MOGADISHU —Puntland officials and Somali opposition figures have raised concerns over the country’s unresolved electoral dispute, warning that failure to reach a political agreement could deepen divisions and lead to competing political arrangements. The remarks were made during a PDRC Talks forum, where political figures discussed Somalia’s electoral process, the ongoing disagreements between the Federal...
ANKARA (Raxanreeb Online) — Türkiye has denied reports circulating on social media claiming that Somalia has introduced new visa and travel restrictions targeting Turkish citizens. Türkiye’s Directorate of Communications’ Center for Combating Disinformation said the reports were baseless and stressed that no new decision had been taken by the Somali government to impose restrictions on...
KAMPALA— Uganda has suspended all military and defense cooperation with Turkey amid a diplomatic dispute over the alleged refusal by Ankara to extradite Ugandan political commentator Fred Lumbuye, a prominent critic of President Yoweri Museveni. Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) spokesperson Chris Magezi announced the decision in a statement posted on X, saying the suspension...
MOGADISHU—Somalia could face a significant security transition as uncertainty grows over the future of international support for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), the International Crisis Group (ICG) has warned in a new report. The report says AUSSOM remains heavily dependent on the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) for...
MOGADISHU — The Somali Salvation Council, an opposition coalition comprising the regional administrations of Puntland and Jubbaland, has formally addressed a series of diplomatic notes to the international community, including the United Nations and multiple foreign embassies, outlining its grave concerns over the prevailing political and security situation in Somalia. In the correspondence, the coalition...
DOOLOW— Former commander of the Somali Custodial Corps, Brig. Gen. Mahad Abdirahman Adan, widely known as Taliye Shub, has provided a new account of the attack on his residence in Doolow district, Gedo region. Gen. Mahad said his home was targeted by an F-16 fighter jet, rejecting government statements that the incident was caused by...
MOGADISHU— China has warned Somaliland of “serious consequences” following President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, widely known as Irro, expressing support for Taiwan’s status as an independent country. The Chinese Embassy in Mogadishu said Beijing firmly opposes Somaliland’s position, reiterating that it regards Taiwan as part of China and Somaliland as part of Somalia. In a statement,...
MOGADISHU — Heavy rains that fell across Mogadishu for several hours on Wednesday disrupted traffic and slowed the movement of pedestrians and vehicles in several parts of the capital. Several major roads were affected by significant water accumulation, making it difficult for motorists and pedestrians to move through the city. Traffic congestion was reported on...
MOGADISHU— Egypt has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening and developing the capabilities of the Somali National Army as Cairo and Mogadishu seek to deepen their longstanding defense and security cooperation. The Egyptian government said its efforts will focus on military training, enhancing the capacity of Somalia’s security institutions and expanding military cooperation between the two...
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro” has said relations between Somaliland and Puntland have improved since 2024, citing increased cooperation on security and the movement of people and vehicles across the two administrations. Speaking about the relationship between his government and Puntland, Irro said the two sides maintain close ties and have cooperated in addressing...