Politics

Laftagareen's Forces Attack Baidoa, Reviving the Fight Somalia Thought It Had Won

BAIDOA, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) — Before dawn on Monday, fighters loyal to ousted South West State president Abdiaziz Laftagareen attacked federal positions in Baidoa. It is the city he was forced out of five months ago. The attack reignited a conflict Mogadishu had declared settled.

Somalia's New Speaker Got His Parliamentary Seat Through a Military Operation. His Career Was Built by Turkey.

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) — On 30 March 2026, armoured personnel carriers rolled through the streets of Baidoa. By nightfall, Southwest State President Abdiaziz Laftagareen had fled and announced his resignation on Facebook. Federal troops had entered the capital of Somalia's second-largest…

Somaliland Seeks International Partnerships as Government Highlights Progress in Peace, Development and Recognition

Nairobi – Kenya (Horn Observer) Somaliland's president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi "Cirro" has highlighted progress in peace-building, infrastructure, energy, healthcare and international diplomacy while calling for stronger partnerships with the international community in Nairobi, Kenya.

Somalia: Former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed Returns to His Residence as Calls for Calm and De-Escalation Grow

Mogadishu, Somalia (Onkod Radio) Somalia's former president Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed on Friday agreed to leave the premises where he had been staying at the Mirinaayo neighborhood of Abdiaziz district, amid calls for the international community to de-escalate the situation and return to the negotiating…

Somalia Faces Growing Uncertainty as Leaders Urged to Resume Talks, Opposition leader Attacked in Mogadishu

Mogadishu, Somalia (Onkod Radio) A former Somali prime minister has alleged that government forces conducted an armed operation targeting his residence in Mogadishu on Wednesday. while he was meeting with traditional elders from the Murusade clan.

Op-ED: The Political Situation in Somalia Has Entered a Period of Uncertainty and Disorder

Onkod Radio (Mogadishu) The political situation in Somalia appears to have entered a period of transition and uncertainty after both the Somali Parliament and the Presidency extended their terms by one year.

Somalia and Spain Sign Agreement to Deepen Diplomatic and Economic Ties

Somalia and Spain have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, with a focus on political dialogue, security cooperation, and economic engagement, Somalia's state media reported.

Somali Ambassador to Sweden Presents Credentials to Finnish President; Community Welcomes Move

Helsinki – Somalia's Ambassador to Sweden, Ambassador Abdikarim Ahmed Mohamed, has officially presented his credentials to Alexander Stubb, marking a significant step in strengthening diplomatic ties between Somalia and Finland. The development has been warmly welcomed by the Somali community…

From Recovery to Representation: Somalia Takes Its Seat at East Africa's Table

Arusha, Tanzania (Horn Observer) In the bustling city of Arusha, where regional ambitions often take shape, a quiet but historic moment unfolded.

Somalia Appoints Ambassador to Boost Engagement with Romania

Bucharest, Romania (Horn Observer)Somalia has appointed a new Ambassador to Romania, signaling a push to strengthen diplomatic relations between the two countries and boost engagement with Romania, the embassy said.