Oct 27, 2024 · MOGADISHU, Somalia — Amid growing political pressure over his push for a one-person, one-vote system in Somalia, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is now embroiled in a controversy involving the sale of government-owned properties in the capital, Mogadishu. If proven true, this scandal could deal a significant blow to his political aspirations. ...

Last night marked a significant moment of recognition and unity for the Somali community in Queensland. The Multicultural Month event, hosted by the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. David Crisafulli MP, and John-Paul Langbroek at Parliament House, highlighted the remarkable contributions of our community.

Jan 17, 2025 · MOGADISHU, Somalia – Puntland forces discovered the passport of Saudi-born Al Hawshani Mohamed Ahmed during an operation dubbed as “Hilaac” against ISIL in the Bari region of Somalia.. The discovery was made Thursday after militants fled their hideouts in the Al-Maskad Mountains, an area they’ve used for years to launch attacks.

Dec 27, 2024 · MOGADISHU, Somalia — At least 51 people have been killed in three rounds of violent clashes between two Somali clan militias in Da’awaley town, Ethiopia’s Somali region.. The battle erupted over a grazing land dispute. The first two rounds of fighting took place on Wednesday and Friday last week, resulting in multiple casualties on both sides.

Dec 24, 2024 · MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia and Ethiopia held bilateral talks aimed at advancing the Ankara Declaration and strengthening their relationship, which has faced challenges since January.. A Somali delegation, led by the State Minister for Foreign Affairs, met with Ethiopia’s counterpart, Mesganu Arega, in Addis Ababa on Tuesday, discussing ways to improve their cooperation.

Dec 26, 2024 · MOGADISHU, Somalia – A U.S. drone strike has killed a senior Al Shabab leader near Kunya Barowe in the Lower Shabelle region, about 257 km northeast of the Somali capital, Mogadishu.. Sheikh Mohamed Mire, a long-time figure in Al Shabab who was head of the regions (Wilayaat), was killed in the U.S. air raid, according to a statement released by Al Shabab.

Nov 23, 2024 · MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somali Special Forces have carried out air and ground operations against Al Shabab, an al-Qaeda-linked militant group, in Sablaale town, Lower Shabelle region, about 200 km southwest of Mogadishu.. The strike in the Haway area has reportedly killed 12 militants, including three senior figures: Abu Yasir, originally from the northern regions and in charge of foreign ...

Nov 27, 2024 · MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somali Parliament descended into chaos on Wednesday as lawmakers debated the approval of a controversial election commission, amid rising political tensions over the new one-person, one-vote system championed by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.. The session was briefly disrupted when lawmakers from Jubaland staged a protest with whistles, halting proceedings for several ...

Jan 18, 2025 · MOGADISHU, Somalia – Nageye Khalif and Abdiwahid Gama’did, both young and renowned poets from Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, are seen standing in military uniforms, armed with AK-47s.. The two appeared in images as part of a new group of fighters who graduated from a one-year military training program conducted by …

Jan 15, 2025 · MOGADISHU, Somalia – Former President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has launched a verbal attack on Somalia’s federal government, led by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accusing it of plunging the nation into chaos.. Sheikh Ahmed criticized President Mohamud’s deal with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, calling it unexpected given the unresolved tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia ...