Author: Osman Omar

A statement of principles from Somali patriots who believe in “Loo Joojin Maayo” “We Will Not Be Held Back”—addressed to the Somali Future Council and the country’s political leaders. We are the generation that grew up during the civil war. We learned what government means through its absence, and the value of security through fear, displacement, and lost opportunities. When leaders could not agree to share power, our childhoods did not wait. Our education was interrupted, our families were displaced, and our parents carried burdens without public institutions to help shoulder them. Today, we have jobs, families, education, and hopes…

Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed recently circulated a warning on social media suggesting that he and those around him could face an attack. The statement spread rapidly online and generated an immediate question: Is there credible intelligence behind the warning, or is this primarily a political message designed for public consumption? Qaran24 examined the claim and spoke with more than 10 officials working across Somalia’s security institutions, including personnel linked to the National Intelligence and Security Agency, the Somali Police Force, military units responsible for security in Mogadishu, and Haramcad forces. The broad picture emerging from those conversations…

Hadalladii uu dhowaan baraha bulshada ku baahiyey Madaxweynihii hore ee Soomaaliya, Sheekh Shariif Sheekh Axmed, ee ahaa in isaga iyo kooxdiisa “la soo weerari karo”, ayaa si weyn loogu faafiyey baraha bulshada, waxaana arrintaasi dhalisay su’aalo badan oo ku saabsan waxa dhab ahaan jira, waxa ay hay’adaha amnigu og yihiin, iyo in ay jirto khatar amni oo muuqata. Qaran24 ayaa arrintan ku sameeyey dabagal, waxaana xog laga ururiyey in ka badan 10 sarkaal oo ka kala tirsan Hay’adda Sirdoonka iyo Nabadsugidda Qaranka, Booliska Soomaaliyeed, ciidamada milateriga ee ka shaqeeya sugidda caasimadda, iyo cutubyo ay ku jiraan ciidamada Haramcad. Saraakiisha aan…

Somalia is moving into a strategic position that extends well beyond the politics of the Horn of Africa. The Somalia–Türkiye space partnership should be viewed not simply as a technology project, but as part of a broader shift in regional power. Somalia’s location gives it unusual strategic value. Its long Indian Ocean coastline, proximity to the equator, and position between East Africa, the Red Sea, the Gulf and the wider Indian Ocean make it increasingly relevant to communications, maritime security, satellite infrastructure, surveillance and future space activity. Türkiye’s investment in Somalia therefore carries significance beyond bilateral relations. Ankara is building a…

Mogadishu, Somalia — In parts of Somalia, a political shift is underway, with ordinary citizens now voting directly for representatives, marking a historic change after decades of civil war and clan-based power sharing. Direct elections are being held in Banaadir, South West, Galmudug, and Hirshabelle, gradually testing a new model of political authority in a country where the post-war political system has historically depended on clan-based power sharing, indirect elections, and negotiations among political elites and Somali clan elders. The importance of these elections extends beyond who wins the seats. At the local and state levels, the principle being tested…

Regional and local government elections are taking place today across Hirshabelle and Galmudug, two federal member states of Somalia. Together, these regions are home to more than 5 million people. From Afbarwaaqo, near the border between Mudug and Nugaal, to Balcad, the electoral area stretches roughly 900 kilometers. The turnout and participation reflect growing public engagement in elections at both the state and federal levels. The Somali government describes the process as an important milestone in the country’s transition from prolonged instability toward greater peace, political participation, and development.

The relationship between forces aligned with former South West State leader Abdiaziz Laftagareen and Al-Shabaab is no longer based solely on allegations made by Somalia’s federal government. Independent investigative reporting has corroborated contacts and tactical cooperation between the two sides. HiFiles reported that intelligence obtained in March 2026 showed that Laftagareen’s network and Al-Shabaab had established contact concerning the security and defense of Baidoa. The organization said it independently corroborated the underlying liaison through protected intelligence sources. More significantly, HiFiles later corroborated reports that Laftagareen-aligned fighters and alleged Al-Shabaab members were operating together in the Gomorta area. Its reporting found…

September 26, 2026 — Members of Iraq’s Shaghanba tribe say they recovered the oil tanker Sibu 1 from pirates after coordinating with the Somali government. Their account credits Somali authorities with tracking the vessel and puts the Iraqi group at the center of the armed rescue. The tanker was hijacked in August. According to the tribal account circulated in Arabic, group members reached the vessel after coordinating with the Somali government and closely monitoring the operation. Sheik Ali al-Shaghanbi told Shafaq News that about 40 tribe members took part in recovering the tanker and freeing its crew. He said seven suspected pirates were…

Soomaaliya maanta waa dal ay nolosha maalinlaha ahi si weyn ugu tiirsan tahay teknoolojiyadda. Lacagaha mobilka, bangiyada, isgaarsiinta, internetka, gaadiidka iyo qaybo badan oo ganacsiga ka mid ahi waxay ku shaqeeyaan nidaamyo dijitaal ah. Horumarkani wuxuu Soomaaliya siiyey adeegyo degdeg ah oo aan laga helin dalal badan oo leh hay’ado ka xoog badan. Laakiin wuxuu sidoo kale abuuray khatar weyn: haddii nidaamyada dijitaalka ah la weeraro ama la carqaladeeyo, dhibaatadu kuma ekaanayso shirkad keliya. Waxay si toos ah u taaban kartaa dhaqaalaha, amniga iyo nolol maalmeedka bulshada. Marka malaayiin qof ay lacagtooda, ganacsigooda iyo xiriirkooda ku aaminaan nidaam dijitaal ah,…

Somalia’s planned space center with Türkiye could become a major opportunity not only for Somalia, but for Africa as a whole. African countries are using more satellites for communications, security, weather forecasting, agriculture and internet connectivity, yet most still depend on launch facilities outside the continent. Somalia has a natural advantage: geography. Its location close to the equator, combined with a long coastline facing the Indian Ocean, makes it highly suitable for certain satellite launches. Rockets launched eastward can benefit from Earth’s rotation, while the open ocean provides a safer flight path away from densely populated areas. For Africa, a Somali…

MOGADISHU, September 10, 2026 — Somali President Hassan Sheik Mohamud inspected newly trained units of the Somali National Army’s 21st Gorgor Commando Brigade at the headquarters of the army’s First Division in Mogadishu. During the visit, the president reviewed the troops’ living quarters, command offices, military hospital, and logistics facilities. He also received operational briefings from senior commanders and assessed the units’ readiness for upcoming national assignments. Somali military sources say one of the newly prepared battalions is expected to be deployed to Baidoa. According to the sources, the force has been organized as a comprehensive combat formation equipped with armored…