Somali President Mohamud Declares Government Open to Dialogue with Opposition

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Mogadishu – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced on Saturday that the federal government is open to dialogue and compromise with opposition leaders, even...

Jubbaland President Criticizes Mogadishu, Says Leader “Cannot Impose What He Once Rejected”

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Kismayo – Jubbaland State President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe) declared on Thursday that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud should not enforce policies and practices...

Presidency for Life, Stability for None: Djibouti’s autocratic drift, regional fallout

Djibouti’s President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh
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Addis Abeba – For decades, Djibouti’s formidable geography has been its principal currency. Its position at the mouth of the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb...

AfDB approves 76 mln USD to boost transport connectivity in Somalia

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The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved 76.37 million U.S. dollars in additional financing to support ongoing road infrastructure development in Somalia. The funding...

Former Somali President: Nation Unprepared for Direct Elections, Security at Stake

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Mogadishu — Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has issued a stark warning that the country is not yet ready for a legitimate...

Somaliland Rejects Somalia’s Claims of Ongoing Dialogue, Declares Talks Officially Suspended

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Somaliland has issued a forceful rebuttal to recent statements by Somalia’s State Minister of Foreign...

“UNRECOGNIZED” Film Premieres in Hargeisa for High-Society Audience Sparks Debate

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Hargeisa - A New film titled "UNRECOGNIZED" was premiered last night in Hargeisa, produced by journalist Abdirisaq Terra and directed by filmmaker Mr. Hussein...

U.S. Special Forces Partner with Puntland in Major Strike on ISIS Stronghold

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Garowe – In a significant escalation of counter-terrorism efforts, U.S. Special Operations Forces launched a joint military operation with Puntland security units, targeting a...

The Psychological Roots of Violence Against Children in Somali Communities

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By, Abdisalaan Gullied In recent years, we have increasingly observed incidents involving individuals who perpetrate serious violations against innocent young children. The most recent case...

The Constitutional, Practical, and Legitimacy Challenges of Somalia’s National Identification Authority (NIRA)

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Constitutional Ambiguity and Federal Authority Somalia’s Provisional Constitution enshrines a federal system that relies on clearly defined powers and respect for state-level autonomy. Articles 48...