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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Turkish drone attack in Baqdaad

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 of Afgoye district in Lower Shabelle.

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