Somalia’s Prime Minister, H.E. Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre, addressed participants at the Heritage Institute Ninth Forum on Reconciliation, Elections, and Federalism. The Prime Minister stated that the government is ready to listen to and accept opposition views. He emphasized that Somalia faces multiple serious challenges, noting that there are “five enemies attacking our country,” and […]
On 1 January 2026 Mrs. Halima (Hawo) Yare, the former Chairperson of the Federal National Electoral Commission, told the media that Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre once threatened her, saying, “I will blow your head if I land in my hometown of Kismayo.” At the time of the alleged incident, several years ago, both […]
The Somali Immigration Authority has announced a new deadline for the mandatory use of the National Identification (ID) Card for passengers traveling on domestic flights. Originally scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2026, the requirement has now been extended by two months. The new enforcement date is 1 March 2026, giving citizens a […]
INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM REPORT SOMALIA 2025 Read/Download Here. The Investigative Journalism Report: Somalia 2025 is a comprehensive 31-page annual publication Issue 02 volume 01 Year 2025 that examines the country’s key developments, challenges, and accountability issues throughout the year. Issued as the fourth-quarter report, released last month in line with the institute’s annual schedule, the […]
Hooyo ku nool Degmada Xamar Jajab ayaa oohin iyo cabasho la afka furtay kadib markii lagu wargeliyay in gurigeeda la duminayo. Hooyadan ayaa ka mid ah dad badan oo ku nool xaafado ka tirsan degmadaas, kuwaas oo alaabtoodii guryaha banaanka loo soo saaray, kadib markii ciidanka booliisku u sheegeen in xaafadda oo dhan loo asteeyay […]
The 9th Heritage Somalia Policy Conference is currently underway in Dhusamareb, bringing together a wide range of stakeholders in a highly organized public forum. The conference, organized by Heritage Institute for Policy Studies (Heritage Somalia), has attracted politicians, traditional elders, religious leaders, civil society members, professors, and legislators from both federal and federal member […]
The results of the Banadir Region local council elections were officially announced on 31 December 2025, triggering strong reactions from several political organizations and independent candidates. While the announcement marked the conclusion of a key local electoral process in Somalia’s capital region, it also exposed deep divisions among contestants regarding the credibility and transparency […]
Hundreds of people gathered in public squares across Somaliland to celebrate after Israel announced its recognition of Somaliland as an independent state. The celebrations included crowds waving Somaliland and Israeli flags, chanting slogans, and welcoming foreign journalists who were seen publicly displaying the Israeli flag alongside local supporters. Many residents described the moment as […]
Bayern, Jarmalka – Booliska iyo xafiiska dacwad oogayaasha ee Bayern ayaa xaqiijiyey in duulimaad gaar ah oo loogu soo celiyay ninka Jarmalka ah ee ku sugnaa Kolombiya uu ku kacay ilaa 195,000 Euro. Duulimaadkan gaar ah ayaa lagu sameeyay si ninkaasi loogu keeno Jarmalka kadib markii lagu qabtay Kolombiya, iyadoo ilaalin gaar ah la raacay. […]
A closed-door meeting was held between the President of Somalia and the President of Turkey following what Somalia describes as an illegal attack on its sovereignty and the so-called recognition of Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia. In response to these developments, H.E. Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, traveled […]