Month: March 2026

Baidoa election dispute

The Fall of Baidoa: When Regional Election Disputes Turn Into Bullets

Somalia’s Southwest State has emerged as the centre of a rapidly escalating political and military crisis. What began as a dispute over elections and authority has, within the span of two weeks, deteriorated into armed clashes on the outskirts of Baidoa.

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Somalia’s 2026 Drought

Cracks in the Horn: Somalia’s Drought of No Return

As of March 2026, Somalia is grappling with one of the most complex drought emergencies in its modern history. What began as a series of failed rainy seasons has evolved into a nationwide catastrophe…

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Somalia is walking a diplomatic tightrope

When Distant Conflicts Hit Home: How the Iran War Tests Somalia

The recent war involving Iran—sparked by a joint U.S.-Israeli military operation—has once again placed Somalia in a precarious position, forcing it to navigate competing pressures while safeguarding its own fragile stability.

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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…

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