
On a Facebook post, the former President observes that Djibouti has sacrificed life and limb for Somalia and accordingly "deserves from our protection and support in their quest for safeguarding their sovereignty and efforts to reclaim parts of their territory that are missing and their soldiers”.
His remarks follows yesterday’s protest by the Djibouti embassy in Mogadishu against President Farmajo’s call for lifting the sanctions and economic restrictions on Eritrea. Hassan Sheikh nonetheless welcomed the current government’s efforts to advance Somalia’s diplomatic ties with the countries in the region.
LAS ANOD, Somalia/Somaliland contested area — Somali Police Force Commander General Asad Diyaano has emerged as a nationally respected security figure, praised for professional leadership, discipline, and measurable reforms within the Somali Police Force, while also maintaining close operational coordination with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud amid heightened security challenges. Full Article
Mogadishu — The Alasow Foundation has delivered emergency food aid to 100 vulnerable families in the Somali capital, strengthening ongoing efforts to support low-income households struggling with rising living costs. Full Article
Mogadishu – Former Somali President and opposition leader Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has strongly condemned the arrest of Nabadoon Cabdirisaaq Nuur Xalane, who was detained today in the Somali capital after speaking out on land-grabs in Mogadishu. Full Article
Waagacusub.net - Somalia is mired in out of control political and security situation created by broken electoral promises, egregious abuses, and foreign policy blunders committed by the federal government of President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo. The Gulf crisis, the moratorium of the Federal Member States (FMS), and the surrender to the manipulations of divide and rule of Ethiopia have elevated public pessimism and stoked intense acrimony between federal and state leaders, which have exacerbated Somalia's vulnerability and relapse into chaos. Federal Government could soon be isolated for directionless. Full Article
Ethiopia, Somalia urge dialogue to resolve Eritrea, Djibouti dispute Full Article
Waagacusub.net - Rajadii laga qabay in Somalia cagaheeda isku taagto mar kale ayaa saakay god dheer ku dhacday kadib markii Madaxweyne Farmaajo uu Ra'isulwasaarahiisa u magacaabay shaqsigii ugu tuuganimadda badnaay oo abaabulay heshiiskii Kenya loogu saxiixay badda Somalia. Full Article
International Court of Justice (ICJ) yesterday dismissed Kenya's opposition to Somalia's case on maritime boundary. By a majority of 13 judges, the top UN court ruled that it had powers to hear the dispute between the two countries. Full Article
[Daawo:- Muuse Suudi ]oo amaan iyo Karbaash ku garaacay Xasan sheikh. Full Article
Curbing Security Force Abuses, Ensuring Justice Crucial in Ethiopia, Mali Full Article
THE LOCAL independent Ethiopian citizens' news agencies are reporting outside the country that there is a huge popular mobilization against the government. Full Article
The European Union is dramatically expanding its economic and strategic engagement with Greenland, committing another €200 million as the Arctic island becomes an increasingly important arena of competition over security, critical minerals, infrastructure and geopolitical influence.
MOGADISHU / MINNEAPOLIS — Somali rapper Sharmarke Abdinasir Mohamed, widely known as Sharma Boy, is facing renewed scrutiny following allegations that he used threats, blackmail and sustained pressure to obtain thousands of dollars from a Somali-American woman in the United States.
MOGADISHU — Concerns are growing among Somali intellectuals, civil society organizations, retired military officers, and democracy advocates that Somalia is entering a dangerous period of political instability marked by increasing militarization and shrinking space for democratic participation. The concerns come amid escalating confrontations in Mogadishu and reports of civilian casualties, displacement, and destruction resulting from recent clashes between government forces and opposition-aligned groups.
Prominent Somali investigative journalist and philanthropist Dahir Abdulle Alasow has been honored with the prestigious Humanitarian of the Year 2026 Award, recognizing his growing humanitarian impact through the international charity organization Alasow Foundation.
Somalia is facing a deepening humanitarian and political crisis following widespread forced evictions, deadly security operations, and escalating tensions between the federal government and opposition groups.
The European Union is dramatically expanding its economic and strategic engagement with Greenland, committing another €200 million as the Arctic island becomes an increasingly important arena of competition over security, critical minerals, infrastructure and geopolitical influence. Full Article
Hungary has ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country over activities Budapest says were incompatible with their diplomatic status, triggering an angry response from Moscow and marking one of the clearest signs yet of Hungary's dramatic foreign-policy realignment. Full Article
BERLIN — September 8, 2026 — Germany has entered a new period of political uncertainty after the far-right Alternative for Germany, AfD, scored a historic landslide victory in Saxony-Anhalt, dealing a severe blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his governing coalition. Full Article
MOGADISHU / MINNEAPOLIS — Somali rapper Sharmarke Abdinasir Mohamed, widely known as Sharma Boy, is facing renewed scrutiny following allegations that he used threats, blackmail and sustained pressure to obtain thousands of dollars from a Somali-American woman in the United States. Full Article
MOGADISHU — Concerns are growing among Somali intellectuals, civil society organizations, retired military officers, and democracy advocates that Somalia is entering a dangerous period of political instability marked by increasing militarization and shrinking space for democratic participation. The concerns come amid escalating confrontations in Mogadishu and reports of civilian casualties, displacement, and destruction resulting from recent clashes between government forces and opposition-aligned groups. Full Article
Hormuud's Assault on African Peacekeepers Figure 14: African Peace Keepers Hormuud launched a scorching public campaign against the Kenyan military forces in AMISOM in late August 2019. Full Article
Former Intel official stripped from NISA membership Full Article
PM KHEYRE USELESS AND COSTY OVERSEAS TRIPS. Full Article
Abiy says 'New Year' will be celebrated in Eritrea, Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights Full Article
Massive rise in Islamist militant attacks in Africa Full Article
Hassan Sheikh "SFG Leadership Should Review Its Stance on The Djibouti-Eritrea Dispute
Hassan Sheikh "SFG Leadership Should Review Its Stance on The Djibouti-Eritrea Dispute