Somalia’s Deputy Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport, MP Saddam Mohamud Abdi, resigned on Tuesday, citing constitutional violations and the politicization of development projects in Puntland by the federal government. In his statement, Abdi accused the central authorities of undermining the constitutional framework and using local projects for political gain rather than regional development. Abdi’s...
Somalia’s President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud pledged to welcome back Somali refugees who have not integrated or secured residence permits in Germany. With over 60,000 Somalis currently residing in Germany, primarily as asylum seekers, and rising numbers of new applicants, this promise underscores Mohamud’s commitment to Somalia’s evolving security and stability. This year alone, approximately 5,800...
Mogadishu, Somalia – In a significant diplomatic engagement, the Speaker of Somalia’s Federal Parliament, Sheikh Adan Madobe, held discussions with the British Ambassador to Somalia, Mike Nithavrianakis, on Tuesday in Mogadishu. The meeting centered on enhancing cooperation and deepening the longstanding ties between Somalia and the United Kingdom. Ambassador Nithavrianakis expressed his satisfaction with the...
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Berlin on Tuesday for his first official visit to Germany since taking office in mid-2022. According to a statement from his office shared on X (formerly Twitter), he received a warm welcome from the German government upon his arrival. President Mohamud is scheduled to meet with German Chancellor...
Mogadishu, Somalia — The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has condemned a recent mortar attack in the Halane area of Mogadishu, a zone housing several international organizations and diplomatic missions. The extremist group Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the assault, which resulted in casualties among civilians and security personnel. “This heinous attack will...
Jubaland State President Ahmed Madobe has called for an urgent consultation meeting with federal lawmakers representing Jubaland. Scheduled to take place in Kismayo from November 8 to 11, this meeting seeks to address the escalating political situation in Somalia and its impact on the region. This move mirrors a recent action by Puntland’s administration, which...
Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi has announced that the Ethiopian embassy, currently situated within the presidential palace, will be relocated to its previous site, which is now vacant. This decision comes in response to significant public outcry over the embassy’s presence in such a sensitive location. “The Ethiopian embassy does not occupy its designated...
Former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has voiced strong criticism of Somalia’s current administration, asserting that it is unfit to conduct a credible, one-person, one-vote election. Speaking at a press conference in Mogadishu on Saturday, Sharif cited entrenched corruption as a significant barrier to fair electoral proceedings. According to him, systemic malpractice within the government undermines...
Somali security forces have successfully conducted a significant operation in the Yaqle area of the Middle Shabelle region, resulting in the elimination of 27 Al-Shabaab militants, according to the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) on Saturday. The targeted strike, which lasted over 12 hours, also left several insurgents injured. NISA’s statement highlighted that this...
The UN Security Council on Wednesday voted to begin a two-year withdrawal of its political mission in Somalia, which has been in the East African country for more than a decade. UNSOM was established in 2013 by the UN Security Council to support Somali authorities in the transition to democracy and the rule of law...