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The Somali and South West State flags have been removed from the administrative HQ in Marka, the capital of the Lower Shabelle region, southern #Somalia, after armed militias took control of the port city. The militias, after seizing the city, about 100 km southwest of Mogadishu, raised a flag they said belonged to a newly established administration called Koonfur-Bari [South-East state]. #Somalia
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How did Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur—widely known on social media as “Minister TikTok”—rise from Somalia’s embassy in Ankara and NISA to become Speaker of an already-expired Parliament? Was his victory decided in Mogadishu—or shaped in Ankara? Watch the full video. #Somalia #Turkiya
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Jubaland leader Ahmed Madobe has declared that #Somalia's Federal Government cannot be trusted to responsibly manage issues related to the country's arms embargo and control of its airspace, calling for both responsibilities to be returned to international oversight. The regional state leader argued that the handling of weapons restrictions and the administration of Somalia's airspace should be placed back under the supervision of the international community, citing concerns over transparency, accountability, and impartiality in the management of these critical sectors.
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Fahima Yusuf Quuje, a regional lawmaker in the administration based in Las Anod, said she has resigned and returned to Somaliland. She abandoned her previous stance on a united #Somalia. Quuje, who played a prominent role in the 2023 conflict that led to Somaliland forces withdrawing from Las Anod, announced her return in a public statement, saying she had changed her political position and now supports Somaliland's secession bid.
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🚨 A video circulated on social media accounts supportive of Villa Somalia shows Jihaan Hassan Sheikh, daughter of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, working behind the scenes at a meeting in Kampala, Uganda, attended by leaders of countries contributing peacekeeping troops to Somalia. According to reports, Jihaan has for some time been handling international-relations files at Villa Somalia, at a time when Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs appears to exist largely in name only. #Somalia #Kampala #VillaSomalia #Uganda
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Garowe Online Exclusive | Analysis: The New Security Agreement Between Puntland and the United States Garowe Online spoke with Samira Gaid, a regional security analyst, to discuss the new security agreement signed yesterday between the Puntland and the United States Government. In this exclusive audio interview, she examines the significance of the agreement, its potential impact on Puntland’s security sector, and what it could mean for counterterrorism efforts against ISIS and Al-Shabaab. The discussion also explores the strategic implications of the agreement for U.S. security cooperation in Somalia and the Horn of Africa, the opportunities it creates for Puntland’s security institutions through training, intelligence sharing, and capacity building, as well as the challenges Puntland should consider as the agreement is implemented. 🎧 Listen to Samira Gaid’s full audio analysis below. #Somalia
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The President of Somaliland Cabdiraxmaan Cirro: "If the unity of Somalia is required, then Djibouti must join Somalia. It was part of it. The Somali state of Ethiopia was part of Somalia. The NFD, the Northeastern Kenya, was part of #Somalia. If the word 'unity' means Somalis uniting, then they have to join all Somalis. Why? It makes an exception, a unity between Somalia and Somaliland. I think that's not right.
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🚨BREAKING: The SouthWest State has announced that it has severed ties with the Somali federal government—which has only two months remaining in its term—after accusing it of initiating military mobilization and inciting conflict aimed at ousting President Lafta-Gareen. This marks the third Federal State to cut cooperation relations with Mogadishu-based Govt, highlighting a growing national divide that could lead to political instability and undermine both the fight against Al-Shabaab and the upcoming elections in #Somalia
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"Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is launching an offensive against Somaliland from Las Anod, with Turkish aircraft airlifting troops and weapons… I am telling the world that the trip to Las Anod is an act of interference and clear aggression. Anyone who attacks us will be taught a lesson,” Somaliland leader, Abdirahman Cirro said. #Somalia
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A controversy has erupted around one of the Somali-owned businesses in the United States, particularly in the state of Ohio. According to reports circulating on social media, a Somali social media user known as Abdirahman Haji went live from the location and shared his account on his Facebook page. In his post, he alleged that the Nick Shirley Team was harassing Somali Americans and their businesses by spreading propaganda targeting both the community and their commercial establishments. The incident comes in the wake of online allegations shared by Somali Americans living in the United States, which gained wider attention after being amplified on X by its owner, Elon Musk , further intensifying public discussion around the issue. #Somalia
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BREAKING - Jubaland accuses the Somali army of drone attack on its forces near Raskamboni leading to clashes, says dozens of Turkish-trained Gorgor soldiers surrendered during today's battle, per Jubaland deputy security minister Aden Ahmed. He described as unfortunate the use of the weapons and drones provided by the International partners against "a peaceful" Federal state, instead of the intended Al-Shabaab war. #Somalia
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We will defeat Al-Shabaab within this month, June, all troops ready in frontlines, waiting for for the green light to start the war, says Brigadier General Madey Nurey Sheikh, the Deputy Commander of the #Somalia army. Early last year, president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud set a one-year deadline to eradicate the Al-Qaeda-linked group from the country and end 17 years of war.
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Today in History: On this day 20 years ago, Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed was elected as the president of Somalia's Transitional Federal Government [TFG]. The election, held in Kenya, saw Ahmed defeating 25 other candidates, marking a significant moment in Somalia's efforts to establish a stable government amidst conflict. The 6th President of #Somalia resigned from the presidency on 24 December 2008. He died in the UAE on 23 March 2012.
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Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has accused an unnamed foreign country of plotting to bring Israel into Somalia with the strategic intent to divide the nation and set up military bases. Speaking on the current political tensions, the Prime Minister also leveled harsh criticism against the opposition in Mogadishu, accusing them of being subservient to foreign interests aimed at destabilizing and destroying the country. #Somalia #Mogadishu #HamzaAbdiBarre #BreakingNews #Geopolitics
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#BREAKING: Following mediated talks, former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has returned to his residence around Mogadishu airport after a two-day standoff with Govt forces at the Mirinayo area. This came a day after former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire left the Barmudo area after a confrontation with Govt forces that killed and wounded several people, per sources. The two leaders were trying to organize an anti-Government rally on Thursday, but the attempt turned into a gunfight. #Somalia
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