Fighting between Puntland forces and a historically U.S.-backed counterterrorism unit has exposed deep divisions over military command, political power and relations with Somalia’s federal government.
Author: Qaran24
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Masraxa guud ee baraha bulshada Soomaalida wuxuu isku baddalay masrax weyn oo dadka qaarkood ay maalin gudaheed ku noqon karaan kuwo caan ah, maalinta xigtana u xuub-siiban karaan jiho gabi ahaanba ka duwan middii lagu bartay. Mid ka mind ah tusaalooyinka ugu hadal-haynta badan ee isbaddalkaas weyn waa Hoodo Maxamed Cabdi, oo inta badan dadka isticmaala internet-ka ay u yaqaannaan “Hoodo Xayinimo.” Si loo fahmo hab-dhaqankeeda maanta, waxaa muhiim ah inaan dib u jaleecno halkii ay sheekadeedu ka bilaabatay, sida ay ku soo gashay baraha bulshada, iyo sida ay hadda u adeegsato koboca weyn ee digital-ka ee dalka ka…
Hargeysa Somaliland ayaa wajahaysa xaalado isa soo taraya oo isugu jira khilaaf siyaasadeed, dhaqaale-xumo, dib-u-dhac doorashooyin, abaar iyo xiisado amni oo ka jira deegaannada galbeedka. Xiisadda gudaha ayaa sii xoogaysatay kaddib markii maamulka Hargeysa uu xiriir la sameystay Israa’iil. Qaar ka mid ah beelaha dega deegaannada Somaliland oo markii hore taageersanaa maamulka ayaa hadda bilaabay inay si cad uga horyimaadaan jihada siyaasadeed ee uu qaaday. Dhanka galbeedka, waxaa laga soo sheegayaa iska-horimaadyo hubeysan oo u dhexeeya ciidamada Somaliland iyo maleeshiyaad ka soo jeeda beesha Ciise. Colaaddaasi waxay kordhisay walaaca laga qabo xasilloonida gobolka, iyadoo dadka deegaanka ay ka cabsi qabaan…
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful,” here is my two cents on how we can tax foreigners (individuals, partnerships, & corporations) operating in GM. 1- Foreign companies & Nonresidents doing business in GM. A. Taxable income for partnerships and corporations is determined by a formula. Income generated from activities within GM is divided by income generated from everywhere else then multiplied by the tax rate: Example #1: Company A filed an income tax return with GM reporting $1m in net profit. In a simple world, we would tax the $1m. If the tax rate is…
There is a quiet frustration in Mogadishu today. You don’t hear it in speeches, you hear it in conversations, in taxis, in late-night talks after the city slows down. Somalia is rebuilding. That part is real. Businesses are growing, streets are busier, and for the first time in years, many young people are thinking about opportunity instead of survival. But something still feels off. If Somalia is rising, why does it still feel like someone else is in control? For years, foreign troops under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission, AUSSOM, in Somalia have operated across the country. They…
Somalia is once again arguing about its constitution. Opposition leaders warn that the latest amendments threaten legality and risk creating competing political frameworks. They describe the moment as a potential constitutional crisis. Somalia has lived through enough political turmoil that such warnings cannot simply be dismissed. A constitution matters, especially in a country still rebuilding from decades of collapse. But anyone looking closely at the current debate can see that something deeper is unfolding. This is not only a legal argument.It is a struggle over political power in a country that has quietly begun to change. For more than a…
Following the decision by the government of Benjamin Netanyahu to recognize extremist factions operating out of Hargeisa, a series of significant political, social, and economic shifts have unfolded across northern Somalia. Public opposition has intensified sharply across multiple regions. Community leaders, civil society members, and residents have rejected any association with the extremist factions, which are increasingly described locally as supporters of the ongoing violence in Gaza. Residents have stated unequivocally that their collective identity must not be used to legitimize such groups. Many emphasized that claims suggesting “Somaliland was recognized” are misleading; instead, they argue that the recognition applied…
How Hosting Israeli-Linked Informants Could Ignite the Horn of Africa Let’s talk straight, If Somaliland were ever to accept thousands of individuals accused of collaborating with Israeli intelligence inGAZA war allegedly facilitated by lobbyies groups in exchange for diplomatic lobbying for international recognition the impact wouldn’t be local, slow, or manageable. It would be regional, immediate, and explosive. This isn’t about ideology. It’s about geography, perception, and reaction. In fragile regions, perception is reality. 1. Strategic Geography Turns Somaliland into a Target Somaliland sits near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world’s most sensitive maritime chokepoints. Any move tying…
Hargeisa, Somalia — Tensions rose sharply in Hargeisa on Monday after gunfire erupted at the city’s international airport during a confrontation involving airport security forces and the security escort of former Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi. The incident triggered protests across multiple neighborhoods, raising renewed concerns about the region’s political stability. Airport Clash Sparks Citywide Alarm According to police officials, the confrontation began when airport security personnel encountered the former leader’s guards at a restricted area inside the airport. What initially appeared to be a routine security check escalated rapidly, resulting in an exchange of gunfire. Authorities confirmed that two…
President Hassan, Al-Shabaab has ordered its members to register for the national ID.
Abstract Somalia’s rural drylands face persistent water scarcity, environmental degradation, and institutional fragility. The World Bank’s Barwaaqo Project (P177627) seeks to strengthen rural water systems, improve agricultural productivity, and rehabilitate degraded environments (World Bank, 2022). Despite its transformative potential, the project faces political, operational, environmental, and macroeconomic challenges that hinder its progress (World Bank, 2025). This paper analyzes these problems, suggests actionable solutions, presents a risk-management assessment, and concludes with strategic recommendations for enhancing effectiveness and sustainability. The findings highlight the need for strengthened governance, improved implementation efficiency, and long-term sustainability mechanisms. Introduction Somalia’s arid and semi-arid regions continue to…