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As Iran’s influence comes under pressure, Houthis expand reach through Somalia
A growing body of international reporting suggests that ties between the Houthis and Al-Shabaab have moved beyond limited contacts or temporary convenience.
For years, the relationship between Yemen’s Houthi movement...
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Kenya wants to close Refugee Camps
The Shirika Plan seeks to shift refugee management away from a camp-based system largely overseen by the UN towards a government-led model centred on...
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Türkiye’s Rising Influence in Somalia as Western Leverage Declines
Türkiye’s influence inside Somalia is growing steadily at a time when the role and political leverage of Western partners appear to be diminishing.
As political...
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Who raised first Somalia issue,Erdoğan’s Govt or Opposition?
The history of Turkish–Somali relations continues to reveal fascinating and often unexpected episodes. Erdoğan’s decision to place Somalia at the center of Türkiye’s public...
Opinion
Somalia’s Security and Stability Depend on Strict Adherence to the Provisional Constitution, Not Repression
The only durable way to prevent armed confrontation, political violence, and national fragmentation in Somalia is through a responsive and accountable government that respects...
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Kenya reduces fuel price
Kenyan President William Ruto said on Friday that Kenya will reduce diesel prices to ease pressure on consumers following recent protests over rising energy...
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10 points to save Somalia’s current fate,Dr C. Kani Torun
Somalia has entered a dangerous and uncertain political moment following the end of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s constitutional term on 15 May.
The President argues...
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May 16, 2026: Somalia Effectively Becomes a Country Without a Legitimate Parliament and President
It is both unbelievable and heartbreaking that, effective May 16, 2026, Somalia wakes up without a legitimate Federal Parliament and Federal President for the...
Opinion
Dependency or Dignity?
After listening to William Ruto speak on France 24 about sovereignty, dignity, and the dangers of dependency, I found myself reflecting deeply on the...
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SNA Commander to visit Dhusamareb amid political tensions
The Commander of the Somali Armed Forces is expected to visit on Thursday in Dhuusamareb, where local preparations are underway to receive him, according...
Opinion
May 10, 2026 Is a Dark Day for the Freedom of Protest in Somalia
The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) revealed its authoritarian character on May 10, 2026, when it used abusive and unlawful tactics to suppress a...
