Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock to 50 years in prison, arguing that she led a fraud scheme that was “brazen and staggering” and “deliberately exploited a public program designed to feed children during one of the most vulnerable periods in a generation.” Bock, 45, is among...
By Eng Mohamed Ali Mirreh Lord Ashcroft’s recent article on Somaliland has attracted international attention, but it presents a selective and deeply incomplete picture of the political realities in the region. His portrayal of Somaliland as a unified, democratic, and historically justified statehood project overlooks essential historical facts, regional dynamics, and the lived experiences of...
Mogadishu (WDN) – The United Nations Secretary-General’s Office has expressed growing concern over Somalia’s deepening political crisis following the collapse of internationally mediated talks between the Federal Government and opposition leaders grouped under the Council for Somalia’s Future. In a statement, the UN said it had been closely monitoring recent negotiations between the two sides,...
Mogadishu (WDN)– Somalia’s opposition coalition, the Council for Somalia’s Future, has reportedly rejected a request for renewed political dialogue from former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, whose mandate expired amid an escalating constitutional and political crisis. Opposition leaders, dismissed the proposal, accusing Hassan Sheikh of using dialogue merely as a political tactic aimed at buying time...
ADDIS ABABA- French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa on Wednesday for an official visit expected to focus on strengthening bilateral ties and regional issues in the Horn of Africa. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed welcomed Macron, describing the French leader’s third official visit to Ethiopia since 2019 as a reflection...
Categorical Rejection of the May 18th Charade and Condemnation of any celebration taking place in Awdal region. Declaration of Non-Participation and Rejection of May 18th Hegemony. The Awdal State Movement (ASM), representing the collective consciousness, political will, and historical aspirations of most of the inhabitants and communities of the Awdal and Salal regions, hereby issues...
Mogadishu (WDN) – Somalia’s deepening political crisis intensified further after opposition figures condemned the accreditation ceremony in which former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud received the credentials of Djibouti’s newly appointed ambassador, describing the move as unconstitutional and legally invalid. Oppositions stated that Hassan Sheikh is now a former president. After May 15, he no longer...
Hargeisa (WDN)- In a development that would trigger intense political debate across Somalia, a delegation from Puntland has arrived in Hargeisa to participate in the 18 May celebrations marking the 35th anniversary of Somaliland’s declaration of self-rule. In a symbolically sensitive visit, the delegation is being led by Yasin Muse Boqor, a member of the...
By Awes Osman In Somalia, tribalism is often more psychological than biological. While tribal identity is commonly linked to bloodline and ancestry, its real strength lies in belief, loyalty, and social dependence rather than pure genetics. A father’s role, for example, is not defined only by biological birth. Care, protection, support, and responsibility are equally...
Mogadishu (WDN)- Concern is rapidly growing among Somalis over the role of Turkey in Somalia’s deepening political crisis. Many citizens, political stakeholders, and observers believe that the Turkish government is increasingly aligning itself with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at a time of heightened uncertainty and political tension, particularly following the expiration of the current administration’s...