Mogadishu, Somalia – The second day of a major opposition leaders’ conference is underway in Mogadishu, with former Somali president Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed chairing the meeting. The gathering aims to address pressing political issues facing Somalia, including electoral reforms and the country’s broader political trajectory. In his opening remarks, Sheikh Sharif emphasized that while the…
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…
Muqdisho-Madaxweynaha Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ayaa xilkii ka qaaday guddoomiyihii gobolka Banaadir ahna duqii magaalada Muqdisho Maxamed Amiir, oo muddo 6 lix bilood ah xilkaan hayay. Wareegto kasoo baxday xafiiska madaxweynaha ayaa sidoo kale xilka guddoomiyaha Gobolka Banaadir iyo Duqa Muqdisho loogu magacaabay Dr. Xasan Maxamed Xuseen Muungaab oo xilkaan horey usoo qabtay….
Somaalia-Ciidanka Danab oo uu Mareykanku tababaray, ayaa wajahaya xaalado adag kadib markii sanadkan hoos loo dhigay sahaydii raashinka iyo shidaalkii ay heli jireen, halka bishii Febraayo laga jaray mushaharkii dheeraadka ahaa ee gaari jiray $400 bishii askari kasta. Sida lagu sheegay warbixin uu daabacay The Washington Post, qaar ka mid ah askarta Danab ayaa ka…
Wafdi heer sare ah oo ka socda Xiriirka Kubadda Cagta Adduunka (FIFA) ayaa lagu wadaa in maanta ay soo gaaraan magaalada Muqdisho, caasimadda Soomaaliya, iyagoo wadata fariin taageero iyo dhiirrigelin ah oo ku wajahan horumarinta kubadda cagta dalka. Wafdigan oo ka kooban ciyaartooy hore oo caan ka ahaa qaaradda Afrika iyo horyaalada caalamka, waxaa ka…
Mogadishu, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh has expressed readiness to engage in direct talks with opposition leaders as international partners intensify calls for an inclusive political dialogue, informed sources close to Villa Somalia said. The proposed talks aim to address some of the country’s most contentious political issues, including constitutional amendments, disputed electoral processes, and…
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalan Abdi Ali, met on Sunday with United Nations Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the UN Transition Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS), Ambassador James Swan. During the meeting at the Foreign Ministry headquarters, Ambassador Swan congratulated Abdisaalan on his recent appointment, expressing the…
24/05/2025 Garoowe, Soomaaliya – Xiriirka siyaasadeed ee u dhexeeya Maamulada Puntland iyo SSC-Khaatumo ayaa galay marxalad adag, kaddib markii khilaaf xoogan uu soo kala dhex galay labada dhinac. Tani waxay kusoo aadeysaa xilli ay jirto xiisad militari oo ka dhex taagan dowladda federaalka Soomaaliya iyo maamulka Puntland. Wararka laga helayo gobolka Karkaar ayaa sheegaya in ciidamo…