In a historic milestone for Somalia’s federalism, Abdiqadir Ahmed Aw-Cali ‘Firdhiye’ has been elected the first President of the newly established Northeastern State Government, where for the first ti…
In a major diplomatic victory for Somalia, the Tanzanian government has decisively blocked a controversial seminar that was set to question the legitimacy of Somalia’s newly secured membership in the …
In a dramatic political shakeup with far reaching implications, several senior figures from Somalia’s once unified opposition coalition, the Somali Salvation Forum, have broken ranks, aligning themsel…
On Saturday, August 23, a major political moment took place in Las Anod, the capital of Somalia’s Northeastern Regional State.
Lawmakers, who were officially sworn in a few days ago, elected Dr. Ad…
In a strongly worded joint statement, three former Somali presidents have condemned what they describe as the unlawful seizure and sale of public land in Mogadishu, following a deadly government evict…
In a country where political cycles often end in exile, exile in rebellion, and rebellion in regret, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has done what no Somali leader before him has managed in both post-independen…
A vessel carrying Turkish-owned military supplies for the TURKSOM mission in Mogadishu has been forced to divert to Djibouti due to extreme weather, following a series of politically charged events th…
In a Villa Somalia brimming with tension and high expectations, a nearly five-hour meeting between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and leaders of the opposition’s National Salvation Forum ended…
All eyes are fixed on Villa Somalia this Wednesday as Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud meets with leaders of the Opposition Salvation Forum in a highly anticipated political dialogue. What un…
By Abdiqani Hamud Abokor
For over two decades, the Gedo region in southern Somalia has been a volatile crucible of armed conflict, civil strife, political disputes, and escalating strategic r…
By: Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Nor, Finance Columnist
In a market driven by attention and rapid change, financial success is no longer guaranteed by talent alone. Today, it’s not just about what you know or…
The race for the presidency of the newly formed North East State of Somalia is approaching its climax, with several candidates vying for the region’s highest office. Among them is Abdirisak Khalif Ahm…
A major political meeting began on Sunday at the Presidential Palace, Villa Somalia in Mogadishu between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the Somali National Salvation Forum, a key opposition coali…
In August 2015, as the then-Somali Ambassador to Kenya, Gamal Mohamed Hassan, presented his credentials to Kenya’s former President Uhuru Kenyatta, his presence was a powerful statement. Dressed in pr…
The Somali government knowingly accepted a new Ethiopian ambassador with a documented history of opposing Somalia’s territorial unity, a move that is now unravelling into a full-blown diplomatic scand…
In Lasanod, the capital of the nascent North East State, a historic campaign is underway as the region prepares to elect the first president of its new federal state government. For the people of this…
A new diplomatic shift took shape on July 13, 2025, when Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, paid an official visit to Jakarta, Indonesia. The …
Somali Swimming Sensation: Mustafa Hashim puts Somalia on the World Stage
In a nation long defined by the challenges of civil war and displacement, a new generation is writing a different narrative—o…
A growing sense of uncertainty and concern has gripped Somali traders in Tanzania, particularly in the famous Kariakoo Market, in the capital, Dar es Salaam — the commercial hub for many members of th…
Mustafa Osman Farah
On July 27, 2025, Al-Shabaab militants launched a carefully planned attack on Mahaas, a key town in central Hiiraan. The assault began with multiple suicide bombers detonating exp…
Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki has launched a scathing denunciation of the United Arab Emirates, branding it an existential threat to Somali sovereignty and a potential vanguard for Israeli strate…
Hussein Macalin, who served as the National Security Advisor to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud from June 25, 2022, officially departed his role on July 25, 2025, exactly three years after his …
Puntland is reportedly planning to release the MV Sea World vessel in the coming days, following pressure from the UAE Embassy in Mogadishu, sources within the Puntland government told Somali Stream.
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After more than three decades grounded by conflict, Somalia is charting a new course in the skies. The Federal Government today announced the revival of Somali Airlines, the country’s long-dormant nat…
By Abdinur Mohamed Ahmed
On July 18, 2025, Puntland authorities seized a MV Sea World ship off the coast near Bosaso, a key port in Somalia’s semiautonomous Puntland region. The vessel, reportedly ca…
The streets of Beled Hawo erupted in violence as forces loyal to Somalia’s federal government clashed with troops from the regional state of Jubaland. The battle for this strategic border town is more…
In a surprising political turn, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has extended an olive branch to Somalia’s most formidable opposition group: the Forum for Salvation of Somalia, a coalition of influenti…
Somalia's political landscape is abuzz with cautious optimism and underlying tension as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the Forum for Salvation of Somalia, a coalition of prominent opposition lead…
In the Hodan District Headquarters of Mogadishu, the sound of musical celebration is about to fill the air once again. Hayaan Heritage, in partnership with the Somali National Youth Council, is set to…
In a move that has stirred dismay and frustration in Mogadishu, Kenya’s recent announcement of a visa-free travel policy for all African nations—except Somalia and Libya—has cast a shadow over the his…
Ankara Declaration aimed to resolve long-standing sea access dispute, but technical negotiations have stalled.
Last December, there was a significant beacon of hope for regional stability. On Decem…
Whereas Mogadishu basks in the glow of national celebration, honoring social media darlings while a critical battle for Somalia's future is being lost in the shadows. The juxtaposition of Mogadishu's …
Setting foot at Mogadishu’s Aden Abdulle International Airport should, for any Somali or international visitor, be a moment of pride ; a symbol of national resilience, recovery, and global reconnectio…
By: Aweys Isak
In the summer of 2007, as Mogadishu trembled under the weight of war, a baby girl named Zahra entered the world.
She bestowed upon me the honor of becoming an uncle; She is my brot…
By Abdi Moalim
One of the most pressing issues affecting Somalia, albeit regrettably among the least addressed by the political elite, media, and public platforms despite its potentially devastating …
By Mohamed Dhugad
Somalia once again stands at a decisive juncture—one that offers the promise of progress, unity, and long-awaited democratic reform. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s recent call fo…
By Dr. Liban Cigaal
Somalia has entered a perilous political moment. What lies before us is not an ordinary partisan dispute but a clash that could trigger renewed fragmentation and institutional b…
In recent weeks, both local and international news outlets widely circulated claims that members of the Somali government delegation attending the 113th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva…
By: Mohammed Hirmoge
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud seems to have borrowed one more trick from his predecessor: the art of buying time. The only problem? He’s not quite doing it like the master. On …
By Mohamed Dhugad
17 June 2025/Mogadishu, Somalia
Contact: mdhugad@gmail.com
At the gateway to Somalia’s Aden Adde International Airport—where returning citizens and international visitors ou…
Mohammed Hirmoge
Power in Somalia has long rested in the hands of a few, often, just one: the president. But today, it’s not just political power that’s centralized. Financial resources and state a…
As a young boy, Ali Bashir lived within the confines of a simple, austere life—grounded and distant from the trappings of modernity. His world revolved around the family homestead, the village soccer …
Mogadishu — in a significant move, the Federal Government of Somalia has formally called for the dissolution of the C6+ framework, describing it as outdated and misaligned with the country’s current p…
When Karin Johansson assumed her role as the Ambassador of the European Union to Somalia in September 2023, she inherited a country that had just experienced a peaceful political transition the previo…
Somalia's long-awaited entry into the East African Community (EAC), which is a diplomatic prize 15 years in the making; now looks less like a triumph and more like a textbook case of missed opportunit…
Mogadishu’s diplomatic circles are buzzing. On Thursday, the C6+ group of foreign ambassadors convened in the Somali capital, their immediate focus zeroing in on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s rece…
Somalia’s political chessboard is bracing for a critical week as diplomatic sources confirm that the international community under the C6+ umbrella will convene this Thursday in Mogadishu to assess th…
By: Abdi Ali Raghe
As Somalia approaches a critical election period, now less than a year away, political divisions are becoming increasingly pronounced. The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) remai…
After days of intense closed-door meetings at Mogadishu's Jazeera Hotel, a significant segment of Somalia’s opposition, operating under the banner of the Opposition Salvation Forum, has unveiled a new…
In an effort to resolve Somalia's mounting political strife, Western embassies situated within Mogadishu's heavily secured Halane compound, in conjunction with the United Nations Office, are spearhead…
