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- Four Years of Hassan Sheikh’s Rule Have Produced Economic Decline, Rising Poverty and Growing Displacement: Former PM Kheyre
- Puntland Demands Return of Former Security Personnel Now in Galmudug, Accuses FGS of Destabilization Plot
- President Hassan Sheikh Graduates Thousands of Soldiers in Xananbuure
- Bridging Tradition and Democracy
- Somali Airlines to Start First Flight in September.
- Galkayo Youth Choose Brotherhood Over Politics in Powerful Message
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Four Years of Hassan Sheikh’s Rule Have Produced Economic Decline, Rising Poverty and Growing Displacement: Former PM Kheyre
Mogadishu (WDN) — Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire has launched a scathing assessment of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s tenure, accusing the administration of wasting four years and three months while Somalia has experienced rising unemployment, inflation, poverty and displacement. Khaire argued that the country’s economic performance has deteriorated significantly sin
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Puntland Demands Return of Former Security Personnel Now in Galmudug, Accuses FGS of Destabilization Plot
Garowe (WDN) — Puntland has sharply criticized former members of its security forces who reportedly joined Somalia’s Federal Government before moving into neighboring Galmudug, demanding that they be returned to Puntland and accusing Mogadishu of using security personnel to fuel tensions in the region. Puntland Minister of Youth and Sports Mohamud Ayid Dirir, speaking at... The post Puntland
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President Hassan Sheikh Graduates Thousands of Soldiers in Xananbuure
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Commander-in-Chief of the Somali Armed Forces, has officially graduated thousands of soldiers who completed their basic military training at the Xananbuure training camp in the Galguduud region. The soldiers, who underwent nearly a year of intensive training, represent the largest single cohort to complete military training inside Somalia since the collapse […
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan1 min read
Bridging Tradition and Democracy
Gurmad Qaran Position Paper on Hybrid Electoral Model Somalia stands at a critical stage in its democratic political transition. The constitutional deadline of 15 May 2026 for holding elections has elapsed without political agreement, leaving the country in a constitutional and political limbo. As competing electoral visions continue to prolong divisions, the need for nationally... The post Bridgi
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Somali Airlines to Start First Flight in September.
Sunday 16 Aug 2025 {HMC} The Federal Government of Somalia has announced that the national carrier Somali Airlines will make its first flight in September this year, which will be a major step towards the restoration of the national airline. The government has yet to provide further details about the first flight. There is also […] The post Somali Airlines to Start First Flight in September.
ENOriginalHiiraanweyn1 min read
Galkayo Youth Choose Brotherhood Over Politics in Powerful Message
Galkayo (WDN) — In a powerful display of maturity and civic responsibility, young people from the Galmudug side of Galkayo have sent a heartfelt message to their counterparts in Puntland, urging them to reject political division and protect the peace and brotherhood that bind the city together. The message, issued amid heightened political tensions in... The post Galkayo Youth Choose Brotherhood O
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New Speaker Jama Signals Active Start as He Receives Political Welcome in Balcad
Balcad (WDN) — Somalia’s newly elected Speaker of the House of the People, Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur Jama, has begun his tenure with a visible public engagement agenda, receiving a high-profile welcome in Balcad, Middle Shabelle, as political and traditional leaders rallied behind his new leadership. The reception, organized by members of Hisrashabeelle community (Mudulood), brought... The post
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Puntland Absorbs Forces Linked to Political Figure
Garowe (WDN) — Puntland authorities have formally taken control of a group of security personnel previously aligned with Puntland politician Mohamud Mashruuc, in what officials and political observers describe as another step toward consolidating the region’s security institutions under a unified state command. A representative speaking on behalf of the forces confirmed that an agreement...
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Puntland Accuses Hassan Sheikh of Fueling Tensions in Galkayo, Places Security Forces on Alert
Garowe (WDN) — Puntland has issued a strongly worded warning accusing Somalia’s Federal Government and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of pursuing political and security moves that could destabilize Puntland, particularly the strategically sensitive city of Galkayo. In a statement released Thursday evening, Puntland said it was closely monitoring what it described as preparations for a... Th
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Hassan Sheikh Welcomes New Speaker, Hails Parliament’s Role in Strengthening Somalia’s Institutions
Mogadishu(WDN) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and PM Hamza attended a state dinner in Mogadishu honoring the newly elected Speaker of Somalia’s House of the People, Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur. Addressing the gathering, President Hassan highlighted what he described as important progress in Somalia’s state-building efforts, including the strengthening of government institutions, developm
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When the Bulldozer Comes Home: Two State Journalists Turn Critics
Mogadishu (WDN) — Two veteran journalists who spent years working for Somalia’s state media and defending government policies have now become outspoken critics of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s displacement policies after reportedly finding themselves and their families among those affected by demolitions in Mogadishu. Mustaf War Caddeeye and Ismaaciil Orange, who reportedly worked
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Puntland at 30 and the Leadership Question
By Abdisaid M. Ali By 2028, Puntland will be thirty years old. Its first three decades were largely about constructing and preserving political order. Its fourth must be about what that order can produce. The founding generation established a functioning political community during one of the most difficult periods in Somalia’s modern history. The task... The post Puntland at 30 and the Leadership
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Puntland Draws a Constitutional Red Line as Somalia’s Political Negotiations Remain Deadlocked
Garowe (WDN) — Puntland has issued one of its clearest statements yet on the conditions under which it would rejoin a fully agreed Somali federal system, insisting that the country cannot achieve lasting political stability without a constitution endorsed directly by the Somali people. Puntland Minister of Youth and Sports Caydiid Dirir said Puntland would... The post Puntland Draws a Constitution
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Hassan Sheikh Calls for Rule-Based Politics as Critics Ask Whether His Own Government Is Operating Outside the Rules
By Abdullahi A. Nor President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called on Somalia to move beyond personality-driven politics and establish stronger institutions capable of clearly defining who makes national decisions, how those decisions are reached, and which institutions are accountable for implementing them. It is a message that sounds difficult to dispute. Yet coming from a... The post Hassan Sheikh
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Ilhan Omar’s Primary Win: A Path to a Fifth House Term in the U.S. Congress
Minneapolis (WDN)- U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar has won the Democratic primary for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, securing the party’s nomination and clearing a major hurdle on her path toward seeking a fifth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. lhan is one of President Trump’s most outspoken critics, consistently pushing back against his attacks on... The post Ilhan O
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Puntland Political Council Calls for Urgent Peaceful Resolution to Kodmo Tensions
Garowe (WDN) — The Puntland Council of Politicians and Intellectuals, composed of 26 members, has called for an immediate and peaceful resolution to tensions in Kodmo, in Rako-Raaxo District of Karkaar Region, warning that renewed armed confrontation could have serious consequences for Puntland’s security and stability. In a statement, the council urged the Puntland administration... The pos
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Italy Donates Six Armoured Vehicles to Somali Police
Italy is set to donate six armoured vehicles formerly used by the Italian Carabinieri to the Somali police force, under a bilateral defence cooperation agreement signed between the two governments. The transfer of the six VM-90P vehicles, valued at more than 170,000 euros ($198,000), was approved by the Foreign Affairs and Defence committees of Italy’s […] The post Italy Donates Six Armoured
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Ethiopia’s Tigray Crisis Could Reshape Somalia’s Security Landscape as Regional Fault Lines Deepen
By Abdikarim H. Abdi Buh A dangerous new chapter may be opening in the Horn of Africa. Renewed tensions between Ethiopia’s federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) are raising fears of another major conflict in northern Ethiopia—one that could extend far beyond Tigray and potentially reshape the security architecture of neighboring Somalia.... The post Ethiopi
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Janan Joins Jubaland Forces as Federal & Regional Rivalry Deepens in Gedo
Kismayo (WDN) — A major shift in the political and security balance of Somalia’s Gedo region is taking shape after former Federal Government security chief Abdirashid Janan in Gedo region, reportedly joined the Jubaland administration following days of talks with Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe). Janan, who previously commanded Federal Government forces in... The post Ja
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Puntland Launches Major Galkayo Flash Flood Management Project
Galkayo (WDN) — A new chapter in Galkayo’s development began as Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni officially launched an ambitious flash flood management project, marking a landmark push toward a cleaner and safer city, addressing one of the city’s longest-standing challenges and transforming its urban environment. The project, described as a major investment in Galkayo’s... The p
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Laftagareen’s Forces Tighten the Noose Around Baidoa
Baidoa (WDN) — The battle for Baidoa may be entering a decisive new phase, with forces loyal to former South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen reportedly reinforcing their positions around the regional capital and preparing for another attempt to penetrate the city. Images circulating on social media by supporters of Laftagareen show what... The post Laftagareen’s Forc
ENOriginalWardheer News4 min read
Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur elected speaker of Somali parliament
Mogadishu, Somalia- The Somali parliament on Monday elected Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, a lawmaker who completed his higher education in Türkiye, as its new speaker. Nur, who was the ports and transport minister, received 142 votes, defeating Abdulkadir Omar Maolim, who got 30. The lower house of parliament has 275 members. He took the oath of... The post Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur elected speaker of Soma
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A Parliament in Limbo: Why the Election of a New Speaker May be Less a Crisis Than a Necessary Act of Continuity
By Mohamed A Yasin Somalia’s political crisis has produced a constitutional paradox that increasingly defies conventional political logic: a Parliament whose mandate expired months ago continues to sit, a presidency whose mandate has also expired remains in office, and negotiations between the Federal Government and the opposition—despite repeated rounds of internationally mediated talks—hav
ENOriginalWardheer News8 min read
International Community Receives Update on Somalia’s Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission held a briefing in Mogadishu with ambassadors and representatives of the international community, discussing the progress of one-person, one-vote elections in Somalia. The post International Community Receives Update on Somalia’s Elections first appeared on Radio Dalsan .
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Abdirahman Abdishakur Accuses Hassan Sheikh of Engineering Elections to Produce Predetermined Winners
Mogadishu (WDN) — Opposition leader Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame has launched a scathing attack on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s electoral strategy, accusing the Federal Government of attempting to organize elections around predetermined political outcomes rather than allowing voters to freely determine Somalia’s next leadership. Warsame, a prominent figure in the opposition-led F
ENOriginalWardheer News4 min read
Deni Rules Out Third Term, Putting Puntland’s Constitutional Limits in Sharp Contrast with Mogadishu
Garowe (WDN) — Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has delivered an unusually clear message on presidential tenure, declaring that he will not seek a third term and insisting that the next Puntland president must be chosen through a free and timely election. Speaking in Galkayo on Thursday evening, Deni said the Puntland Constitution had allowed... The post Deni Rules Out Third Term, Putting Pu
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Hamza Meets with Farmaajo in Mogadishu as Somalia Moves Toward New Election Talks
Mogadishu (WDN) — Somalia’s political landscape may be entering a new phase of negotiations after Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre paid a late-night visit to former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo at his residence in Mogadishu, with the two reportedly discussing the country’s deepening political crisis and the search for an electoral agreement. The meeting comes... The post Hamza M
ENOriginalWardheer News5 min read
Somalia’s Lost Opportunities: The Cost of Putting Narrow Interests Before the Common Good
By Abdisalam Ali Farah (Biligsey) History occasionally presents nations with defining moments—rare opportunities capable of changing the trajectory of generations. Some are created by diplomacy, others by political transitions, international circumstances, or moments of crisis. What distinguishes successful nations is often not the absence of difficult choices, but their ability to recognize such
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An Election in Form
By Halimo Ismail Since the collapse of Somalia’s military regime in 1991, the country’s political landscape has been defined by severe conflict, structural instability, and ongoing security challenges. Yet, amidst this volatility, the nation established a rare and essential political precedent: the peaceful transfer of executive power. Through successive electoral cycles, incoming and outgoing adm
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
Puntland Draws a Red Line: No Room for Parallel Armies
Bosaso (WDN) — Puntland has intensified its military pressure on forces aligned with Somalia’s Federal Government, making clear that it will not accept the existence of parallel armed formations operating outside the authority of the Puntland state. Puntland forces have moved into Baxo-raako district in Karkaar region in pursuit of troops described by Puntland authorities... The post Puntland Draw
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A President on the Road: What Deni’s Midnight Journey Says About Puntland—and Somalia’s Security Failure
By Abdiqani Haji Abdi There are moments in Somali politics when a seemingly ordinary event reveals something far more profound about the state. President Said Abdullahi Deni’s overnight journey from Garowe to Galkayo is one of those moments. Deni left Puntland’s capital during the night and traveled roughly 200 miles by road before arriving safely... The post A President on the Road: What Deni’s M
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Commentary on Abdi Faarax Siciid (Juxa)’s ‘Reer Puntland & 100 Sano Kadib (1927–2026)’
By Abdirashid Yaasin Musse Introduction: Abdi Faarax Siciid (Juxa)’s article offers a century-long reflection on Puntland’s political, economic, and social evolution. More importantly, it attempts to explain how the historical experiences of the people of Puntland have shaped their contemporary political thinking. While some of the author’s political conclusions remain open to de
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U.S. Special Operations Commander Meets Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe to Discuss Counterterrorism Cooperation
Kismayo (WDN) — The United States has intensified security engagement with Jubaland after the Commander of U.S. Africa Command’s Special Operations Forces, Major General Claude K. Tudor Jr., held talks with Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe). The meeting focused on strengthening counterterrorism cooperation, accelerating operations against extremist groups in Jubaland, and enhan
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Kleptocracy and Nepotism: The Family Business of Somalia
By Mukhtar H. Qoransay There is a country in the Horn of Africa where the president’s term expired in May, and the president responded the way a man responds to an expired gym membership: he kept using the equipment and dared anyone to say something. Welcome to Somalia, 2026. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s mandate ran... The post Kleptocracy and Nepotism: The Family Business of Soma
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Somali Cabinet Approves Key Trade Law, Pushes Digital Governance and Defends National Passport
Mogadishu (WDN) – Somalia’s Federal Cabinet on Thursday approved a series of measures aimed at strengthening governance, modernizing public administration, and promoting economic reforms, while Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre urged government officials to use only Somali passports during official foreign travel. The weekly Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Hamza, focused on national
ENOriginalWardheer News4 min read
Puntland President Blames Mogadishu for Galkayo Clashes, Warns Against Federal Interference
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
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Former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed Blames Hassan Sheikh for Galkayo Violence
Mogadish (WDN) – Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has strongly condemned the violence that erupted Wednesday in Galkayo between Puntland Darwish forces and the Puntland Security Forces (PSF), a militia that Puntland alleges receives support from Somalia’s Federal Government. In a statement released following the clashes, Sharif placed direct responsibility for the unrest on... The
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Jubaland Accuses Hassan Sheikh of Fueling Conflict in Puntland Amid Galkayo Clashes
Kismayo (WDN) – The Jubaland administration has strongly condemned the armed clashes that erupted on Wednesday between Puntland security forces and the Puntland Security Forces (PSF) in northern Galkayo, accusing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of deliberately escalating tensions in Puntland. In a statement issued by the Jubaland Presidency, the administration alleged that the Federal Government..
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Al-Shabaab Opens Multiple Fronts as Somalia’s Political Crisis Deepens
Mogadishu (WDN) – While Somalia’s political leadership remains consumed by a prolonged constitutional and electoral standoff, Al-Shabaab is once again demonstrating an unsettling capacity to wage coordinated military operations across multiple regions of the country—raising fresh questions about whether political paralysis is creating dangerous opportunities for the insurgency. According to
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Somalia: A Republic, Not a Throne
By Abdullahi A. Nor Somalia’s constitutional crisis has evolved into something far greater than a dispute over election dates or political rivalries. At its core lies a fundamental question that will shape the country’s democratic future for generations: Can a constitutional republic function if the limits placed on executive power are no longer respected? That... The post Somalia: A R
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Galkayo’s Dangerous Turning Point: A Federal Arms Convoy, a Gun Battle, and a Wounded Governor
Galkayo (WDN) – The Governor of Mudug Region under the Galmudug administration, Abdinasir “Mareexaan,” was wounded on Tuesday after heavy fighting erupted in Galkayo between forces aligned with Somalia’s Federal Government and a local clan militia, exposing growing security tensions in one of the country’s most strategically sensitive cities. According to local sources, the
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Puntland Accuses Federal Government of Fueling Conflict, Alleges Fresh Arms Shipments into Mudug
Garowe (WDN) – Puntland has issued a strongly worded statement accusing Somalia’s Federal Government of deliberately escalating tensions by transporting weapons and military personnel into Puntland territory, warning that such actions threaten the fragile stability of the Mudug region. In a press release issued on 4 August 2026, the Puntland Presidency alleged that the Federal... The post Pu
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International Mediators Enter Final Phase of Somalia Talks as Hope for Political Breakthrough Begins to Fade
Mogadishu (WDN) – Ambassadors representing Somalia’s principal international partners met with leaders of the opposition-aligned Future Council on Monday inside the heavily fortified Halane compound, delivering what participants described as a candid assessment of the country’s deepening political crisis and the narrowing window for a negotiated settlement. According to sources familia
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U.S. Congressional Delegation Reaffirms Support for Jubaland as Strategic Frontline Against Al-Shabaab
Kismayo (WDN) – The Jubaland State Presidency has released details of a high-level meeting held in Kismayo on 29 July 2026, where President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe) hosted a senior delegation from the United States Congress and the U.S. Embassy in Somalia, underscoring Washington’s continued interest in one of Somalia’s most strategically significant regions.... The post U.S.
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Cabinet officials brace to relinquish Kenyan passports after presidential ultimatum
A mounting cohort of senior Somali government ministers is poised to surrender their Kenyan passports and national identity documents within days, heeding President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s ultimatum that dual citizens holding public office must forswear their foreign nationality or immediately vacate their posts, according to multiple informed sources. The impending wave of surrenders represents t
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Puntland at Final Phase of Calmiskaad Offensive as Deadly Blast Kills Soldiers
Bosaso (WDN) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni on Saturday convened a high-level security meeting in Bosaso with senior military commanders leading operations in the Calmiskaad Mountains, as Puntland intensifies what it describes as the final phase of its campaign against militant groups entrenched in the Bari region. The meeting brought together the Commander of... The post Puntland at Fin
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Al-Shabaab Exploits Somalia’s Political Divide, Briefly Seizes Jubaland Military Base in Gedo
Dolow (WDN) – Al-Shabaab militants launched a coordinated overnight assault on a Jubaland military base on the outskirts of Doolow, briefly overrunning the position before withdrawing at dawn, in what analysts say is another indication that the group’s resurgence is being fueled by Somalia’s deepening political divisions. According to preliminary reports from Gedo region, the... The po
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Puntland, U.S. Expand Security Partnership as AFRICOM Agrees to Broaden Bosaso Base
Bosaso (WDN) – Puntland and the United States have agreed to significantly expand their security cooperation following high-level talks in Bosaso, culminating in a new agreement that will allow the United States to enlarge its military presence at Bosaso as part of broader counterterrorism and maritime security efforts in the Horn of Africa. Puntland President... The post Puntland, U.S. Expand Sec
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