Category : SOMALIA

By Judy Maina (Judy.maina@alleastafrica.com) NAIROBI, Kenya — Once considered a key vehicle for Somalia’s fragile political consensus, the National Consultative Council (NCC) now stands hollowed...

By Judy Maina  NAIROBI, Kenya — A newly formed opposition alliance in Somalia is facing early turbulence after reports emerged suggesting covert infiltration by state-aligned...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has staunchly defended a recent oil exploration agreement with Turkey, asserting that the deal represents a significant step...

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...