By Ambassador Larry André, Jr.
After one year serving as the United States Ambassador to Somalia, I recently concluded individual introductory meetings with all Federal Government of Somalia ministers. I have also met all Federal Member State presidents, Somaliland’s president and...
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud called Thursday on ordinary people to help flush out members of the al-Shabaab extremist group he described as “bedbugs.”
Mohamud was addressing large crowds at a government-organized rally against the al-Qaeda-linked militants held at a...
By Mohamed Elmi
Dear William and Jacob:
I've read and followed with interest Coastline Exploration's Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) with the Federal Government of Somalia (SFG) on October 21, 2022. The agreement grants your company an exclusive contract to seven (7)...
Al-Shabab has several thousand fighters, including an unknown number of foreigners, in Somalia. (AP PHOTO)
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia’s government claimed Saturday that the al-Shabab extremist group has for the first time asked to open negotiations, amid a military...
DAKAR, Senegal, January 7, 2023/ -- In line with its philosophy and character as an impact-driven social initiative, the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (AFRIMA.org) has lent its voice to the lingering humanitarian crisis in the war-torn African country...
By Abdishakur Ali Mohamed
Somalia is a Horn African country that has been plagued by conflicts, instabilities of all kinds, and poverty for decades. While the original causes of these problems are complex and multifaceted, one factor that has played...
By Mohamed Adam
Somalia has one of the youngest populations in the world. It is estimated that around 70% of the country’s population is under the age of 30. Nonetheless, 41% and 35% of young people between the ages of 15–19 and 20–24,...
It will be the biggest mistake to cross the threshold of recognition if the Somaliland government revives and resumes stalled talks with Somalia
Executive Summary
Tensions between Somalia and Somaliland remain high. The core bone of contention is still Somaliland’s political...
Calling Somalia’s ill-timed bluff and claim of jurisdiction over territories and resources within the Republic of Somaliland’s boundaries, the country’s ministry of energy and minerals establishes that no one other than the government of Somaliland had the right to...