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In a statement released on Monday, Somalia’s federal government announced that the country is entering a new phase of national elections, emphasizing that the process will be “inclusive, transparent, and grounded in constitutional principles.” The announcement reflects the government’s continued…
In a statement released on Monday, Somalia’s federal government announced that the country is entering a new phase of national elections, emphasizing that the process will be “inclusive, transparent, and grounded in constitutional principles.” The announcement reflects the government’s continued…
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Since the President of South West State, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed (Laftagareen), announced that his administration had formally cut ties with the Federal Government of Somalia, along with his resignation from the Justice and Solidarity Party led by Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the political crisis between…
Since the President of South West State, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed (Laftagareen), announced that his administration had formally cut ties with the Federal Government of Somalia, along with his resignation from the Justice and Solidarity Party led by Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the political crisis between…
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Africa has become the primary hub for the expansion of global jihadist groups, with Somalia at the forefront of a persistent and evolving insurgent threat, according to the U.S. intelligence community’s 2026 Annual Threat Assessment.
The report warns that affiliates of al-Qa‘ida and Islamic State…
Africa has become the primary hub for the expansion of global jihadist groups, with Somalia at the forefront of a persistent and evolving insurgent threat, according to the U.S. intelligence community’s 2026 Annual Threat Assessment.
The report warns that affiliates of al-Qa‘ida and Islamic State…
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Earlier this week, a drone strike originating from Sudan hit the Chadian border town of Tine, resulting in the deaths of 17 civilians. Among the victims, as reported by multiple outlets, were individuals attending a funeral gathering, as well as children who had been nearby.
Witnesses reported…
Earlier this week, a drone strike originating from Sudan hit the Chadian border town of Tine, resulting in the deaths of 17 civilians. Among the victims, as reported by multiple outlets, were individuals attending a funeral gathering, as well as children who had been nearby.
Witnesses reported…
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On Tuesday, the South West State of Somalia announced that it is severing all ties with the Federal Government of Somalia. The decision was made public during a press briefing, where state leaders cited what they described as persistent federal interference in their internal affairs.
Officials from…
On Tuesday, the South West State of Somalia announced that it is severing all ties with the Federal Government of Somalia. The decision was made public during a press briefing, where state leaders cited what they described as persistent federal interference in their internal affairs.
Officials from…
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On Monday, March 16, Rapid Support Forces (RSF) units took control of the strategic city of Bara in North Kordofan State following intense clashes with Sudanese army units. The development resulted in the disruption of key supply routes leading to the city of El Obeid.
This advance coincided with…
On Monday, March 16, Rapid Support Forces (RSF) units took control of the strategic city of Bara in North Kordofan State following intense clashes with Sudanese army units. The development resulted in the disruption of key supply routes leading to the city of El Obeid.
This advance coincided with…
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The South West State of Somalia, one of Somalia’s federal member states, has announced that it is severing all ties with the Federal Government of Somalia.
In a press briefing held today, the leadership of South West State said the decision was driven by what it described as persistent federal…
The South West State of Somalia, one of Somalia’s federal member states, has announced that it is severing all ties with the Federal Government of Somalia.
In a press briefing held today, the leadership of South West State said the decision was driven by what it described as persistent federal…
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Since the United States–Israel war against Iran began and has now entered its third week, the global economy has experienced significant instability. The conflict has disrupted major energy supply routes, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries nearly 20% of the world’s oil. As a…
Since the United States–Israel war against Iran began and has now entered its third week, the global economy has experienced significant instability. The conflict has disrupted major energy supply routes, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries nearly 20% of the world’s oil. As a…
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The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has issued a stern statement warning that the people of Tigray face an “existential threat,” accusing the Ethiopian government of continuing policies that it says amount to a prolonged campaign against the region.
In a lengthy statement released today,…
The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has issued a stern statement warning that the people of Tigray face an “existential threat,” accusing the Ethiopian government of continuing policies that it says amount to a prolonged campaign against the region.
In a lengthy statement released today,…
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Severe flooding in southern Ethiopia has recently caused significant loss of life and large-scale displacement, creating a major humanitarian concern. Heavy and prolonged rainfall across several districts triggered both floods and landslides, particularly in mountainous and low-lying communities…
Severe flooding in southern Ethiopia has recently caused significant loss of life and large-scale displacement, creating a major humanitarian concern. Heavy and prolonged rainfall across several districts triggered both floods and landslides, particularly in mountainous and low-lying communities…
