Opposition leaders, headed by former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, are set to hold a dinner meeting tonight with members of both houses of Parliament representing the Hawiye clan. Sources indicate that the meeting will bring together a mix of opposition and pro-government lawmakers, as part of a broader consultative effort by the opposition to engage...
Somalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, has reaffirmed that the current federal government’s term in office is five years, stating that this is clearly stipulated in the recently approved constitution. Speaking at an event in Mogadishu, the Prime Minister addressed the country’s political situation, warning against attempts to destabilise the government. “There are politicians seeking...
Opposition politicians in Somalia are holding a high-level consultative meeting today with a group of prominent Somali religious scholars in Mogadishu, focusing on the country’s evolving political situation. The talks, which are expected to continue until Friday, will reportedly examine in depth the ongoing electoral process, particularly the disputes surrounding the current framework and the...
Somali National Army (SNA) Gorgor commando forces have launched an operation to reopen the road linking Mogadishu and Jowhar, a key route connecting the capital with the administrative centre of Hirshabelle State. The troops, equipped with heavy weapons and armoured vehicles, advanced through several strategic areas along the corridor as part of efforts to restore...
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali Police Force’s Anti-Terrorism Command has released details of a planned counterterrorism operation, codenamed “WAABARI,” conducted in the Jambaluul area of Lower Shabelle region against Al-Shabaab militants. According to police, the operation was carried out on 18 April 2026 at approximately 9:00 a.m. by the Special Anti-Terrorism Unit in coordination with...
A high-level consultative meeting is expected to take place in Mogadishu today between opposition politicians and traditional elders from the Hawiye clan, amid mounting political tensions and deepening controversy over Somalia’s electoral process. The gathering will be held at the Mogadishu residence of former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and is expected to bring together...
MOGADISHU — Jubbaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam, commonly known as Ahmed Madobe, has returned to Kismayo amid escalating tensions with Somalia’s Federal Government over political and electoral developments in the region. His return comes as reports indicate he is overseeing both political and military mobilization within Jubbaland, particularly in the Gedo region, where tensions between...
MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia has launched a new military offensive in the Middle Shabelle region of Hirshabelle State aimed at recapturing areas previously vacated by its forces, according to multiple sources who spoke to Mustaqbal. The operation involves Danab commandos, Gorgor units and elements of the Somali National Army, backed by a...
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held high-level talks in Türkiye with Massad Boulos, the US Senior Adviser on Arab, Middle Eastern and African Affairs, in a meeting aimed at reinforcing bilateral ties and expanding strategic cooperation. The discussions focused on strengthening relations between Somalia and the United States, with particular emphasis on security, political engagement,...
As Somalia moves closer to launching the drilling of its first oil well, officials have provided further details confirming that the Holhol oil well has been awarded to Gulfsom Energy. Mohamed Abdihashi Arabey, Director General of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, disclosed the information in an exclusive interview with Raxanreeb. He said the...