Author: Osman Omar

The latest report from the International Crisis Group reads less like research and more like an echo from a past that Somalia has already outgrown. It’s as if the authors were staring through a dusty window, describing a country they’ve never set foot in. Their report depends on recycled opinions and third-hand quotes from people who see Somalia through the lens of failure. But that’s not the Somalia of today. In 2025, this country breathes construction dust, ambition, and momentum. New roads, airports, and housing projects rise from the ground, and a younger generation refuses to be defined by the…

For more than fifteen years, Ahmed Madoobe’s grip over Kismayo has stood as one of the most enduring paradoxes in Somalia’s modern history. While international donors—from the United Nations to the African Union—poured billions into Jubbaland under the banner of “stability,” just fifteen kilometers outside the city, Al-Shabaab has slaughtered, displaced, and erased minority farming communities with impunity. What was once fertile land, tilled by generations of Somali farmers, has become a graveyard of abandoned villages and silenced tongues. The world’s grand narrative of “peacebuilding” concealed a quieter catastrophe—one funded, in part, by the very institutions meant to prevent it.…

By Qaran24.com | Mogadishu MOGADISHU — In a sweeping move to restore public trust and tighten national defenses, the Federal Government of Somalia has unveiled a new integrated security policy aimed at blocking Al-Shabaab’s most dangerous tactic: the use of government-marked vehicles, forged uniforms, and insider networks to launch deadly attacks in the capital. Strengthening National Security in Somalia The new framework — described by security analysts as “smart control, not fear” — emphasizes technology, accountability, and community partnership over traditional brute force. Officials say it marks a major step toward transforming Mogadishu into a “no-go zone” for terrorist infiltration.…

Nairobi, 2-da Oktoobar 2025 — Magaalada Nairobi ayaa lagu qabtay shir ay ku kulmeen hoggaamiyeyaasha Jubaland, Puntland iyo xubno ka tirsan Madasha Samatabixinta Soomaaliya. Shirkan oo socday muddo kooban ayaa lagu soo saaray war-saxaafadeed sheegaya in la dhisayo “Golaha Mustaqbalka Soomaaliya”, lana qaban doono shirar siyaasadeed oo kale gudaha dalka. Hase yeeshee, war-saxaafadeedkan ayaa si weyn u abuuray dood sharci iyo siyaasad, iyadoo uu muran ka dhex dhaliyay bulshada Soomaaliyeed. Sida uu sheegay Qareen Abdullahi Yabarow, oo wareysi gaar ah siiyay Qaran24, “Go’aannada lagu sheegay Nairobi waa sharci-darro, waxayna si cad uga hor imaanaysaa Dastuurka Ku-meel-gaarka ah ee Jamhuuriyada Federaalka Soomaaliya.” • Dhismaha Golaha Mustaqbalka Soomaaliya • Qabashada shirar…

Mogadishu is no stranger to hardship. The city has seen warlords, militias, and extremists, yet its people keep choosing life. They gather at Lido Beach, cheer inside Stadium Mogadishu, and open shops every morning. This is the real Mogadishu. Not the headlines of blood and smoke — but families refusing to give up. Still, some politicians would rather gamble with chaos. The recent attack on a police station by members of Goloha Samatabixinta Somaliyeed left a female student and a young soldier dead. That was not politics. That was a crime. Leaders Who Live Abroad, but Create Fires at Home It is…

Mogadishu Demands Rule of Law: Arrest Those Who Attacked the Police and Freed al-Shabaab Suspects They attacked a police station, freed an al-Shabaab fighter, and caused damage to government property, including the Somali police command center. They are not just opposing the government; they are actively breaking the law. The Importance of Rule of Law in Mogadishu If the government tolerates this, it will perpetuate a cycle of violence. Consider what Hassan Sheikh and Hamza Abdi Bare will do once they leave office tomorrow—they will continue acting the same recklessly. The Somali government is making significant progress against al-Shabaab in…

Today reminded us of a truth we’ve known for far too long: Mogadishu cannot be a city of peace while war weapons roam its streets. The government’s ban on dhshiike and dabo-jeex inside the capital isn’t just another piece of paper — it’s a lifeline. And if we don’t enforce it, yesterday’s chaos will repeat itself tomorrow. Wardhiigley Attack: A Wake-Up Call On the streets of Wardhiigley, gunmen armed with heavy weapons stormed a police station. Some of them are accused of having ties to Al-Shabaab. The attack left officers and civilians shaken, and it sent a clear message: as long as heavy weapons remain…

Some politicians want to turn the government’s land clearances into political theater—claiming it was cruelty. But the truth is simpler: this move has reshaped Mogadishu’s security and daily life in ways few thought possible. Understanding the Importance of Land in Mogadishu Security and Stability:Once the crowded settlements were cleared, weapons stopped flowing in. Targeted killings and bombings dropped sharply. And the money pipeline that had been feeding Al-Shabaab dried up. The reality was shocking—over two-thirds of the people in those areas were either linked to militants or gangs extorting civilians. Accountability and Transparency:Today, land allocation is tied directly to Somalia’s…

Ceel Buh, a town in Northeastern Somalia, witnessed an unusual airstrike that has sparked widespread debate. Somali open sources report that the target was a vehicle belonging to a respected traditional elder from the Warsangali clan. Community members and local sources insist that this figure had no connections to ISIS or al-Shabaab. Damage assessments from the scene suggest the use of a precision-guided missile with an estimated payload of 250 kilograms. Such weaponry is normally deployed against high-value militant targets, not community elders known for their standing in society. The incident highlights a serious operational and intelligence mistake. This event…

A new chapter has opened in Somalia’s turbulent political history. The northeastern region, once administered by Somaliland, has now formally aligned itself with the federal government of Somalia. This development is more than a local realignment—it represents a shift in the balance of power that will inevitably affect Puntland, Somaliland, and the wider federal structure. The move raises pressing questions: what does this mean for Puntland’s role, how will it undermine Somaliland’s secessionist claim, and can the federal government translate this into greater authority and stability? Puntland: From Power Broker to Challenged Actor The Importance of Somalia in the Regional…

The recent letters from former presidents Cabdiqaasim Salaad Xasan, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Axmed, and Mohamed Cabdullahi Farmaajo raise concerns about the government’s land clearance program in Mogadishu. Their voices carry weight, given their years of service. But on this issue, they are missing the bigger picture. The Importance of Land Clearance in Mogadishu For decades, parts of Mogadishu were left in limbo. They were overcrowded, unregulated, and in some cases outright dangerous. Militants and criminals took advantage of this vacuum, using these areas as hideouts and weapons depots. Ordinary citizens avoided them because they had no proper roads, no security,…