Larry André, the former U.S. Ambassador to Somalia from February 2022 to May 2023, has warned that clan rivalry and internal political conflicts are major obstacles to achieving lasting peace and stability in Somalia. In an interview with The Washington Post, André cited the election-related violence that occurred in 2022 as a clear example, describing…
NAIROBI, Kenya —General Mohamed Said Hersi “Morgan”, the last Defense Minister of Somalia under the former central government and a key figure in the country’s military history, has passed away in Nairobi, Kenya. His death was confirmed by an official from the Puntland State Presidency, where Morgan had most recently served as a Senior Security…
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein Muungaab as the new Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, replacing Mohamed Ahmed Amiir, according to a presidential decree issued Wednesday. The decree highlighted Muungaab’s prior experience and track record in public service, noting his previous tenure in the same role in…