Thursday 21 May 2026
Mogadishu
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Somalia’s opposition bloc, based in Mogadishu, has been planning mass protests across the capital over the past several days. The demonstrations are being organized in response to the current administration led by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and what critics describe as mass evictions taking…
Somalia’s opposition bloc, based in Mogadishu, has been planning mass protests across the capital over the past several days. The demonstrations are being organized in response to the current administration led by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and what critics describe as mass evictions taking…
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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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Dozens of humanitarian organizations working in Somalia have warned that millions of people are facing a worsening hunger crisis and urged international donors to urgently increase funding to prevent large-scale loss of life.
In an open letter to donors, NGOs said Somalia is approaching a critical…
Dozens of humanitarian organizations working in Somalia have warned that millions of people are facing a worsening hunger crisis and urged international donors to urgently increase funding to prevent large-scale loss of life.
In an open letter to donors, NGOs said Somalia is approaching a critical…
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On Saturday, Said Abdullahi Deni, President of Puntland, invited Members of Parliament from both houses of the Federal Parliament of Somalia who represent Puntland to what the regional administration described as a “consultative meeting.” The meeting was scheduled to take place on Monday in…
On Saturday, Said Abdullahi Deni, President of Puntland, invited Members of Parliament from both houses of the Federal Parliament of Somalia who represent Puntland to what the regional administration described as a “consultative meeting.” The meeting was scheduled to take place on Monday in…
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On Monday, Somalia’s opposition coalition, the Somali Future Council, announced that talks with the Federal Government of Somalia had collapsed without reaching an agreement. The Council accused the government of pursuing “unilateral constitutional amendments” and exerting “political and security…
On Monday, Somalia’s opposition coalition, the Somali Future Council, announced that talks with the Federal Government of Somalia had collapsed without reaching an agreement. The Council accused the government of pursuing “unilateral constitutional amendments” and exerting “political and security…
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Somalia’s opposition bloc, under the umbrella of the Somali Future Council, has announced that its talks with the Federal Government of Somalia have collapsed without an agreement. The bloc accused the federal government of pursuing unilateral constitutional changes and exerting political pressure…
Somalia’s opposition bloc, under the umbrella of the Somali Future Council, has announced that its talks with the Federal Government of Somalia have collapsed without an agreement. The bloc accused the federal government of pursuing unilateral constitutional changes and exerting political pressure…
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Somalia’s main opposition alliance said on Saturday it would take part in a government-led national dialogue after federal authorities accepted calls for broader talks aimed at resolving a prolonged dispute over elections and constitutional changes.
The Somali Future Council, an umbrella body…
Somalia’s main opposition alliance said on Saturday it would take part in a government-led national dialogue after federal authorities accepted calls for broader talks aimed at resolving a prolonged dispute over elections and constitutional changes.
The Somali Future Council, an umbrella body…
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Following the breakdown of consensus on Somalia’s electoral reforms and constitutional amendments, Mogadishu’s local elections proceeded despite opposition demands for broad political buy-in — an approach Samira Gaid argues mirrors, rather than resolves, Somalia’s recurring political and…
Following the breakdown of consensus on Somalia’s electoral reforms and constitutional amendments, Mogadishu’s local elections proceeded despite opposition demands for broad political buy-in — an approach Samira Gaid argues mirrors, rather than resolves, Somalia’s recurring political and…
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Mogadishu is set to hold a controversial election tomorrow, marking the long-awaited local council polls across the capital’s districts. If it proceeds, the vote would represent a historic milestone: for the first time in more than five decades, residents of Somalia’s capital are expected to…
Mogadishu is set to hold a controversial election tomorrow, marking the long-awaited local council polls across the capital’s districts. If it proceeds, the vote would represent a historic milestone: for the first time in more than five decades, residents of Somalia’s capital are expected to…
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A fierce struggle over visas, airspace, and aviation control is pulling Mogadishu and Hargeisa into their most consequential confrontation in decades — one that exposes the unresolved questions of sovereignty that have defined their relationship since 1991.…
A fierce struggle over visas, airspace, and aviation control is pulling Mogadishu and Hargeisa into their most consequential confrontation in decades — one that exposes the unresolved questions of sovereignty that have defined their relationship since 1991.…
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