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....
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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...
Electoral violence is on the horizon in Kenya
Global and domestic conditions are ripe for the weaponisation of violence for electoral aims. It is up to Kenyans to stop it. As Kenya prepares for its next general election, due in less than 20 months’ time, 2026 will prove to be a critical year. With local and global restraints...
Egypt boosts military presence in Somalia after Israel recognizes Somaliland – report
Somalia has strongly condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, marking the first time any nation has officially recognized the breakaway region. Egypt has increased its military presence in Somalia following Israel's recognition of Somaliland, fearing Israeli influence in the strategic Horn of Africa, sources told Abu Dhabi-owned outlet The National earlier this week. The sources claimed that Cairo’s...
AU calls for immediate revocation of Somaliland’s recognition by Israel
NAIROBI, Jan 6 (Reuters) - The African Union's Political Affairs Peace and Security council called on Tuesday for the "immediate revocation" of Israel's recognition of Somaliland. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sara visited Somaliland on Tuesday on a trip that was denounced by Somalia, 10 days after Israel formally recognised the self-declared republic...
Ref: Request for a Joint Communiqué Condemning the Recognition of Somaliland Dear Colleagues and Comrades,
On behalf of the Somali Social Unity Party (SSUP), and in the spirit of solidarity that binds us as members of the Arab Social Democratic Parties, we write to respectfully request your collective engagement on a matter of deep concern to the Somali people and to the principles we jointly...
Somali capital holds first direct election in five decades
People in Mogadishu vote in first direct local polls in 56 years amid opposition boycotts. Residents of Somalia’s capital are casting ballots in local council elections, marking the first time in more than 50 years that voters will directly choose their representatives, a milestone overshadowed by opposition boycotts. Polling stations...
‘Kacbada waxaa la moodaa dheeman’: Sawir laga qaaday Masjidka Xaramka oo cirka laga sawiray oo lala dhakafaaray!
Walxaha dabiiciga ah ee waaweyn ee laga arki karo cirka waxaa ka mid ah muuqaalada waaweyn ee dhulka, iyo sidoo kale qaar ka mid ah dhismayaasha waaweyn ee bini'aadamku sameeyeen, sida taallooyinka ahraamta Masar iyo Darbiga Weyn ee Shiinaha. Marka la barbar dhigo, Kacbada — oo ah dhismaha ugu barakaysan...