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Rebels Advance to Damascus Suburbs, Challenging Syrian Government’s Control
7 December, 2024
Syrian rebel forces have made rapid advances and are now reportedly approaching the outskirts of Damascus, marking a potential turning point in the long-running conflict.
Somalia Slams Ethiopia Over Alleged Border Breach, Tensions Escalate
6 December, 2024
Somali Government Accuses Ethiopia of Provoking Conflict at Gedo Border, Diplomatic Tensions Surge
Somalia Secures $145.6 Million Debt Relief Agreement with France
2 December, 2024
Somalia has finalized a debt relief agreement with France totaling $145.6 million, marking another significant milestone in the country’s economic recovery efforts.
Puntland Mobilizes to Counter ISIS Threat in Northeastern Somalia
1 December, 2024
Puntland, a semi-autonomous region in north-eastern Somalia, is mounting a significant counteroffensive against the Islamic State (ISIS)
Kenya, Uganda to mediate Somalia-Ethiopia dispute
1 December, 2024
Kenyan President William Ruto said Saturday that he and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni will help mediate a dispute between Ethiopia and Somalia, which threatens the stability of the region.
Kenya’s counter-terrorism forces destroy Al-Shabaab makeshift camp at Kenya-Somali border
30 November, 2024
The operation, led by the elite Multi-Agency security team, took place on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Somalia: Jubbaland government suspends ties with federal administration
29 November, 2024
The government of Somalia’s semi-autonomous Jubbaland state said on Thursday it was suspending relations and cooperation with the federal government in Mogadishu following a dispute over local elections in the region.
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Turkiga oo taageeray guulaha xoogaga mucaaradka Suuriya
6 December, 2024
Isagoo ka hadlaya arrimaha muhiimka ah ee gobolka, oo ay ku jiraan xaaladda ka socota Suuriya, madaxweynaha Turkiga Recep Tayyip Erdogan ayaa jimcihii u rajeeyay duulaanka xoogagga mucaaradka ee ku wajahan Dimishiq inay sii socdaan.
Dowladda Federaalka oo xaqiijisey ciidamada Itoobiya ee gudaha u soo galay Gedo
6 December, 2024
Dowladda Federaalka ayaa ku dhawaaqday in ay ciidamada Itoobiya soo galeen Balad-Xaawo,
Suuriya: Fallaagada oo ku dhow in ay qabsadaan magaalada Xumus
6 December, 2024
Xoogaga fallaagada Suuriya ayaa lagu soo warramayaa in ay u dhaqaaqeen dhanka bartamaha magaalada Xumus ka dib markii ay qabsadeen Xama iyo Xalab.
Muqdisho: Duulimaadyadii diyaaradaha ee gobolada tegi jirey oo la joojiyey
6 December, 2024
Waxaa maanta oo jimce ah la joojiyey duulimaadyadii diyaaradaha gobolada tegi jirey kadib amar ka soo baxay Xukuumadda Federaalka
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A Path Forward: Restoring Credibility to Somalia’s Democratic Process
8 December, 2024
In recent days, President Hassan Sh. Mohamud’s public address has raised more questions than answers about the future of Somalia’s fragile democratic journey.
EAC summit seeks to resolve Ethiopia-Somalia dispute and eastern DRC conflict
3 December, 2024
The latest East African Community (EAC) summit at the weekend focused, among other issues, on the resolution of two conflicts that are threatening the stability of the region — the dispute between Ethiopia and Somalia and the unabated violence by rebel groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Russia recruits mercenaries from Yemen to Somalia for Ukraine war
1 December, 2024
The British newspaper “Financial Times” reported that Russia is recruiting mercenaries from Yemen, Nepal, and Somalia for the war in Ukraine, enticing them with promises of well-paid jobs and citizenship, only to force them into frontline service.
Empowering Somalia’s youth: The dawn of a new democratic era
29 November, 2024
Somalia is embracing a defining moment in its modern history as it prepares to transition from decades of clan-based power-sharing to an inclusive, democratic system based on universal suffrage. The country’s adoption of the “one person, one vote” model represents not just a technical shift in governance but a profound redefinition of power dynamics, equity and national unity. For Somalia’s youth—the majority of the population—this transformation could not come at a more critical time.
The Battle for Jubaland: Somalia’s High-Stakes Political Showdown
26 November, 2024
The political standoff between Somalia’s Federal Government and Ahmed Madobe, the leader of Jubaland, reveals the deep fractures within the country’s power structure.
Drought in Somalia is forcing thousands of climate refugees to Kenya’s Dadaab Refugee Camp
26 November, 2024
Climate pressures are forcing millions of people from their homes