In a move that reeks of geopolitical opportunism amid domestic fragility, Israel has become the first UN member state to formally recognize the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as a sovereign nation on December 26, 2025. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s declaration, framed in the spirit of the Abraham Accords, promises cooperation in agriculture, technology, and security—while […]
In a landmark diplomatic move that reverberates across the Horn of Africa and the Middle East, Israel has become the world’s first country to formally recognize the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state. Announced on December 26, 2025, this historic decision ends more than three decades of international isolation for the breakaway […]
In a landmark moment for Somali democracy, residents of Mogadishu turned out in significant numbers on December 25, 2025, to participate in the capital’s first direct municipal elections since 1969. This “one-person, one-vote” poll represents a pivotal step toward restoring universal suffrage in Somalia, a country that has grappled with decades of conflict, clan-based indirect […]
In a thrilling chapter for African football, 27-year-old Kenyan coaching prodigy Abdirahman Ali Abubakar is set to lead Somalia’s Mogadishu City Club into battle against Kenya Police FC in the CAF Champions League qualifiers. The highly anticipated showdown is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM EAT at Nairobi’s iconic Nyayo National Stadium. […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| In a momentous display of regional diplomacy amid the swirling currents of the Nile River’s contentious waters, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud took center stage at the grand opening ceremony of Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on September 9, 2025. Joined by a cadre of influential African leaders, President Mohamud’s presence […]
In a heart-wrenching incident that underscores the dire risks faced by migrants seeking better lives, seven Ethiopian migrants succumbed to hunger and thirst during a treacherous boat journey from Somalia to Yemen, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Wednesday. This devastating loss adds to the alarming toll of over 350 migrant deaths and […]
Note: The Featured Image in this article was enhanced by an artificial intelligence tool. In a somber development from Galkayo, Somalia, authorities are grappling with the mysterious death of a Kenyan national, Hassan Sheikh Abdullahi, a dedicated teacher from Isiolo County. Found lifeless in a residence on July 25, 2025, the educator’s untimely demise has […]
Nairobi, Kenya| General Mohamed Said Hirsi Morgan, a towering and polarizing figure in Somalia’s military and political history, passed away on May 28, 2025, in a Nairobi hospital after a brief illness, his family confirmed. Known for his pivotal role as the last Minister of Defence under President Siad Barre’s regime and his subsequent activities […]
Moyale, Kenya| Two South Korean nationals who were abducted from the border town of Odda in Moyale, Marsabit County, nine months ago are reportedly being held captive in Somalia by suspected members of the Al Shabaab terrorist group. The victims, identified as Mr. David Lee and his mother-in-law, Ms. Hiwi Sokk Cheon, were kidnapped on […]
In a move that significantly escalates tensions in the Horn of Africa, the Federal Government of Somalia has issued a new directive barring holders of Taiwanese passports from entering or transiting through its airspace—including the self-declared independent region of Somaliland. The measure, which came into effect on April 30, 2025, was formalized through a Notice […]
