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Warkasta is tracking politics across 406 reports from 4 sources. Recent coverage touches somalia, puntland, and somali, each linked to its original source with side-by-side comparison where outlets differ.

Madaxweynaha Soomaaliya Xasan Sheekh Mohamud ayaa u socda Qatar si uu uga qayb galo aas qaran ee hogaamiyihii hore ee dalka, Sheekh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, ka dib markii si rasmi ah loo shaaciyay geeridiisa mas'uuliyiinta Qadar. Madaxweynaha ayaa horey u diray tacsi magaca dowladda Soomaaliya iyo shacabka si ay u gaarto dowladda iyo shacabka Qatar […]

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

Muqdisho (WDN) – Kooxo yaryar oo mudaharaadayaal ah ayaa ku soo laabtay waddooyinka Muqdisho maalintii labaad oo isku xigta Axadda, iyagoo ka soo horjeeda Dowladda Federaalka iyo dalbanaya in la sii daayo hawlwadeenka Sacdiya Bajaj, oo dhawaan lagu xukumay saddex sano oo xabsi ah. Mudaharaadayaasha, oo badankood ay yihiin haween dhalinyaro ah, ayaa ku urursan xaafado kala duwan...

Mogadishu (WDN) – Qaybaha adag ayaa la sheegay inay ka dhasheen gudaha Madasha Samatabixinta Soomaaliya (Madasha Samatabixinta) iyadoo la isku haysto qaabka doorashada dalka, taasoo muujinaysa burburka sii kordhaya ee mucaaradka xilli muhiim ah oo ku saabsan isbeddelka siyaasadeed ee Soomaaliya. Sida laga soo xigtay ilo xog ogaal ah oo ku dhow Madasha Samatabixinta, madaxweynihii hore Sharif Sheikh Ahmed ayaa ku eedeeyay ra'iisul wasaarihii hore Hassan Ali Khaire iyo...

By Abdikarim Haji Abdi Buh Former Speaker’s groundbreaking research on Somalia’s political system offers fresh insights into constitutional reform, state-building, and democratic governance. Somalia marked a significant academic milestone on July 8, 2026, as former Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Dr. Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdirahman, successfull

Mogadishu (WDN) – Political negotiations between Somalia’s Federal Government and opposition leaders have produced agreement on several core electoral principles, but significant differences remain over the legal framework and administration of the country’s next elections, exposing a persistent divide over whether the process should be shaped through broad consensus or government-led

Mogadishu (WDN) – Hawlgalka Isku-dhafka Qaramada Midoobay ee Soomaaliya (UNTMIS) ayaa soo dhoweeyay horumarka ka socda wadahadalada siyaasadeed ee u dhexeeya Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya iyo hogaamiyayaasha mucaaradka, iyagoo ku tilmaamay wadahadalada inay yihiin tallaabo wanaagsan oo lagu gaari karo heshiis ballaaran oo ku saabsan habka doorashada dalka.

Muqdisho (WDN) – Soo gaarista Taliyaha Ciidamada Dhulka Turkiga, Janaraal Metin Tokel, Muqdisho booqasho rasmi ah oo milatari ah ayaa soo jiidatay dareenka siyaasadeed iyadoo Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya iyo hoggaamiyeyaasha mucaaradka ay ku jiraan wadahadallo ay fududeeyeen Turkiga oo ku saabsan mustaqbalka doorashada dalka.

Garowe (WDN) – Madaxweynaha Puntland Said Abdullahi Deni ayaa Khamiistii furay shir maamul oo heer sare ah oo ka dhacay Garowe, kaas oo lagu xoojinayo iskaashiga hay'adaha dowladda iyo dardargelinta hirgelinta isbeddelada deegaanka ee gobolka. Shirku wuxuu isu keenayaa wakiillo ka socda dhammaan laamaha iyo heerarka maamulka Puntland, oo ay ku jiraan wasiiradda golaha,

Mogadishu (WDN)- Talks between Somalia’s Federal Government and opposition groups entered their second round on Thursday, with Turkey and representatives of the international community continuing to facilitate negotiations aimed at breaking the country’s prolonged political deadlock. The meeting is reported to be planned as a series of separate sessions with each opposition group to ad

Bosaso (WDN) – Activity at Puntland’s main port in Bosaso has virtually stalled for nearly ten days following the government’s introduction of a new tax regime. According to business sources, the increases are as much as four times higher than previous rates—an increase they say is unsustainable. Traders warn that if the policy remains unchanged,... The post Bosaso Port Trade Gri

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has intensified efforts to build national consensus around the ratification and implementation of the IGAD Protocol on Free Movement of Persons, bringing together workers’ organisations, journalists and government representatives in Mogadishu as part of a broader regional campaign. The engagements, held on Wednesday, formed part of IGAD&#

Mogadishu (WDN)- Representatives of the Federal Government of Somalia and the Nabad iyo Nolol opposition coalition met in Mogadishu to discuss the continuation of political dialogue aimed at resolving the country’s ongoing political challenges. According to a joint statement, the meeting was held in a constructive and cordial atmosphere, with both sides engaging in open,... The post Nabad iy

Mogadishu (WDN) – Somalia’s Federal Government has voiced growing security concerns over Meta’s planned introduction of WhatsApp usernames, warning that the new feature could make it more difficult for authorities to identify users and combat terrorism and organized crime. The concerns were outlined by the National Communications Authority (NCA), which argues that allowing users to...

Garowe (WDN) -A high-level mediation effort involving influential elders and senior Puntland officials has reportedly succeeded in easing the recent standoff between Gen. Jimale Jama Takar and the Puntland government, bringing a temporary calm to one of the state’s most closely watched political and security disputes. The talks, held over several days in Garowe, concluded... The post Garowe

Baidoa (WDN) – Confusion and political controversy have erupted following the inauguration of Aden Mohamed Nur (Aden Madoobe) as the new leader of South West State, with many questioning his legitimacy even as he issued his first public appeal for peace and reconciliation. The inauguration ceremony, attended by senior federal and regional officials, was intended... The post Confusion Follows South

Somalia has dismissed claims linking EU visa measures to its eVisa system, saying the issue concerns migration cooperation rather than government systems. Deputy Minister Ali Balcad defended the eVisa platform as a modernization effort. The post Somalia Pushes Back on EU Visa Claims first appeared on Radio Dalsan .

A renewed international diplomatic effort is underway to break Somalia's prolonged electoral deadlock, with a Turkish delegation expected to hold separate meetings with representatives of the federal government and the opposition ahead of broader talks involving Western officials later this week, according to sources familiar with the process.

Mogadishu (WDN) – A stunning statement by Somalia’s Minister of Defense, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, has sent shockwaves through the country’s political establishment after he publicly declared that Somalia effectively has “only two parties”—the Federal Government of Somalia (JCP) and Al-Shabaab, the militant group designated as a terrorist organization by Somalia, the United Natio

Mogadishu (WDN) – A new round of high-stakes political talks opened in Mogadishu on Tuesday, bringing together the Federal Government of Somalia and the opposition Somali Future Council in what many observers regard as one of the country’s most consequential negotiations in recent years. The closed-door meeting, from which the media has been excluded, comes... The post High-Stakes Somalia Ta

Mogadishu (WDN) – Supporters of former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo are celebrating what they describe as a significant political breakthrough after members of the former president’s Nabad & Nolol movement were included in the technical committee representing the opposition in the internationally backed political dialogue between the Federal Government, opposition groups,

Somalia's defense minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, says only Al-Shabab and the ruling JSP compete for Somalia; other factions "just breed," as opposition condemns remarks. The post It Is Al-Shabaab or JSP, Says Fiqi first appeared on Radio Dalsan .

Garowe (WDN) – In a dramatic turn of events that underscores the deepening political tensions in Puntland, traditional elders from the Nugaal region on Tuesday publicly presented camels to the Danab Special Forces stationed at the Lilge military base outside Garowe, in what observers described as a powerful gesture of solidarity with the unit. The... The post Nugaal Elders Publicly Back Danab Comm

Mogadishu (WDN) – President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has reportedly urged Turkey, the United States, and the United Kingdom to support expanding the participation of opposition figures in Somalia’s anticipated political dialogue, according to senior sources familiar with the discussions. Sources told WardheerNews that the President has made it clear he does not support negotiations limited... T

Baidoa (WDN) – Somalia’s political crisis deepened on Monday after the office of former South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed (Laftagareen) issued a strongly worded statement accusing the Federal Government of carrying out extensive military operations around Baidoa using Turkish-supplied military aircraft and equipment. The statement, released during the inauguration of South W

Garowe (WDN) – Efforts to defuse the political and security standoff in Garowe have ended in disappointment after a mediation committee from the Nugaal region returned from Las Anod without securing a breakthrough in talks with Gen. Jimale Jama Takar. According to sources familiar with the discussions, the committee spent the past two days meeting... The post Garowe Mediation Ends Without Breakthr

Baidoa (WDN) – Baidoa has been placed under an unprecedented security lockdown ahead of the inauguration of South West State’s newly installed president, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Aden Madobe), as authorities move to prevent any disruption to one of Somalia’s most politically sensitive events. Residents reported an unusually heavy security presence across the city, with... The post Baid

Baidoa (WDN) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Baidoa on Monday to attend the inauguration ceremony of Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Aden Madobe) as the head of South West State, in a visit that unfolded under exceptionally tight security and against the backdrop of an unresolved political crisis. The President and his delegation... The post President Hassan Sheikh Arrives in Baidoa f

Somalia’s Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission (INEBC) has postponed the scheduled elections for the Galmudug State Parliament and local councils, as well as the Banaadir Regional Council elections, citing the need to allow political stakeholders additional time to complete preparations. The commission announced the decision in a statement following consultations with pol

By Djama Mahamoud Ali On July 2, 2026, the United States terminated critical military funding for Somalia, explicitly citing the federal government’s failure to sustain progress against Al-Shabaab. This decision, far from being arbitrary, is a direct and reasonable response to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s systematic misallocation of internationally financed military assets. Evidence demonstra

Garowe (WDN) – Puntland has issued a strongly worded statement reaffirming its exclusive authority over the management, protection, and exploitation of the natural resources found within its land and territorial waters, declaring that no company or entity may operate in the region without its formal approval. In the statement, the Puntland administration asserted that no... The post Puntland Decla

Mogadishu (WDN) – The Somali Civil Society Organizations (SONSA) has welcomed renewed efforts to revive political dialogue between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Somali Future Council, describing the initiative as a crucial opportunity to resolve the country’s deepening political crisis through peaceful negotiations. In a press statement issued on July 4, 2026, SONSA... The post S

Garowe, Puntland — 5 July 2026: The Puntland government has issued a statement reaffirming its constitutional authority over the management of its territorial land and maritime resources, warning that foreign governments, companies and investors must obtain prior approval from Puntland authorities before undertaking any activities within its jurisdiction.

Mogadishu (WDN) – A new report by the International Crisis Group (ICG) has concluded that the war between the Federal Government of Somalia and the militant group Al-Shabaab has once again entered a state of stalemate, following a significant shift in control across territories that were previously recaptured from the group during major offensives in... The post ICG Warns Somalia’s War Again

Mogadishu (WDN) – Members of Somalia’s Federal Parliament representing Puntland have launched a blistering attack on the Federal Government, accusing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration of orchestrating what they described as a coordinated “political and military assault” aimed at undermining Puntland’s autonomy and destabilizing the federal state. In a s

Lawmakers from both houses of Somalia's Federal Parliament representing Puntland have accused the Federal Government of taking actions they say undermine the country's federal system and threaten political stability.

By Abdullahi A. Nor For more than four months, the International Community (IC) has presided over what it describes as a mediation process between former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Somalia’s opposition. Since the talks began in March 2026, diplomats have issued optimistic communiqués, held countless meetings, and repeatedly assured Somalis that dialogue remains the... The post The I

By Adan Makina Currently, there is a political fracas going on in the United States after President Donald Trump described the American Somali community in the US as garbage. While there are millions of illegal immigrants in the US, his hate for the Somali community has reached alarming proportions and it all evolved after Ilhan... The post Trump: “Somalians are Garbage” appeared first on Wardheer

Nairobi (WDN) – Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe) has held a high-level meeting with Sultan Said Mohamed Garaase, one of Somalia’s most respected traditional leaders from Puntland, in a move widely seen as reinforcing the vital role of traditional elders in fostering national unity and reconciliation. Reports about the meeting indicated that, it... The post Jubaland Presi

Mogadishu (WDN) – Somalia’s National Electoral Commission has proudly unveiled the timetable for the Galmudug presidential election, scheduled for the 20th of this month. The announcement promises another round of campaigns, political meetings, candidate registrations, and the usual fanfare associated with democratic competition. There is only one small problem. The competition is little mor

Mogadishu (WDN) – Somalia’s Independence Day celebrations took an unexpectedly sobering turn after former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed declared that, despite the patriotic ceremonies marking July 1, Somalis today have little meaningful freedom to celebrate. In remarks that amounted to a sharp criticism of the country’s current political climate, Sharif argued that the freedoms won...

Garowe (WDN) – Puntland’s traditional leadership has intensified its opposition to what it describes as attempts by Somalia’s Federal Government to destabilize the autonomous state, with one of the region’s most influential elders declaring that Puntland’s institutions and stability are “non-negotiable.” Suldan Said Mohamed Garaase, a senior traditional leader i

Mogadishu marked the 66th anniversary of 1 July with a national celebration attended by the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, commemorating the country’s independence and unification.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The Somali Future Council congratulated Somalis on the 66th anniversary of the country's independence and unification, while warning that Somalia continues to face deepening political and security challenges.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud joined a national flag-raising ceremony in Mogadishu at midnight on Tuesday to commemorate the 66th anniversary of the independence of the country's southern regions and their union with the north, which established the Somali Republic.

Garowe, Puntland — Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni delivered a strongly worded address during July 1 commemorations, raising concerns over Somalia’s political direction, security situation and constitutional governance, while reaffirming Puntland’s position on national unity.

Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni declared on Wednesday that his administration will never compromise on federalism, warning that armed forces must not be used to settle political scores in Mogadishu. Speaking during celebrations marking Somalia’s 66th independence anniversary, President Deni used the platform to address escalating tensions between Puntland and the federal government, s

Mogadishu (WDN) – The Somali Futures Forum has issued a strongly worded statement expressing deep concern over the escalating political confrontation between the Federal Government of Somalia and Puntland, warning that the growing rift could undermine national stability, weaken state-building efforts, and jeopardize hard-won security gains. In its press statement, the Forum criticized what it... T