Somalia:Jubaland, Puntland leaders strongly oppose NCC's term extension decision

Jubaland and Puntland regional administrations on Thursday issued a fierce denunciation of the controversial term extension approved by the National Consultative Council for three regional states on Wednesday, sparking a significant political upheaval throughout Somalia.

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CIA director arrives in Somalia's capital on secret trip

CIA Director William J. Burns made a secret visit to Mogadishu, Somalia, on Thursday, where he held high-level discussions with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and his intelligence chief Abdullahi Sanbalolshe, Caasimada Online news website reported.

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Somalia, UAE to Collaborate in Developing Fisheries and Port Infrastructure

The Federal government of Somalia has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) withAbu Dhabi Ports Group that will see the two sides jointly invest in developing the country's fishing industry and port infrastructure.

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Somalia President Will Bear Responsibility for Any Consequences - Warns Former President's Party

In a tit-for-tat standoff in Somali politics, the Himilo Qaran Party, led by former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, has issued a stern warning regarding President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's recent actions. They accuse him of illegally extending his term and pressuring certain Federal Member States to…

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Somalia declares Ethiopian diplomat persona non grata

Somalia declared an Ethiopian diplomat persona non grata on Tuesday, citing involvement in activities that are incompatible with his diplomatic duties.

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Somalia's president says he is open to talks with Puntland, Jubaland leaders

President Hassan Sheikh of Somalia on Tuesday declared his commitment to engage in talks with the presidents of Jubaland and Puntland, amid rising tensions between the federal government and the two regional administrations.

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Somalia's regional presidents awarded controversial one-year term extensions

Somalia's National Consultative Council on Wednesday ignited controversy by granting one-year term extension to the presidents of Hirshabelle, Galmudug, and Southwest states, provoking vehement backlash from opposition leaders.

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Somalia continues to demand expulsion of Ethiopian troops as ATMIS exit looms

Somalia's government remains steadfast in its demand for the expulsion of Ethiopian troops from the country and their barring from the upcoming African Union peacekeeping mission, AUSSOM, which is slated to begin operations in January of next year, Caasimada Online news website reported on Monday.

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Kenya's Ruto asks Somalia's Jubaland leader to return to NCC talks

Kenya's President William Ruto has urged Ahmed Madobe, the leader of Somalia's Jubaland state, to rejoin the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting that commenced in Mogadishu this month, featuring the participation of both federal and regional leaders, Caasimada Online news website reported…

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Somalia:Unraveling the most corrupt states in East Africa

Corruption, the uninvited guest at Africa's governance party, seems to be overstaying its welcome despite regional concerns. The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), published annually by the Transparency International, has spilled the beans on the current state of affairs, revealing some surprising…

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Corruption and Tribalism Somalia's President Future

Transparency International just released its 2024 country rankings of corruption in the public sector. The index is based on a variety of corruption-related data, including public opinion polls and assessments collected from experts living and working in the areas studied. It examines enforcement of…

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Somali President shameless corruption during the past three years

August 12, 2015 members of the Somali Federal Parliament tabled an Impeachment Motion against the President of the Somali Federal Republic, H. E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. They issued a press release claiming that the decision to take this action was made, "after extensive consultation with members…

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Abducted Somali Journalist Freed Under Gag Order from NISA

Somali journalist Abduqadir Mohamed Nur, known as Jakarta, who was forcibly taken from his home in Mogadishu's Boondheere district by the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) on the morning of October 18, has been released on the condition that he refrains from speaking to the media.

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Somalia: Resignations Shake Football F Over Bias Allegations of corruption

The Somali Football Federation (SFF) has been hit by a wave of resignations from key international referees, sparking controversy over allegations of interference, regional bias, corruption and governance failures. Among those resigned include seasoned referees, including the long-serving referee Mohamed…

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Independent Media Council of Somalia Condemns IGAD for Legitimising Oppressive "Somali Media Council"

Mogadishu, Somalia-21/Oct/ 2024 Today, the Independent Media Council of Somalia issued a strong condemnation of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) for its decision to legitimize an illegitimate and oppressive entity under the guise of the "Somali Media Council".

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Sweden journalist killed by gunmen in Somalia

Amun Abdullahi, a former Radio Sweden journalist known for her fearless investigative reporting on al-Shabaab recruitment, was shot and killed by masked gunmen on Saturday in the town of Afgooye, northwest of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. Abdullahi, 49, was ambushed by her attackers, who fled the…

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Somalia's president holds talks with Djibouti's leader

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Djiboutian leader Ismail Omar Guelleh on Monday during a visit to Djibouti, part of a tour of countries contributing their troops to the ATMIS peacekeeping mission in Somalia, following previous stops in Burundi and Uganda.

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Somalia's PM takes action to thwart no-confidence vote in parliament

Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has initiated the disassembly of a parliamentary motion seeking a no-confidence vote against him, supported by at least 70 MPs, amid rising tensions between the federal government and regional states.

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Somalia's PM appoints second deputy PM, creating new senior role

Somalia Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre appointed Abdisalam Abdi Ali as the second Deputy Prime Minister on Monday, in a controversial decision that has reignited debate about the establishment of the new senior position that has not been part of Somali administrations for the past decade.

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Somali President Envy of Ethiopia poses a danger to Somalia and the Horn of Africa

The historical, political, and economic complexities of the Horn of Africa have always shaped the region's power dynamics. Today, one of the most significant threats to this fragile stability comes from Somalia's President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud, whose policies endanger both the lives of 120…

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