Somalia army and Jubaland forces edge closer to conflict

Somalia's army and Jubaland forces are teetering on the edge of conflict, as the military buildup intensifies daily and tensions show no signs of de-escalating, Caasimada Online news website reported on Monday....

Somalia:Facebook abuse of Power and bribe - Somali Media & Veteran Journalists accounts

We, the undersigned organizations, strongly condemn the recent wave of coordinated cyberattacks targeting Somali journalists, bloggers, public figures, and government officials, primarily through Facebook. These malicious actions, occurring between late October and mid-November 2024, have disrupted over 32 Facebook accounts, including those of media personalities, influencers, and state officials in Somalia and the diaspora....

Jubaland leader presses ahead with election plans, defying Somalia's govt

Jubaland regional state has pressed ahead with plans for an indirect election, defying fierce opposition from Somalia's federal government. The region's leader, however, remains unmoved by repeated appeals from Mogadishu, further deepening the rift between the two authorities....

International partners urge Somaliland presidential candidates to respect election results

In a press conference in Hargeisa on Thursday, international partners urged the three candidates in Somaliland's presidential race to accept the results of the November 13 election held in the breakaway region....

Somaliland president hosts international election observers at presidential office

Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi on Thursday met with international election observers from over twelve countries, who have been monitoring the presidential election held in the self-declared republic on Wednesday....