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Clashes between opposition and government forces broke out on Wednesday in Mogadishu. The confrontation began after opposition leaders—including former president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former prime minister Hassan Ali Khaire, and prominent opposition figure Abdirahman Abdishakur—visited the Siinaay…
Clashes between opposition and government forces broke out on Wednesday in Mogadishu. The confrontation began after opposition leaders—including former president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former prime minister Hassan Ali Khaire, and prominent opposition figure Abdirahman Abdishakur—visited the Siinaay…
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This week, the Somali Salvation Forum—a coalition of opposition figures that includes former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former Prime Ministers Hassan Ali Khaire and Mohamed Hussein Roble, and other prominent political figures—concluded another round of meetings. For months, the forum has been…
This week, the Somali Salvation Forum—a coalition of opposition figures that includes former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former Prime Ministers Hassan Ali Khaire and Mohamed Hussein Roble, and other prominent political figures—concluded another round of meetings. For months, the forum has been…
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Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Mohamed Omar, said he met with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. In a post on X, Omar wrote: “Grateful to Sen. Ted Cruz for meeting to discuss Somalia’s pivotal role in countering terrorism & securing the Horn of Africa,” adding, “U.S. support is vital to…
Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Mohamed Omar, said he met with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. In a post on X, Omar wrote: “Grateful to Sen. Ted Cruz for meeting to discuss Somalia’s pivotal role in countering terrorism & securing the Horn of Africa,” adding, “U.S. support is vital to…
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Turkish Airlines resumes direct flights to Sudan after 29 months, as the country struggles with a civil war that has killed over 150,000 and displaced millions.…
Turkish Airlines resumes direct flights to Sudan after 29 months, as the country struggles with a civil war that has killed over 150,000 and displaced millions.…
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The U.S. confirmed carrying out an airstrike on September 13 in the Sanaag region, around the same time an elder was killed, sparking widespread condemnation from community leaders and regional authorities.…
The U.S. confirmed carrying out an airstrike on September 13 in the Sanaag region, around the same time an elder was killed, sparking widespread condemnation from community leaders and regional authorities.…
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Somalia and Türkiye cement strongest ties with defense, energy, and space deals…
Somalia and Türkiye cement strongest ties with defense, energy, and space deals…
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Mogadishu had an unusually busy week of visitors, as both Sudan and the United Arab Emirates dispatched delegations to Villa Somalia within two days of each other. First through the doors was Sudan’s intelligence chief, Ahmed Ibrahim Ali Mufaddal. He met President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at Villa…
Mogadishu had an unusually busy week of visitors, as both Sudan and the United Arab Emirates dispatched delegations to Villa Somalia within two days of each other. First through the doors was Sudan’s intelligence chief, Ahmed Ibrahim Ali Mufaddal. He met President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at Villa…
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Somalia has condemned the recent Israeli airstrike on Doha, describing it as a violation of international law and a “threat to peace and security”. Speaking at an emergency summit of Arab and Muslim leaders in Doha, Qatar on September 15, Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud reaffirmed his…
Somalia has condemned the recent Israeli airstrike on Doha, describing it as a violation of international law and a “threat to peace and security”. Speaking at an emergency summit of Arab and Muslim leaders in Doha, Qatar on September 15, Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud reaffirmed his…
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Preparations for the deployment of an Egyptian contingent in the African Union’s peacekeeping force in Somalia, the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (Aussom), remain on track, as a unit of Egyptian soldiers has completed its training programme and will soon join the…
Preparations for the deployment of an Egyptian contingent in the African Union’s peacekeeping force in Somalia, the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (Aussom), remain on track, as a unit of Egyptian soldiers has completed its training programme and will soon join the…
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Somalia's election season has now entered a chaotic phase. The once-unified Salvation Forum — a coalition of opposition heavyweights including former presidents and three prime ministers — has fractured after ex-PM Omar Sharmarke, former speakers Sharif Hassan and Mohamed Mursal, and ex-minister…
Somalia's election season has now entered a chaotic phase. The once-unified Salvation Forum — a coalition of opposition heavyweights including former presidents and three prime ministers — has fractured after ex-PM Omar Sharmarke, former speakers Sharif Hassan and Mohamed Mursal, and ex-minister…
