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Security Forces Launch Operation in Boosaaso After Foreign National Killed While Planting Bombs”
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Security Forces Launch Operation in Boosaaso After Foreign National Killed While Planting Bombs”

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  • January 25, 2025
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Security forces in Bosaaso, Bari region have initiated a major operation targeting foreign nationals in the city following a series of security concerns. The operation […]

Officials from the British Embassy in Mogadishu Visit National Museum to Explore Somalia’s Cultural Heritage
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Officials from the British Embassy in Mogadishu Visit National Museum to Explore Somalia’s Cultural Heritage

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  • January 24, 2025
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Officials from the British Embassy in Mogadishu visited the National Museum of Somalia on Thursday to gain a deeper understanding of the country’s rich history […]

Puntland and Galmudug Forces Launch Joint Security Operation in Galkayo
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Puntland and Galmudug Forces Launch Joint Security Operation in Galkayo

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  • January 23, 2025
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Security forces from the Puntland and Galmudug regional states conducted a joint operation in various neighborhoods of Galkayo last night. The operation, which involved personnel […]

Somalia Launches 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan as Crisis Escalates
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Somalia Launches 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan as Crisis Escalates

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  • January 22, 2025
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The Commisioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mahmoud Maalin Abdulle, and the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Mr. George Conway, […]

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Attends World Economic Forum in Davos
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President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Attends World Economic Forum in Davos

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  • January 21, 2025
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The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is currently in Davos, Switzerland, participating in the World Economic Forum.   During the […]

Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia, Salah Ahmed Jama, Visits National Disaster Management Agency Headquarters
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Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia, Salah Ahmed Jama, Visits National Disaster Management Agency Headquarters

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  • January 20, 2025
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The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Salah Ahmed Jama, conducted a motivational visit to the headquarters of the National Disaster Management […]

Somali President Visits Ministry of Defense to Review Security and Accelerate Operations Against Extremists
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Somali President Visits Ministry of Defense to Review Security and Accelerate Operations Against Extremists

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  • January 19, 2025
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The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, conducted a working visit to the Ministry of Defense headquarters on Sunday. During […]

Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre Lays Foundation Stone for New Judiciary Building
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Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre Lays Foundation Stone for New Judiciary Building

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  • January 18, 2025
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The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, has laid the foundation for a new judiciary building that will be constructed […]

SODMA Commissioner Meets with New IOM Somalia Country Director
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SODMA Commissioner Meets with New IOM Somalia Country Director

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  • January 17, 2025
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The Commissioner of the Somali National Disaster Management Agency (SODMA), Mahamuud Moallim, recently met with the newly appointed Country Director of the International Organization for […]

Somali President Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire Agreement, Calls for Increased Global and Regional Efforts
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Somali President Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire Agreement, Calls for Increased Global and Regional Efforts

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  • January 16, 2025
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President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has officially welcomed the recently brokered ceasefire agreement in Gaza, commending the diplomatic efforts of Qatar, Egypt, and the United States […]

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Somali Businessman Gunned Down in South Africa’s Cape Town

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  • October 10, 2025
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CAPE TOWN – A Somali national was killed in a targeted attack in the Khayelitsha township of Cape Town on the night of October 9, 2025, in the latest incident of…

Somali Government Issues Warning Over Opposition Protest

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  • October 9, 2025
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The Somali government, led by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, has issued a stern warning against the planned opposition protest that was postponed again today. The demonstration, organized by opposition…

Sharif’s Political Gamble to Undermine Hassan Sheikh Backfires Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – October 9, 2025 When former Somali president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed publicly donated money to a woman who claimed to be the aunt of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, recently evicted from public land, it appeared at first glance to be a simple act of charity. But in reality, it was a well-calculated political move. Sharif’s intention was clear: to highlight what opposition leaders call the two greatest failures of the current administration — forced evictions in Mogadishu and nepotistic corruption within the presidency. Yet, the plan seems to have spectacularly backfired. Instead of painting President Hassan as a heartless ruler, the episode unexpectedly boosted the government’s image — showing, at least temporarily, a leadership willing to apply the law equally, regardless of personal ties. A Political Performance Disguised as Charity The woman, Mama Fowsiya, who said she was displaced from government land earmarked for public use, appeared emotionally before an audience organized by Sharif’s opposition party, Himilo Qaran. Tearfully, she told the crowd: “I am Fowsiya. I’m President Hassan’s aunt — his mother and I are sisters. I’ve never spoken about clan, but tonight I’m speaking from pain.” Her emotional speech went viral on social media, striking a chord with frustrated citizens and giving Sharif’s team the perfect opportunity to score political points. Taking the microphone, Sharif responded with calm gravitas: “You can all see her pain. The injustice in this country has reached intolerable levels. Our party has decided to give this family $1,000 in cash, another $1,000 for their daughter’s education, and to cover their monthly rent of $150.” He concluded: “You are not alone. Your rights will be restored, Insha’Allah.” The event, crafted as both a humanitarian gesture and a political statement, was meant to go viral — and it did. Videos of the scene spread rapidly, portraying Sharif as a compassionate elder statesman stepping in where the sitting president, once his ally, had allegedly failed. A Calculated Strike at a Sensitive Moment Sharif’s timing was no accident. Forced evictions in Mogadishu have become one of the city’s most politically charged issues. As the capital expands, entire communities — often poor families or internally displaced people — have been cleared from informal settlements to make way for development projects. The opposition has leveraged these evictions to argue that the government prioritizes concrete over compassion. Sharif’s gesture was meant to amplify that narrative, depicting the administration as cold, elitist, and disconnected from the struggles of ordinary citizens. But the move triggered an unexpected twist. Hassan Sheikh’s Calm Counter and a Reversal of Optics President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud publicly addressed the controversy on October 3, distancing his office from the eviction operations. He clarified that land management in Mogadishu falls under the city government, not the presidency: “The land in Mogadishu is under the municipality’s authority — just like in Baidoa, Dhusamareb, Garowe, or Kismayo. If there’s wrongdoing, we correct it. But the president doesn’t allocate land.” He went on to frame the issue in broader urban terms: “Mogadishu will no longer be a disaster zone — a place where Al-Shabaab hides, or where firefighters can’t reach, or where bodies are trapped in rubble. We’re rebuilding, opening roads, and enforcing order.” And, in a striking statement, he added: “I’m not afraid of people protesting. They have that right. Change is never easy, but it’s necessary.” His measured, non-defensive tone flipped the public narrative — turning what could have been a scandal into an example of governance and discipline. When a Political Trap Turns into a Moral Lesson Ironically, the very case that the opposition hoped would expose Hassan Sheikh’s cruelty ended up undermining their moral high ground. For many Somalis, the fact that even someone claiming to be the president’s aunt could be evicted reinforced an unfamiliar but powerful message: no one is above the law. In a political culture where clan loyalty often defines power and privilege, the idea that family ties don’t guarantee immunity felt revolutionary — even refreshing. Whether intentional or not, the outcome strengthened the perception that the president is serious about state discipline, not favoritism. A New Chapter in an Old Rivalry This episode adds another layer to the long-standing rivalry between Hassan Sheikh and Sharif Sheikh Ahmed. The two men — former allies turned adversaries — first clashed in the 2012 presidential race, where Hassan defeated Sharif. They briefly reunited against Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo during the last political transition, only for their alliance to collapse after Hassan’s 2022 victory. Since then, Sharif and his allies have accused the president of consolidating power and sidelining former partners — echoing the very grievances that now underpin their opposition movement. The eviction issue has become the latest battlefield in that ongoing chess game — one where Sharif’s move to expose moral failure instead gifted Hassan a fleeting moment of moral authority. The Takeaway: Politics, Power, and Perception The story of “Aunt Fowsiya”, as Somalis now call her, exposes the deeply entangled nature of Somali politics — where human suffering, public emotion, and political rivalry often merge into one. Sharif Sheikh Ahmed succeeded in highlighting a real humanitarian problem: the plight of Mogadishu’s displaced poor. But his attempt to use that pain for political leverage boomeranged, momentarily elevating Hassan Sheikh as a leader who enforces rules — even against family. The broader issues — land rights, corruption, and governance — remain unresolved. Yet in this round of Somalia’s never-ending political chess match, a move meant to wound ended up proving the opponent’s strength.

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When former Somali president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed publicly donated money to a woman who claimed to be the aunt of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, recently evicted from public land, it…

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Sharif’s Political Gamble to Undermine Hassan Sheikh Backfires Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – October 9, 2025 When former Somali president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed publicly donated money to a woman who claimed to be the aunt of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, recently evicted from public land, it appeared at first glance to be a simple act of charity. But in reality, it was a well-calculated political move. Sharif’s intention was clear: to highlight what opposition leaders call the two greatest failures of the current administration — forced evictions in Mogadishu and nepotistic corruption within the presidency. Yet, the plan seems to have spectacularly backfired. Instead of painting President Hassan as a heartless ruler, the episode unexpectedly boosted the government’s image — showing, at least temporarily, a leadership willing to apply the law equally, regardless of personal ties. A Political Performance Disguised as Charity The woman, Mama Fowsiya, who said she was displaced from government land earmarked for public use, appeared emotionally before an audience organized by Sharif’s opposition party, Himilo Qaran. Tearfully, she told the crowd: “I am Fowsiya. I’m President Hassan’s aunt — his mother and I are sisters. I’ve never spoken about clan, but tonight I’m speaking from pain.” Her emotional speech went viral on social media, striking a chord with frustrated citizens and giving Sharif’s team the perfect opportunity to score political points. Taking the microphone, Sharif responded with calm gravitas: “You can all see her pain. The injustice in this country has reached intolerable levels. Our party has decided to give this family $1,000 in cash, another $1,000 for their daughter’s education, and to cover their monthly rent of $150.” He concluded: “You are not alone. Your rights will be restored, Insha’Allah.” The event, crafted as both a humanitarian gesture and a political statement, was meant to go viral — and it did. Videos of the scene spread rapidly, portraying Sharif as a compassionate elder statesman stepping in where the sitting president, once his ally, had allegedly failed. A Calculated Strike at a Sensitive Moment Sharif’s timing was no accident. Forced evictions in Mogadishu have become one of the city’s most politically charged issues. As the capital expands, entire communities — often poor families or internally displaced people — have been cleared from informal settlements to make way for development projects. The opposition has leveraged these evictions to argue that the government prioritizes concrete over compassion. Sharif’s gesture was meant to amplify that narrative, depicting the administration as cold, elitist, and disconnected from the struggles of ordinary citizens. But the move triggered an unexpected twist. Hassan Sheikh’s Calm Counter and a Reversal of Optics President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud publicly addressed the controversy on October 3, distancing his office from the eviction operations. He clarified that land management in Mogadishu falls under the city government, not the presidency: “The land in Mogadishu is under the municipality’s authority — just like in Baidoa, Dhusamareb, Garowe, or Kismayo. If there’s wrongdoing, we correct it. But the president doesn’t allocate land.” He went on to frame the issue in broader urban terms: “Mogadishu will no longer be a disaster zone — a place where Al-Shabaab hides, or where firefighters can’t reach, or where bodies are trapped in rubble. We’re rebuilding, opening roads, and enforcing order.” And, in a striking statement, he added: “I’m not afraid of people protesting. They have that right. Change is never easy, but it’s necessary.” His measured, non-defensive tone flipped the public narrative — turning what could have been a scandal into an example of governance and discipline. When a Political Trap Turns into a Moral Lesson Ironically, the very case that the opposition hoped would expose Hassan Sheikh’s cruelty ended up undermining their moral high ground. For many Somalis, the fact that even someone claiming to be the president’s aunt could be evicted reinforced an unfamiliar but powerful message: no one is above the law. In a political culture where clan loyalty often defines power and privilege, the idea that family ties don’t guarantee immunity felt revolutionary — even refreshing. Whether intentional or not, the outcome strengthened the perception that the president is serious about state discipline, not favoritism. A New Chapter in an Old Rivalry This episode adds another layer to the long-standing rivalry between Hassan Sheikh and Sharif Sheikh Ahmed. The two men — former allies turned adversaries — first clashed in the 2012 presidential race, where Hassan defeated Sharif. They briefly reunited against Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo during the last political transition, only for their alliance to collapse after Hassan’s 2022 victory. Since then, Sharif and his allies have accused the president of consolidating power and sidelining former partners — echoing the very grievances that now underpin their opposition movement. The eviction issue has become the latest battlefield in that ongoing chess game — one where Sharif’s move to expose moral failure instead gifted Hassan a fleeting moment of moral authority. The Takeaway: Politics, Power, and Perception The story of “Aunt Fowsiya”, as Somalis now call her, exposes the deeply entangled nature of Somali politics — where human suffering, public emotion, and political rivalry often merge into one. Sharif Sheikh Ahmed succeeded in highlighting a real humanitarian problem: the plight of Mogadishu’s displaced poor. But his attempt to use that pain for political leverage boomeranged, momentarily elevating Hassan Sheikh as a leader who enforces rules — even against family. The broader issues — land rights, corruption, and governance — remain unresolved. Yet in this round of Somalia’s never-ending political chess match, a move meant to wound ended up proving the opponent’s strength.

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  • October 9, 2025
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When former Somali president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed publicly donated money to a woman who claimed to be the aunt of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, recently evicted from public land, it…

Somalia bets on Swahili to lock itself into East Africa’s future

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  • October 7, 2025
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By Abdirazak Gesey Somalia has announced plans to accelerate the introduction of Swahili into the country’s curriculum for schools and universities as part of its push for integration within the…

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