Technical committees representing the Federal Government of Somalia and opposition groups are holding another round of meetings in Mogadishu today, as diplomatic efforts intensify to pave the way for direct political talks aimed at resolving the country’s electoral dispute. The meetings, which began on Tuesday, are understood to be facilitated by Türkiye, with Western representatives...
Talks between the Federal Government of Somalia and opposition groups are set to resume today, with discussions expected to focus on political and election-related issues. The renewed dialogue follows weeks of behind-the-scenes efforts to bring rival political sides to the negotiating table amid continuing disagreements over Somalia’s electoral process. Türkiye is expected to mediate the...
Puntland’s Deputy Minister of Security and DDR, Abdirahman Yusuf Dujaana, on Tuesday chaired a high-level security meeting to assess the situation in Mudug region and review ongoing efforts to maintain stability. The meeting, attended by the State Minister of Livestock, senior police officers, security officials and members of Puntland’s defence forces, focused on strengthening security...
The Federal Government of Somalia says it is preparing to launch what it describes as the final phase of its military campaign against Al-Shabaab, as senior defence and military officials signal a major escalation in operations against the group. Speaking to Somali National Army troops in Ceeldheer district, the army chief, Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed...
The President of Somalia’s North Eastern State, Abdikadir Aw Ali Firdhiye, has appointed a five-member committee to investigate the killing of civilians in Aricadeeye, in the Sool region, on 23 June. In a presidential decree, President Firdhiye named the administration’s Minister of Justice, General Abdi Hassan Mohamed, as chair of the committee. The committee has...
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday received Colonel Said Abdirisaq, commander of Puntland’s Security Force, at the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu, in a meeting that comes amid growing political tensions between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Puntland administration. The meeting takes place as relations between Villa Somalia and Puntland have become increasingly...
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has issued one of his strongest statements yet on relations between the Federal Government and Puntland, saying there is currently no formal cooperation between the two sides beyond Puntland’s status as part of the Somali Republic. “Except for the fact that they are part of the Republic, today there is...
The African Union has warned that its mission in Somalia could face serious operational challenges unless urgent international support is secured, following the United States’ decision to cut funding assistance. The AU said the future of AUSSOM, its successor mission in Somalia, is now under significant uncertainty after nearly two decades of deployment, which began...
Baidoa— Delegations from across Somalia are expected to arrive in Baidoa, the capital of Bay region, to attend the inauguration ceremony of South West State leader Aden Mohamed Nur, commonly known as Aden Madoobe. The ceremony is expected to be attended by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi...
Garowe — Security concerns have resurfaced in Garowe, the capital of Somalia’s Puntland state, following reports of renewed tensions and clashes involving forces affiliated with the Puntland administration. Religious leaders in Garowe have called for a united stance against any actors threatening Puntland’s security, stability and political existence. In a strongly worded appeal, the clerics...