A football match last week between a Mogadishu-based team and the Kenya Police team at Nyayo Stadium has turned into a flashpoint for renewed hostility against the Somali community in Kenya. What should have been a simple sporting event ended in ugly scenes of racism and xenophobia, exposing the jealousy that fuels hatred against Somalis…
For too long, Ahmed Mohamed Islam “Madobe” has ruled Jubaland like a personal estate rather than a regional state. His mandate expired two years ago, yet he clings to power as if Jubaland belongs to him and not to the Somali people. While four federal presidents have come and gone through the ballot box, Madobe…
Somalia and Turkey have reaffirmed their close partnership during a high-level meeting aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding Ankara’s support to Mogadishu. Somalia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Ali Balcad, announced via his official X account that he held what he described as “fruitful discussions” with Turkey’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Nur Yilmaz. The talks centered on…
Somalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, held what officials described as a “fruitful meeting” with his Serbian counterpart, Đuro Macut, during an official visit to Belgrade on Wednesday. The talks, which took place at the presidential palace, focused on deepening bilateral cooperation in areas including trade, investment, security, education, and healthcare. The two nations formalized…
The Finnish government’s decision to suspend development cooperation with Somalia while demanding the return of Somali migrants has sparked debate about Europe’s approach to migration, human rights, and the use of development aid as a political tool. At a recent meeting of Finnish ambassadors, Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio (Finns Party) confirmed…
Somalia is stepping into the spotlight as one of Africa’s most promising destinations for oil and gas exploration, with new reforms and landmark agreements positioning the nation as a future energy hub. After decades of halted exploration, the Federal Government has reignited efforts to attract global investment, signaling a new era for Somalia’s petroleum industry….
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has arrived in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, leading a high-level delegation. The visit marks the start of an official trip aimed at deepening bilateral relations between Somalia and Serbia. During his stay, Prime Minister Hamza is expected to hold talks with Serbian leaders on key issues, including trade…
A delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) arrived in Mogadishu this afternoon on a special flight that landed at the Afisyoni airstrip. According to multiple sources, the delegation was escorted to Villa Somalia, the presidential palace. Among the visiting Emirati officials were a number of businessmen. The exact purpose of the trip remains unclear,…
A high-level delegation from the Egyptian Armed Forces, comprising 16 officers, arrived in Mogadishu on Sunday for an assessment mission ahead of the planned deployment of an Egyptian military contingent to join the African Union Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). The delegation, led by Lieutenant General Islam Radwan, was received at Aden Adde International Airport…
Tensions have escalated between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Puntland regional state after Puntland’s maritime security forces intercepted a Turkish vessel off the coast of Puntland, in Somali territorial waters. According to sources, the intercepted ship was reportedly transporting advanced military equipment, including heavy armored vehicles and high-caliber machine guns. The cargo was…