On June 11, Jowhar became most significant demon- strations of state-building and development in recent Somali history. In a day marked by the inauguration of major infrastructure proj- ects, the opening of modern government insti- tutions, and a far-reaching national political address, the city showcased the growing mo- mentum of...
Mogadishu on the Edge: The Danger Has Not Passed
Two days of heavy clashes (3–4 June) in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, between federal troops and opposition-aligned forces have underscored both the fragility of the city’s security environment and the volatility of electoral politics. Although relative calm has since returned to the two hardest-hitmdistricts - Hawl Wadaag and Abdiaziz -...
Somalia: Displacement in Mogadishu Displacements, Evictions, Prison Conditions, and Access to IDs
Manuscript completed in May 2026 Neither the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) nor any person acting on behalf of the EUAA is responsible for the use that might be made of the information contained within this publication. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, 2026 PDF ISBN 978-92-9418-519-8 doi:...
Turkey’s Struggle for Democracy is Like Hungary’s, But Harder
If it succeeds, though, it will resonate more widely writes Ozgur Ozal, the opposition leader Democrats across Europe, including Turkey, were heartened by voters’ rejection of Viktor Orban in Hungary’s recent elections. His long tenure as primeminister had become a case study in “illiberal democracy”. Elections were held, but the...
Somaliland to open embassy in Jerusalem, Israel in Hargeisa: Envoy
The move comes months after Israel officially recognised the independence of Somalia’s breakaway region Somaliland will open an embassy in Jerusalem and Israel will establish its representation in Hargeisa “soon”, according to Mohamed Hagi, the ambassador of Somalia’s breakaway region to Israel. The development, which comes months after Israel officially...
Somali leaders say anti-Muslim rhetoric spreading fear in Minnesota
Following the Friday prayer, leaders of the Somali community gathered at Karmel Mall in Minneapolis to condemn what they described as escalating anti-Somali rhetoric linked to “Operation Metro Surge” and right-wing politicians and media. Community and faith leaders said hateful rhetoric is fueling harassment and threats, and spreading fear among...
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The Controversial President of Somalia and US and Turkey Complicity
Wanla Wayn 16 April 2026 (banooda)-President Hassan Sheikh is the only who so far became twice President for Somali Federal Government. In both terms President Hassan showed very poor management capacity using state power shamelessly with tribalist tendency and personal interests as his priority instead of National interest at large....
ASSESSING ELECTORAL TRANSPARENCY, PARTY GOVERNANCE, AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MOGADISHU’S FIRST DIRECT LOCAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS
The Mogadishu local council elections held on 25 November 2025 represent a historic milestone in Somalia's political transition. For the first time in over five decades, citizens exercised direct suffrage to elect local representatives — a fundamental shift away from the elite-mediated governance structures that have long defined Somali political...
Somali army takes over key city in Southwest as state leader resigns
Somalia’s federal government hails Baidoa’s transition, urging peace and unity amid political changes and rising tensions. Somalia’s national army has taken control of the biggest city in Southwest state, prompting the regional leader to resign two weeks after his administration said it was severing ties with the federal government. The...