The government of Somalia has raised concerns over alleged plans by Israel to establish a military base in the breakaway region of Somaliland, warning that such a move could heighten regional tensions and undermine Somalia’s sovereignty. Somali officials say the country does not want its territory drawn into external military…
Somalia has adopted a new constitution that will, for the first time, allow lawmakers to be directly elected by the public, marking a significant shift in the country’s governance system. Previously, clan heads and elders elected lawmakers, who in turn voted for the president. The new framework, passed on Wednesday…
As drought continues to devastate Somaliland, local farmers and officials are turning to Israel for help with water management and agricultural resilience. Life on the Ground On Faysal Omar Salah’s family farm, months without rain have left seeded furrows dry and barren. His two children, out of school, survive only…
Doha, Qatar – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has described the situation in Gaza as “another level of inhumane engagement” in world history, urging the international community to prioritize the crisis despite other global challenges. Speaking at the 17th Al Jazeera Forum in Doha on Saturday, Mohamud also strongly criticised…
Mogadishu, Somalia – The United Nations has unveiled a $852 million Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for Somalia, aiming to support 2.4 million people in 2026. The announcement was made on Monday by UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, who acknowledged that the plan represents a 40 percent reduction compared to last…
The African Union has reaffirmed its adherence to the “One China” policy, rejecting any recognition of Taiwan’s independence, during a visit by China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, to the bloc’s headquarters in Addis Ababa on Thursday. Wang’s visit comes at a sensitive moment for the region, following Israel’s decision to…
The United States has suspended all assistance to the Somali government, accusing officials of destroying a United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse and unlawfully seizing donor-funded food aid intended for vulnerable populations. In a statement posted on X, the US State Department said the decision followed reports that Somali…
Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, arrived in Somaliland on Tuesday, marking the first high-profile visit by an Israeli official since the country formally recognized the self-declared republic in the Horn of Africa. The Somaliland presidency confirmed the arrival, stating that Saar and his delegation were welcomed at Hargeisa airport by…
Somalia’s ambassador to the United Nations, Abukar Dahir Osman, has criticized Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland, describing it as a “calculated distraction” amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza and the West Bank. His remarks came as Somalia assumed the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council for January. Speaking to reporters,…