Protest in Somaliland leaves one dead, another injured, residents report
Hargeisa One person was killed and another injured Thursday during a protest in Sheikh district in Somaliland's Sahil region, residents and witnesses said.
The protest...
Southwest State Parliament Elects Speaker and Deputies
Southwest State lawmakers elected Mahad Mohamed Sheikh Hassan as speaker of the regional House of Representatives on Thursday, completing a key stage in the...
Police display weapons seized from former president’s residence
Mogadishu (HOL) Banadir regional police on Saturday showcased weapons and military vehicles they claimed to have recovered from the Mirinaayo area of Abdiaziz district,...
Somalia’s Crises: Homegrown, Not Foreign
Somalis have long told themselves a familiar tale about their misfortune. The nation's problems are always attributed to external forces: colonial cartographers, Cold War...
Britain’s Strategic Loss in Africa by Not Recognizing Somaliland
Britain is losing influence in Africa by refusing to recognize Somaliland despite the territory's democratic governance, strategic Red Sea location, and growing ties with...
Police Chief, Rights Commission Discuss Detention Oversight
Mogadishu (HOL) Somali Police Force chief Brig. Gen. Asad Osman Abdullahi met with leaders of the Independent National Human Rights Commission to discuss cooperation...
Five Arrested in Las Anod Rape Case
Police in Somalia's Northeastern State arrested five Sunday in connection with a rape case in Las Anod and are searching for a sixth suspect....
Britain missing opportunities in African scramble
Seated in an ornate armchair within his official residence, President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi embodies the image of a seasoned statesman.
And with good reason: unlike...
Somalia’s Islamic Case Against Somaliland Is a Sham
On May 18, 2026, Somaliland commemorates 35 years since it withdrew from its union with Somalia. This anniversary stands apart from the previous 34....
Somali Opposition Plans Weekly Protests Over Election Dispute
Somalia's main opposition bloc announced Tuesday it will hold weekly protests in Mogadishu starting June 4 to pressure the federal government after talks failed...