November 27
Somalia: Benadir Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Jubaland Leader, Heightening Tensions
Shabelle
The Banadir Regional Court issued an arrest warrant for Ahmed Madobe, who was recently re-elected as president of Jubaland, escalating tensions between the Somali government and… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Sets Up New Electoral Commission to Strengthen Democracy
Shabelle
Somalia's Council of Ministers approved the creation of an Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission during an emergency late-night session on Sunday, aiming to enhance the… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Ambassador Presents Credentials to EU Council President
Shabelle
Khadija Osoble Ali, recently appointed as Somalia's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the European Union, officially presented her credentials to Charles Michel,… Read more »
November 26
Somalia: Somali Government Rejects Jubaland Election, Labels It Illegal
Shabelle
In a significant escalation of tensions between the Somali federal government and the semi-autonomous region of Jubaland, the federal government on Monday night outright rejected… Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland President Replaces District Commissioner Amidst Tensions With FGs
Shabelle
In a bold move signaling continued defiance against the central Somali government, Ahmed Madobe, who was recently elected for his third term as president of Jubaland, last night… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Cabinet Endorses Key International Pacts in Emergency Meeting
Shabelle
Somalia's Council of Ministers, in an emergency meeting on Monday night, passed several international deals, focusing on judicial, agricultural, human rights, and labor… Read more »
November 25
East Africa: Horn of Africa Forum Opens in Djibouti Amid Ethiopia-Somalia Tensions
VOA
Somali scholars, politicians and traditional leaders from across the Horn of Africa gathered in Djibouti on Monday for a three-day forum on strengthening regional stability. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Reopens Foreign Ministry Archives After 30 Years
Radio Dalsan
Mogadishu, Somalia - Somalia's Foreign Minister, Ahmed Macallim Fiqi, has officially reopened the Ministry of Foreign Affairs archive centre, marking the first time the facility… Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland Ministry Accuses Govts of Illegal Troop Deployment in Lower Jubba
Shabelle
The Jubbaland Ministry of Internal Security issued a press release today denouncing the Federal Government of Somalia for deploying unauthorized troops in its territory. Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland Holds Presidential Election Amidst Tensions With Somali Government
Shabelle
The semi-autonomous region of Jubaland in southern Somalia conducted its presidential election on Monday, amidst ongoing political tensions with the central government in… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Mourns As Boats Carrying Nationals Capsize Off Madagascar
Shabelle
Somalia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Ahmed Mo'allim Fiqi, addressed a devastating maritime incident near Nosy Iranja, Madagascar, where two boats carrying Somali… Read more »
Somalia: Ahmed Madobe Secures 3rd Term As Jubaland President Amid Controversy
Shabelle
Ahmed Mohamed Islam, commonly known as Ahmed Madobe, has been re-elected for a third term as the president of Somalia's semi-autonomous Jubaland region, securing 55 votes out of 75… Read more »
Somalia: Jubbaland Dervish Commander Survives Al-Shabaab Mine Attack in Somali Border Area
Shabelle
Abbas Ibrahim Gurey, the commander of Jubbaland's Dervish forces, survived an assassination attempt on Monday when a landmine detonated near the Somali-Kenyan border, according to… Read more »
Somalia: Madobe Pledges Federal Cooperation If Re-Elected As Jubbaland President.
Radio Dalsan
Jubbaland state of Somalia President Ahmed Mohamed Islam, commonly known as Ahmed Madobe, has vowed to resume dialogue with the Federal Government of Somalia if re-elected in… Read more »
November 24
Somalia: At Least 28 Somali Migrants Dead, Dozens Missing in Madagascar Boat Tragedy
Radio Dalsan
A harrowing maritime disaster has struck off the northwestern coast of Madagascar, where two boats carrying Somali migrants capsized, leaving at least 28 dead and dozens more… Read more »
Somalia: Twenty-Two Somali Migrants Die in Madagascar Boat Capsize, Dozens Rescued
Shabelle
A tragic maritime incident off the coast of Madagascar resulted in the deaths of 22 Somali migrants when two boats they were traveling in capsized, according to Abdullahi Warfa,… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Joins UN Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime
Radio Dalsan
The Federal Government of Somalia has formally acceded to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC), marking a pivotal step in its commitment to… Read more »
Somalia: Rising Floodwaters From Shabelle River Displace Villages Near Beledweyne
Radio Dalsan
Floodwaters from the Shabelle River have inundated multiple areas north of Beledweyne over the past two days, sparking fears of widespread devastation across the Hiiran and Middle… Read more »
Somalia: ATMIS Raises Alarm Over Political Tensions Between Somalia and Jubbaland
Radio Dalsan
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has, for the first time, commented on the deepening political conflict in Somalia, particularly the escalating tensions… Read more »
November 22
Somalia: Somaliland's New Government Is Ready to Drive Change - These Are Its 3 Big Goals [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The fierce electoral competition in Somaliland - coupled with clan politics and governance challenges - makes it important to understand the implications of the de facto… Read more »
November 21
Somalia: Somalia Appoints New Director General for National Statistics Agency
Shabelle
The Somali government has named Dr. Abdisalan Abdirahman Mohamed as the new Director General of the Somalia National Bureau of Statistics (SNBS), the agency announced Thursday. Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland Parliament Re-Elects Abdi Mohamed Abdirahman As New Speaker Amidst Political Tensions
Shabelle
In a pivotal moment for the Jubaland region of Somalia, the local parliament has elected Abdi Mohamed Abdirahman as its new Speaker, securing 65 votes in a decisive win over his… Read more »
Somalia: President Mohamud Reaffirms Commitment to Universal Suffrage By 2026
Radio Dalsan
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to advancing democratic reforms and conducting universal suffrage elections by 2026. Read more »
Somalia: Parliament Passes Political Parties Bill in Push Toward Multiparty Democracy
Radio Dalsan
Somalia's Federal Parliament has approved the Political Parties Bill, marking a significant step in the country's journey toward adopting a multiparty political system. Read more »
Somalia: International Partners Urge Dialogue Amid Govt's-Jubaland Tensions
Radio Dalsan
Somalia's international partners have expressed grave concern over the escalating tensions between the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and Jubaland State, urging immediate… Read more »
