Balcad (WDN) — Somalia’s newly elected Speaker of the House of the People, Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur Jama, has begun his tenure with a visible public engagement agenda, receiving a high-profile welcome in Balcad, Middle Shabelle, as political and traditional leaders rallied behind his new leadership. The reception, organized by members of Hisrashabeelle community (Mudulood), brought...
Garowe (WDN) — Puntland authorities have formally taken control of a group of security personnel previously aligned with Puntland politician Mohamud Mashruuc, in what officials and political observers describe as another step toward consolidating the region’s security institutions under a unified state command. A representative speaking on behalf of the forces confirmed that an agreement...
Garowe (WDN) — Puntland has issued a strongly worded warning accusing Somalia’s Federal Government and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of pursuing political and security moves that could destabilize Puntland, particularly the strategically sensitive city of Galkayo. In a statement released Thursday evening, Puntland said it was closely monitoring what it described as preparations for a...
Mogadishu(WDN) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and PM Hamza attended a state dinner in Mogadishu honoring the newly elected Speaker of Somalia’s House of the People, Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur. Addressing the gathering, President Hassan highlighted what he described as important progress in Somalia’s state-building efforts, including the strengthening of government institutions, development of the country’s...
Hargeisa (WDN) — Defense officials from Somaliland and the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) are engaged in active discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation on maritime security, defense, and regional stability. Bashir Good, Somaliland’s representative in the United States, told Fox News that the talks are progressing positively and are focused particularly on expanding cooperation between Somaliland...
Mogadishu (WDN) — Two veteran journalists who spent years working for Somalia’s state media and defending government policies have now become outspoken critics of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s displacement policies after reportedly finding themselves and their families among those affected by demolitions in Mogadishu. Mustaf War Caddeeye and Ismaaciil Orange, who reportedly worked for the...
Garowe (WDN) — Puntland has issued one of its clearest statements yet on the conditions under which it would rejoin a fully agreed Somali federal system, insisting that the country cannot achieve lasting political stability without a constitution endorsed directly by the Somali people. Puntland Minister of Youth and Sports Caydiid Dirir said Puntland would...
Salzburg, Austria (WDN) — Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has etched his name into European football history after taking charge of the 2026 UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa at Stadion Salzburg on Wednesday night. The landmark appointment made Artan the first non-European referee to officiate the UEFA Super Cup, placing a...
Minneapolis (WDN)- U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar has won the Democratic primary for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, securing the party’s nomination and clearing a major hurdle on her path toward seeking a fifth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. lhan is one of President Trump’s most outspoken critics, consistently pushing back against his attacks on...
Garowe (WDN) — The Puntland Council of Politicians and Intellectuals, composed of 26 members, has called for an immediate and peaceful resolution to tensions in Kodmo, in Rako-Raaxo District of Karkaar Region, warning that renewed armed confrontation could have serious consequences for Puntland’s security and stability. In a statement, the council urged the Puntland administration...