Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s Political Momentum Rises Following Baidoa Operations
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is reported to have seen a renewed boost in his leadership prospects following the successes achieved by the Somali National Army in operations carried out in the city of Baidoa. These well-coordinated operations have strengthened security in Baidoa, with government forces taking control of key positions and restoring […]
SOMCIRT: Guarding Somalia’s Digital Frontier
By Fuad Haji Abdiweli On 7 March 2026, Somalia marked a major milestone in its digital transformation journey with the launch of the Somalia Computer Incident Response Team (SOMCIRT), the country’s first national center dedicated to coordinating the prevention, detection, and response to cybersecurity incidents. The new national cybersecurity hub was officially inaugurated by the […]
The Stolen Transition.
By Nuradin Aden Dirie For seven years, the people of South West State endured a heavy-handed, stagnant administration. The political opposition in Baidoa, alongside the diaspora, fought tirelessly for accountability, a democratic transition, and an end to an era of governance that failed to secure the region’s massive potential. When that administration finally fell this week, […]
TikTok for Good: Inside Somalia’s Daaci 2026.
By Fuad Haji Abdiweli, In a vibrant ceremony celebrating Somali digital creativity, the “Daaci 2026” program wrapped up its first season in Mogadishu on Monday, March 30, recognizing young content creators who used their platforms to spread positive social and religious messages during the holy month of Ramadan. The initiative was launched by Nasiye, a startup founded […]
Beyond the Proxy Trap: A Sovereign Security Doctrine for the Post-AUSSOM Republic.
By Nuradin Aden Dirie Over the past week, the Federal Government has heavily publicised the recovery of strategic cities in coordinated assaults alongside AUSSOM forces. Every inch of Somali territory liberated from Al-Shabaab is a victory for the Republic, and the bravery of our frontline soldiers is unquestionable. But as architects of the state, we […]
Beyond the Proxy Trap: A Sovereign Security Doctrine for the Post-AUSSOM Republic.
By Nuradin Aden Dirie Over the past week, the Federal Government has heavily publicised the recovery of strategic cities in coordinated assaults alongside AUSSOM forces. Every inch of Somali territory liberated from Al-Shabaab is a victory for the Republic, and the bravery of our frontline soldiers is unquestionable. But as architects of the state, we […]
Partnership or Dependence? Somalia’s Growing Ties with Turkey.
Abdi Ahmed, Freelance Journalist Somalia has today registered a vessel flying the Somali flag, but the company that carried out the registration is a Turkish firm. Additionally, it is being reported that fishing licenses have also been granted to a Turkish company. Previously, Turkey has already taken control of some of the country’s most important […]