On 8th January 2024, Said Abdullahi Deni was re-elected as the president of the Puntland State of Somalia in a fiercely contested election. In addition to criticism from Puntland, the besieged Deni also faced opposition from the federal administration in Mogadishu. Although Deni has a reputation for being a dictator in Puntland from his previous reign, his opposition to Somalia’s […]
After taking office as Ethiopia’s prime minister in April 2018, Abiy Ahmed made history by mending his differences with Eritrea and bringing in the opposition parties OLF, ONLF, and others. Because of these actions, which mislead the world by portraying Abiy as a reformist, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019. Since then, Abiy has taken aggressive measures […]
In late November and early December of 2023, Somalia achieved a number of significant goals, such as debt relief, joining the East African Community, and lifting the arms embargo after 32 years. These accomplishments are not just constructive moves; they may also have unfavorable effects along the road. First, the security case: For almost 20 years, Somalia has been provided […]
In a significant move for regional stability, Somalia’s Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur and his Ethiopian counterpart Abraham Belay signed a renewed defense cooperation agreement in Addis Ababa on Thursday. The two sides said that the pact, initially signed in 2014 underscores their joint commitment to fostering peace and security in the region. However, beneath the surface lies a complex […]
In a high-stakes, scenario playing out in Mogadishu, the Somali businessmen find themselves caught between a new government’s push for heightened security and ominous warnings from the notorious extremist group, Al-Shabaab. The most recent governmental proclamation issued through the police has mandated the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in business establishments across the capital. This new regulation has sent […]
In a daring and unprecedented move, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has set the stage for sweeping constitutional amendments, seeking to abolish the position of the prime minister. The proposed changes, contingent upon parliamentary approval, are poised to reshape the nation’s political landscape by introducing a vice president’s role. The bold initiative by President Mohamud has sparked intense debate, with […]
SOMALIA’S COUNTERBALANCE POLICY TOWARD ETHIOPIA AND EGYPT AFTER ANKARA DECLARATION.
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Somalia’s Latest Move: A Diversified Diplomacy or A Fragmented Foreign Policy?
Somalia’s Latest Move: A Diversified Diplomacy or A Fragmented Foreign Policy?