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By Peter MARTELL - NAIROBI -After decades of war, Somalia is taking small steps toward recovery, but breakaway regions, rival clans and the competing interests of neighbouring nations are threatening its fragile progress, analysts warn. In the past two years,...
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - A suspected U.S. reconnaissance drone crashed on Tuesday in southern Somalia, where African forces are fighting Islamist al Shabaab insurgents, the rebels and the provincial governor said. Lower Shabelle region governor Abdikadir Mohamed Nur said that al...
By PAUL WAFULA   Kenya’s exit strategy from Somalia has hit a major diplomatic wall after Mogadishu developed hostility towards the new leadership of a newly formed autonomous region in southern Somalia.   The Standard on Sunday has also learnt the reluctance by...
It’s obvious that the independence of Somalia in 1960 created instability and chaos in Horn of Africa and whole East African region, because of the rough and arrogant policies adopted by the Somali leaders. Having problems at home including clan...
Since Somali government opposed the result of the process in which Jubaland people elected the president and vice-president on May 15, 2013, Somali people interested peaceful solution of the impasse were waiting the recommendation by the IGAD technical committees...
Press Statement Despite the IGAD Summit communique of the 22nd Extra-ordinary session on the situation in Somalia, Mogadishu is still provoking the Jubbaland Administration to catalyze insecurity, hostility and animosity among the clans, which will eventually result in the Jubbaland...
By: Prof. Abdi A. Jama. What about if it is you who suggested separation first?.What would happen?!!!!!  Yes……yes….It is us who are determined to get back our sovereign independent state. Not being recognized has nothing to do with you as...
After being founded almost fifty years ago, Kenyan forces have never seen a regular battleground.This has made them to become the only force in the region that enjoyed receiving hefty salaries, training, equipment and promotions without delivering or carrying...
The new army commander for Jubba regions,Col Salah Makoma Mohamed is visiting the port city of Kismayo, after taking up his new position. Col Makoma, a veteran military officer trained in the former Soviet Union, told the media that...