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- US forces accused of ‘weaponising’ Somalia’s floods by trapping women and children in the path of El Niño
- Somalia’s Disappearing State: The Political Placebo Effect and the Corruption That Hollowed a Nation
- Could Somalia’s Response to the Trump Administration’s Investigation of Ilhan Omar Strain U.S.-Somalia Relations
- Somalia’s Opposition Under Fire for Congratulating Hirshabeelle Election It Fought for Nearly a Year to Reject
- Somalia Receives Credentials of New Omani Ambassador After Embassy Reopens in Mogadishu
- Somalia makes historic FIFA tournament debut at U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku
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US forces accused of ‘weaponising’ Somalia’s floods by trapping women and children in the path of El Niño
Exclusive: Coordinated airstrikes on territory held by al-Shabaab are driving the civilian population to find refuge alongside a river where rising water levels are a threat to safety. Is it a deliberate military strategy? The water was rising rapidly. It had already reached Cayni Ali’s waist. Her home, five metres from the flooded River Juba in southern Somalia, never stood a chance. There was no
ENOriginalThe Guardian Somalia1 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’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
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
Somalia makes historic FIFA tournament debut at U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku
Baku, Azerbaijan (HOL)— Somalia will make its first appearance at a FIFA tournament when its under-15 national team begins competition Saturday at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online2 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
Kenya links Somalia’s security to regional trade and economic stability
NAIROBI, Kenya – Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to supporting peace and security in Somalia. The CS warned that stability in the neighbouring country remains critical to Kenya’s security and economic prospects. In a statement shared on X, Mudavadi said he had met Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai,…
ENOriginalShabelle Media2 min read
Somalia, Uganda sign labor agreement to protect more than 20,000 Ugandan workers
Somalia and Uganda signed a labor agreement Thursday requiring written employment contracts, direct salary payments into workers’ bank accounts and employer-funded insurance and travel, in a move aimed at protecting more than 20,000 Ugandan nationals working in Somalia.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 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
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
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
Surge in US Air Strikes in Somalia Raises Concerns Over Civilian Casualties
MOGADISHU (SD) —An increase in United States air strikes in Somalia has renewed concerns about civilian casualties, displacement and the long-term impact of counterterrorism operations, as families affected by fighting in the…
ENOriginalSomali Dispatch4 min read
China, Ukraine Respond to Somalia’s Flood Appeal
MOGADISHU, Somalia — China and Ukraine have responded to Somalia’s request for help preparing for El Niño floods that could affect 3.5 million people. Somalia’s disaster agency chief, Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, praised both countries, noting Ukraine’s response despite its ongoing war with Russia. Britain and Denmark are among the countries Somalia is still awaiting…
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
New EU Envoy Holds Talks on Somalia’s Media
Somalia’s media freedom and the working conditions of journalists have been discussed at a meeting between the European Union’s new ambassador and media representatives in Mogadishu. László Máthé met journalists at the EU Delegation headquarters to exchange views on the challenges facing the country’s media sector. Omar Faruk Osman, secretary-general of the…
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Deadly Roadside Bombings Highlight Al-Shabaab’s Grip on Somalia’s Rural Areas
Civilian vehicles struck in Lower Shabelle as militants sustain attacks on major highways; Puntland reports killing two suspected bomb-makers ahead of a new offensive in the Calmadow Mountains. MOGADISHU, Somalia (WDN) — A pair of roadside bombings targeting civilian transport in southern Somalia has left multiple people dead and others wounded, underscoring the dangers facing...
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
The human cost of surging US air strikes in Somalia
Mogadishu, Somalia – Nearly a year after a suspected US strike in southern Somalia left shrapnel embedded in her son’s body, Maryam Haji Abdi Guled still feels compelled to accompany him to school.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online2 min read
Somalia’s Future Council Threatens Legal and Political Action Against Federal Election Plan
The Somali Future Council (GMS) has announced plans to pursue constitutional and political measures to challenge what it describes as unilateral electoral decisions by Somalia’s Federal Government, warning that…
ENOriginalSomali Dispatch2 min read
Somalia’s Opposition Calls for Dialogue as Hassan Sheikh Pursues a Divisive Electoral Course
The Somali Future Council wants a president who listens and negotiates. Its critics argue that Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has instead governed unilaterally, deepening political divisions and helping ignite a new conflict in South West State. MOGADISHU (WDN) — Somalia’s political opposition has issued another warning that the country’s electoral dispute is threatening national unity, federalism...
ENOriginalWardheer News5 min read
Somalia steps up El Niño preparedness with UN, Norway support
Somalia’s disaster management agency has held talks with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Norwegian representatives to strengthen preparations for El Niño and improve early warning systems amid risks of flooding and other climate-related disasters. The meeting brought together Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) Commissioner Mohamud Moallim Abdulle,
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Uganda beat Somalia on penalties to win CECAFA U-17 title
Kigali, Rwanda (HOL) — Uganda defeated Somalia 6-5 in a penalty shootout Monday to win the CECAFA qualifying tournament for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after the final ended 0-0 in regulation time.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online2 min read
Somalia seeks livestock exports to Iraq as countries move to revive joint committee
Somalia and Iraq moved to revive a dormant bilateral joint committee and expand economic and agricultural cooperation, with Mogadishu seeking to open the Iraqi market to Somali livestock exports.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somalia aviation authority, IATA sign agreement to strengthen safety oversight
Somalia’s civil aviation authority and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) signed an agreement to strengthen aviation safety oversight, including recognition of two internationally used audit programs for airlines and ground operations.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somalia angry as Ethiopia refuses to intervene in South West State conflict
Somalia’s federal government is furious with Ethiopia for refusing to intervene in the conflict in South West State, where Mogadishu lost five strategic towns in a week to the forces of former state leader Abdiasis Laftagaren. Mogadishu asked the commanders of Ethiopian troops in Somalia to join the fighting between its forces…
ENOriginalSomali Guardian2 min read
Families fleeing Somalia crises find bleak prospects in Dadaab refugee camps
(ERGO) – Families fleeing adversity in different parts of southern Somalia have been arriving in Kenya’s Dadaab refugee camps, where they find themselves with no means of making a living nor aid or support. They include families fleeing conflict in Baidoa, house demolitions by the Somali government in Mogadishu, and drought in their home areas.…
ENOriginalRadio Ergo4 min read
Somalia on the brink: A constitutional crisis with no clear exit
By Abdullahi A. Nor Disputed constitutional changes, rival electoral positions and deepening federal divisions raise a critical question: can Somalia reach a political settlement before the crisis escalates? Somalia is approaching a defining moment in its fragile state-building process. What began as a disagreement over constitutional amendments and the timing of national elections has developed..
ENOriginalWardheer News11 min read
Somalia beat Rwanda on penalties to reach CECAFA U-17 final
Somalia’s national under-17 football team advanced to the final of the CECAFA U-17 Championship on Saturday after defeating hosts Rwanda 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the semifinals at Kigali Pele Stadium.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
OIC reaffirms support for Somalia’s territorial integrity during talks in Baghdad
Baghdad, Iraq (HOL) — The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) reaffirmed its support for Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity during talks Saturday between Somali Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali and OIC Secretary-General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
What are the new buildings introduced at Villa Somalia?
The Deputy Director General of the Presidency of the Federal Republic of Somalia, who is also the Acting Director General, Sakariye Yuusuf Xuseen has inaugurated new buildings that are part of the plan for the renovation and modernization of the National Presidency. The buildings inaugurated by the Director include the emblem of the Presidency and other structures important for aesthetics.
SOTranslatedCaasimada Online1 min read
Somalia’s Constitutional Dispute Deepens as Government Moves to Bar MPs from Cabinet
Somalia’s government is moving to end the long-standing practice of allowing members of parliament to serve simultaneously as ministers—a move critics say exposes President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s growing disregard for the country’s agreed constitutional framework. The change effectively overturns a provision of the 2012 Provisional Federal Constitution (PFCS), which established
ENOriginalWardheer News4 min read
Somalia president rejects opposition calls for consensus-based election
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has rejected calls for negotiations with opposition leaders over the country’s upcoming elections, insisting that his government’s plans will proceed as intended. Speaking on Thursday night, Mr Mohamud said he would not relinquish control of the electoral process in response to demands from opposition figures and leaders…
ENOriginalSomali Guardian2 min read
Puntland warns Hassan Sheikh: rejection of political compromise could push Somalia towards disintegration
Puntland has issued a sharp warning to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accusing his administration of pursuing a disputed electoral process that deepens Somalia’s political divisions and threatening the country’s fragile unity. The warning reflects growing frustration among federal member states and opposition figures over what they see as the president’s unwillingness to...
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
Somalia: Ethiopia Blamed for Role in Southwest State Conflict
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A deepening security controversy is unfolding across southern Somalia following reports that Ethiopian military forces have withdrawn from key strategic towns in the Bay and Bakool regions, leaving security vacuums that Al-Shabaab militants have rapidly exploited. The developments, which have intensified regional tensions and drawn scrutiny from international donors, center on
ENOriginalShabelle Media2 min read
Somalia’s government welcomes election timetable and urges political dialogue
Somalia’s federal government on Thursday welcomed an election timetable announced by the Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission, covering elections for both houses of parliament and the president. In a statement dated October 15, 2026, the government described the timetable as an important step towards implementing the electoral process and strengthening democracy…
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Somalia says it will hold elections in 2027
Somalia’s election commission has announced that parliamentary and presidential elections will be held in the country next year.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somalia’s election crisis deepens: Farmaajo, Sharif and Khayre warn Hassan Sheikh risks national disintegration
Somalia’s political crisis escalated sharply after three prominent former national leaders and senior opposition figures condemned the federal government’s newly announced election timetable, warning that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s unilateral approach could trigger parallel elections, renewed conflict and further fragmentation of the Somali state. Former presidents Mohamed
ENOriginalWardheer News5 min read
Somalia sets May date for first direct presidential election in decades
Somalia announced on Thursday that parliamentary and presidential elections would be held next year. The Election Commission said in a statement that parliamentary polls would be held on April 15, followed by a presidential vote scheduled for May 15. In a statement, the electoral commission said the provisional voter list…
ENOriginalHiiraanweyn1 min read
Junior Stars exit AFCON qualifiers after defeat to Somalia
Kenya's Junior Stars were eliminated from the CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations CECAFA qualifiers following a 2-0 defeat to Somalia at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somalia announces parliamentary and presidential elections for 2027
Somalia’s National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (NIEBC) on Thursday announced that elections for both houses of the Federal Parliament will be held on April 15, 2027, followed by a presidential election on May 15, despite an unresolved political dispute between the federal government and opposition groups.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Former U.S. Ambassador Raises Alarm Over Somalia’s Political Crisis and Fighting in South West State
Former U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Larry André Jr. has urged the international community to increase pressure on the Somali federal government to halt hostilities in South West State, accusing…
ENOriginalSomali Dispatch3 min read
Somalia agrees to buy Pakistani JF-17 fighters
Somalia has agreed to buy JF-17 Thunder fighter jets from Pakistan, a Turkish defence outlet reported, but neither government has confirmed that a contract exists and no price, aircraft number or delivery date has been published. TRHaber posted the claim on X on Oct 7. Officials in Mogadishu and Islamabad have not…
ENOriginalSomali Guardian2 min read
Somalia’s financial sanctions spark political controversy
The government accuses ten individuals of links to Al-Shabaab, but the sanctions risk being seen as a political weapon unless the authorities disclose credible evidence and apply the same scrutiny to allegations of corruption involving public assets in Mogadishu. MOGADISHU (WDN) — Somalia’s National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Committee has imposed...
ENOriginalWardheer News5 min read
Somalia Welcomes 162 Young Migrants Returned from Libya
Somalia has welcomed 162 young citizens returned from Libya, as the government steps up efforts to bring home nationals facing difficult and unsafe migration conditions abroad. The National Commission for Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (NCRI) received the returnees, who have come back to Somalia to reunite with their families, relatives and…
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Somalia Recovers IATA Code for Airline Ticketing
– The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation presented a detailed report to the Council announcing the recovery of Somalia’s IATA code system for airline ticketing—a significant right restored to the country. This system is crucial for Somalia’s capacity to manage and regulate flight ticketing services—specifically regarding ticketing protocols and…
ENOriginalHiiraanweyn1 min read
Somalia Sanctions 10 Individuals Over Alleged Al-Shabaab Financing
Somalia has added 10 individuals to its national financial sanctions list over alleged involvement in financing and supporting Al-Shabaab, the country’s National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Committee said Tuesday. The committee said the decision was taken under its legal mandate as part of efforts to disrupt the financing of…
ENOriginalShabelle Media2 min read
Larry André calls Somalia’s government ‘illegitimate,’ urges action to halt Southwest conflict
Former United States Ambassador to Somalia Larry André Jr. has called on the international community to intensify pressure on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s government to halt conflict and civilian displacement in Southwest State, warning that continued instability could aggravate the region’s humanitarian crisis. Speaking to Sky News, André accused the Somali feder
ENOriginalSomali Guardian2 min read
Somalia quarantines citizen after travel with Ebola victim
Somalia’s Ministry of Health and Social Care has quarantined a Somali citizen who traveled with a person who later died of Ebola, although the citizen has not tested positive for the disease.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somalia Claims Neutrality Amid Escalating Tensions Between Ethiopia and Eritrea
Somalia’s federal government says it remains neutral in the escalating dispute between Ethiopia and Eritrea, rejecting suggestions that its participation in a recent regional summit alongside Egypt, Eritrea and…
ENOriginalSomali Dispatch3 min read