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- 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
- Puntland Accuses President Hassan Sheikh of Destabilization as Rift with Mogadishu Deepens
- Puntland’s Port Crisis: President Deni Rejects Tax Hike Claims, Blames Misinformation
- Puntland President Opens Governance Conference to Strengthen Institutional Cooperation and Decentralization
- Puntland President Gives Nugaal Elders Critical Mission as Garowe Faces Risk of Renewed Crisis
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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
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’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
Puntland President Opens Governance Conference to Strengthen Institutional Cooperation and Decentralization
Garowe (WDN) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni on Thursday inaugurated a high-level governance conference in Garowe aimed at strengthening cooperation among government institutions and accelerating the implementation of decentralization reforms across the state. The conference brings together representatives from all branches and levels of the Puntland administration, including cabine
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Puntland President Gives Nugaal Elders Critical Mission as Garowe Faces Risk of Renewed Crisis
Garowe (WDN) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has entrusted traditional elders from the Nugaal region with what many observers describe as one of the most consequential mediation efforts in Puntland’s recent history, warning that the future stability of Garowe may hinge on their ability to reach an agreement with General Jimcaale Jama Takar. According... The post Puntland President G
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
Hirshabelle regional state President Ali Guudlaawe announces re-election bid
Jowhar (HOL) — Hirshabelle President Ali Abdullahi Hussein Guudlaawe has announced that he will run in the upcoming Hirshabelle presidential election, saying he is a member of the Justice and Solidarity Party.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Galmudug President Qoorqoor Withdraws From Re-Election Bid
Dhusamareeb (WDN) – Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Kariye (Qoorqoor) has officially announced his withdrawal from the upcoming presidential election, ending weeks of speculation over whether he would seek another term. Sources in Dhuusamareeb said Qoorqoor made the announcement late Friday, confirming that he would not contest the election to choose Galmudug’s next president. According to...
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Jubaland President Against ‘Ras Kamboni Scenario,’ Urges Citizens to Defend Regional Stability
Kismayo (WDN) – Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe) has issued a stark warning over escalating tensions in Puntland, cautioning that the region could be facing a repeat of the military confrontation that unfolded in Ras Kamboni earlier this year. Speaking amid growing reports of an alleged federal military build-up targeting Puntland, Ahmed Madobe... The post Jubaland President A
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Somali President rejects E.U. claim that his government refuses returnees
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said the Federal Government is not refusing to repatriate Somali citizens, responding to the European Union’s decision to tighten Schengen visa requirements for Somalis.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
The Tel Aviv–Al-Quds Speech: A Depiction of President Abdirahman M. Abdullah Irro’s speech
By Osman Ali Hassan My speech today is not a plea for understanding; it is a declaration of intent. It is a business proposal. To the people of Somali-land, I say: your destiny is no longer in your hands. You have entrusted it to me. To the Islamic scholars, I say: your fatwas are meaningless.... The post The Tel Aviv–Al-Quds Speech: A Depiction of President Abdirahman M. Abdullah Irro’s speech ap
ENOriginalWardheer News16 min read
Hassan Sheikh’s First Foreign Trip After Term Extension Raises Eyebrows as President Heads to Nairobi
Mogadishu (WDN) — The former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud traveled to Nairobi, Kenya, in what has become his first foreign trip since announcing a controversial one-year extension linked to Somalia’s newly adopted constitutional framework—a move that has sparked intense political debate and fierce criticism across the country. While Villa Somalia has yet to officially disclose... The post
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
Former President Rejects Opposition Election Plan: “Do Not Waste Your Time”
Mogadishu(WDN) — Somalia’s political standoff over the country’s next elections intensified dramatically on Saturday night as former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud delivered one of his strongest and most uncompromising statements yet, dismissing alternative electoral proposals and insisting that only a one-person, one-vote election will determine Somalia’s future leadership. Spe
ENOriginalWardheer News4 min read
Somali President Holds Unannounced Talks in Kenya Amid Political Tensions
Naivasha, Kenya — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud made an unannounced visit to Kenya on Sunday, according to sources, as political and electoral tensions continue to build in Somalia.
ENOriginalHorseed Media1 min read
Leadership, Accountability, and the Puntland Question: A Debate Triggered by the Vice President’s Remarks
By Yusuf Said Hersi Few political statements in Puntland have generated as much discussion in recent weeks as the remarks delivered by Puntland’s Vice President, who declared: “Any official responsible for Puntland must exercise authority wherever they serve and confront opposition. If they are unable to do so, they should leave office.” At first glance,... The post Leadership, A
ENOriginalWardheer News5 min read
Somali President Hosts Italian Investors in Push to Strengthen Economic Ties
Mogadishu — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud hosted a delegation of Italian business leaders and investors at the presidential palace in Mogadishu on Sunday, as Somalia seeks to expand foreign investment and deepen economic cooperation with Italy.
ENOriginalHorseed Media1 min read
Former Somali president accuses Somali government of targeting opposition, civilians in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed on Saturday accused the federal government of carrying out attacks against opposition politicians and civilians during recent political unrest in Mogadishu.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Former President Hassan Repeats Familiar Script as Somalia’s Political Deadlock Deepens
Mogadishu (WDN) – Former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has once again returned to a familiar political refrain: blaming the opposition for resisting his government’s electoral and constitutional agenda while insisting that his administration remains committed to introducing one-person, one-vote elections and a multi-party political system. In an appearance on the Miisaan Podcast, the Presi
ENOriginalWardheer News4 min read
President Mohamud: Opposition lacks political vision since 2023
Somali President Hasan Sheikh Mohamud said opposition groups have failed to present a clear political vision since 2023, accusing them of relying solely on criticism rather than offering alternative proposals for the country’s future. In an interview, the president said opposition politicians had not brought any concrete political initiatives to the negotiating table, instead limiting [̷
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan1 min read
Somali President Holds Security Talks in Jowhar, Urges Community Support for Elections
MOGADISHU, June 13 – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held key meetings in the town of Jowhar on Saturday with security officials and traditional elders from Hirshabelle State, focusing on strengthening security and enhancing cooperation between local communities and security forces. The president received briefings from commanders of the Somali National Armed Forces operating […
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
President Hassan Sheikh Holds Security and Community Consultations in Jowhar
Jowhar (SONNA) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, held key meetings in Jowhar, the capital of Hirshabelle State, with security officials and traditional leaders to discuss strengthening security and enhancing cooperation between communities and security institutions. The President received briefings from commanders of the Somali National Armed Forces [&
ENOriginalSONNA English1 min read
President Mohamud inaugurates Villa Hirshabelle, new ministries in Jowhar town
Jowhar (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Hirshabelle President Ali Abdullahi Hussein Guudlawe on Thursday inaugurated Villa Hirshabelle and new buildings for the regional ministries of education and finance.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somali President Inaugurates Development Projects During Visit to Hirshabelle Capital
JOWHAR, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday inaugurated a series of development projects and government facilities in the central town of Jowhar during an official visit to the capital of Hirshabelle state, officials said. Mohamud, accompanied by Hirshabelle President Ali Abdullahi Hussein, cut the ribbon on the newly constructed Hirshabelle Presidential […]
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Aden Madobe takes office as Southwest president after handover ceremony in Baidoa
Baidoa (HOL) — Newly elected Southwest State President Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madobe officially took office Thursday during a handover ceremony at the presidential palace in Baidoa.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Banadir police display weapons allegedly seized from former President-linked residence
Mogadishu (HOL) — Banadir regional police on Saturday displayed weapons and military vehicles they said were recovered from the Mirinaayo neighborhood of Abdiaziz district, where former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed had recently been staying.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read