Garowe (WDN) – Since President Hassan’s call for national dialogue during his Eid-ul-Fitr address, the response has been mixed. The call for dialogue lacked specific details. Many have raised questions about the clarity of the initiative, particularly concerning participants, date and venue for the discussions. President Hassan’s call emphasized political reconciliation, urging leaders to contribute...
By Abdullahi A. Nor To those in power, when they leave this world, will their name be remembered with honor or shame? In the heart of Somalia’s darkest times, when bullets replaced ballots and destruction became the language of governance, one woman stood as a beacon of hope. Dr. Hawa Abdi did not hoard wealth,...
GAROWE (WDN)– Recent reports indicate that President Said Deni is planning major changes on various ministries, particularly at the directors level. In addition to these anticipated reshuffles, new information has emerged stating that President Deni has ordered all ministries to submit comprehensive reports on their workforce, ongoing projects, and assets. Although the president usually cites...
Mogadishu (WDN) – In the grand tradition of Somalia’s government neglecting its own, General Sheegow Ahmed Ali, a man once at the heart of the country’s security apparatus, now finds himself abandoned, battling liver cancer with no medical support. According to HirShabelle’s Deputy Minister of Information, Abdishakur Shasha, the federal government has shown zero interest...
By Shamso Sheegow I had a significant moment of reflection recently when an academic researcher reached out to discuss a study he was conducting on marginalized clans in Somalia. During our conversation, he used a term commonly used in Somali post-civil war discourse: “Dadka laga tirada badan yahay,” which translates to “Those who are fewer...
Bosaso (WDN)- Puntland forces are advancing from all directions around the Miraale Well, where ISIS (Daesh) fighters remain isolated. The final phase of liberating the remaining Daesh militants in the area is nearing completion. As planned, a major ground operation will commence in the coming days to eliminate the remainingthreat. Fully equipped units of the...
HAMILTON, Canada– The UN reported on Wednesday that humanitarian workers are being killed at an “unprecedented” level, with 2024 being the “worst year” on record for aid personnel. “According to the available data, 2024 was the worst year on record, with 377 aid workers killed in 20 countries. This was nearly 100 more fatalities than...
By Hirsi Abdulkadir Mohamed; a former Ethiopian Federal Parliamentarian In Ethiopia’s Somali Region, the promise of reform once sparked hope. People expected it to usher in transparency, accountability, and competent leadership. Instead, reform has become a hollow slogan, disguising a system that continues to prioritize personal loyalty and political connections over merit and public service....
MOGADISHU (Xinhua) — Food insecurity is worsening in several regions of Somalia, with 18 areas experiencing an increase in the number of people facing a food crisis, according to a report released on Monday. The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis said that nearly 4.6 million people in Somalia will likely experience high...
By Mohamed A Yasin President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has announced a national consultative conference aimed at bringing together Somalia’s political stakeholders to discuss the country’s future. This initiative comes after nearly four years of persistent calls from various political actors, federal member states (FMS), and civil society groups urging the president to hold an inclusive...