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 Strategic Mirage: Why Djibouti’s “Stability” Is the Horn’s Most Dangerous Illusion
President Ismail Omar Guelleh (IOG) prepares to secure his sixth term on April 10th, the "Landlord of the Horn" is finding that his tightrope is fraying...
The Ankara-Mogadishu Axis: Partnership, Profits, and Peril
What began as a humanitarian overture amid famine has since evolved into one of Africa's most consequential bilateral relationships—a multifaceted partnership spanning military bases, offshore energy exploration, ...
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…
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…
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...
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.
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...
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...