KISMAYO, Somalia — Jubaland inaugurated its new 75-member parliament on Tuesday in Kismayo, marking an important political step as the region prepares to elect a new president. This move has drawn criticism from Somalia’s federal government, which calls the process unconstitutional. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration argues that the election lacked proper legal backing and...
The Somaliland Electoral Commission on Tuesday declared Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro” as the victor in the presidential election, garnering 63.92% of the total votes. His main rival, incumbent President Muse Bihi, received 34.81% of the vote. This election marks a significant political shift in Somaliland, with Irro from the WADANI party leading the charge. The...
Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre, has made headlines today by challenging the legitimacy of the upcoming Jubaland elections. Speaking at a military ceremony attended by military officials and dignitaries, Barre critiqued Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe’s continued leadership, citing constitutional violations.He pointed to Article 70 of Jubaland’s constitution which imposes a two-term limit on the presidency,...
Hargeisa, Somaliland– Somaliland’s Minister of Information, Ali Marehan, has firmly rebuked recent statements made by Somalia’s Foreign Minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi. Marehan criticized Fiqi’s remarks, which were directed at European diplomats who visited Hargeisa and expressed support for Somaliland’s democratic progress, as an overreach and an affront to Somaliland’s sovereignty. In his statement, Minister Marehan...
A landmine explosion in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region has left three civilians dead and one injured after their vehicle struck the explosive device in the Doonka area between Wanlaweyn and Afgooye districts. The incident occurred on Monday while the vehicle was en route from Afgooye, resulting in significant damage to the car and the tragic...
In the latest surge of clan conflict in central Somalia, a fierce clash broke out today between two rival militias on the outskirts of Dhuusamareeb, the capital of Galmudug. The fighting erupted in Labi-caano, an area situated to the east of Dhuusamareeb, and has led to significant human loss and injuries. Local sources have confirmed...
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi has summoned Danish Ambassador Steen Sonne Andersen amid a diplomatic row concerning comments allegedly challenging Somalia’s sovereignty. The move follows remarks perceived by Mogadishu as undermining the country’s territorial integrity, specifically in relation to the region of Somaliland, which declared independence in 1991 but lacks international...
Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed held a press conference in Mogadishu today to address the country’s political landscape and upcoming elections. Sheikh Sharif expressed his firm opposition to the recent approval by the Somali Parliament of an independent electoral commission. Sheikh Sharif raised doubts about the practicality of holding one-person, one-vote elections in...
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia has firmly reiterated its commitment to combating al-Shabaab, with Ambassador Nebiat Getachew declaring on November 14, 2024, that the nation’s mission to “weaken the group will continue in any way possible” to safeguard national security. The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson emphasized that al-Shabaab remains a significant concern, stating...
HARGEISA, Somalia — Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud Silanyo, the former President of Somaliland, has passed away at the age of 86, according to an announcement from Somaliland TV. Silanyo, who led the self-declared republic from 2010 to 2017, died on Friday in Hargeisa. Silanyo was elected through a popular vote in 2010 and assumed office for...