Author: Osman Omar

Mogadishu is stepping boldly into a new chapter. The capital is preparing to build the future headquarters of the Mogadishu Police Command — a project that symbolizes more than just relocation. It marks a generational shift from the old city center to the emerging “New Mogadishu,” where modern planning and national renewal meet. The new complex is being constructed on the former Fire Department grounds, an area that was previously cleared to make way for essential public infrastructure. Now, the site is being transformed into something far larger in scale and importance including Police university, New fire station. The plan…

If you want to understand what is happening in Borama today, you must start long before modern politics, long before the old Somali state collapsed, and even before the map of Somalia was drawn.You must go back to the world that shaped Somali identity for centuries — a world governed not by parliaments or constitutions, but by clans, xeer, and traditional authority. Before the modern state, clan power wasn’t chaos — it was order Somalis lived under a system that outsiders rarely understood. It was unwritten but remarkably functional. Territories were not carved by colonial lines. They were defined by…

Qof kasta oo isha ku hayey waqooyiga Somalia wuxuu ogaa hal shay: xasilloonida la sheegayo marna ma ahayn mid wadaag ah, ee waxay ahayd mid xubno gaar ah ay ka faa’iidaysteen halka kuwa kale laga aamusiiyey.Laakiin si loo fahmo waxa maanta ka dhacaya Boorama, Awdal, ama Laascaanood — waa inaan dib ugu laabanaa ilbiriqsiyadii ay bulshada Soomaalida ku dhisantay. Muddo qarniyo badan, Soomaalidu waxay ku noolayd nidaam aan qorneyn laakiin aad u shaqaynayey. Ugaas, suldaan, boqor — waa magacyo lagu maareyn jiray: Qabiilku ma ahayn siyaasadda maanta la yaqaan; wuxuu ahaa qaab nololeed. Dhulka qabiilka waxaa lagu qiyaasi jiray hantida…

Mogadishu — Dec-4-2025 Somalia has officially crossed one of the most important economic milestones in its modern history after the African Development Bank Group approved the final round of HIPC debt-relief. The decision confirms that Somalia successfully met a demanding list of economic, financial-sector, and governance reforms — a transformation that reopens the country’s path to global investment, development financing, and long-delayed economic recovery. For the first time in more than three decades, Somalia is stepping out from under the weight of unsustainable debt, signaling to international partners that the nation is stabilizing its institutions, strengthening transparency, and restoring the credibility…

The Federal Government of Somalia has officially implemented a nationwide Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) / E-Visa requirement for all passengers traveling to the country. Effective immediately, airlines around the world are prohibited from boarding any traveler—regardless of nationality—who has not received ETA approval prior to departure. This new policy applies to all airports within Somalia, including Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Berbera, Garowe, and Bosaso. It marks one of the most significant border-management reforms in the country’s recent history. A Strategic Move to Strengthen National Security Somalia has long faced security threats from al-Shabaab, ISIS-Somalia, and transnational criminal networks. These groups have historically…

For more than 30 years, the topic of “Somaliland independence” has repeatedly resurfaced in Somali politics. Supporters argue it’s a done deal. Opponents say it’s impossible. But most ordinary people are stuck in the middle, wondering what the truth really is. When you strip away the emotions, slogans, and political noise, one thing becomes very clear: Somaliland cannot become an internationally recognized independent state—not legally, not historically, and not on the ground today. Here’s why, in plain language. 1. Somalia Is an Old Nation—Not a European Invention Many African countries were created by Europeans. Somalia wasn’t. Somalis lived on this…

The Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) has today officially concluded an important aviation security training program for security personnel working at the country’s airports.The training, opened by the Authority’s Director General, Mr. Ahmed Moallin Hassan, is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen aviation security standards across the Federal Republic of Somalia. This program is one of a series of joint training initiatives implemented by the Somali Civil Aviation Authority in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The primary objective of the program is to enhance the knowledge, skills, and preparedness of aviation security staff to ensure that Somalia’s…

The sky over the Horn of Africa is changing—not just politically, but operationally.And the latest notice from the Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) is a wake-up call for every pilot, dispatcher, and airline safety officer who works flights across East Africa. If your route crosses Northern Somalia, especially the region highlighted red in the latest Mogadishu FIR map, keep reading—because this is not the kind of warning you ignore at FL350. Mogadishu FIR: Full Sovereign Authority—Prior Permission Required The SCAA has reinforced its legal authority over the entire Somali airspace.According to AIC 11/25 (06 NOV 2025): All aircraft—regardless of nationality…

Muddo ka badan soddon sano, magaca “Somaliland” wuxuu noqday aalad lagu hakinayo dhismaha dowladnimada Soomaaliya. Haddana su’aalaha muruga dhalinaya weli lama weydiin: sababtee Somaliland 32 sano ugu adkaysatay sheegashada “dowlad madax-bannaan” iyadoo aysan jirin hal aqoonsi caalami ah oo u dhow inuu yimaado? Maxay uga baxeen wadahadal sharci ah oo ay la galaan dowladda Soomaaliya haddii ay run ka yihiin sheegashadooda? Dhallinyaro badan oo ku noolaa gobolladaas waxaa laga jaray Somalinimadii, maskax ahaanna loogu adeegsaday siyaasad aan daacad ahayn—sida abwaan Gamaadiid oo markii uu ka quustay doodda Somaliland ugu dambayn ku biiray Al-Shabaab. Su’aashu waxay tahay: sidee ayay u suuragashay…

Somalia’s new E-Visa system has become one of the most important security reforms introduced in recent years. Government officials say the digital platform is already making a significant difference in preventing foreign militants from entering the country. A New Layer of Protection According to Somalia’s Minister of Defense, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, the upgraded E-Visa system has stopped thousands of people who tried to travel to Somalia with the intention of joining extremist groups such as ISIS and Al-Shabaab. Before the digital system was introduced, many of these fighters entered the country by taking advantage of weak screening procedures. One of the most commonly used entry points…

Mogadishu Somalia The Director of the Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA), Mr. Ahmed Macalin Hassan, conducted an inspection visit today to the new airport under construction in Dhuusamareeb, the capital of Galmudug. He was accompanied by the Deputy Director and a team of expert engineers who assessed the progress of the project and reviewed key technical components of the airport’s development. The new Dhuusamareeb Airport is designed to serve as a strategic backup to Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport, which has now become the third-busiest airport in East Africa. Once completed, the airport will be capable of handling large civilian…