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A New Era for Tanade: Ugaas Abdirahman Crowned Supreme Traditional Leader in Galdogob

By: Mohamed Hassan Irro On 8 February 2026, in the town of Galdogob in Somalia’s Mudug region, Ugaas Abdirahman Ugaas Mohamed Ugaas Ali Geesood was formally crowned as the supreme traditional leade…

Mogadishu Talks Rescheduled as International Pressure Forces a Breakthrough

Dr. Maryan Qasim: Somalia’s Trailblazing Human Rights Chair and Mother of a Nation’s Progress

Ethiopia opens flagship tourism hub in Eastern Somali Regional State

Israel Faces Airspace Restriction as Somalia Reasserts Sovereign Control of Its Skies

Heading the Somali National Army: Hire, Fire, Rehire – Somalia’s Hottest Security Seat

Hassan Sheikh’s Political Bromance With Galmudug, South West State, and Hirshabelle Falls Apart

Somali Elections Countdown:

This coincides with the expiry of the mandate of the current Presidency on May 15.

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Somalia’s Future Council Accepts Federal Government Dialogue Invitation as 2026 Polls Approach

Somali President to Chair UN Security Council Session in New York

Hassan Sheikh Bows to ‘Future Council’ Pressure, Announces National Consultative Conference

Deni eyes new Abu Dhabi deal as Somali Government orders UAE out of Bosaso

Las Anod Rises: A New Dawn for the Northeastern Federal Member State

A Brotherhood Forged in Faith and History: Saudi Arabia and Somalia’s Enduring Strategic Bond

opinion

When Overreach Becomes the Crisis: Somalia’s Test of Legitimacy

Future Council Accepts Intra-Somali Talks, but Good Faith Is Missing

Trade Not Aid: Why Deeper US-Somalia Commercial Ties Make Strategic Sense

Why Somalia’s 2026 Elections are its most Consequential

Somalia’s Geo-Strategic position: A Blessing Turned Curse amid Proxy Wars and Colonial Legacies

Why Somalia’s Break with the UAE May Make Economic Sense

The Behavioral Pattern Behind Financial Inaction: NBEL (Noisy, Busy, Easy, Lazy)

Beyond Aid: Economic Diplomacy, Regional Lessons and the imperative of investment-Led Partnership with China

Oil Exploration in Somalia: Past, Present, and Future

Op-Ed: Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland: A Hallow Victory for Separatists

Hassan Sheikh Bows to ‘Future Council’ Pressure, Announces National Consultative Conference

Heading the Somali National Army: Hire, Fire, Rehire – Somalia’s Hottest Security Seat

Future Council Accepts Intra-Somali Talks, but Good Faith Is Missing

Hassan Sheikh’s Political Bromance With Galmudug, South West State, and Hirshabelle Falls Apart

Trade Not Aid: Why Deeper US-Somalia Commercial Ties Make Strategic Sense

Interview

Eritrea’s Afwerki Blasts UAE as Somalia’s “Enemy,” Warns of Planned Israeli Red Sea Empire

Census Manipulation against Kenyan Somalis – A History of Injustice and Political Manipulation

Somalia denies recalling its Nairobi Ambassador amidst ‘rumours’ of tensions with Kenya

Why Somalia’s 2026 Elections are its most Consequential

Deni eyes new Abu Dhabi deal as Somali Government orders UAE out of Bosaso

Special Reports

A Brotherhood Forged in Faith and History: Saudi Arabia and Somalia’s Enduring Strategic Bond

Dangerous Diplomacy: Somali Ambassador’s ‘Somaliland Recognition Deal In Delhi Exposed

The Semantic Overreach of “Political Islam”

Beyond Aid: Economic Diplomacy, Regional Lessons and the imperative of investment-Led Partnership with China

Op-Ed: Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland: A Hallow Victory for Separatists

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A Brotherhood Forged in Faith and History: Saudi Arabia and Somalia’s Enduring Strategic Bond

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Op-Ed: Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland: A Hallow Victory for Separatists

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Somalia’s Opposition Bloc Solidifies in Nairobi as Deni, Madobe, Take Challenge to Villa Somalia’s Doorstep

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From Fanfare to Silence: Somalia’s Nonexistent Role in the EAC

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EXCLUSIVE: Mogadishu Knew Ethiopia’s New Ambassador Mocks Somalia’s Claim to Unity

Somali Elections Countdown:

This coincides with the expiry of the mandate of the current Presidency on May 15.

Days

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

Israel Faces Airspace Restriction as Somalia Reasserts Sovereign Control of Its Skies

Heading the Somali National Army: Hire, Fire, Rehire – Somalia’s Hottest Security Seat

Hassan Sheikh’s Political Bromance With Galmudug, South West State, and Hirshabelle Falls Apart

Somalia’s Future Council Accepts Federal Government Dialogue Invitation as 2026 Polls Approach

Somali President to Chair UN Security Council Session in New York

Hassan Sheikh Bows to ‘Future Council’ Pressure, Announces National Consultative Conference

Deni eyes new Abu Dhabi deal as Somali Government orders UAE out of Bosaso

A New Era for Tanade: Ugaas Abdirahman Crowned Supreme Traditional Leader in Galdogob

By: Mohamed Hassan Irro On 8 February 2026, in the town of Galdogob in Somalia’s Mudug region, Ugaas Abdirahman Ugaas Mohamed Ugaas Ali Geesood was formally crowned as the supreme traditional leade…

Mogadishu Talks Rescheduled as International Pressure Forces a Breakthrough

Dr. Maryan Qasim: Somalia’s Trailblazing Human Rights Chair and Mother of a Nation’s Progress

Ethiopia opens flagship tourism hub in Eastern Somali Regional State

opinion

When Overreach Becomes the Crisis: Somalia’s Test of Legitimacy

Future Council Accepts Intra-Somali Talks, but Good Faith Is Missing

Trade Not Aid: Why Deeper US-Somalia Commercial Ties Make Strategic Sense

Why Somalia’s 2026 Elections are its most Consequential

Somalia’s Geo-Strategic position: A Blessing Turned Curse amid Proxy Wars and Colonial Legacies

Why Somalia’s Break with the UAE May Make Economic Sense

The Behavioral Pattern Behind Financial Inaction: NBEL (Noisy, Busy, Easy, Lazy)

Interview

Eritrea’s Afwerki Blasts UAE as Somalia’s “Enemy,” Warns of Planned Israeli Red Sea Empire

Census Manipulation against Kenyan Somalis – A History of Injustice and Political Manipulation

Somalia denies recalling its Nairobi Ambassador amidst ‘rumours’ of tensions with Kenya

Census Manipulation against Kenyan Somalis – A History of Injustice and Political Manipulation

Somalia denies recalling its Nairobi Ambassador amidst ‘rumours’ of tensions with Kenya

Special Reports

A Brotherhood Forged in Faith and History: Saudi Arabia and Somalia’s Enduring Strategic Bond

Dangerous Diplomacy: Somali Ambassador’s ‘Somaliland Recognition Deal In Delhi Exposed

The Semantic Overreach of “Political Islam”

Beyond Aid: Economic Diplomacy, Regional Lessons and the imperative of investment-Led Partnership with China

Op-Ed: Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland: A Hallow Victory for Separatists

sports

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Somali Swimming Sensation: Mustafa Hashim puts Somalia on the World Stage

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AU reaffirms its commitment to engage with all parties in Sudan

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ANALYSIS: Why Does the War on ISIS Seem More Effective Than the Fight Against Al-Shabab?

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Hormuud Scoops Global Award from OIC Chamber of Commerce and Development

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Manchester City overcome early error to beat Chelsea 3-1

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Souleiman Hassan Waberi: Building Djibouti’s Football Future, one goal at a time

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A Brotherhood Forged in Faith and History: Saudi Arabia and Somalia’s Enduring Strategic Bond

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A Brotherhood Forged in Faith and History: Saudi Arabia and Somalia’s Enduring Strategic Bond

Op-Ed: Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland: A Hallow Victory for Separatists

Somalia’s Opposition Bloc Solidifies in Nairobi as Deni, Madobe, Take Challenge to Villa Somalia’s Doorstep

From Fanfare to Silence: Somalia’s Nonexistent Role in the EAC

Can’t Stay, Can’t Leave: The Tragedy of Being Young in Somalia