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.
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...
Somalia Mourns Loss of Minister Khadija Diriye
The Somali nation mourns the unexpected loss of Khadija Mohamed Diriye, Somali Minister for Women and Human Rights Development, yesterday in Djibouti, at the age of 74. Ms. Diriye was…
President pressures Somali national to withdraw from race for IPU presidency
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's efforts to force a Somali national to withdraw from an international body election race in favor of a Tanzanian national...
Children Among Victims of Suspected US drone Strike
The US African Command acknowledged being aware of civilian casualties but brushed off the report that US was behind it as an Al-Shabab propaganda.
When Shady Oil Deals Collide With Integrity
A day ago, Abdirashid Mohamed Ahmed, Somalia’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, sent shockwaves through the nation by tweeting that he had signed seven Production Sharing Agreements (PSA) with…
The Hirshabelle Imbroglio
Since Ali Gudlawe’s presidential election, Hirshabelle regional state has been plagued by internal political struggles that threaten the federal electoral process. On july 3rd, Hirshabelle cabinet ministers led by the…
Colonel Saney Abdulle Injured In A Suicide Attack
Six days ago, Al-Shabab suicide bomber has attacked a Somali National Army (SNA) base detonating his explosive-laden car killing ten soldiers and injuring several others, including Colonel Saney Abdulle.
Al-Shabab Attack On Army Bases
Al-Shabab militants have claimed responsibility for a series of bombings on army bases in the Lower Shabelle region in southern Somalia. The attack took place yesterday in the early in…
Federal Gov’t, Puntland Trade Barbs Over Dhahar Police Brutality
Following a violent suppression of a popular uprising in the Sanag Region's town of Dhahar, the Federal Government of Somalia issued a statement condemning the Puntland Administration's use of live…