Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has appointed an interim leader for Southwest State, naming Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid to oversee a critical political transition. The move aims to stabilize the region, ease clan tensions, and ensure continuity of governance as federal authorities work to secure broader consensus in Baidoa.
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South West State Somalia President Abdiasis Laftagareen resigns following a federal government military operation in Baydhabo. Acting president Ahmed Mohamed Hussein appointed.
Baidoa, Somalia — Heavy fighting erupted on the outskirts of Baidoa on Monday between forces aligned with South West State and troops of the Somali Federal Government, according to local reports and eyewitness accounts. Residents reported hearing heavy weapon fire from within the city, highlighting the intensity of the clashes as tensions continue to rise … Read more
Baidoa, Somalia — Preliminary reports and circulating footage indicate that Somali Federal Government forces have entered parts of Baidoa, the administrative capital of South West State, escalating tensions in the region. According to early information, the forces were mobilized from Buurhakaba and began moving into sections of the city. Officials from South West State claim … Read more
According to available information, talks are currently ongoing between Abdulaziz Hassan Mohamed Lafta Gareen and Villa Somalia. Sources indicate that it is highly likely Lafta Gareen will concede the disputed election and agree to step down peacefully from office. Meanwhile, government forces have announced that they have taken control of the area of Deenuunaay. Reports … Read more
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called an urgent meeting with international representatives and foreign diplomats based in Mogadishu, according to an official communication from the government. In a letter issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, diplomats and international organisations operating in Somalia were invited to attend a high-level briefing at the presidential palace, known … Read more
The recent meeting between Said Abdullahi Deni and senior Ethiopian officials in Garowe has sparked renewed debate about the boundaries of authority within Somalia’s federal system. While framed as a step toward strengthening security and regional cooperation, the engagement raises serious constitutional and political concerns about the role of regional leaders in foreign affairs. At … Read more
Abdirizak, an aspiring author from Somalia has declared his interest in becoming the new governer of minnesota come november 2026. Abdirizak has kicked of appealing to minnesota residents votes in the scheduled novermber election. Abdi is running on a keep the river safe slogan and has since gathered huge support from the community. Abdi has … Read more
The fixation of the MAGA movement and the broader American far right on Somali communities is not accidental. Nor is it rooted in crime, culture, or national security, as their rhetoric often claims. It is rooted in something far more revealing: fear—fear of Somali success, visibility, and permanence in American public life. Across the United … Read more