Mogadishu (WDN) – The arrival of Turkey’s Land Forces Commander, General Metin Tokel, in Mogadishu on an official military visit has drawn renewed political attention as Somalia’s Federal Government and opposition leaders remain engaged in Turkish-facilitated negotiations over the country’s electoral future. General Tokel and his high-level delegation were received at Aden Adde International Airport...
Nairobi (WDN) – Kenyan security forces have disrupted what authorities describe as a suspected plot to carry out attacks in Nairobi and Garissa, arresting several armed suspects, including a Somali national allegedly involved in an illegal weapons trafficking network. The arrests followed a targeted security operation in which police intercepted a vehicle at a checkpoint...
Mogadishu (WDN) – The United Nations Transition Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) has welcomed the progress made in the ongoing political dialogue between Somalia’s Federal Government and opposition leaders, describing the talks as a positive step toward reaching a broad-based agreement on the country’s electoral process. In a statement, UNTMIS commended the efforts of all parties...
Garowe (WDN) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni on Thursday inaugurated a high-level governance conference in Garowe aimed at strengthening cooperation among government institutions and accelerating the implementation of decentralization reforms across the state. The conference brings together representatives from all branches and levels of the Puntland administration, including cabinet ministries, oversight institutions, municipal authorities,...
Mogadishu (WDN)- Talks between Somalia’s Federal Government and opposition groups entered their second round on Thursday, with Turkey and representatives of the international community continuing to facilitate negotiations aimed at breaking the country’s prolonged political deadlock. The meeting is reported to be planned as a series of separate sessions with each opposition group to address...
Bosaso (WDN) – Activity at Puntland’s main port in Bosaso has virtually stalled for nearly ten days following the government’s introduction of a new tax regime. According to business sources, the increases are as much as four times higher than previous rates—an increase they say is unsustainable. Traders warn that if the policy remains unchanged,...
By Mohamoud Gaildon The president of secessionist Somaliland’s recent trip to Israel and the fanfare surrounding it were remarkable for the physical absence of the indispensable facilitator: The United Arab Emirates. The many-years-long “under the radar” cooperation between Israel and Somaliland―as Isarel’s Defense Minister put it at a meeting with the president of Somaliland―could not...
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Egypt departed the World Cup feeling hard done by but also paid the price for inviting Lionel Messi to lead an irresistible late charge against them as Argentina fought back to win a thrilling last-16 clash on Tuesday. Egypt complained bitterly, with coach Hossam Hassan floating conspiracy theories, after their 3-2 defeat, and they did have grounds...
Mogadishu (WDN)- Representatives of the Federal Government of Somalia and the Nabad iyo Nolol opposition coalition met in Mogadishu to discuss the continuation of political dialogue aimed at resolving the country’s ongoing political challenges. According to a joint statement, the meeting was held in a constructive and cordial atmosphere, with both sides engaging in open,...
Mogadishu (WDN) – Somalia’s Federal Government has voiced growing security concerns over Meta’s planned introduction of WhatsApp usernames, warning that the new feature could make it more difficult for authorities to identify users and combat terrorism and organized crime. The concerns were outlined by the National Communications Authority (NCA), which argues that allowing users to...