Influence and Trump’s Hostility
By Mr. Abdisalan Ali Farah (Biligsey) How a community that has built businesses, entered public service and gained political representation became a target in America’s increasingly divisive debate over immigration and identity. President Donald Trump leads one of the world’s most powerful nations, commanding its armed forces and exercising enormous influence over its domestic and...
ENOriginalWardheer News9 min read
Somalia Receives Credentials of New Omani Ambassador After Embassy Reopens in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, on Sunday received a copy of the credentials of Oman’s newly appointed ambassador to Somalia, Salim bin Habib Al-Umayri. The minister welcomed the new ambassador during a meeting in Mogadishu and pledged the ministry’s full support in helping him carry…
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Puntland president accuses Hassan Sheikh of abandoning consensus-based elections
Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni on Sunday accused Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of abandoning consensus-based elections, warning that the federal government's new electoral timetable threatens Somalia's unity and the foundations of its federal system.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Minister of Defence and British Ambassador Discuss Strengthening Defence and Security Cooperation
The Minister of Defence of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, met today with the British Ambassador to Somalia, Ambassador Charles King, to discuss cooperation between the two nations in the areas of defence and security. The meeting also focused on the United Kingdom’s support for the fight to…
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Somalia’s Health Minister Survives No-Confidence Motion in Parliament
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Minister of Health and Social Welfare has survived a no-confidence motion after the House of the People voted to allow him to remain in office, according to parliament. During its 28th session of the eighth parliamentary term on Sunday, lawmakers questioned the minister about the country’s healthcare system and the performance…
ENOriginalShabelle Media2 min read
Somalia claims to have recaptured 55% of territory once held by al-Shabab and ISIS
Somali federal government says its security forces have recaptured more than 55% of territory previously controlled by al-Shabab and Islamic State militants over the past five years, freeing at least 1.5 million people from the groups’ control.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Ali Gudlawe re-elected Hirshabelle president for another five-year term
Hirshabelle lawmakers re-elected Ali Abdullahi Hussein Gudlawe as president of the regional state on Saturday, securing him another five-year term as political disagreements over the administration's electoral process persist.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Medemer Succumbs to Wax and Gold in Ethiopia
When Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, introduced his ruling philosophy, known in Amharic… Sii akhri
ENOriginalPuntland Post3 min read
Ethiopia-style guerrilla insurgencies could emerge in Somalia: official
Somalia could face the emergence of Ethiopia-style guerrilla factions in several regions as political rivalries deepen and competing power centres reportedly seek military backing, former Somali intelligence chief Abdirahman Turyare warned on Friday. Turyare, who currently serves as Somalia’s envoy to the Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition, cautioned that arm
ENOriginalSomali Guardian4 min read
Federal Troops Make Second Advance on Buurhakaba After Reported Loss of Three Armored Vehicles
The Federal Government of Somalia’s renewed advance towards Buurhakaba follows an earlier failed attempt in which Al-Shabaab reportedly destroyed or disabled three armoured vehicles. The federal government has yet to disclose the number of soldiers killed or wounded in the attack, raising questions about transparency as the confrontation with South West State intensifies. BUURHAKABA, BAY...
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
Oromo Expansion into Somali Territory: Years of Conflict and Somali Regional Government Accused of Abandoning Its Own People
As fighting around Moyale drives Ethiopian civilians across the Kenyan border, questions are mounting over years of Oromo territorial expansion, the suffering of Somali border communities and the Somali Regional State’s failure to respond decisively. Critics accuse the regional leadership of applying a double standard—confronting Afar expansion while remaining silent when Oromo forces are involved
ENOriginalWardheer News9 min read
Hiiraan Rejects Jowhar Election, Deepening Hassan Sheikh’s Federal Crisis
Hirshabelle’s deputy president, Yusuf Dabageed, has denounced the election in Jowhar as an exclusive political exercise serving President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and his allies. His defiance, coupled with Hiiraan’s rejection of the process, raises fresh questions about the federal government’s authority and the viability of the president’s political project. BALADWEYNE (WDN) — The political confront
ENOriginalWardheer News6 min read
Hirshabelle Re-elects Ali Guudlaawe as President, Hassan Sheikh Congratulates Him
JOWHAR, Somalia — Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday congratulated Ali Abdullahi Hussein Guudlaawe on his re-election as president of Hirshabelle state, along with newly elected Vice-President Abdifitah Hassan Afrah. The two leaders were elected in the regional capital, Jowhar, on Saturday, according to a statement from the presidency. Hassan Sheikh wished the incoming…
ENOriginalShabelle Media2 min read
Somalia condemns deadly church attack in Jordan’s Karak province
Somalia condemned a deadly attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan’s Karak governorate, expressing solidarity with the Jordanian government and families of the victims.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Hirshabelle vice president refuses to leave office without political agreement
Hirshabelle Vice President Yusuf Ahmed Hagar Dabageed, declared Friday that he would remain in office until an inclusive political agreement is reached, rejecting the regional administration’s planned electoral process in Jowhar.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somalia sends more than 200 military vehicles toward Burhakabo
Somalia’s federal government sent more than 200 military vehicles toward Burhakabo on Saturday, after forces loyal to former Southwest president Abdiasis Laftagaren seized the town last week. Officials have previously vowed to retake Burhakabo and other towns recently wrested from the federal government by Laftagaren’s forces, and to crush the rebel forces.…
ENOriginalSomali Guardian2 min read
Somalia’s House Speaker Urges Committee to Accelerate Legislative Work
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s House of the People Speaker, Abdikadir Mohamed Nur Jama, has urged a parliamentary committee to speed up its legislative work and strengthen oversight of government institutions responsible for internal affairs, regional administrations, security and immigration. Jama met with the House Committee on Internal Affairs, Regional Administrations and Security to discuss w
ENOriginalShabelle Media2 min read
Somali Ambassador’s Tribal Remarks Draw Criticism as Southwest State Crisis Deepens
Somalia’s ambassador to Tanzania, Ilyaas Ali Hassan, has come under fire for comments comparing politicians’ reactions to elections in Southwest State and Galmudug. Critics accuse him of using divisive clan-based rhetoric despite his diplomatic position—and question his own role in the events that helped precipitate the Southwest State crisis. MOGADISHU, Somalia (WDN) — Somalia’s ambassador...
ENOriginalWardheer News5 min read
Farmaajo’s Return to Mogadishu Raises Hopes for a Last-Minute Deal to Save Somalia from Political Disintegration
As Somalia faces another confrontation over presidential elections, the former president’s return comes ahead of a planned government-opposition meeting on November 4. The challenge is whether political leaders can put national survival ahead of the struggle to retain power. MOGADISHU (WDN) — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo returned to Mogadishu on Friday arriving at...
ENOriginalWardheer News4 min read
Somali prime minister urges women religious scholars to help strengthen society
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre called on women religious scholars to play a greater role in strengthening state institutions, promoting social awareness and addressing harmful ideologies, as he attended the closing ceremony of the second annual summit of the Somali Women Religious Scholars Network. Barre praised the network for its contribution…
ENOriginalShabelle Media2 min read
Somali president congratulates new Hirshabelle parliament leadership
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday congratulated the newly elected leadership of the Hirshabelle regional parliament, urging them to strengthen democratic governance and advance the work of the legislature. Abdihakim Luqman Mohamed was elected speaker of the Hirshabelle House of Representatives, while Abdirahman Abdi Idow and Jama Ali Mohamud were elected…
ENOriginalShabelle Media2 min read
Galmudug Election Exposes Divisions Within Somalia’s Opposition as Key Leaders Break Ranks
Opposition figures from Galmudug congratulate the newly elected regional president despite their camp’s longstanding objections that the process lacked consensus and amounted to a unilateral appointment backed by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Their endorsements raise questions about the opposition’s unity and political credibility. DHUSAMAREB, Somalia (WDN) — Somalia’s opposition camp is facing
ENOriginalWardheer News5 min read
Somalia opposition scores own goal over Galmudug election
Somalia’s opposition has come under scrutiny after several of its prominent figures congratulated Liban Ahmed Hassan on his election as leaderof Galmudug state, despite having long opposed similar electoral processes conducted under the federal government. Former Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble was among the opposition figures who congratulated Liban and welcomed
ENOriginalSomali Guardian1 min read
Legal Form, Coercive Substance: Somalia’s Road to 2027
By Isha Qarsoon On 15 October 2026, Somalia’s National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission scheduled parliamentary elections for 15 April 2027 and the presidential election a month later. Puntland, Jubaland and the major national opposition groups reject the amended constitution under which the government is proceeding. Somalia has a timetable but no agreement on the...
ENOriginalWardheer News11 min read
After South West State’s Collapse, Jama and Adan Madoobe Seek a Political Settlement
Senior Somali political figures are now scrambling to find a negotiated settlement to the escalating crisis in South West State, following territorial gains by forces loyal to former regional president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen. But the late diplomatic push raises a fundamental question: can those who helped create the crisis now repair...
ENOriginalWardheer News5 min read
South West Somalia’s Escalating Conflict: Why Military Victory May Remain Elusive Without a Political Settlement
Airstrikes in Bakool target Al-Shabaab and forces loyal to former regional president Laftagareen as fighting spreads across Bay and Bakool. With rival forces contesting control of key districts, the crisis risks becoming a protracted conflict unless Mogadishu and its opponents return to negotiations. WAJID, Bakool Region (WDN) — Somalia’s escalating confrontation over South West State...
ENOriginalWardheer News4 min read
Puntland Civil Servants Left Unpaid for Months as Salary Crisis Becomes the Norm
Government employees reportedly went eight months without pay this year, raising fears that prolonged salary delays could push an already strained civil service towards a breaking point. GAROWE, Puntland (WDN) — Puntland’s civil servants are facing mounting financial hardship after going for months without salaries, according to officials from the regional Ministry of Labour and...
ENOriginalWardheer News4 min read
Somali Prime Minister Congratulates Newly Elected Galmudug Leaders
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Thursday congratulated newly elected Galmudug regional leader Liibaan Ahmed Hassan and his deputy, Abdiwali Ibrahim Garyare, following their victory in the regional leadership election. In a statement, Barre described the outcome as a historic achievement and wished the two officials success in carrying out their…
ENOriginalShabelle Media2 min read
Somalia, Uganda Sign Labour Agreement to Protect Workers’ Rights
Somalia and Uganda have signed a bilateral labour agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation on employment, regulating recruitment and protecting workers’ rights in both countries, Somalia’s labour ministry said. Somalia’s Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Professor Salim Alio Ibro, and Uganda’s Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Lieutenant General Henry Tumukund
ENOriginalShabelle Media2 min read
Somalia: Key Laftagaren ally survives alleged Turkish drone strike
Hassan Abdulkadir, the former internal security minister of Southwest State and a key figure behind Laftagaren’s forces, escaped unharmed from an alleged Turkish drone strike on Wednesday night, as his forces continued to consolidate their hold over much of the Bay region wrested from the federal government. Local media reports said two…
ENOriginalSomali Guardian1 min read
Libaan Ahmed Hassan Elected Galmudug Leader for Five-Year Term
Members of the Galmudug State Parliament on Thursday elected Libaan Ahmed Hassan as the regional administration’s new leader for a five-year term, following a vote held at the parliamentary headquarters in Dhusamareb. Libaan secured 72 votes, defeating his rival, Abdulkadir Abdullahi Dirie, who received 14 votes. Three ballots were declared invalid, according to...
ENOriginalRaxanreeb Online1 min read