Deep divisions have surfaced within the SSC-Khaatumo traditional leadership just days before the official opening of a pivotal conference aimed at finalizing the formation of the newly recognized SSC-Khaatumo regional state. The conference, scheduled to begin Sunday in Las Anod, has sparked internal tensions, with the SSC-Khaatumo community splitting into two camps: one backing the…
MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s army chief and the son of President Yoweri Museveni, has called for a full withdrawal of Ugandan troops from Somalia, ending an 18-year peacekeeping deployment under the African Union. In a statement posted on social media, Kainerugaba alleged that the United States has initiated secret negotiations with the militant group…
By Dr. Abdikasim Ali, MHS, PhD The ongoing political rift, mismanagement, and deepening friction between Somalia’s regional states—particularly between Jubaland’s leader, Ahmed Madoobe, Puntland’s leader, Said Deni, and the federal government under President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud—are creating a situation that risks the fragmentation of the country. This internal division, exacerbated by the lack of cohesive…
Critics argue Reza Pahlavi’s monarchical ambitions and ties to Israel undermine his claims of advocating for democracy. Hours before a ceasefire took effect between Israel and Iran on June 24, the son of Iran’s last shah, Reza Pahlavi, held a televised news conference in the French capital, Paris. Dressed in a grey suit and blue…
MOGADISHU — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre held a farewell meeting on Wednesday with Sweden’s outgoing ambassador to Somalia, Mr. Joachim Waern, as the diplomat concluded his tour of duty in the Horn of Africa nation. In a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Barre praised Ambassador Waern’s role in strengthening bilateral relations between Somalia…
July 1st: A Historic Union and the Unfinished Dream of Somali Unity Dr. Abdikasim Ali, MHS, PhD Abstract This article reflects on the union of Somaliland and Somalia on July 1, 1960—a symbolic moment that marked the birth of the Somali Republic. While the event inspired hope for pan-Somali unity, it also set in motion…
Hargeisa, June 28, 2025 – Somaliland President Dr. Cabdiraxmaan Maxamed Cabdilaahi Cirro departed today for Doha, the capital of Qatar, on an official diplomatic mission following a formal invitation from the Qatari government. This high-level visit is viewed as a significant development in the context of recent calls by Somalia’s President, Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, for…
A Strategic Wake-Up Call: Reviewing How Ethiopia and Al-Shabaab Crippled Western Efforts in Somalia by Major Abdirahman O. Warsame (Jeeniqaar) By Dr. Abdikasim, MLS, PhD Review Date: June 21, 2025 Review:Major Abdirahman O. Warsame (Jeeniqaar)’s How Ethiopia and Al-Shabaab Crippled Western Efforts in Somalia: A Senior Somali Commander’s Perspective stands out as a significant and…
President Ismail Omar Guelleh led the people of Djibouti in commemorating the nation’s 48th Independence Day on Thursday, June 27, with a patriotic ceremony attended by senior government officials, members of the armed forces, and hundreds of citizens. The event marked nearly five decades since Djibouti declared independence from French colonial rule in 1977. Held…