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Letter from Mogadishu: Democracy takes shape in Somalia as capital swears in new leaders

Somalia has held its first direct local elections in decades, marking progress toward democracy despite security and political challenges.

By David Okwembah 24 days ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Rebellious South West State President ousted

Laftagareen banned FGS officers in South West State from travelling to Mogadishu or having contact with their bosses.

By David Okwembah 29 days ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Resignation leaves President Mohamud 'naked'

The resignation comes at a time the president is facing a big fight on his hands with the opposition.

By David Okwembah 1 month ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Relations with regional states sour, South West State rebels

South West State suspended cooperation with FGS, escalating an already fragile relationship and signaling deepening divisions within the country’s federal system.

By David Okwembah 1 month ago

Letter from Mogadishu: President extends his tenure for one year

The signing into law of the document adopted by the legislators extended the life of both the parliament and the president’s tenure by one more year. And herein lies the problem.

By David Okwembah 1 month ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Somalia joins EAC to launch Customs Bond

Somalia president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud will join heads of state from the East African Community (EAC) for their 25th ordinary summit this Saturday, March 7 in Arusha.

By David Okwembah 1 month ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Are we looking at a constitutional crisis in Somalia?

The diplomatic community in Mogadishu has been in a frenzy as they try to salvage what little remains of the high-level talks between Somalia’s federal government and the opposition.

By David Okwembah 2 months ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Somalia integrates into EAC as electoral talks resume

The signing of the MoU made Somalia, the EAC’s newest partner state, to transition from accession milestones to practically implement the regional systems.

By David Okwembah 2 months ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Rush to finalise constitution as polls beckon

Somalia is rushing to align the country’s Provisional Constitution ahead of parliamentary and presidential elections scheduled for May.

By David Okwembah 2 months ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Security scuppers Somalia polls consultative talks

The country woke up to a stand-off after President Mohamud ordered planes carrying Puntland and Jubaland presidents to turn back mid-flight, denying them permission to land in Mogadishu.

By David Okwembah 2 months ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Constitutional dialogue on elections set for Sunday

Somalia is preparing this weekend for make-or-break talks on constitutional reforms as the country gears up for general elections expected to be held in May.

By David Okwembah 3 months ago

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Letter from Mogadishu: Government meets opposition on forthcoming polls

Somalia’s full participation in EALA is considered a cornerstone of that membership, giving Mogadishu a direct voice in shaping regional laws and policies

By David Okwembah 3 months ago

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Letter from Mogadishu: Powerful lesson from region for upcoming Somalia's poll

The election fever in the region has also hit some of the member states in Somalia with Puntland and Jubaland particularly unhappy with developments in Mogadishu.

By David Okwembah 3 months ago

Top Israeli Minister jets into Somaliland, rubberstamps deal

During his visit, Saar was pictured meeting Somaliland’s President, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, as he declared in an official statement that, "unlike 'Palestine', Somaliland is not a virtual state."

By David Okwembah 3 months ago

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Israel rattles Somalia as it assumes UN security Council chair

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By David Okwembah 4 months ago

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Letter from Mogadishu: Democracy takes shape in Somalia as capital swears in new leaders

Somalia has held its first direct local elections in decades, marking progress toward democracy despite security and political challenges.

By David Okwembah 24 days ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Rebellious South West State President ousted

Laftagareen banned FGS officers in South West State from travelling to Mogadishu or having contact with their bosses.

By David Okwembah 29 days ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Resignation leaves President Mohamud 'naked'

The resignation comes at a time the president is facing a big fight on his hands with the opposition.

By David Okwembah 1 month ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Relations with regional states sour, South West State rebels

South West State suspended cooperation with FGS, escalating an already fragile relationship and signaling deepening divisions within the country’s federal system.

By David Okwembah 1 month ago

Letter from Mogadishu: President extends his tenure for one year

The signing into law of the document adopted by the legislators extended the life of both the parliament and the president’s tenure by one more year. And herein lies the problem.

By David Okwembah 1 month ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Somalia joins EAC to launch Customs Bond

Somalia president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud will join heads of state from the East African Community (EAC) for their 25th ordinary summit this Saturday, March 7 in Arusha.

By David Okwembah 1 month ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Are we looking at a constitutional crisis in Somalia?

The diplomatic community in Mogadishu has been in a frenzy as they try to salvage what little remains of the high-level talks between Somalia’s federal government and the opposition.

By David Okwembah 2 months ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Somalia integrates into EAC as electoral talks resume

The signing of the MoU made Somalia, the EAC’s newest partner state, to transition from accession milestones to practically implement the regional systems.

By David Okwembah 2 months ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Rush to finalise constitution as polls beckon

Somalia is rushing to align the country’s Provisional Constitution ahead of parliamentary and presidential elections scheduled for May.

By David Okwembah 2 months ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Security scuppers Somalia polls consultative talks

The country woke up to a stand-off after President Mohamud ordered planes carrying Puntland and Jubaland presidents to turn back mid-flight, denying them permission to land in Mogadishu.

By David Okwembah 2 months ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Constitutional dialogue on elections set for Sunday

Somalia is preparing this weekend for make-or-break talks on constitutional reforms as the country gears up for general elections expected to be held in May.

By David Okwembah 3 months ago

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Letter from Mogadishu: Government meets opposition on forthcoming polls

Somalia’s full participation in EALA is considered a cornerstone of that membership, giving Mogadishu a direct voice in shaping regional laws and policies

By David Okwembah 3 months ago

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Letter from Mogadishu: Powerful lesson from region for upcoming Somalia's poll

The election fever in the region has also hit some of the member states in Somalia with Puntland and Jubaland particularly unhappy with developments in Mogadishu.

By David Okwembah 3 months ago

Top Israeli Minister jets into Somaliland, rubberstamps deal

During his visit, Saar was pictured meeting Somaliland’s President, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, as he declared in an official statement that, "unlike 'Palestine', Somaliland is not a virtual state."

By David Okwembah 3 months ago

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Israel rattles Somalia as it assumes UN security Council chair

Somalia's president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has warned that recognition of Somaliland could export regional conflicts to the Horn of Africa.

By David Okwembah 4 months ago

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Letter from Mogadishu: Democracy takes shape in Somalia as capital swears in new leaders

Somalia has held its first direct local elections in decades, marking progress toward democracy despite security and political challenges.

By David Okwembah 24 days ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Rebellious South West State President ousted

Laftagareen banned FGS officers in South West State from travelling to Mogadishu or having contact with their bosses.

By David Okwembah 29 days ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Resignation leaves President Mohamud 'naked'

The resignation comes at a time the president is facing a big fight on his hands with the opposition.

By David Okwembah 1 month ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Relations with regional states sour, South West State rebels

South West State suspended cooperation with FGS, escalating an already fragile relationship and signaling deepening divisions within the country’s federal system.

By David Okwembah 1 month ago

Letter from Mogadishu: President extends his tenure for one year

The signing into law of the document adopted by the legislators extended the life of both the parliament and the president’s tenure by one more year. And herein lies the problem.

By David Okwembah 1 month ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Somalia joins EAC to launch Customs Bond

Somalia president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud will join heads of state from the East African Community (EAC) for their 25th ordinary summit this Saturday, March 7 in Arusha.

By David Okwembah 1 month ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Are we looking at a constitutional crisis in Somalia?

The diplomatic community in Mogadishu has been in a frenzy as they try to salvage what little remains of the high-level talks between Somalia’s federal government and the opposition.

By David Okwembah 2 months ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Somalia integrates into EAC as electoral talks resume

The signing of the MoU made Somalia, the EAC’s newest partner state, to transition from accession milestones to practically implement the regional systems.

By David Okwembah 2 months ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Rush to finalise constitution as polls beckon

Somalia is rushing to align the country’s Provisional Constitution ahead of parliamentary and presidential elections scheduled for May.

By David Okwembah 2 months ago

Letter from Mogadishu: Security scuppers Somalia polls consultative talks

The country woke up to a stand-off after President Mohamud ordered planes carrying Puntland and Jubaland presidents to turn back mid-flight, denying them permission to land in Mogadishu.

By David Okwembah 2 months ago