25 September 2025 Somalia’s story is one of “real national effort supported by truly committed international partners,” he said, referring to the country’s transition from all-out civil conflict beginning in 2012.  “In fact, Somalia is evidence that multilateralism and global solidarity can make the world a better, safer and progressive place.” He affirmed that as a current member of the  Security Council , his nation is working with other international partners to find solutions for peace in the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Mr. Mohamud called for an “immediate and lasting ceasefire, unhindered humanitarian access, and renewed commitment towards the two-State solution,” on the issue of Palestine. ‘Pockets of international terrorism’ Back home, Somalia is battling the “last remaining pockets of international terrorism while building a strong and sustainable national security architecture,” he said. Recalling that Somalia was once Africa’s first democracy, he declared ...

  By: Horseed President Hassan Sheikh reaffirmed Somalia’s solidarity with the government and people of Qatar during this difficult time, stressing that the attack represented a violation against all Arab nations. Underscoring the importance of unity and cooperation among Arab and Islamic countries, the President highlighted Somalia’s historic stance of unwavering support for the Palestinian people in the face of oppression and occupation. He called for unified action to establish an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital, emphasizing the urgent need to uphold international law and implement United Nations resolutions in order to end Israel’s acts of aggression and safeguard regional stability.

  By: Liban Baran, Sanaag –  A prominent Somali elder, Nabadoon Omar Abdillahi Abdi, was killed on Saturday in an airstrike near El-buh in the Sanaag region, according to  local  residents. Eyewitnesses reported that the elder’s vehicle was struck as he was leaving El-buh. Another unidentified man, who had reportedly been staying in the area for three nights, was also killed in the strike. The identity of the aircraft remains unclear. However, several sources in the region suspect the planes belonged to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which has in recent years been accused of carrying out military operations in northern Somalia. The strike has sparked confusion and fear among locals, as it is  not yet known  who the intended target  was .  “We only know that Nabadoon Omar and the man with him died instantly. No one can explain why,” one resident told local media. Sanaag, straddling the contested territories between Puntland and...

   By: Daud  Doctors Killed in Galkayo in September 2023 & September 2025 Overview Galkayo, a city in the Mudug region of Somalia divided administratively between Puntland (north) and Galmudug (south), has seen recurring violence tied to inter-clan (tribal) conflict. Among the more troubling incidents are the targeted killings of health workers—specifically, two medical doctors—in September 2023 and September 2025. These incidents have raised serious concerns about security, justice, and the ability of health systems in conflict-affected zones to function safely. Incident 1: Dr. Sakariye Abdi Jama — September 2023 Date & Place: Around 10 September 2023, in Galkayo town (northern side) in a health centre.  allAfrica.com +4 hiiraan.com +4 sooha.org +4 Victim: Dr. Sakariye Abdi Jama, a young and prominent doctor. Circumstances: An armed man wearing a security uniform, along with two unarmed individuals, entered the health centre. The attacker ope...

  By: Jama Mogadishu, SOMALIA  — Somali Defense Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi yesterday  delivered  inflammatory threats against political opposition figures, warning of military action if they defend themselves against government pressure while employing shocking antisemitic rhetoric, threatening military action that would make opposition members scream “are you Jews?”; language that strips away any remaining pretense of democratic governance from an administration that simultaneously claims to champion counter-terrorism while losing territory daily to Al-Shabab.

  By: Dalmar Mogadishu, SOMALIA  — Former Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble  today disclosed  that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud explicitly stated during recent meetings with the opposition that he neither interested in inclusive governance nor would he engage with Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe or Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni, declaring that his successor would be the one to deal with them, a statement that crystallizes the Federal Government’s systematic campaign to conduct national elections while excluding the two most stable and successful federal member states from the process. This disclosure, emerging from an opposition figure with intimate knowledge of federal decision-making processes, transforms suspected intentions into confirmed strategy. The president’s words represent a fundamental rejection of the federal compact that theoretically binds Somalia together. The implications cascade beyond immediate electoral concerns to questions of legi...