When Hassan Sheikh Mohamud returned to power in 2022, many Somalis hoped for a government that would focus on stability, economic recovery, and security. Instead, his tenure has been marred by corruption, nepotism, and weak governance, leaving the country more divided and vulnerable than ever. From land grabs and monopolized industries to misuse of state…
Kenya has positioned itself as a key player in peacekeeping and conflict resolution across Africa and beyond. However, beneath its image as a neutral mediator, there are growing concerns that the country is being used as a tool for Western powers to enforce their geopolitical interests. From Somalia to Sudan, Haiti, and even Palestine, Kenya’s…
A senior ISIS commander has surrendered to Puntland forces in northeastern Somalia, marking a significant blow to the terrorist group. Abdirahman Shirwac Aw Siciid, also known as Lahoor, turned himself in to Somali forces in Puntland on Monday. According to sources, Lahoor was responsible for extorting the public on behalf of ISIS. He had previously…
Once a modest neighborhood in Nairobi, Eastleigh has transformed into one of Kenya’s most dynamic commercial hubs, often referred to as the “richest neighborhood in Somalia.” Thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit of the Somali community, Eastleigh has become a thriving business center, attracting traders from across East Africa and beyond. A Business Powerhouse Located in…
Somalia is facing an increasing wave of illegal immigration from neighboring Ethiopia, as thousands of Ethiopians cross the porous, unmanned border in search of safety and economic opportunities. Fleeing conflict and widespread unemployment in Ethiopia, many of these migrants find their way into Somali cities, where they take up construction and other low-wage, ad-hoc jobs….
Somalia has long grappled with a complex and contentious electoral process. For the past five presidential elections, the country has adhered to an indirect electoral model. Tribal elders, selected from various clans, have played a pivotal role in electing members of parliament and the senate. Over time, the number of elders involved in these elections…
Egypt’s decision to become part of the AU Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) marks a pivotal step in strengthening the ties between two nations with deep historical and cultural connections. Both Egypt and Somalia share membership in the African Union and the Arab League, are maritime nations with strategic sea routes, and have…
On Monday, Iraq’s Interior Minister, Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, met with Somali officials to discuss a proposed security memorandum of understanding. During a joint press conference with his Somali counterpart Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail in Baghdad, Al-Shammari revealed that they discussed Somalia’s request for consultancy, training, and experience-sharing in combating terrorism, particularly against groups like Al-Qaeda and…
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Somalia announced that obstacles to Ethiopia’s participation in the new African Union mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have been overcome, and the final stage of the composition and size of Ethiopian forces is expected to be sorted out shortly. Somalia previously threatened to expel Ethiopian troops from the African Union peacekeeping mission unless Ethiopia renounced its…
