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Somalia's ousted Southwest leader Laftagaren plans comeback as federal forces tighten grip on Baidoa
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (380+ words) Somali Guardian MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) " Somalia's ousted Southwest regional state leader Abdiasis Laftagaren, removed from power last month in a federal military operation, is preparing to return and reestablish his administration, Caasimada Online news website reported on Tuesday. A spokesman for…...
Somalia's Puntland leader warns federal government "will no longer be considered in existence' after May 15
20+ hour, 27+ min ago (374+ words) MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) " Puntland President Saeed Abdullahi Deni has issued a stark warning that Somalia's federal government will no longer be recognized if a broad political agreement is not reached before the end of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term next month....
Somali minister warns Mogadishu may face renewed bombings as govt-opposition rift widens
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (251+ words) MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) " Somalia's minister of planning, Mohamud Abdirahman Beene Beene, warned Monday that Mogadishu could face a renewed wave of car bombings and the familiar cycle of mourning if residents fail to confront opposition politicians. He accused opposition figures " including…...
Somalia's fight against Al-Shabaab weakened by mistrust in intelligence sharing, ex-spy boss says
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (252+ words) Somali Guardian MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) " Somalia's former intelligence chief, Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbalolshe, says deep mistrust continues to undermine cooperation between the country's spy agency and its international partners. In an interview with Geed Fadhi Podcast, Sanbalolshe explained that while Somalia…...
Somalia's president clears field for ally in Southwest leadership race
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (315+ words) MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) " Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday persuaded one of the leading contenders in the race for Southwest state president to withdraw, bolstering the prospects of Adan Mohamed Nur, who is now widely expected to become the region's…...
Somalia Senate Speaker says will clarify position amid election impasse
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (229+ words) MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) " The speaker of Somalia's Senate, Abdi Hashi Abdullahi, said on Saturday that he will now make his position clear after a prolonged absence from public view amid an ongoing dispute over elections and the impending expiration of the…...
No government in Somalia, former custodial corps chief says
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (215+ words) MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) " Somalia's former custodial corps chief, General Mahad Abdirahman, has delivered a stark assessment of the country's trajectory, declaring that state authority has effectively collapsed and warning of a return to the lawlessness of the civil war era. Speaking…...
Did Somalia close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to Israeli ships?
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (237+ words) MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) " Multiple news websites have reported over the past 24 hours that Somalia had moved to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to Israeli ships. Yet Somalia's federal government has made no such announcement, and questions persist over whether it has…...
Somaliland president travels to UAE as Somalia-Abu Dhabi relations remain strained
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (190+ words) Somali Guardian MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) " Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro on Thursday departed for a working visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he is expected to spend several days holding discussions with Emirati officials. The trip follows an official…...
Somalia's opposition says president loses legitimacy after May 15
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (306+ words) MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) " Somalia's opposition leaders say President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud will no longer be recognized as head of state once his term ends on May 15, signaling a deepening political standoff over the country's electoral timeline. Their position directly challenges Prime…...