Somalia condemns Israel’s appointment of ambassador to Somaliland
MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) - Somalia on Wednesday condemned Israel’s decision to appoint a diplomatic representative to the breakaway region of Somaliland, calling it a violation...
Somalia’s president anoints sole candidate for Southwest presidency
MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) - A late-night, closed-door meeting at the presidential palace on Wednesday has thrust Somalia’s Southwest state election into fresh controversy, after President...
Somalia faces “constitutional vacuum” as parliament mandate expires, ex-PM warns
MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) - Somalia’s former Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid on Wednesday warned the country has entered a “difficult phase of a constitutional vacuum,” highlighting...
MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) - Somalia’s federal government on Tuesday sought to reassure international partners that it remains within its legal mandate, telling diplomats in Mogadishu...
Somalia parliament term ends with no elections planned, raising fears of political crisis
MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) - Somalia entered a renewed period of political uncertainty on Tuesday after the term of its federal parliament officially expired without a...
Somalia’s president says no region beyond army’s reach amid rising tensions
MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) - Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday delivered what appeared to be a warning of possible military action against Jubaland and...
Somalia’s president gives special thanks to Turkey for military support
MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) - Somalia’s president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, on Sunday expressed special gratitude to Turkey for its sustained support in the fight against Al-Shabaab...
Turkish fighter jets fly over Mogadishu for Somalia army anniversary
MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) - Turkish F-16 fighter jets and attack helicopters thundered across the skies of Mogadishu on Sunday, marking the 66th anniversary of the...
Somalia deploys Turkish-trained police to Baidoa amid security fears
MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) - Somalia’s federal government on Saturday airlifted dozens of Turkish-trained special police officers to the town of Baidoa, expanding its security presence...
Somalia welcomes Turkish drillship for first major offshore oil project
MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) - Somalia’s president and senior federal officials on Friday gathered in Mogadishu to welcome the Turkish drillship Cagri Bey, which arrived earlier...