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Warkasta is tracking politics across 366 reports from 4 sources. Recent coverage touches president, puntland, and somalia, each linked to its original source with side-by-side comparison where outlets differ.
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- Former Somali Prime Minister Warns Puntland Government Against Military Escalation
- Opposition Leader Accuses President Hassan Sheikh of Expanding State Asset Sales Abroad
- President Hassan Sheikh: Do Not Let Somalia’s Statehood Collapse on Your Watch
- PSF Withdraws from Galkayo Base, Relocates to Galmudug
- Somalia’s Future Council Urges Regional Leaders to Back Transitional Authority
- Puntland Accuses President Hassan Sheikh of Destabilization as Rift with Mogadishu Deepens
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Former Somali Prime Minister Warns Puntland Government Against Military Escalation
Garowe (PP News Desk) — Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke, who served twice as Prime Minister of Somalia, has warned against… Sii akhri
ENOriginalPuntland Post2 min read
Opposition Leader Accuses President Hassan Sheikh of Expanding State Asset Sales Abroad
MOGADISHU (WDN) – Senior Somali opposition leader Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame has accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of extending what he described as the sale of national assets beyond Somalia’s borders, escalating his criticism of the Federal Government amid the country’s deepening constitutional and political crisis. Abdirahman, who heads the Wadajir Party and is a leading...
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
President Hassan Sheikh: Do Not Let Somalia’s Statehood Collapse on Your Watch
By Abdullahi A. Nor The greatest asset Somalia possesses today is neither its land nor its natural resources. It is the Federal Government painstakingly rebuilt through more than two decades of sacrifice—from the Arta Peace Conference in 2000 to the peaceful transfer of power on 15 May 2022, when the presidency was entrusted to you... The post President Hassan Sheikh: Do Not Let Somalia’s St
ENOriginalWardheer News6 min read
PSF Withdraws from Galkayo Base, Relocates to Galmudug
Galkayo (WDN) – In a dramatic development underscoring the deepening security and political rift between Puntland and Somalia’s Federal Government, fighters affiliated with the Puntland Security Force (PSF) have vacated one of their key positions in Galkayo, relocating across the administrative boundary into Baraxley, an area under neighboring Galmudug administration. The withdrawal comes am
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Somalia’s Future Council Urges Regional Leaders to Back Transitional Authority
Mogadishu (WDN) – Somalia’s opposition Future Council has called on regional leaders meeting in Uganda to support the creation of a transitional governing authority, arguing that the country’s federal institutions have lost their political legitimacy and that the current leadership has failed to pursue an inclusive political settlement. In a formal letter addressed to the... The post S
ENOriginalWardheer News1 min read
Opposition Council Urges AU Allies to Push Political Deal
Somalia’s opposition-led Somali Future Council has appealed to six African nations contributing troops and police to the African Union mission in the country, urging them to make an inclusive political settlement a priority alongside their security support. The letter, dated July 27 and addressed to the leaders of Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Burundi and Egypt, […] The post Oppos
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Puntland Accuses President Hassan Sheikh of Destabilization as Rift with Mogadishu Deepens
Garowe (WDN) – Puntland has sharply escalated its confrontation with Somalia’s Federal Government, accusing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of pursuing military activities that it says threaten the security, stability, and constitutional autonomy of the Puntland State. In a strongly worded statement issued, the Puntland administration alleged that the Federal Government is orchestrating mili
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Puntland Declares PSF Has No Legal Status as Rift Over Security Forces Deepens
Garowe (WDN) – Puntland’s Presidency has issued a categorical declaration that no security force operating under the name Puntland Security Force (PSF) has any legal status within the state’s official defense structure, underscoring the widening political and military rift over competing chains of command inside the region. In a statement released late Tuesday, the Puntland... The post
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
South West’s Political Gamble: Can Reconciliation Succeed While an Insurgency Continues?
Baidoa (WDN) – South West State news President Aden Mohamed Nur (Aden Madoobe) has launched what appears to be a broad political reconciliation initiative aimed at easing divisions in the region. However, critics argue that the effort overlooks a central reality: military control alone has not ended the insurgency that has repeatedly challenged government authority... The post South West’s P
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Puntland Warns Galmudug Over Alleged Militia Transit
Puntland’s regional government on Saturday accused neighboring Galmudug State of allowing airports and territory under its control to be used for moving militia and military supplies allegedly organized by Somalia’s federal government to threaten Puntland’s security. The statement, issued by the Puntland administration, called on Galmudug to halt any such passage and instead prio
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Wadajir Leader Calls for Independent Election Commission as Key to Breaking Somalia’s Political Deadlock
Mogadishu (WDN) – Wadajir Party leader Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame has argued that Somalia’s prolonged electoral dispute can only be resolved through the creation of a genuinely independent election commission agreed upon by all major political stakeholders. Speaking as negotiations over the country’s electoral future continue in Mogadishu, Abdishakur said the management of elections
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Somalia marks 4 years of diplomatic gains
Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ali Mohamed Omar, presented a review of the country’s diplomatic performance over the past four years during a lecture at the Ministry’s headquarters in Mogadishu on Saturday, an event organized by the Ministry’s Diplomatic Institute to promote public understanding of Somalia’s foreign policy.
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Kenyan Minister’s Remarks on Historical Discrimination Against Somali Community Spark National Backlash
Nairobi (WDN) — Remarks by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Barre Duale, have ignited a fierce political debate, drawing strong reactions across the country—particularly among members of the Kikuyu community—after he accused previous Kenyan administrations of systematically discriminating against ethnic Somalis. Speaking at a public event, Duale alleged that successive governments
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
Somalia, IOM launch regional crackdown on human smuggling
Somalia’s Minister of Internal Security, General Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag, officially launched a three-year Regional Counter-Smuggling Programme in Mogadishu on Thursday, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Kingdom Border Security Command, to combat migrant smuggling, document fraud, and transnational organised crime across Somalia, Et
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Senior Government Religious Official Condemns Mogadishu Demolitions
Mogadishu (WDN) – A senior Somali government religious official has publicly criticized the Federal Government over the demolition of homes and a mosque in Mogadishu, warning that continued forced evictions could turn loyal citizens into political opponents. Sheikh Ali Dheere, a prominent Islamic scholar and Director General at Somalia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments,... The p
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Puntland Accuses Federal Government of Security Destabilization as Political Crisis Deepens
Garowe (WDN) – Puntland has leveled serious accusations against Somalia’s Federal Government, alleging that Mogadishu is pursuing a campaign to destabilize the semi-autonomous state by transporting weapons into the Mudug region at a time when the country is already grappling with a constitutional and electoral impasse. In a strongly worded statement, the Puntland administration claimed... Th
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Somalia Launches Regional Counter-Smuggling Programme With UK, IOM
Somalia's Minister of Internal Security, Gen. Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag, launched the Regional Counter-Smuggling Programme in Mogadishu on July 23. The initiative partners the Federal Government with the UK Border Security Command and IOM to strengthen airport border security. The post Somalia Launches Regional Counter-Smuggling Programme With UK, IOM first appeared on Radio Dalsan .
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Expired Parliament Moves to Elect New Speaker, Fueling Fresh Political Controversy
Mogadishu (WDN) – Somalia’s House of the People Standing Committee has approved the framework for electing a new Speaker of Parliament following the vacancy created after former Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Aden Madoobe) was elected President of South West State. Meeting in Mogadishu, the committee endorsed the eligibility requirements for candidates seeking the positions... The post Exp
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Kenyan Somali Leaders Leave State House “Embarrassed” After President Ruto Challenges Low Voter Participation
Nairobi (WDN) – Leaders from Kenya’s North Eastern region left State House in an unusually reflective mood after President William Ruto reportedly confronted them over what he described as the region’s low levels of civic participation. Speaking after the meeting, Garissa Governor Nathif Jama said the delegation departed the presidential residence feeling “embarrassed” foll
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Laftagareen Spokesman Downplays Defections as Government Claims Major Blow to Rebel Forces
Baidoa (WDN) – A spokesman for forces loyal to former South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen has dismissed the latest defections from the movement as insignificant, while Somalia’s Federal Government says the surrender of a senior commander and scores of fighters marks a major setback for the insurgency. Speaking in a video statement,... The post Laftagareen Spokesman
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Somalia, World Bank reaffirm economic reform partnership
Somalia and the World Bank have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation on economic reforms, institutional development and regional integration during high-level talks in Mogadishu on July 22, as the country pushes ahead with efforts to accelerate growth and strengthen public institutions. The discussions, which brought together State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Coo
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Restoring Constitutional Legitimacy: Three Realistic Options for Somalia’s 2026 Elections
By Ogaal Party This non-paper is submitted as a constructive contribution to the ongoing national dialogue on Somalia’s 2026 elections. Its purpose is to help identify the most practical path to restoring constitutional legitimacy. Introduction Somalia has reached another critical moment. The constitutional mandates of the federal institutions have expired, agreement on the electoral framework...
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
One Person, One Vote or One More Term?
By Abdulkadir Mohamed Osman Political leaders often invoke democracy’s most powerful slogans. But slogans alone do not make a democracy. Institutions do. The principle of the separation of powers exists for a simple reason: no individual, however popular or powerful, should be able to extend his tenure by placing himself above the constitution. Independent courts,... The post One Person, One
ENOriginalWardheer News4 min read
Turkey renews Somalia military deployment for two more years
Turkey’s parliament has approved a two-year extension of its military mission in Somalia, a move set to take effect on July 27 that reaffirms Ankara’s continued backing of Somali security institutions. The decision allows Turkish forces to keep providing training, advisory support and technical assistance to Somalia’s National Army. The extension matters now because it […]
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Puntland Forces Seize Military Vehicles After Laag Clashes as Security Crisis Deepens
Bosaso (WDN) – As clashes linked to the ongoing political dispute continue between Puntland security forces and armed groups loyal to Somalia’s Police Commissioner, tensions remain high in the Bari region. According to reports Puntland security forces have consolidated control of the Laag area outside Bosaso following fierce clashes with the Puntland Federal Forces (PFM),... The post Puntlan
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Somalia Government-Opposition Talks Set to Resume Monday as Political Stakes Rise
Mogadishu (WDN) – Somalia’s fragile political dialogue between the Federal Government and opposition leaders is expected to resume on Monday, July 20, following a series of separate consultations held by negotiating committees over the past several days. According to sources familiar with the process, both delegations have spent recent hours meeting independently with the political... The po
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Government Forces, Local Militias Ambush Al-Shabaab Fighters in Hiiraan
Mogadishu (WDN) – Somali government forces, backed by local Macawisley militia fighters, launched a coordinated ambush against suspected Al-Shabaab militants in the Hiraan region, triggering a brief but intense firefight that officials say left several insurgents dead. According to government sources, the operation was launched after intelligence services tracked a group of Al-Shabaab fighters mov
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
The Mediation Trap: Why Somalia’s July 20 Talks Are Doomed Without Coercive International Action
By Djama Mahamoud Ali For months, Somalia’s political crisis has been the subject of intensive international mediation. Yet the gap between the parties remains as wide as ever, and there is growing evidence that one side is using the process not to reach agreement but to buy time for unilateral actions. The Federal Government of... The post The Mediation Trap: Why Somalia’s July 20 Tal
ENOriginalWardheer News13 min read
Parliament set to reopen as fight for speaker post heats up
Somalia’s federal parliament will reopen on August 1 with a battle for the vacant Speaker post already dominating the agenda, as lawmakers from both houses are summoned back to Mogadishu for the start of the 8th session. The contest was triggered when Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madobe stepped down as Speaker of the House of […] The post Parliament set to reopen as fight for speaker post h
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Traditional Ogaden Crown Prince’s Hotel Ordeal Sparks Political Debate After Jubaland’s Ahmed Madobe Steps In
Mogadishu (WDN) – Reports from Mogadishu indicate that Boqor Mohamed Boqor Deeqow Macalin Sanbul, the Crown Prince of the Ogaden traditional leadership, accumulated six months of unpaid hotel bills during his stay in the Somali capital, despite reportedly being an official guest of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS). According to sources familiar with the... The post Traditional Ogaden Crown
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
How Galmudug’s New Electoral System Will Allocate Parliament’s 89 Seats
Dhuusamareeb(WDN) – As Galmudug prepares to elect its new House of Representatives, many voters are seeking to understand how the region’s 89 parliamentary seats will be allocated under the newly adopted electoral system. Unlike previous elections, where lawmakers were selected through indirect political agreements, the upcoming vote will be conducted under a party-list proportional represen
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
War of Words Erupts Between Somali General and Parliament Deputy Speaker Amid Rising Lower Shabelle Tensions
Mogadishu (WDN) – A public war of words has erupted between Somali police officer General Cabdalla Cabdalla and the Second Deputy Speaker of the House of the People, MP Abdullaahi Cumar Abshirow, after the two exchanged serious accusations on social media amid growing insecurity and escalating clan tensions in the Lower Shabelle region. The dispute... The post War of Words Erupts Between Somali Ge
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
Somalia Presents Its Development Vision on Africa Day
The Federal Government of Somalia has once again emphasized its role in implementing development agendas for Africa and the world, participating in the ministerial debate on Africa Day, held in New York during the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) of the United Nations.
SOTranslatedSomali National TV1 min read
Somalia’s Democratic Transition Cannot Stop Halfway
Why Direct Parliamentary Elections Without Institutional Neutrality and Self-Denial Risk Another Form of Elite Capture By Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdi Hashi, PhD, CPA Executive Summary A significant and encouraging change is taking place in Somalia’s political debate. For years, the country remained trapped in a system in which members of Parliament were not elected by... The post Somalia’s D
ENOriginalWardheer News6 min read
Puntland Danab Commander Returns to Garowe After Breakthrough Talks with President Deni
Garowe (WDN) – Puntland’s Danab Special Forces Commander, General Jimcaale Jaamac Takar, returned to Garowe on Friday evening following several days of high-level talks with Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni, raising hopes that a months-long political and security dispute between the two sides may be nearing resolution. The general’s return is widely seen as a... The post Puntland
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
Somalia scrambles for new military allies as AU troops face exit
Somalia’s federal government is pressing regional troop-contributing countries to sign bilateral security agreements that would keep foreign forces in the country after the African Union’s current stabilization mission winds down, officials familiar with the talks said Wednesday. The proposal, still under discussion in Mogadishu, would shift selected contingents from the AU framework t
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Cabinet reshuffles senior diplomats, appoints new trade chief
Somalia’s Council of Ministers, chaired by the federal government, approved a series of appointments and promotions on Thursday covering diplomatic posts and the leadership of the Somali Chamber of Commerce, in a move officials say is aimed at strengthening the country’s diplomatic corps and reforming its trade institutions. The appointments come at a time when […] The post Cabin
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Somalia, China sign duty-free fishery trade deal
Somalia has secured duty-free access for its fishery products to the Chinese market after signing a new trade agreement with China, a move expected to increase exports, support the country’s blue economy and create new jobs across the fisheries sector. The agreement was signed in Mogadishu by Somalia’s Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy, Ahmed […] The post Somalia, China sign
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan5 min read
Puntland’s Port Crisis: President Deni Rejects Tax Hike Claims, Blames Misinformation
Garowe (WDN) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has sought today to calm growing public concern over the recent dispute surrounding Bosaso Port, insisting that his administration has not introduced any new taxes, but rather adjustments to port service fees charged to commercial shipping. The president’s remarks come after weeks of controversy that saw businesses... The post Puntland
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
Uganda Signals Readiness to Join Planned International Peace Mission in Gaza
Kampala (WDN) – Uganda has reportedly agreed in principle to contribute troops to a proposed international peace and stabilization mission in the Gaza Strip following a request from U.S. President Donald Trump, according to reports citing senior military sources. Uganda’s state-owned newspaper, New Vision, reported that President Yoweri Museveni responded positively to Washington’s req
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
Somalia’s Political Crossroads: Reformists Leaders Embraced Universal Suffrage as the Old Guard Rendered to Clan Insurgency.
Introduction: The political impasse in Somalia is grounded on opposition group’s outright refusal for the universal suffrage electoral model proposed by the Federal Government of Somalia. The government’s assertion of holding direct elections is aligned with the citizens’ basic rights as stipulated by provisions in the constitution; it also reflects the government’s legitimate mandate of […]
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan6 min read
Puntland Suspends Aid Agencies, Accuses NGOs of Political Interference
Garowe (WDN) – Puntland has suspended the operations of several humanitarian organizations working within its territory, accusing them of abandoning their humanitarian mandates and becoming entangled in Somalia’s political affairs. The announcement marks a significant escalation in Puntland’s increasingly strained relationship with both the Federal Government of Somalia and sections of
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Government, Opposition Reach Election Consensus
Political talks underway in Mogadishu have made significant progress, with the Federal Government of Somalia and two opposition factions reportedly agreeing on the introduction of direct elections based on a multiparty political system. According to sources familiar with the negotiations, the parties have also agreed that the National Federal Electoral Commission should oversee the electoral [R
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Somalia Prepares Major Offensive Against Al-Shabaab as Turkey Expands Military Support
Mogadishu (WDN)- Somalia is reportedly preparing for one of its largest military offensives in years against Al-Shabaab, with Turkey expected to assume a significantly expanded role in supporting government forces. The planned campaign has renewed debate over whether increased Turkish military involvement can achieve what nearly two decades of international assistance—including extensive U.S. mili
ENOriginalWardheer News5 min read
Somali Forces Kill Senior Al-Shabaab Commander in Intelligence-Led Operation
Mogadishu (WDN) – Somali government forces stated they have killed a senior Al-Shabaab commander during a carefully planned intelligence operation in the Lower Shabelle region, highlighting both the growing sophistication of Somalia’s security services and the continuing challenge posed by the militant group’s entrenched networks across the country. In a statement, the Ministry of Defe
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
President Mohamud off to Doha for Emir’s funeral
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is heading to Qatar to attend the funeral of the country’s former ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, following the official announcement of his death by Qatari officials. The president had earlier extended condolences on behalf of the Somali government and people to the government and citizens of Qatar […] The post President Mohamud off to
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Somalia Cannot Be Led by an Expired Mandate
By Abdelkarim A. Haji Hassan Somalia has entered a period of deep political uncertainty since the end of the transitional period, marked by an increasingly bitter standoff between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the opposition. The deadlock continues because the two issues at the heart of the crisis remain unresolved: 1) the framework for the... The post Somalia Cannot Be Led by an Expired Man
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
Red-Clad Protesters Take to Mogadishu Streets for Second Day, Demand Release of Jailed Activist Sacdiya Bajaj
Mogadishu (WDN) – Small groups of demonstrators returned to the streets of Mogadishu for a second consecutive day on Sunday, protesting against the Federal Government and demanding the release of activist Sacdiya Bajaj, who was recently sentenced to three years in prison. The protesters, many of them young women, gathered in several neighborhoods across the... The post Red-Clad Protesters Take to
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