Somali opposition

June 3, 2026

Security and Political Tensions in Mogadishu Between the Government and the Opposition Threaten to Erupt into Civil War

The capital, Mogadishu, is witnessing a security and political escalation following the government's designation of specific areas for demonstrations announced by the opposition for tomorrow, Thursday. This could lead to an armed conflict with dire consequences... Details
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 22, 2026

Regional Authority of Puntland Withdraws Recognition of the Federal Somali President

After numerous rounds of negotiations between the federal government, headed by Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and the Somali opposition failed, the Puntland regional authority issued a statement declaring President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud illegitimate, further deepening political tensions and escalating the situation to a dangerous level that could lead to an unexpected civil war...read more The most important points in the statement
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...