Somalia: Crisis and Political Change.

1- Most of the opposition joined Himilo Qaran, all the MPs from Jubbaland and Puntland. 2- The two most powerful clans, Abgaal? Harti Abgaal and Daud, supported Sheikh Sharif....

Sukuk comprise around 25% of Global Islamic Finance Assets: Muhammad Zubair

"AlHuda CIBE Highlights Sukuk's Transformative Role in Bridging Financial Gaps and Promoting Financial Inclusion" (February 13, 2025 Dubai – UAE): The global Sukuk market continues to expand as demand for Shariah-compliant financial instruments remains strong, supported by increasing financing needs in key Islamic finance markets and the rising adoption of sustainable Sukuk. As an ethical and innovative alternative to conventional bonds, Sukuk allows investors to earn returns without interest (Riba) or excessive uncertainty (Gharar), attracting both Muslim and non-Muslim investors. This market has established itself as a fundamental financing tool for infrastructure development, sovereign funding, and corporate investments....

Somalia's president attends joint EAC-SADC summit on addressing DRC conflict

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday participated in a high-level joint summit of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), convened to address the escalating security crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), his office said....

Somalia's airline companies announce strike scheduled for Wednesday

Somalia's airline companies announced a strike set for Wednesday, effectively halting all operations in response to escalating pressures from authorities that have rendered their operations increasingly untenable. In a statement released in Mogadishu, the companies lamented that their longstanding grievances with the Ministry of Transport and civil aviation authorities have been systematically ignored by the government....

Somalia's president to visit Egypt for high-level talks with el-Sisi

Somalia's President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is set to embark on a diplomatic visit to Egypt this week for high-level discussions with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. The talks are poised to center around fortifying bilateral relations, as well as the planned deployment of Egyptian troops to Somalia....

20 Feb 2025 Somalia: Crisis and Political Change.
13 Feb 2025 Sukuk comprise around 25% of Global Islamic Finance Assets: Muhammad Zubair
09 Feb 2025 Somalia's president attends joint EAC-SADC summit on addressing DRC conflict
23 Jan 2025 Somalia's airline companies announce strike scheduled for Wednesday
23 Jan 2025 Somalia's president to visit Egypt for high-level talks with el-Sisi
20 Jan 2025 Somali premier pushes for reform to 'Islamize' the penal code
11 Jan 2025 Somali president set to travel to Addis Ababa for high-stakes talks with Ethiopia's PM
10 Jan 2025 Somalia's president heads to Baladweyne to end over-year-long strife in Hirshabelle

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20 Feb 2025 Somalia: Crisis and Political Change.
13 Feb 2025 Sukuk comprise around 25% of Global Islamic Finance Assets: Muhammad Zubair
09 Feb 2025 Somalia's president attends joint EAC-SADC summit on addressing DRC conflict
23 Jan 2025 Somalia's airline companies announce strike scheduled for Wednesday
23 Jan 2025 Somalia's president to visit Egypt for high-level talks with el-Sisi
20 Jan 2025 Somali premier pushes for reform to 'Islamize' the penal code
11 Jan 2025 Somali president set to travel to Addis Ababa for high-stakes talks with Ethiopia's PM
10 Jan 2025 Somalia's president heads to Baladweyne to end over-year-long strife in Hirshabelle

Somali premier pushes for reform to 'Islamize' the penal code

Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, on Thursday called for a comprehensive review of the country's existing penal code, proposing that it be "Islamized" to align more closely with Islamic principles and the cultural values of the Somali people....

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Somali president set to travel to Addis Ababa for high-stakes talks with Ethiopia's PM

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is scheduled to travel to Addis Ababa on Saturday following an official invitation from Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The two leaders will engage in high-stakes talks aimed at resolving a year-long dispute between their nations....

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Somalia's president heads to Baladweyne to end over-year-long strife in Hirshabelle

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is set to visit the town of Baladweyne in the Hiran region as part of ongoing efforts to resolve tensions between local communities and authorities of Hirshabelle state, Caasimada Online news website reported on Wednesday....

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Somalia and Egypt set for critical talks on Cairo's role in AUSSOM

Somalia and Egypt are poised to engage in crucial consultations in Cairo from January 10 to 12 regarding Egypt's potential involvement in the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). These high-level discussions come after both Somali and Egyptian officials indicated that Cairo might play a pivotal role in the mission....

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Somalia's govt disburses $16 million to Puntland despite political gridlock: minister

Despite persistent political tensions and a lack of cooperation between Somalia's federal government and Puntland authorities, Mogadishu has disbursed $16 million in international development assistance to the region. The funds, part of broader international support, are intended to alleviate the significant hardships faced by impoverished farmers in Puntland, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Mohamed Abi Hayir said....

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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....

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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....

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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....

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