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Somalia: Somali President Opens National Dialogue As Key Opposition, Regions Boycott
Africa · Mogadishu

Somalia: Somali President Opens National Dialogue As Key Opposition, Regions Boycott

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Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday officially opened a national dialogue forum in Mogadishu aimed at advancing constitutional reforms and state-building efforts, but the meeting was overshadowed by a boycott from key opposition figures and regional states.See the Story
Somali Defence Minister: Preparations Underway to Retake Areas From Terrorist Militias
Africa · Somalia

Somali Defence Minister: Preparations Underway to Retake Areas From Terrorist Militias

Mogadishu : Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, Minister of Defence of Somalia, said that preparations are underway to retake the few remaining areas still under the control of terrorist militias, in coordination with the Ministry of Defence and the National Army Command. He commended the successive victories achieved by the Somali National Army, in cooperation with local resistance forces, during recent military operations in the Hiran region, which resulted i…See the Story
Op-Ed: Diplomacy Beyond Recognition: Lessons Somaliland Can Draw From Taiwan in National Development
Africa

Op-Ed: Diplomacy Beyond Recognition: Lessons Somaliland Can Draw From Taiwan in National Development

https://www.horndiplomat.com/feed/ By: Abdiaziz Harun Mohamed  Somaliland’s evolving relationship with Taiwan offers a rare and practical model of diplomacy that flourishes beyond formal international recognition. Both entities, despite limited international status, demonstrate that relevance, resilience, and real development impact can outweigh the constraints of political recognition. Beyond symbolic cooperation, this partnership provides Soma…See the Story

Puntland Defense Forces capture ISIS fighter who is Turkish by nationality

The 3rd Battalion of Puntland defense forces captured a foreign fighter who is a member of ISIS militant group that were defeated in the ongoing operations in Al-Miskaad Mountain Range in Bari region. The foreign fighter is said to be Turkish by nationality. He was captured while he was fetching water from a well that lies in Togga Baalade while he was armed with AK47 as confirmed by commanders who were leading the operation. One of the commande…ISIS · SomaliaSee the Story

Feds Announces Opening Time of Conference Declared by President Hassan Sheikh – Somali Dispatch

MOGADISHU (SD) – A major conference, recently announced by the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, will officially open today, June 16, in Mogadishu. The conference will be attended by various delegations from within the country and abroad. Final preparations for the summit are being overseen by a special committee appointed by the government to manage the event, as confirmed by Somali authorities. Durin…Mogadishu · MogadishuRead Article

Somalia announces the conclusion of the Initial phase of Oil exploration – Somali Dispatch

MOGADISHU (SD) – The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of the Federal Government of Somalia officially announces the completion of the initial phase of oil and gas exploration in parts of Somalia’s maritime territory. It has been confirmed that these resources will be utilized efficiently, equitably, and in a manner that benefits the country’s economic development and improves the livelihoods of the Somali people. Accordingly, while ca…Mogadishu · MogadishuRead Article

The Somali ICJ judge resigns without explanation – Somali Dispatch

HAGUE (SD) – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has announced that Somali Judge Abdulkawi Ahmed Yusuf, a long-serving member of the court, plans to voluntarily resign from his position as an ICJ judge, officially stepping down on 30 September 2025. An official press release from the ICJ noted that although his term was set to continue until 5 February 2027, Judge Abdulkawi decided to leave his post two years before the end of his mandate. …International Court of Justice · SomaliaRead Article

Somaliland Presidential Spokesperson Accuses Somalia of Media Manipulation – Somali Dispatch

HARGEISA (SD) – The Spokesperson for the Somaliland Presidency, Hussein Adan Egeh (Deyr), has strongly condemned the controversy surrounding a map published by the BBC this week, which showed Somaliland as not part of Somalia. He said the Somali government had reacted sensitively and was embarrassed by the issue. In a detailed Twitter thread, the spokesperson made several key points, including that the BBC stands among the world’s most reputable…Hargeisa · HargeisaRead Article

Somalia's Cabinet Approves Appointment of Mahad Salad As New Intelligence Director

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Mogadishu, Somalia -- The Cabinet of the Federal Republic of Somalia held an emergency meeting on Sunday, approving the Ministry of Internal Security's recommendation to appoint Mahad Mohamed Salad as the new Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA).Africa · MogadishuSee the Story

Somalia's President to Hold National Consultative Dialogue Amid Rising Political Pressure

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Mogadishu, June 1 -- Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday announced the long-delayed National Consultative Dialogue will take place on June 15, responding to mounting pressure from international partners seeking a political consensus between the government and opposition groups.Africa · MogadishuSee the Story

Somalia: The Opposition Accuse President Hassan Sheikh of Working to Divide the Somali People.

The Somali Salvation Forum, which includes former presidents, the speaker of parliament, the head of government, ministers, and members of the Federal Parliament, convened for a four-day conference from 27-31 May 2025 in the country's capital, Mogadishu.Africa · SomaliaSee the Story

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