New constitution divides Somali leadership

Can Somalia’s Fragile State Survive Its Sweeping Constitutional Gamble?

A fierce political battle is underway in Somalia’s capital following President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s endorsement of a new constitution…

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Iran War come to Somalia

War on Iran – Somalia’s Secret Flashpoint

While the world watches US and Israeli missiles streak toward Iranian targets, a quieter but equally consequential drama is unfolding 500 kilometres from Yemen’s coast—on the shores of northern Somalia.

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US and Israel Launch Surprise Attack on Iran

US and Israel Launch Surprise Attack on Iran: A War for Regime Change

USA and Israel launched a surprise military attack on Iran, shattering any pretense of peaceful negotiations. The assault came at a time when Washington claimed to be engaged in peace talks with Tehran…

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Talks ahead of the 2026 elections.

Somalia’s Political Crisis Deepens: Inside the Collapsed Talks Over the 2026 Vote

Somali politics has experienced months of high political tension, as the Federal Government of Somalia and the opposition engaged in several critical meetings…

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Farmajo House in Marka

Farmaajo’s Home: A People’s Gift or a Political Statement?

The construction of the house belonging to former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo in the Marka district, specifically in the Eljaalle area, has re-entered the country’s political discourse…

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Baidoa clashes

Baidoa Clashes: A Political Dispute That Turned Deadly

Heavy fighting erupted in Baidoa, the capital of the Somalia’s South-West State, resulting in widespread loss of life and property…

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Somalia vs. the UAE: Sovereignty, Gulf Rivalries, and the Hidden War

Sovereignty vs. Influence: Inside Somalia’s Rift with the UAE

When Somalia announced, in January 12, it was annulling all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, the language from Mogadishu was unmistakable…

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Israel's Somaliland Move Raises Proxy War Fears

Israel’s Somaliland Move Raises Proxy War Fears

On December 26, 2025, the State of Israel formally recognized the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent nation..

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Are Somalis Black

Why Many Somali Americans Don’t See Themselves as “Black”

Somali Americans occupy a uniquely complex position in the U.S. racial landscape. They are racialized as Black but many of them resist identifying as such.

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Xeer Ciise Book violence

Between the Reflection of Xeer Ciise and the Resolve of Awdal

The ancient port city of Zeila, long a symbol of Awdal’s history and identity, became the epicentre of a violent political and social rupture the last couple of months.

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