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 […]
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 […]
Hargeisa, Somaliland| The Republic of Somaliland has officially suspended all ongoing and future dialogue with the Federal Government of Somalia, following what it described as a provocative and unlawful visit by Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre to the disputed city of Las Anod on April 12. The visit, which was unannounced and uncoordinated with […]
•The Incident has Raised Questions and Concerns in Equal Measure London/Dublin/Hargeisa| Celebrated Somali singer Najma Nashaad has reportedly sought asylum in Ireland after arriving in the United Kingdom to attend the highly anticipated Somali Week Festival in London. Her unexpected departure from the UK before the event’s commencement has sent ripples across the Somali music […]
•The Visit of Such Nature by a High-Ranking Federal Government Official Last Happened Over 40 Years Ago LasAnod, Somalia| In a landmark moment for Somalia’s political landscape, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre arrived in LasAnod on Saturday, marking the first visit by a sitting Somali premier to the city in more than four decades. The […]
Somalia has put forward a proposal to grant the United States “exclusive control” over key air bases and ports in a move that could reshape the strategic landscape of the Horn of Africa. A letter dated March 16, addressed from Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to U.S. President Donald Trump, outlines the offer, which includes […]
•This Has Been Hailed as A New Milestone in Somali Music Somali songstress Najma Nashaad has reached a major career milestone with her latest music video, Damashaad, amassing an impressive 1 million views on YouTube in less than a month. This achievement underscores her growing influence in the Somali music industry and beyond, as her […]
Hargeisa, Somaliland| Young Somali singer Haboon Nura was greeted by an overwhelming crowd of fans and well-wishers as she arrived at Egal International Airport in Hargeisa this afternoon. Her return was met with an outpouring of support from government officials, fellow artists, social media influencers, and hundreds of dedicated fans who gathered to welcome her […]
Hargeisa, Somaliland| For decades, the self-declared Republic of Somaliland has operated as a de facto state, carving out a stable and democratic enclave in a region often fraught with conflict. Despite declaring independence from Somalia in 1991, Somaliland remains unrecognized internationally, a status that many of its citizens hope could change with the involvement of […]
Hargeisa, Somaliland| Somaliland’s newly elected President, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering stronger diplomatic and economic ties with neighboring Ethiopia and Djibouti. Speaking at a high-profile event in Hargeisa on Sunday, President Irro underscored the strategic importance of these relationships in advancing Somaliland’s economic development, security, and regional cooperation. In […]
