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The Council of Somalia’s Future—the vital opposition coalition uniting Jubbaland, Puntland, and the Somalia Salvation Forum—stands as the last line of defense against the nation’s final disintegration. It is my firm view that the Council should categorically reject the letter and spirit of Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre’s communiqué dated 19 January 2026. While the…

Avv. Omar Abdulle’s opinion piece asserts, with confidence, that Somalia’s Federal Government (FGS) enjoys exclusive and unqualified authority over foreign relations, while Federal Member States (FMS) possess no constitutional or legal role whatsoever in engagements with foreign governments. While this position may appear traditional in stable and consolidated federations, it collapses under closer scrutiny when…

ANKARA Somalia on Friday strongly rejected what it described as an unlawful step by Israel to recognize its breakaway region, Somaliland, as an independent state, calling the move a violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a press release, the Office of the Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s “absolute and non-negotiable commitment to its…

Jerusalem — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that Israel has officially recognised Somaliland as an independent state, a major diplomatic move that could have wide-ranging implications for the Horn of Africa. In a statement from Netanyahu’s office, Israel and Somaliland were said to have signed a joint declaration formalising the recognition. Netanyahu said…

Almost all Somalis are deeply alarmed by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s insistence on proceeding with an isolated, legally defective, and widely rejected “local election” in Mogadishu. The central question is unavoidable: why is the president spending millions of dollars on a party-driven electoral exercise that directly violates the March 2024 constitutional amendments and the 2024…

𝗕𝘆 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝘅𝗮𝗺𝘂𝘂𝗱 𝗠. 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗼𝘄 Kismayo, Somalia | December 20, 2025 – The Kismayo Opposition Conference concluded tonight with resounding success, delivering a definitive rejection of the current administration’s political malfeasance. The three-day summit (December 18–20) was attended by the Somalia Salvation Council—including former president, prime ministers, and presidential candidates—alongside the Presidents of Puntland and…

Mudugpost, Xarardheere — The political contest for the presidency of the Galmudug Regional State has entered a decisive phase as candidates intensify their outreach to local stakeholders and influential community groups. With the term of President Ahmed Karie Qoorqoor coming to an end, several high-profile contenders — including NISA Director Mahad Salad and businessman Liban…

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday inaugurated the new Intelligence and Reconnaissance Center of the Somali National Army (SNA) in Mogadishu, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s defense and security capabilities. President Mohamud described the facility as a symbol of the government’s commitment to developing national defense institutions. He noted that the advanced…

A planned meeting between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and leaders of the National Salvation Forum was postponed once again on Sunday, as tensions deepened over controversial constitutional amendments, sources told Shabelle Media. Key participants in the talks confirmed the postponement, adding that the parties have agreed to reconvene on Wednesday. The delay comes amid…