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(By Qaran24 Political Analysis Desk) When President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud landed in Kismayo to meet Ahmed Madoobe, the country’s attention shifted southward. The trip was framed as a gesture of unity — an olive branch from Mogadishu to KISMANYO . But behind the warm greetings and public statements lay a much deeper game. The meeting was never about peace alone; it was about proving who truly holds the reins of Somali politics. Everyone familiar with Somalia’s political theater knows Ahmed Madoobe’s reputation. He’s not a mystery man; he’s an open secret. For years, his power in Kismayo has rested on…

By a Somali intellectual, Somalia has carried heavy wounds for decades. We have endured civil war, terrorism, corruption, and endless promises that never turned into change. But today, I believe the greatest danger to our country is not only al-Shabaab or foreign interference. The real danger is something closer, quieter, and more corrosive: Justice. The Importance of Justice in Somalia the death of Justice. We all know the pattern. When ordinary people break the law, they face prison. But when the powerful kill soldiers, hijack weapons, or free extremists, they never see a courtroom. Instead, the matter is “negotiated” by…

Mogadishu, Qaran24 – In a time when Somalia faces ongoing threats from extremist groups, the issue of public demonstrations has become increasingly sensitive. The government has recently reaffirmed that no protest may occur without prior legal authorization, a stance that has attracted both criticism and support. To clarify the legal foundation of this policy, Qaran24 spoke with leading legal expert Abdullahi Yabarow, who firmly defended the government’s legal stance. Rights Recognized—But Not Absolute Understanding the Legal Context of Protest Somalia’s Provisional Constitution (2012) guarantees both freedom of expression (Article 18) and the right to peaceful assembly (Article 20). International treaties,…

Most global reports, including World Bank and ITU statistics, estimate Somalia’s cellphone usage at 50–60% penetration. But field research and ground observations show a much higher reality: nearly 90% of Somali adults—urban and rural—use mobile phones daily. This makes Somalia one of the most connected societies in Africa, despite decades of instability. Why Somalia Became a Mobile-First Nation A Leapfrog Development Model Somalia skipped traditional infrastructure like landline telephones and physical banks. Instead, the country leapfrogged directly into the mobile-first era, making cell phones the backbone of daily life. In Somalia, a handset isn’t just for calls—it’s a wallet, ID, and business tool all in one. The…

The editorial published by The Somali Wire and penned by the fake Dr. MP. Mursal M. Khalif is a politically charged misrepresentation of facts, constructed not to inform but to provoke division, undermine progress, and breathe life into the false narrative of a fractured Somalia. It is disappointing to see such a relentless campaign of distortion against a legitimately elected president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, whose administration is one of the few in recent Somali history to embark on a national agenda rooted in rule of law, federalism, and reconciliation. Understanding the Role of Division in Somali Politics To accuse President…

Warbixin Gaar ah: Puntland oo Loo Arko Mid Isku Bedeshay Burcad Badeed Cusub – Xogaha La Helay iyo Khilaafka Siyaasadeed ee Sii Kordhaya Laas Caanood | Qaran24.com – Madaxweynaha Puntland, Saciid Cabdullaahi Deni, ayaa la galay marxalad siyaasadeed oo lagu tilmaami karo mid ah go’doon siyaasadeed tan iyo markii uu diiday inuu ka qayb galo gogosha wadahadalka dowladda federaalka iyo mucaaradka, taasoo lagu waday in lagu heshiiyo hannaanka doorashada 2026. Deni wuxuu sidoo kale ka baxay dadaalkii lagu dhisayey maamulka cusub ee SSC-Khaatumo, isagoo diiday inuu qayb ka noqdo qorshahaas dowlad-dhiska ah ee ka socda Laas Caanood – magaalo ay dadkeedu si cad…

The Relentless Bid: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s Calculated Crusade for a Third Term The relentless pursuit of power can often cloud judgment, but in this context, it reveals the depths of political ambition. In one afternoon of Feb 2022, I sat alone in a quiet corner of Sheffield University library that has been closed to the public due to covid-until recently. Working on my PhD thesis which was du efor submission in a few weeks time, the constant anxiety of the deadline made me eerily proneto worry. The relentless drive of leaders often shapes their paths, influencing their decisions in critical…

Soomaaliya Lama Kala Jari Karo: Jawaab Cad oo Ka Dhan ah Sheegashada Gooni-Isu-Taagga Somaliland Muqdisho – Juun 202 Tan iyo 1991, maamulkii hore ee Waqooyiga Soomaaliya ee isku magacaabay “Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland” waxa uu si iskiis ah ugu dhawaaqay inuu ka go’ay Jamhuuriyadda Soomaaliya. Inkasta oo ay sheeganayaan in ay yihiin dal madax-bannaan oo xorriyaddiisa qaatay 26-kii Juun 1960, haddana arrintaasi ma haysato sal sharciyeed oo sugan oo ay ku burburin karaan midnimadii Soomaaliyeed ee dhidibada u aasantay 1-dii Luulyo 1960. Qormadani waxay si cad u muujinaysaa sababta aysan Somaliland u lahayn xaq sharci ah oo ay ku go’i karto iyada…

Toddobaadkan Soomaaliya waxaa ka dhacay laba shir oo is barbar yaal ah, balse leh ujeeddooyin aad u kala duwan. Mid waxaa lagu qabtay caasimadda Muqdisho, oo uu guddoominaayay Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Mudane Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud. Kan kalena wuxuu ka dhacay magaalada Garoowe, halkaas oo ay ku kulmeen laba hoggaamiye oo isla ilmo adeer ah — Madaxweynaha Puntland Saciid Cabdullaahi Deni iyo Madaxweynaha Jubbaland Axmed Maxamed Islaam (Axmed Madoobe). Shirka Muqdisho: Wada-Tashi Qaran iyo Dimoqraadiyad Shirka ka dhacay Muqdisho wuxuu ahaa mid qaranimo u jeedkiisu ahaa. Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya ayaa kulammo wadatashi ah la yeeshay dhammaan beelaha Soomaaliyeed: Dir,…

National Dialogue Launches in Mogadishu: Leaders Push for One-Person-One-Vote and Unified Somali Governance National dialogue begins in Mogadishu as leaders advocate for unity and electoral reform. The long-anticipated National Dialogue Conference officially opened this week in Mogadishu, with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud outlining a bold roadmap aimed at strengthening Somalia’s democratic institutions and reaffirming national unity. In his keynote address, the president identified three national priorities: defeating terrorism, finalising the constitution, and implementing a one-person-one-vote electoral system. He described these goals as the foundation of a “new era of governance” for Somalia. The conference attracted a diverse array of stakeholders,…

Former UN Official’s Firm Implicated in Somali Refugee’s Murder in Kenya: Allegations A Somali refugee, 31-year-old Mohamed Ali, was allegedly abducted and murdered by Kenyan police acting on orders from Sahan Research Center, a UK-registered firm led by former UN official Mathew David Bryden (Company record here). According to Ali’s family, Kenyan police stormed their Nairobi home and took him away—he was never seen alive again. His lifeless body was later found outside the Kenyan capital, an ending they say was triggered by his refusal to cooperate with Sahan’s research gathering work in the region. These damning claims were first…