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.
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…
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…
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.
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...
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...
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...
Turkish drone kills 22 civilians in Somalia in failed counterterrorism operation
On the evening of March 18, airstrikes carried out by drones operated by Turkish troops stationed in Somalia killed 22 civilians, including children, in a small village on the outskirts…
Aerial Standoff: How Somalia’s Airspace Became a Conflict Zone
A dangerous dispute over Somalia's skies has escalated in 2024, pitting the federal government against the breakaway region of Somaliland...