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June 21, 2026

Balancing the Tribe and the Ballot Box:The Somali Opposition Proposes a General Election Plan Under (4.5) Method

Last Saturday, the Somali opposition issued a proposal outlining how to conduct general elections throughout Somalia, including various provisions regarding candidates and voters, and fundamental principles upon which based election plan

June 4, 2026

Images show clashes escalating in Mogadishu

Mogadishu is on a Knife’s Edge..and US Embassy Warns of “Lasting Consequences” in Somalia

After weeks of political tension between Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's government and the opposition, armed clashes erupted in streets of Mogadishu, prompting international calls for restraint . Details to follow

June 2, 2026

Uganda Sends New Military Reinforcements to Somalia

While the Mogadishu government seeks to attract investment companies to its lands to extract oil and minerals, it remains incapable of addressing the country's security issues, resorting to international and regional forces, forgetting that there can be no development without security. This is how observers describe it!

May 19, 2026

United Nations Urges Somalia to End the Deadlock in Talks and Calls for Urgent Electoral Agreement

Amid ongoing political tensions in Somalia and the failure of talks between the federal government and opposition forces, the United Nations expressed its deep concern over the stalled negotiations and the lack of progress, calling on the government and opposition forces to...

May 15, 2026

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud with Somali opposition leaders

Negotiation Between Somali Government & the Opposition Have Failed with Political Tensions Continuity

Opposition leaders and Somali government held a negotiating meeting, last Wednesday in Mogadishu, against the backdrop of ongoing disputes over several key issues , most notably...

April 15, 2026

Somaliland Calls on the Government in Mogadishu to Recognize Independence and Grant Right to Self- Determination

In his annual address, Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro reaffirmed the enduring principles of Somaliland and its people, directing a firm message to the Federal Government in Mogadishu... more details follow

April 4, 2026

Somali Youth Movement in its adoption of targeting Baledweyne Airport

Al-Shabaab Targets Somali President with Mortar Fire Upon His Arrival at Baidoa Airport

The Somali militant group al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for a mortar attack on Baidoa airport as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived for a visit to Somalia's Southwest State. Officials stated that the mortar shells hit the airport but did not cause any damage .

March 30, 2026

Somalia: Accusations against Turkey, Escalations Between Baidoa & Mogadishu, and African Union Calls for Restraint

Attention has shifted from Somaliland issue to Southwest Region of Somalia, where political and military tensions are escalating, with accusations flying between the regional authorities and federal government in Mogadishu. This heightened tension has alarmed African Union Commission. Learn more details...

March 27, 2026

The President of Somalia and the General Secretary of the ruling party

Disagreements Between Somalian President and General Secretary of Ruling Party Lead to Latter’s Resignation

Disagreements erupted within the ruling party, headed by current Somali President Hassan Sheikh and party secretary-general Abdirahman Odowa, leading to the secretary-general's resignation and departure from the party. In his resignation statement, Odowa revealed the issues that stemmed from these disagreements...