MOGADISHU (SD)— Opposition politicians have questioned the legitimacy and purpose of a national consultation platform convened by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, as political tensions continue over Somalia’s electoral process and the country’s […]
Somalia’s Opposition Questions Legitimacy of Hassan Sheikh’s National Consultation Platform
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 […]
Somaliland Bans Airline Tickets Issued Through Somalia’s BSP System
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland Ministry of Civil Aviation and Airports Development has prohibited airlines from accepting tickets issued through Somalia’s Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) system for flights departing from Hargeisa […]
Somali Journalists Syndicate Condemns Government Warning to Media Covering South West Conflict
MOGADISHU () —The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) has condemned a warning issued by Somalia’s Ministry of Information to media organizations covering the conflict in South West State, saying the government’s statement risks […]
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 […]
Somaliland Aviation Minister Denies New Airspace Agreement with Somalia
HARGEISA (SD) — Somaliland’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Fu’aad Ahmed Nuuh, has denied that Somaliland has reached a new agreement with Somalia’s federal government on airspace management, contradicting a statement by the […]
Somalia’s Future Council Threatens Legal and Political Action Against Federal Election Plan
MOGADISHU (SD) – 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 […]
Netanyahu’s Regional Alliance Map Places Somaliland and Puntland in Different Strategic Camps
JERUSALEM (SD) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has presented a map illustrating competing political and security alignments across the Middle East and the Horn of Africa, placing Somaliland and Puntland in […]
Somali Parliamentary Speaker Questions Ethiopian Troops’ Role Amid South West State Conflict
MOGADISHU (SD)— Somali parliamentary Speaker Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur has questioned the role of Ethiopian troops serving in Somalia’s peacekeeping and security operations after forces loyal to former South West State President Abdiasis […]
Somali Civil Society Urges Federal Government and Opposition to Reach Political Agreement
MOGADISHU (SD) — Somali civil society has urged the Federal Government and opposition leaders to return to negotiations and reach an immediate political agreement, warning that continued disagreements over elections could undermine […]
Dispute Over Five Parliamentary Seats Deepens the Rift in Northeastern Administration
LAS ANOD(SD) — A political dispute has reportedly emerged between Northeastern Somali Regional State President Abdikadir Ahmed Aw Ali Firdhiye and Vice President Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril over the appointment of five members […]
Ethiopian Ambassador Warns Somaliland Recognition Could Complicate Fight Against Al-Shabaab
TEL AVIV (SD)— Ethiopia’s ambassador to Israel, Tesfaye Yetayeh Anteneh, has warned that recognizing Somaliland could complicate Ethiopia’s security cooperation with Somalia and create opportunities for Al-Shabaab to expand its attacks across […]
Former U.S. Ambassador Raises Alarm Over Somalia’s Political Crisis and Fighting in South West State
MOGADISHU (SD) — 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 […]
U.S. Sanctions Settlement With Bank of America Involves Apparent Somalia Violations
WASHINGTON (SD)— The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has reached an $11.66 million settlement with Bank of America, N.A., over 475 apparent violations of U.S. sanctions […]
Somalia’s Supreme Court Ratifies Results of Galmudug Parliamentary Re-Run Election
MOGADISHU (SD)— The Supreme Court of the Federal Republic of Somalia has formally ratified the results of the re-run election for the Galmudug State House of Representatives held on September 30, 2026, […]
Trump Calls Somaliland a ‘Totally Different Country’ but Suggests It Rename Itself
WASHINGTON (SD) — U.S. President Donald Trump has described Somaliland as “a totally different country” from Somalia and suggested it should change its name, remarks that have drawn attention to Somaliland’s longstanding […]
Somalia Claims Neutrality Amid Escalating Tensions Between Ethiopia and Eritrea
MOGADISHU (SD) — 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 […]
Somaliland President Urges Trump to Recognize Somaliland, Citing Strategic Partnership
NEW YORK (SD)— Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro” has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent country, saying the American leader could make history by extending […]
Somali Government Deploys Troops Near Opposition Leaders’ Residences in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) — Somali government forces have reportedly deployed troops and military vehicles around the residences of former President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire in Mogadishu, […]
Former Somalia Foreign Minister Says Some Countries May Reconsider Recognition of the Mogadishu Government
MOGADISHU — Former Somali Foreign Minister Abdisaid Muse Ali has claimed that several countries may be considering withdrawing recognition of Somalia’s Federal Government, raising questions about the country’s political legitimacy and the […]
