MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia is facing one of its most serious humanitarian and political crises in recent years following mass evictions, deadly security operations, and growing political tensions surrounding the federal government of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
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MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia's Defense Minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, has triggered widespread political controversy after issuing strong warnings against opposition leaders planning anti-government demonstrations in Muqdisho.
Sunatimes.com - Hobyo, a historic coastal city located in the Mudug region under the administration of Galmudug State, is rapidly gaining attention as one of the safest and most promising investment destinations in Somalia. Known for its long tradition of trade, fishing, and urban civilization dating…
ASOJ called on the Federal Government of Somalia and regional administrations to stop suppressing journalists and to protect freedom of speech in line with constitutional and international human rights principles.
Dr. C. Kâni Torun, former Turkish Ambassador to Somalia and current Member of Parliament for Bursa representing Turkey's Future Party (Gelecek Partisi), has called for urgent political compromise and dialogue following the expiration of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's constitutional mandate…
Several Somali journalists, commentators, and youth activists have reportedly remained detained in Mogadishu for nearly two months over accusations linked to their public opinions and political commentary.
Senior Somali opposition leaders and lawmakers have sharply criticized Türkiye's growing political and military support for President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accusing Ankara of interfering in Somalia's internal political crisis and supporting military operations against Somali civilians and…
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA — Turkey has rapidly positioned itself as the leading foreign political actor in Somalia following the collapse of internationally backed negotiations between Somalia's federal leadership and opposition figures, signaling a major geopolitical shift in Mogadishu.
Human rights concerns continue to grow following the detention of Sadia Moalim in Mogadishu. Rights advocates and civil society voices are calling for due process, humane treatment, and protection of freedom of expression, while demands increase for transparency regarding her legal status and prison…
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA —Sunatimes.com Somalia's opposition leaders have received widespread public attention after demanding the release of individuals detained over political views and opposition-related activities, a move that reportedly resulted in the release of several detainees shortly afterward.
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA — The United States has warned against the suppression of peaceful protesters in Somalia while urging Somali political leaders to resolve ongoing disputes through dialogue, compromise, and peaceful engagement rather than confrontation.
TEHRAN, IRAN — Iranian authorities have reportedly carried out the execution of Erfan Shakourzadeh, a 29-year-old master's degree student in aerospace engineering at the Iran University of Science and Technology, according to Iranian state-linked reports.
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA — Said Abdullahi Deni is reportedly traveling to Mogadishu as political tensions in Somalia continue to escalate amid growing international concern over the country's disputed political process and widening divisions between the Federal Government and opposition groups.
MOGADISHU/WASHINGTON — Reports circulating among regional political and diplomatic sources claim that a document concerning Somalia's recent strategic agreements with Turkey has allegedly been submitted to members of the United States Congress. According to sources familiar with the matter, the…
Somalia is witnessing one of its most politically tense moments in recent years amid growing opposition mobilization, reported security movements, and preparations for major demonstrations planned across Mogadishu, Puntland, and Jubbaland. According to political and security sources familiar with the…
Former Mogadishu Mayor and prominent Somali politician Thabit Abdi Mohamed has issued a strongly worded public message directed at Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, warning that Somalia is entering a dangerous political moment marked by repression, displacement, corruption allegations, and declining…
Somalia is facing mounting criticism amid growing allegations of corruption, political repression, forced displacement, and an escalating crackdown on journalists, youth activists, and government critics in the capital, Mogadishu. Over recent months, concerns have intensified over what activists, opposition…
Rising political and security tensions have been reported in Dhuusamareeb amid claims that Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) chief, Mahad Salad, deployed forces into the city targeting the administration of Ahmed Abdi Karie Qoor Qoor.
Dhuusamareeb — The President of Galmudug, Ahmed Abdi Karie Qoor Qoor, has issued an emergency presidential decree banning the public carrying, transportation, and use of weapons across Galmudug territories amid escalating political and security tensions in central Somalia.
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA — International representatives in Somalia reportedly convened an emergency meeting inside the heavily fortified Halane Compound to discuss the country's escalating political tensions and possible developments after May 15, according to diplomatic sources familiar with the discussions.