By Abdiqani Haji Abdi Kenya has spent decades building its reputation as East Africa’s financial, commercial, and investment hub. That reputation rests not only on economic growth but also on confidence in the integrity of its banking system, real estate market, and regulatory institutions. Investors choose jurisdictions where the rule of law prevails and financial...
Garowe (WDN) – The Puntland capital, Garowe, erupted in celebration on Saturday as thousands of residents joined senior government officials, military commanders, traditional elders, and community leaders to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the founding of the Puntland State of Somalia, a milestone widely hailed as a testament to the region’s resilience, stability, and enduring...
Mogadishu (WDN) — The European Union’s anti-piracy naval mission, Operation Atalanta, has revealed that four commercial vessels hijacked by Somali pirates remain under pirate control, with 67 crew members still being held hostage off the northern coast of Somalia. The disclosure underscores the most serious resurgence of Somali piracy in years and raises fresh alarm...
Mogadishu (WDN) – Somalia’s Deputy Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation, Saadaad Mohamed Nur Aliyow, has formally resigned from his position, a move that comes amid intensifying political maneuvering ahead of the election for Speaker of the House of the People. According to informed sources, Saadaad has entered the race for the influential parliamentary...
KISMAYO (WDN) — Jubaland’s Minister of Information, Abdifatah Mohamed Mukhtar, has sharply criticized President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud following the conclusion of the AUSSOM Troop-Contributing Countries Summit in Kampala, accusing the Somali leader of dismissing legitimate regional concerns over Somalia’s prolonged political crisis. The Kampala summit focused primarily on the future of the African Union Support...
Washington (WDN) – The commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin R. Anderson, has firmly dismissed speculation that Washington is preparing to recognize Somaliland, reaffirming that longstanding U.S. policy remains firmly committed to the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia. Speaking on U.S. policy toward the Horn...
Garowe (WDN) —Puntland’s Parliament has overwhelmingly approved a package of constitutional amendments proposed by the administration of President Said Abdullahi Deni, marking another significant step in the region’s ongoing institutional and electoral reforms. The amendments were passed during Thursday’s parliamentary session with broad support, signaling a rare consensus among lawmakers on key governance issues. Notably,...
By Hassan Yusuf A short video circulating widely on social media has reignited an important national conversation. In the clip, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud appears to question why Somalia’s internal political issues were reflected in the Kampala summit communiqué, suggesting that such matters should not form part of a regional document. The remarks have generated...
Ceuta, Spain (WDN) — Hundreds of migrants have reached the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in recent days after making the perilous journey across the waters separating Morocco from the European territory, in a fresh surge that has caught the attention of Spanish authorities and humanitarian organizations. Dramatic footage broadcast by local television stations and international...
By Anwar Maxamed Diiriye The Somali people, the global Somali diaspora, and lovers of Somali arts have lost one of their brightest cultural icons. On July 31, 2026, Axmed Cali Cigaal, one of the most influential figures in the history of Somali music and theatre, passed away in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after a brief hospitalization. He...