Matt Bryden: The British ‘warlord’ destabilizing Somalia, Ethiopia and Eritrea with…
"Now that Matt Bryden's cover has been blown, he should pack his bags and return to where he came from," said…
Kenya and Ethiopia profit off Somalia’s misery militarily, diplomatically and…
Ethiopia and Kenya are the biggest impediment to Somalia's bid to stand on our feet.
Somalia needs the world to help it succeed – not hinder its march toward stability…
International community's respect for Somali institutions will go a long way in restoring the trust of the Somali public…
Somali President Farmajo invites regional chiefs to last-ditch talks to resolve…
The news is likely to throw opposition groups’ plans to delegitimize the president into disarray.
Somali opposition groups suffer a major blow, as int’l community rebuffs call for…
The world urges the Somali government and opposition groups to resolve their differences and hold elections "as soon as…
Analysis: Why a Djibouti-led mission’s report on Somalia-Kenya diplomatic row…
For Djibouti President Guelleh, the IGAD mission was a way to get back at President Farmajo.
History will judge harshly any Somali who holds the country hostage for his personal…
Somalia's closest international friends want an election to be held as soon as possible.
Somalia is unlikely to hold presidential election on Feb. 8, says UN envoy
The UN remains sanguine about Somali leaders' ability to resolve disputes over elections before Feb. 8
Somalia expels Kenya’s ambassador over his country’s ‘overt and…
The new tension adds to their maritime dispute that dragged on since 2009.
Ethiopia crushes Tigrayan rebel, captures its main base: PM Ethiopia
The Ethiopian police now launched a manhunt to find TPLF "criminals" to bring them to justice.
Ethiopia’s PM Abiy rejects int’l calls to open talks with Tigrayan…
Abiy said world must keep off Ethiopia's internal affairs until it requests for help.
Ethiopia’s former PM warns of talks with Tigrayan rebel, says it’s…
The TPLF leadership is a criminal enterprise and talking with it is an error, said ex-PM.
Ethiopia’s ‘horrific’ massacre: Tigrayans butcher scores of innocent people –…
The massacre in Tigrayan region underscores the rising ethnic tensions in Ethiopia.
Analysis: PM Abiy’s war against Tigrayan rebels good for Ethiopia and the…
The military action in Tigrayan region could well be the masterstroke that delayed the inevitable Ethiopian breakup.
UK now says Somalis alone can decide on time of election, model to use
UK's new position focuses more on dialogue and compromise and less on the time of elections.
Somali FM: World ‘has no desire to hurt Somalia’
“The world respects Somalia’s sovereignty and indeed wants us to succeed,” said FM Awad.
World urges compromise as row over election deepens in Somalia
The international community’s call mirrors a similar one by the US and EU.
EU top diplomat criticizes ouster of Somali PM in no-confidence vote
PM Khaire, who is also a Norwegian citizen, was accusing of failing to prepare the nation for the 2021 polls.
Somali parliament ousts PM; President names another immediately
Khaire’s ouster follows his open fall-out with President Farmajo over 2021 elections.
US congratulation for Somali politician draws fierce criticism from many quarters
The US's nod to controversial vote in Galmudug irks many Somalis.
Somalis criticize U.S. Ambassador for saying Washington will just ‘degrade’ al Shabab
One Twitter user called Washington’s anti-terror strategy in Somalia “nonsense” and "bullshit."
Ethiopia’s foreign ministry lists 2 Somali regions under category of independent…
The shock revelation is certain to raise further questions about Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's policy toward Somalia.
Ethiopia regrets posting map online showing Somalia as part of its country
Addis Ababa sorry for posting a map showing Somalia as part of Ethiopia.
Anger, shock over map showing Somalia as part of Ethiopia
"It's an act of aggression," said Lawmaker Zakaria Mohamud Haji Abdi. “ The Ethiopian map means we don't exist."
It’s time to call out U.S.’s hypocrisy, sadistic massacres and conspiracy…
Somalis must be eternally on the qui vive for America's off-kilter policies. The U.S. constantly sided with Ethiopia and…
The U.S. can’t integrate irreconcilable ethnicities in Horn of Africa region.…
Citizens of the Horn of Africa region openly hate each other.
Somalia, Kenya to resolve diplomatic row over maritime boundary, unclear whether…
Ethiopian Prime Minister brokered the deal between Somalia and Kenya, ending a month-long diplomatic row over maritime…
Ethiopian PM tries to resolve diplomatic row between Somalia and Kenya over maritime…
Ethiopian Prime Minister tries to broker a deal between Somalia and Kenya to end their yearslong maritime boundary.
Somali govt offered offshore blocks in London. Kenya jumped on it. Now Somalis are…
Some Somalis argued that their government's decision to offer offshore blocks in London may have exposed a clandestine…
In dramatic escalation of maritime row, Kenya demands Somalia withdraw maps presented…
Many Somalis angered by Kenya’s strong language asked their government to stand up to Nairobi.
In a first, Ethiopia calls northern region of Somaliland ‘administration’
Addis Ababa’s change seems to be a part of a broader attempt to dismantle policies that cosseted Somali statelets with…
Somalia regrets Kenya’s decision to expel its envoy, says no plans to offer offshore…
The Somali statement comes a day after Kenya expelled Somalia's Ambassador to Nairobi and recalled its envoy to Somalia…
Kenya expels Somali Ambassador; Somalis suspect Nairobi’s aim is to force…
The diplomatic row comes just weeks after Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire called Kenya, which has thousands of…
Somalis alarmed by govt’s decision to offer offshore blocks in London
Somalia's Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources is expected to offer 50 blocks covering a total area of over…
‘There is no need to have different army’: Ethiopian PM Abiy proposes full…
Somalis and Eritreans are disinclined to acquiesce to any political or economic integration that could weaken their…
“Why you changed the previous tweet”: Somalis lash out after UK defence secretary…
Williamson’s tweet was not only an embarrassment for the national government but it has also exposed its limited writ…
Somalia scores a rare diplomatic victory as U.N decides to appoint a new envoy to…
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia needs to carry out its mandate to support the country, said U.N.…
Expelled U.N. envoy warns of civil war in Somalia because of ongoing row between…
The same concern was voiced by the African Union Envoy to Somalia Francisco Madeira who said the "volatile relations"…
Somalia expels UN envoy Nicholas Haysom, saying he ‘interfered in the country’s…
Some Somalis welcomed the surprise move as a "brave" decision, others, however expressed concern over its future…
Somalis face a choice: Defend the rule of law or accept dictatorship
We should stand up to the Farmajo-Khaire dictatorship and not allow it to take us back to President Barre's era.
Somalia’s public works minister resigns over President Farmajo’s policies…
Abdifatah Mohamed Ibrahim Gesey's decision adds to the increasing pressure on President Farmajo to release Robow and…
Ethiopian forces arrest former Islamist Mukhtar Robow in a bid to end his candidacy…
Senators from Robow's southwestern Somali region termed the former Islamist's arrest as "kidnapping" and called for his…
Eritrean President Afwerki visits Somalia that is mired in political turmoil
"Today marks a new era for our two nations' bilateral relations,” tweeted the office of President Farmajo.
President Farmajo let down Somalis. Let’s not allow him to surrender the country to…
President Farmajo's policies are detrimental to the nation’s existence. The emperor has no clothes.
President Farmajo says Somalia demanded Ethiopia stop its “naked”…
President Farmajo said neighboring countries should "behave as equal people who doesn't interfere, directly or…
Ilhan Omar becomes first Somali-American elected to Congress
Ilhan joins Rashida Tlaib, a Palestinian-American, who was elected to Congress on Tuesday.
ONLF, a Somali separatist group, and Ethiopian government reach peace deal
Ethiopia and ONLF agreed to end decades of hostilities and address the "root causes" of conflict between the two sides.
Somalis urge Sweden’s Ambassador to ‘stop’ interfering in their country
Somalis tell the Swedish Ambassador to engage the central government, not regional administrators.
Turkey, Qatar must up their game in Somalia — fast
Turkey and Qatar must pull off a success in the shortest time possible in Somalia.
Ugandan President uses Somalia deployment as cover to distract attention from…
By The Star Staff Writer
MOGADISHU – Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is using his country’s troops in Somalia under…
UN envoy to Somalia misses Somalis’ world of ‘conspiracy theories’
“Somalis are amazing, by the way, if you didn’t know this," says Michael Keating, the outgoing UN envoy to Somalia.
‘That’s a bygone era’: Somalia’s federal system ‘died’ with Tigrayan rule…
“Somalia's federal system is an idea whose death has come, no matter how long the system stays in the ill-equipped…
Analysis | Why fate of Somali region in Ethiopia is likely to take a turn for the…
The inevitable supremacy battle between Oromos, on the one hand, and Amharas and Tigrayans, on the other hand, will last…
‘Leave our country’: Somalis roast UN envoy for calling regional administrators…
Michael Keating’s characterization of Somali regional administrators as "presidents" irked many Somalis.
Mustafa Omer sworn in as interim leader for Somali region in Ethiopia
The new leader vowed to restore Somali symbols, rule of law, empower women and end the violence between Somalis and their…
Former president of Somali region in Ethiopia arraigned in court
Omer faces criminal charges for allegedly organizing the local youth to cause death and displacement in the Somali region…
US, Kenya elevate ties to ‘strategic partnership’
African countries with troops in Somalia don't only treat the country as a cash cow, but they also leverage their…
‘Today critics are free’: President of Somali region in Ethiopia pledges to promote…
The Somali region in Ethiopia appears to have moved on after Addis Ababa's ouster of strongman Abdi Mohamed Omar.
Kenya investigates how Fahad Yasin got Kenyan passport
Fahad’s last week appointment as the spy agency's deputy director seems to have piqued Nairobi's curiosity.
Ilhan Omar now poised to become first Somali-American Congresswoman
Ilhan is a shoo-in to win the congressional seat in November.
Somali separatist group in Ethiopia declares ceasefire to ‘foster’ peace
Since 1984, the Ogaden National Liberation Front has been agitating for the rights of ethnic Somalis in Ethiopia to…
Ethiopia, stop brutalizing Somalis
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is increasingly becoming a dark omen for Somalis than a vanguard of hope and respect for the…
Ugandan colonel with AU mission likens Somalia to a ‘pig’: Report
Associating Somalia, a Muslim nation, with a pig is sacrilegious and height of disrespect. In Islam, pork is prohibited.…
Troubled Somali region in Ethiopia gets new leader after its strongman quits
Ahmed Abdi Mohamed replaces the outgoing President Abdi Mohamud Omar who "voluntarily" resigned on Monday.
Ethiopia deploys army in Somali region, triggering anti-Federal government riots
The army briefly seized control of the president’s office, the region's parliament building and local TV headquarters.
Now Eritrea demands justice — weeks after restoring ties with Ethiopia, Somalia
Eritrea’s old enemies are, in a word, falling over themselves to please it. But Asmara is far from satisfied.
Djibouti ‘shocked’ by ‘brotherly’ Somalia’s call for lifting Eritrea…
Djibouti seems to have been blindsided by Somalia’s abrupt volte-face and unconditional support for Eritrea.
The Ethiopian reform, the Horn of Africa and the orphan Somalia
It appears at this stage that Somalia cannot expect to gain much from the Ethiopian reforms as Eritrea and others have or…
Eritrean President blasts ‘powerful countries’ for using terrorism, piracy to advance…
President Isaias Afwerki said external interferences in the Horn of Africa region have caused clan cleavages and…
After mending ties with Eritrea, Somalia calls for lifting of arms embargo on Asmara
The Somali call is sure to lend new impetus to Eritrea’s efforts to get the UN embargo -- imposed in 2009 for its alleged…
Somalia, Eritrea to restore full diplomatic ties after more than a decade
“Somalia is ready to write a new chapter of its relationship with Eritrea,” said Abdinur Mohamed, President Farmajo’s…
Somali leaders must get the basics right to secure country
Somalis' patience with their lackadaisical leaders is running out.
US unveils $170 million humanitarian aid for Ethiopia
The U.S. Agency for International Development on Tuesday said an estimated 8.5 million people in Ethiopia need urgent…
BBC, VOA spoiling Somali language with their shoddy journalism
The two services’ mediocre language skills and shoddy journalism are threatening to spoil the Somali language.
Only genuine housecleaning can cure the ingrained hostilities between Somalia and…
President Farmajo and Ethiopian PM Ahmed lost a great opportunity on June 6, when they announced a flawed deal that won’t…
Don’t drink the Kool-Aid: Resist Ethiopia’s new assault on Somalia’s sovereignty
Somalis, being always the last line of defense, should reject President Farmajo’s capitulation to Ethiopia under the…
Mr. President, don’t allow Somalia to be torn apart under your watch
The country’s burning problems include recalcitrant regional administrators who’re acting like presidents of independent…
Ethiopia’s PM appoints new army, intelligence chiefs
The move was a part of efforts aimed at retiring long-serving and veteran government officials from their positions, said…
Somalia’s unity threatened by external, internal interferences, UN says
The UN's statement was an indirect dig at the UAE that was recently accused of undermining Somalia’s sovereignty after…
Somalia’s unity threatened by external, internal interferences, UN says
The UN's statement was an indirect dig at the UAE that was recently accused of undermining Somalia’s sovereignty after…
UN: More than one million Somali children are at risk of malnutrition due to recent…
While Gu’ rains signaled the end of the drought for some areas in the country, they also increased the risks faced by…
Ethiopia’s PM appoints new army, intelligence chiefs
The move was a part of efforts aimed at retiring long-serving and veteran government officials from their positions, said…
US gives C-130 aircraft to Ethiopia’s air force
In 1998, the US government donated two Hercules C-130 military transport aircraft to Ethiopia. When one of them crashed…
UAE’s interferences “threaten” Somalia’s peacebuilding efforts, says AU
This latest concern underscores the growing frustration in the international community at Abu Dhabi’s attempts to erode…
UAE must ‘coordinate’ with Somalia’s govt to end dispute, says Crisis Group
The International Crisis Group urged Abu Dhabi to be "ready to enter talks with Farmajo’s government and coordinate its…
UAE must ‘coordinate’ with Somalia’s govt to end dispute, says Crisis…
The International Crisis Group urged Abu Dhabi to be "ready to enter talks with Farmajo’s government and coordinate its…
UAE’s interferences “threaten” Somalia’s peacebuilding efforts, says AU
This latest concern underscores the growing frustration in the international community at Abu Dhabi’s attempts to erode…
Somalia is a casualty of lie-peddlers
The point is: Don't trust everything you read or hear about Somalia. Use your brain and seek the truth by yourself.
Somalia is too intertwined to federate
To introduce federalism in Somalia at this stage is to dismember it.
Somalia’s faulty federal system dooms nation to governance failure
The international community, the actual bane of Somalia, should devise better ways to help the nation instead of…
Somalia is being divided by foreign agents, says Kenya’s President
In recent months, Somalis have been accusing the United Arab Emirates of trying to divide their country into clan-based…
President Farmajo urges end to wars in northern parts of the country
Dozens were killed on Tuesday in clashes that occurred in Tukaraq town, a flashpoint between the northeastern and…
Mr. President, don’t allow Somalia to be torn apart under your watch
The country’s burning problems include recalcitrant regional administrators who’re acting like presidents of independent…
Mr. President, don’t allow Somalia to be torn apart under your watch
The country’s burning problems include recalcitrant regional administrators who’re acting like presidents of independent…
Mr. President, don’t allow Somalia to be torn apart under your watch
The country’s burning problems include recalcitrant regional administrators who’re acting like presidents of independent…
Defying Mogadishu, regional administrators ‘welcome any entity’ willing…
The statement will likely deepen the raging battle of supremacy between the central government and regional politicians…
President Farmajo urges end to wars in northern parts of the country
Dozens were killed on Tuesday in clashes that occurred in Tukaraq town, a flashpoint between the northeastern and…
‘Stand behind Somalia at this critical juncture’
MOGADISHU – The world must support the Somali government’s efforts to take over security responsibilities from the…
‘Stand behind Somalia at this critical juncture,’ says Brussels declaration
The call is sure to provide a much-needed impetus for the national government's bid to tame self-seeking politicians who…
Somalia is being divided by foreign agents, says Kenya’s President
In recent months, Somalis have been accusing the United Arab Emirates of trying to divide their country into clan-based…
Somalia is being divided by foreign agents, says Kenya’s President
In recent months, Somalis have been accusing the United Arab Emirates of trying to divide their country into clan-based…
ICRC German nurse abducted in Somali capital
It's the second attack in as many days to target health workers in the country.
Somali president declares floods a ‘national disaster,’ appeals for international…
Visiting Belet Weyne, where at least 100, 000 people were rendered homeless after the Shabelle river burst its banks,…
Former defense minister wins Somali House speakership
MOGADISHU -- Somali lawmakers elected Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdirahman -- the former defense minister -- as their new…
Khayre: Somali Govt to spare no efforts to help flood affected people
MOGADISHU – The Somali government assured the public that it would spare no efforts to help the tens of thousands of…
Nearly 175,000 displaced in Somalia as heavy rains, flash floods create crisis
MOGADISHU -- The United Nations humanitarian agency is warning of a looming crisis in the country after heavy rains and…
UN warns of flash floods, heavy rains in Somalia
MOGADISHU – The UN’s food and agriculture organization is warning of heavy rains and flash floods in most parts of the…
President Mohamed urges under-17 team to ‘bring the cup home’ after…
MOGADISHU – President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed “Farmajo” hailed the under-17 national football players who shellacked…
Over 4,000 displaced by floods in Somalia’s Hiiraan region
The main city of the region, Belet Weyne, is situated in a low-lying area, and during rainy seasons the water of more…
Saudi writer: Linking Somali-UAE tension to Qatar “declaration of defeat”
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MOGADISHU – A Saudi writer has warned the United Arab Emirates’ media against linking the current diplomatic…
Official: UAE regrets minister’s claim on deal with Somali govt
A statement issued by the spokesman of the northwestern region’s leader, Mohamoud Warsame Jama, said that a visiting UAE…
Official: UAE regrets minister’s claim on deal with Somali govt
A…
Mohamoud Warsame Jama, Muse Bihi's spokesman
By The Star Staff Writer
MOGADISHU— The United Arab Emirates will…
Sharmake: We didn’t sign military, trade deals with UAE
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MOGADISHU – Somalia’s former Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmake dismissed claims that his government signed…
Iro to Muse Bihi: Resign over UAE deal or face impeachment
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By the Star Staff Writer
MOGADISHU -- The current leader of the northwestern region of Somalia, Muse Bihi Abdi, and…
Qatar’s ambassador presents credentials to president Mohamed
Although Qatar has a special relationship with the Somali government, it maintained a low-level representation that…
UAE: Our policy is a united Somalia
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By The Star Staff Writer
MOGADISHU—The United Arab Emirates doesn’t recognize the northwestern Somali region as an…
Somalia wants UAE to remain counterterrorism, trading partner
Somalia and the United Arab Emirates have been locked in a bitter diplomatic spat since the Gulf state cut deals with…
Somalia investigates source of $9.6 million impounded from a foreign plane
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Somalia and United Arab Emirates have been locked in a diplomatic spat since the Gulf state cut military deals with…
Sever ties with UAE now before it’s too late
Instead of addressing the source of the tension between Somalia and UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, the Crown Prince of…
UAE, Bahrain blast Somalia for impounding $9.6 million
MOGADISHU -– The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain decried the seizure of $9.6 million from a UAE-registered civilian jet…
Jawari confirms intention to quit
Jawari held a joint press conference with President Farmajo, saying that he will deliver a speech in the House to…
Lawmakers should heed Jawari’s sage advice
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By The Editorial Board
Mohamed Osman Jawari’s courageous decision to quit to end weeks of political standoff between…
Speaker Jawari’s parting shot: Guard parliament’s independence to avert dictatorship
Lawmakers have now 15 days to elect a new speaker whose leadership will definitely be monitored closely by both the…
President Mohamed lauds “Somali elder” Jawari for quiting
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By The Star Staff Writer
MOGADISHU --Somalia’s President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has praised parliamentary…
Speaker Jawari confirms intention to resign
MOGADISHU –Somalia’s parliamentary speaker, Mohamed Osman Jawari, has officially confirmed his intention to resign on…
Somali army to absorb Emirates-trained force
The move comes just three days after the Somali government said it seized a mysterious $9.6 million from a plane…
President Mohamed lauds “Somali elder” Jawari for quiting
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By The Star Staff Writer
MOGADISHU –Somalia’s President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has praised…
Somalia investigates source of $9.6 million impounded from a foreign plane
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MOGADISHU – Somalia’s internal security ministry has officially confirmed on Monday that the country’s anti-terror unit…
Somalia denies claim by UAE on Berbera port deal
MOGADISHU – The Somali government denied claims by the United Arab Emirates that previous governments approved Abu…