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Turkish ship Drilling Oil in Somalia

Turkey’s Somali Oil Gamble: Partnership or Paternalism?

As the Turkish drillship Çağrı Bey bores into a potential 10-billion-barrel well off Somalia’s coast—escorted by Turkish F-16s and frigates—a fierce debate erupts: Is this a strategic alliance, or a new form of dependency?

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Somalia's 11th Parliament Term Expires today

Somalia’s 11th Parliament Term Expires Amid Deep Constitutional Crisis

The 11th Parliament of the Federal Republic of Somalia officially concluded its four-year term today, amid a fierce constitutional dispute over the extension of term limits.

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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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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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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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Iran retaliation

Iran Responds to Israeli Attack Against its Embassy

Following the Israeli air strike on the Iranian embassy in Damascus on April 1, which killed diplomats and high-ranking generals…

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HSM son

Somali president’s son flees Turkiye after killing courier

Somali president’s son crashed into a Turkish motorcycle courier on a busy highway in Istanbul on November 30. Mohamed Hassan Sheikh Mahamud was driving a diplomatic registered car even though he is not attached to the Somali embassy or holds no official role while in Turkiye. The victim, father of two young children, sole breadwinner, […]

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El-Garas

Children among victims of suspected US drone strike

US drone strike killed civilians, a grandmother and 5 of her grandchildren, according to Garowe Online. The incident happened in El-Garas town, close to El-Lahelay, in Galgadud region, last Wednesday. Eyewitnesses said an airstrike from a drone targeted three Al-Shabab fighters traveling on a vehicle. The US African Command acknowledged being aware of civilian casualties […]

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Borama Protest1

Why and How Awdal Uprising Started

A massive public uprising in Borama, Awdal, started at 8:00 in the morning today. Shortly after, it spread out to different districts and towns in Awdal Region. So far, the protests have taken place in Borama, Dilla, Garbadadar, Lowyada and Boon, which makes it the biggest uprising in Awdal recently. Also, this is the second […]

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President Cagjar in Harawo

President Mustafa Cagjar’s Visit to Harawo District

President Mustafa Cagjar’s recent visit to the Harawo area marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing dialogue surrounding the region’s long-standing demand for recognition as an official full region within the Somali Regional State.

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