BREAKING: The Somali Civil Aviation Authority today, on 17/01/2024, turned back an Ethiopian Airlines flight, flight number ET8372, bound for Hargeisa, from the airspace of the Federal Republic of Somalia. It is believed that the DPM of Ethiopia and other Ethiopian officials

On 30th Jan, it is expected that a high level Ethiopian delegation will land at Hargeisa to ‘finalize’ the implementation of the January 1st MoU. Yesterday, loads of bulletproof vehicles & Ethiopian Security Personnel landed at Haergisa’s Egal International AirPort. This is

The Somali Federal Government has ordered the closing down of Ethiopia’s ‘consular services buildings’ in #Garowe & #Hargeisa The Ethiopian ambassador in Mogadishu was also told to immediately return to Addis Ababa. This comes 3 months after the infamous January 1st MoU.

Representatives of the SSC Khaatumo administration today met with Judge Tomoko Akane & Judge Reine Alapini-Gansou of the International Criminal Court in The Hague. The two parties held talks with SSC pursuing war crime charges against the Somaliland Government for their actions

In an address at the House of People's Representatives 30th regular session, Alemu Sime, Minister of Transport and Logistics, told lawmakers that the illegal MOU between Ethiopia and Somaliland will make Ethiopia's dream to gain access to the ocean a reality.

Somalia has received 179 votes by the General Assembly and has been elected as non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the years 2025-26. The process was started by the previous administration in 2018, when President Farmaajo declared for candidacy. This will be

Ethiopian government spokesman says “the Somali government only controls the presidential palace Villa Somalia.” According to our world in data, the Somali government controls 69% of its territory as compared to Ethiopia’s 60%. Addis Ababa is a city blockaded by armed groups.

BREAKING: Former Speaker of the Somali Parliament (2012-2018) & Constitutional Lawyer Mohamed Osman Jawaari passed away in Mogadishu aged 79. Mr Jawaari was also minister of transport, labour and social affairs in the military government of Major General Mohamed Siad Barre.

Jubaland’s State Parliament ‘votes’ to remove the two term limits for the state’s leadership. Adopts a 5-year term of office. Ahmed Madoobe, who has run the city-state of Kismayo since 2013 becomes the second federal head to go against the federal government’s 1P1V 2026 plan.

Somalia has paid the EAC $7.8 million in budget contribution dues for the fiscal year 2024/25. The Democratic Republic of Congo, which joined the bloc two years ago is yet to contribute a cent.

BREAKING: Kenyan President William Ruto fires his entire cabinet of ministers except the foreign minister. The attorney general has also been fired. This comes after weeks of protests that have put the country’s stability at the precipice.

Two cargo trucks guarded by Technicals, similar to those seized earlier this week by Abdudwaq villagers, were spotted in Caleen, Qoraxey, Ethiopia, around 70 kilometers west of Abudwaq. It is believed these trucks may contain arms just like the ones prior and are headed toward

UPDATE: the Somali Embassy in Bonn that was repossessed by the former Somali government is now up for sale for €1,300,000 on online European real estate sites. State assets (unclaimed and forfeited) of Somalia have been lost to theft of reigning leaders in the past.

UPDATE: Talks have broken down talks between Somalia & Ethiopia bringing an end to the second round of negotiations. A third round will begin in Ankara on September 17 as Ethiopia continues its efforts to secure a naval base. Before these talks begin, President Hassan Sheikh

President Hassan Sheikh met with Egyptian President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi in Cairo to oversee the signing of a defense agreement between Somalia & Egypt, aimed at bolstering security cooperation. Egypt reiterated its support for Somalia’s sovereignty & territorial integrity.

Puntland Forces have received a cargo of guns transported in trucks and escorted by Ethiopian Liyuu Police. The firearms were brought through Bookh, where villagers attempted to stop the illegal weapons but were unsuccessful after a furious gunfight. This weapons shipment is

A massive Egyptian cargo ship has docked at Mogadishu's port, delivering the largest consignment of weapons since the arms embargo was lifted. The shipment includes armored vehicles, 122 mm M1938 howitzers, anti-tank missiles, and heavy ammunition. It is expected that more

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed General Asad Osman Abdullahi (Diyaano) as the new head of the Somali Police Force. This appointment comes at a time when the PSF, which Diyaano formerly led, is at conflict with Puntland's leader, Said Abdullahi Deni.

The National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting has begun today in Mogadishu, bringing together the leaders of the Federal Government and the Federal Member States. President of Southwest State, Abdiaziz Laftagareen arrived in Mogadishu with a heavy security detail, indicating

Opposition leaders Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, Hassan Ali Khaire, and Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame reject President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's unconstitutional term extension following the breakdown of NCC talks, which failed to reach consensus on extending the terms of both the