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 […]
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 […]
One Monday 29 December 2025 A high-level delegation led by the President of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, departed the country on Monday, 29 December 2025, launching a political and diplomatic campaign in response to what Somalia describes as an Israeli move threatening Somalia’s sovereignty. The President’s trip follows […]
On Sunday, 28 December 2025, an emergency joint session of the 11th Federal Parliament of Somalia—comprising the House of the People and the Upper House—was convened with a quorum of 170 members present. Parliamentarians approved the agenda to hear a political briefing from the President of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), H.E. Hassan […]
How much does a Somali passport really cost, including the bribes and illegal fees? In the past few hours, there’s been a lot of talk online about Somalia’s president allegedly joining the list of Africa’s richest leaders—his wealth reportedly reaching nearly $1 billion, just a few Somali shillings short. Masha’Allah. But the real question I’m […]