Author: Osman Omar

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,…

Mogadishu (Qaran24.com) – Waxaa la joogaa xilli taariikhi ah oo muujinaya in halgankii dheer ee lagula jiray Khawaarijta uu miro-dhalay. Taliyaha Booliska Gobolka Banaadir Mahdi Cumar Mumin ayaa qoraal uu bulshada la wadaagay ku xusay dhacdo iyo isbarbardhig xoog leh: dagaalkii dhiigga badnaa ee 2009 iyo cod-bixinta nabadeed ee 2025. Xusuustii Dhiigga iyo Qalinka Galab Arbacada ahayd, 27-kii May 2009, markii salaadda Casir laga soo baxay, Khawaarijta ayaa weerar culus ku qaaday goob ay ku sugnaayeen saraakiil iyo dhalinyaro ku jiray safka hore ee halganka. Weerarkaasi wuxuu sababay dhimasho iyo dhaawacyo fara badan. Taliyaha ayaa si gaar ah u xusay…

In Gedo and Jubaland today, our people face three enemies at once — Ethiopia, Kenya, and Al‑Shabaab.While Al‑Shabaab keeps causing destruction, Ethiopia and Kenya are busy playing politics in our border towns, pushing their own control, as if Somalia is theirs to divide. Ahmed Madoobe has been sitting in Kismayo for nearly 15 years. In all that time, he never led a real fight against Al‑Shabaab. Now, with the help of Ethiopia and Kenya, he wants to grab Gedo using Ethiopian and Kenyan. This is not leadership it is foreign agent setting our land. To my Somali brothers and sisters in Gedo…

Gobollada Gedo iyo Jubbaland ee Koonfurta Soomaaliya waxay haatan wajahaan xaalad amni iyo siyaasadeed oo aad u cakiran, iyadoo saddex dhinac oo kala duwan ay saameyn xoog leh ku yeesheen deegaanka: Ethiopia, Kenya, iyo ururka Al‑Shabaab Inta Al‑Shabaab ay sii wadaan falalka amni-darrada, qaraxyada, iyo weerarrada hubeysan, dalalka deriska ah ee Ethiopia iyo Kenya ayaa ku lug yeeshay olole siyaasadeed oo ka socda magaalooyinka xuduudaha, taas oo loo arko isku day lagu ballaariyo saameyntooda siyaasadeed iyo amni ee gudaha Soomaaliya. Axmed Madoobe, oo muddo ku dhow 15 sano hoggaaminayay magaalada Kismaayo iyo maamulka Jubaland ee afduubka uu u haysto ayaa lagu eedeeyaa inuusan…

A few months ago, something quietly began in Las Anod. No breaking headlines, no international spotlight—just a group of local elders, civil society folks, and federal officials sitting around tables, talking about their future. In the heart of the discussions, the future of las anod was a pivotal topic, reflecting the aspirations of the local population. As these conversations unfold, the role of las anod within this new framework is increasingly vital. The aspirations and perspectives of las anod must be recognised as an essential part of this evolving narrative. They weren’t plotting rebellion. They weren’t tearing up flags. They…

For those closely following events in Somalia, there’s a troubling narrative being repeated — that Al-Shabaab is once again capturing ground, moving back into towns and districts it lost years ago. On the surface, it sounds alarming. But peel back the surface, and the reality tells a very different story about How political dynamics shape these developments. How the political landscape plays a crucial role cannot be understated. These aren’t victories won through firepower or strategy. They are, more often than not, political arrangements. Quiet handovers. Spaces abandoned by design, not lost in battle, illustrating How the situation evolves. This…

I was among the first to sound the alarm: Puntland’s leadership had no intention of playing by the rules of lawful maritime conduct. For years, I closely tracked their rhetoric — and the signs were there. The current Interior Minister of Puntland, Mr. Abdi Farah Juxa, openly and repeatedly stated, “Puntland negotiates with what it controls.” That wasn’t political theory. It was a warning. Translation? They’ll blockade the sea if that’s what it takes to extract leverage. And now, the warning has materialized. A ship has been seized — not by faceless pirates in ragtag skiffs, but by a regional authority masquerading as…

GAROWE, SOMALIA — Once a shining example of autonomous governance within the Somali federal structure, Puntland is now at the center of intensifying scrutiny after what observers are calling a troubling turn toward rogue behavior. President Said Abdullahi Deni is under fire following the seizure of a Turkish-leased military cargo vessel, raising fears that a federal state may be venturing into actions eerily reminiscent of Somalia’s piracy era in the early 2000s. Long regarded as one of Somalia’s most organized regions, Puntland is now accused not only of undermining national unity efforts but also of engaging in conduct that edges toward…

Mogadishu: After 35 years of silence, Somalia’s national media teleport is finally back. This isn’t just about satellites and signals — this is about taking back our voice from the shadows that have hijacked it for decades. The decision, announced at the weekly cabinet meeting, was met with applause (and probably a sigh of relief) as officials hailed the Ministry of Information for dragging this crucial infrastructure out of the grave. With this teleport back in service, Somalia now has the power to beam its own TV and radio broadcasts through the skies — no middlemen, no outside filters, no hired hands messing…

Somalia’s Strategic Turn- Security Stabilization and National Development Under President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Between 2017 and 2022, Somalia faced heightened insecurity across major urban centers including Mogadishu, Kismayo, Baidoa, and Beledweyne. The period was marked by frequent improvised explosive device (IED) attacks, targeted assassinations, and widespread fear among civilians. Armed insurgent group Al-Shabaab maintained operational dominance in several regions, regularly executing attacks in densely populated areas. Political officeholders at the time offered repeated reassurances regarding national stabilization and security, but the facts on the ground suggested otherwise. Civilian casualties remained high, and public confidence in state institutions deteriorated. Following the…