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....
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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...
Somalia warns against any Israeli base plans on Somaliland
Somali minister tells Al Jazeera Israeli base plans in Somaliland risk dragging Somalia into ‘external confrontations’. Somalia has warned that its territory cannot be used as a launching pad for military operations, after two media reports that said Israel is planning to establish a military base in the breakaway region...
Israel to build base in Somaliland to target Houthis, says report
Somaliland will allow Israel to gather intelligence and conduct operations against Yemeni group, sources tell Bloomberg Israel is exploring building a base in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland from which it can target Yemen’s Houthis, according to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday. In December, Israel became the first country to recognise Somaliland as a sovereign state....
SWALIM Update: Somalia Gu 2026 Climate Outlook (Issued on 3 March 2026)
Highlights * Updated outlook indicates improved rainfall prospects in parts of southern, central and northern Somalia, but localized below-normal risks persist in Bari and parts of Bay and Woqooyi Galbeed, with high spatial * Above-normal temperatures are forecast across most of the country; however, normal to below-normal temperatures are expected...
STRATEGIC TRANSITION AND ELECTORAL GOVERNANCE IN SOMALIA: A POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR THE 2026 ELECTION
About CES Somalia: The Center for Social Development (CES) in an independent, non-partisan Somali policy institution headquartered in Garowe. It works to address the underlying causes of poverty, promote peace, governance and socioeconomic development. About the Author: Mr. Roble Dahir serves as Senior Researcher and Executive Secretary of CES Somalia....
REVISITING THE TURKEY– SOMALIA STRATEGIC HYDROCARBON PARTNERSHIP INTER-GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Strategic Partnership A historic Inter-governmental Agreement (IGA) between Turkey and Somalia for offshore hydrocarbon exploration and development. Technical Progress Transition from regional 2D seismic to high-resolution 3D seismic (finalized 2025) to de-risk drilling prospects. Drilling Outlook First discovery well scheduled for 2026, targeting the identified...
Somali president slams Israeli recognition of Somaliland at Doha forum
The Somali president described the situation in Gaza as "another level of inhumane engagement" in the history of the world in Doha on Saturday and criticised Israel's recognition of the self-declared breakaway state Somaliland. "This must remain an international priority despite all other challenges globally," President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said...
US Reaffirms “One Somalia” Policy Amid Recognition Row; Delivers Heavy Weapons to SNA
WASHINGTON/MOGADISHU — The United States has moved to clarify its diplomatic position regarding the Horn of Africa while simultaneously bolstering military support for the Federal Government’s counter-terrorism operations. Following Israel‘s controversial December 26 announcement recognizing Somaliland as an independent state, Washington reaffirmed on Monday that its policy toward Somalia remains unchanged. Diplomatic Stance A...