Somalia’s Centralization Drive Sparks Elite Resistance and Federal Crisis
By Jeff Mwaura NAIROBI, Kenya – What began as a routine push to amend Somalia’s provisional constitution has escalated into a full-blown political crisis, with...
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Expired Vaccines, Syrup in Five Boxes: Somalia’s Frontline Community Decry Federal Government’s Emergency Aid
MOGADISHU, Somalia — In the heat of battle against al-Shabab militants in Somalia’s Hiiraan region, local militia known as Macawisley had hoped for critical emergency...
Suicide Bomber Kills 10 at Mogadishu Army Recruitment Center
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A suicide bomber targeted a military recruitment center in Somalia’s capital on Sunday, killing at least 10 people and injuring over 30...
Torrential Rains Kill at Least ten in Mogadishu, Hundreds Displaced
MOGADISHU, Somalia —At least ten people were killed and more than 200 families displaced after heavy overnight rains caused devastating floods across Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu,...
U.S. Warns Somalia Against Unilateral Political Reforms, Urges Inclusive Process
NAIROBI, Kenya – The United States on Friday issued a pointed warning to Somali leaders over their efforts to unilaterally reshape the country’s political and...
Somalia’s Fragile State Under Strain as President Pushes Unilateral Electoral Reforms
Mogadishu, Somalia — As al-Shabaab insurgents reassert control in key regions and political divisions deepen across Somalia’s federal map, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is pressing...
Somali President Defends Controversial Oil Deal with Turkey Amid Growing Criticism
MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has staunchly defended a recent oil exploration agreement with Turkey, asserting that the deal represents a significant step...
U.N. envoy urges inclusive dialogue during visit to Somalia’s South West State
By Judy Maina NAIROBI, Kenya— The United Nations’ top official in Somalia on Wednesday called for unity and inclusive dialogue among Somali leaders during a...
Turkey Secures Sweeping Rights in Somalia Oil Deal, Newly Disclosed Document Reveals
By Judy Maina NAIROBI, Kenya – Turkey has secured expansive control over Somalia’s oil and gas resources under the terms of a recently disclosed bilateral...
Turkey Deploys Hundreds of Troops to Somalia Amid Rising Concerns Over al-Shabab Threat
MOGADISHU, Somalia — More than 500 Turkish military personnel have reportedly arrived in Somalia’s capital this week, according to Somali and diplomatic sources, as part...
