by RACHEL ABBOTT Somalia’s 2020-2021 elections are the subject of much fanfare. They will be the country’s first one person-one vote elections in 50 years. The Somali public will finally have the chance to directly elect their representatives. Or at least, that’s the theory. There is a problem with this moment in Somalia’s slow march to...
April 28, 2026
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Ethiopia’s ownership of GERD doesn’t give it right to violate legal accords: Egypt FM
The Egyptian FM’s statements came a few days after Washington failed to seal signatures from the three countries on the filling and operation of the Ethiopian dam Menna Alaa El-Din Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said that Ethiopia’s ownership of its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) does not give it the right to violate legal...
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Waa maxay ‘Jacbur’? Ragga jacburka tiriya se maxaa aynu ugu yeernaa?
W/Q: Cabdirisaaq Baraag Hordhac Waxa aynu doonaynaa in aynu qormadeenan ku faaqidno qayb ka mid ah maansadeena. Waa ‘jacbur’. Labo dhan ayaynu ka eegaynaa. Dhanka hore oo ah waxa aynu eray ahaan ‘jacbur’ u aqoon jirnay iyo dhanka labaad oo ah waxa aynu ‘jacbur’ suugaan ahaan doonayno in aynu u aqoonsano. Dhan 1 | ‘Jacbur’...
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Humanitarian Coordinator Urges Protection of Civilians as Clashes Displace an Estimated 56,000 people in Jubaland State, Somalia
Mogadishu, Preliminary reports indicate that up to 9,000 households (approximately 56,000 people) have been displaced in Gedo, Jubaland State, following a stand-off since early February between the parties to the conflict in the region. “All efforts must be made to minimise harm to civilians and damage to schools, health centres and homes,” the Humanitarian Coordinator...
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Somali forces, supposed to unite against Islamists, fight each other
Abdiqani Hassan GAROWE, Somalia (Reuters) – Fighting erupted in south Somalia on Monday between the national army and regional forces, amid deepening divisions that help Islamist insurgents and may exacerbate regional frictions. Clashes broke out late morning between the Somali army, commanded by the federal government, and forces loyal to Jubbaland state leader Ahmed Madobe,...
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The “Farmajo Doctrine:” A Prelude to a Renewed Conflict
By Faisal A. Roble In his lame-duck year, Farmajo is on the cusp of plunging Somalia into a renewed conflict. Thanks to what I call the “Farmajo Doctrine,” we may see more devastating and bloodier conflicts in the ensuing months. As of today, there is a low-intensity conflict between Somaliland and Puntland. These two regions...
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Somalis turn to Dr Hyena to fight depression, mental illness
Abdi Sheikh MOGADISHU (Reuters) – The growls from the caged hyena reverberate through the room as Mohamed Sheikh Yakub slumps silently in a chair nearby, hoping the animal will frighten away the evil spirits he says have troubled him since his divorce. The traditional treatment – rooted in the belief that hyenas can devour the...
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Somalia agrees offshore oil exploration roadmap with Shell/Exxon – minister
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Somalia has agreed an initial roadmap with a Shell/Exxon (RDSa.L) (XOM.N) joint venture to explore and develop potential offshore oil and gas reserves, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said on Monday. “I am delighted we have agreed an initial roadmap with the Shell/Exxon joint venture. This gives us confidence...
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Heavy gunfire in Mandera as Somali, Jubaland troops clash
by STAR REPORTER Mandera residents were on Monday forced to flee after fierce clashes between Somalia troops and Jubaland forces. Heavy gunfire and explosions coupled with black smoke could be seen emanating from the Mandera border as residents scampered for their lives. Sources told the Star that Somalia National Army launched the attacks on Jubaland army...
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Ethiopia co-operating following arrests of 13 Canadian humanitarian volunteers: official
MICHELLE CARBERT Canada says Ethiopia is co-operating following the detention of 13 Canadian humanitarian volunteers in the East African country over allegations they were practising medicine without permission and dispensing expired medication. Rob Oliphant, parliamentary secretary to the Foreign Affairs Minister, said he met with the Ethiopian ambassador to Canada on Sunday to discuss the...