Civilians flights from Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital, to regional states have been suspended. Hundreds of passengers have been stranded at Mogadishu and other airports in the country. The flights suspension came amid ongoing confrontation between Jubaland regional state and Mogadishu based federal government of Somalia. This week Jubaland warned airlines against flying to Ras Kambooni airport….
Hassan Sheikh, the President of Somalia, is expected to meet with Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia. Ethiopia and Somalia have been at loggerhead since January this year when Ethiopia signed a controversial Memorandum of Understanding with Somaliland. Kenyan President William Ruto has announced that Abiy Ahmed and Hassan Sheikh could soon hold a…
Jubaland regional government today gave 15-day deadline to federal forces to leave the region. Jubaland Federal Member State (FMS) of Somalia and the Federal Government of Somalia are in dispute. On Monday, federal forces arrived in Ras Kambooni Jubaland by air. Hundreds of Turkey-trained Gorgor troops were seen landing in Ras Kambooni, a town around…
Somalia’s PM today visited Kenya to seek Kenyan support in order to resolve the conflict between Jubaland region and Federal Government of Somalia. On Monday, Jubaland held indirect election and Ahmed Mohamed Islam got himself elected as President for the 3rd term. Federal government rejected the election as illegal and a court in Bandair issued…
Members of Jubaland regional forces are surrendering to the federal forces of Somalia. Pictures and videos in circulation show Jubaland force members in the custody of the federal Gorgor forces of Somalia. Federal government of Somalia on Monday mobilized its federal forces against newly elected President Ahmed Madobe. Madobe got himself elected as president for…
A deadly clash erupted in Jubaland today ahead of Monday’s regional election. Exchange of gunfire happened between regional police and body guards of federal senator Ilyas Gaboose, a presidential candidate contesting against Ahmed Madobe, the incumbent. Madobe is contesting for fourth consecutive term as the head of this federal member state of Somalia. The gunfight…
Ethiopian troops have reportedly arrested six soldiers of the federal forces of Somalia. The incident happened in Somalia. Ethiopian soldiers are working as peacekeepers in Somalia. The six soldiers were arrested at Dolow airport. The airport is located in the Gedo region of Somalia. Gedo region is part of Jubaland federal member state of Somalia….
Abdirahman Irro has been elected as the new president of Somaliland. Presidential election was held in Somaliland on November 13. Today, Somaliland National Electoral Commission (NEC) declared Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro” of the Waddani Party as the 6th President of Somaliland and his running mate Mohamed Ali Awabdi as Vice President. The November 13 Presidential…
Ballot counting is ongoing in Somaliland election. The voting ended peacefully on Wednesday evening. Self declared country Somaliland is internationally recognized part of Somalia. The delayed general election is being contested by three main candidates. Over a million voters were expected to cast ballots. Since early morning, long queues have been seen on and around…
Somalia: Jubaland, a federal member state of Somalia, today announced suspension of working relations with the federal government of Somalia led by President Hassan Mehmood Sheikh. In a statement issued today, the Jubaland government accused the federal government of violating the constitution of Somalia. Jubaland regional government and federal government are in dispute about electoral…