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Somalia and Somaliland’s Spiral of Mutual Destruction
Somaliland and Somalia united voluntarily in 1960 around a shared pan-Somali irredentist project. What began as a partnership has hardened into a rivalry in which each seeks external backing, making concessions over sovereignty and natural resources in an effort to counter the other. Their confrontation increasingly resembles mutually assured destruction (MAD): each move triggers a countermove, leaving both weaker and with less room to act independently.
Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after nearly two decades
Uganda has begun withdrawing its troops from Somalia after nearly two decades of military operations, its military chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, announced on Thursday, October 29, raising questions about the future of the African Union's security mission and the handover of military responsibilities to Somali forces. “As we promised, we have started withdrawing UPDF from Somalia.
Al-Shabaab ambush raises questions over Somalia’s military readiness
Al-Shabaab claims to have killed hundreds of Somali soldiers in an ambush, as the government faces the prospect of assuming control of military bases currently held by African Union forces. The separate developments have intensified concerns over the army’s ability to defend territory recovered during President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s campaign against the insurgency. The death toll claimed by the militants in the reported ambush remains unverified.
Rejoinder to “Can anti-Zionist Somalilanders speak?”
In his essay “Can Anti-Zionist Somalilanders Speak?”, Abdiaziz Mahdi argues that Somalilanders should be able to criticize Israel and oppose aspects of Somaliland’s relationship with it without being accused of disloyalty. That principle is sound: citizens should be free to debate foreign policy.
Financed emissions as the next ESG disclosure frontier for Africa’s financial sector
13 When we talk about a bank’s carbon footprint, most people picture the energy used to power its headquarters, the flights its executives take, or the paper it consumes. These operational emissions exist, yet they remain almost irrelevant next to the greenhouse gases attributable to a typical financial institution’s loans, bonds, and equity investments, known as financed emissions, which exceed its direct footprint by a factor of several hundred.
Why Green Islamic Finance fits Africa’s climate and infrastructure needs - African Sustainability Matters
19 Africa’s climate finance challenge is often framed as a simple shortage of capital. That diagnosis is convenient, but incomplete. Capital exists in abundance, both globally and within Africa’s own financial systems. The deeper constraint is structural: much of the available financing is not designed to match Africa’s development trajectories, climate risk profiles, or institutional realities.
360 days to climate disclosure: Inside Kenya's accelerated implementation
As January 2026 begins, Kenya’s corporate sector finds itself at a critical juncture in its journey toward enhanced sustainability reporting. In exactly one year (on January 1, 2027) the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya will implement mandatory adoption of IFRS S1 (General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information) and IFRS S2 (Climate-related Disclosures) for all Public Interest Entities.
Prescription drug misuse and risk factors among Somali adolescents: a qualitative study exploring peer influence, stress, and academic pressure - BMC Psychiatry
Prescription drug misuse is defined as the use of prescription medication in a manner other than prescribed, including using it without a prescription, in higher doses, for longer durations, or for non-medical purposes such as to experience euphoria [12]. The study was conducted in Mogadishu, Somalia, between January and April 2024. Mogadishu was selected as the primary study site due to its high prevalence of adolescent prescription drug misuse, as reported by municipal health authorities.
President Hassan Sheikh Embarks on Working Visit to Eritrea
Mogadishu—The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is departing for a working visit to Eritrea, accompanied by Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi. During his stay in Asmara, President Mohamud is scheduled to meet with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between Somalia and Eritrea.
The National Consultative Council meeting continues for its fourth day in the capital, Mogadishu
Mogadishu, SONNA — The National Consultative Council meeting, chaired by the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, continues at the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu, entering its fourth day today. Today’s sessions consisted of side meetings and discussions among technical committees working to facilitate the key agenda items for the Council meeting.
Airstrikes Decimate al-Shabaab Terrorists in Middle Shabelle and Galgaduud
Mogadishu, SONNA – In an aerial operation, a series of airstrikes targeted al-Shabaab terrorists in the Ruunnirgood and Ceeldheer districts, spanning the Middle Shabelle and Galgaduud regions. The bombings struck multiple terrorist hideouts, resulting in significant casualties among the terrorists and the destruction of their vehicles and safe havens. Further details on the operation will follow as they become available.
President Biden Sends Independence Day Message to Somalia
Mogadishu, SONNA – President Joe Biden of the United States has sent a heartfelt message to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud and the people of Somalia on the occasion of the 64th anniversary of Somalia’s independence. In his message, President Biden expressed warm wishes from the American people, highlighting the strong partnership between the United States and Somalia. He emphasized the collaborative efforts of both nations to create a better future for their children and the world.
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