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Piracy off the coast of Somalia, in the Gulf of Aden and the western Indian Ocean has reached its highest level in more than a decade,…

Fresh reports of displacement and evictions in Mogadishu have renewed criticism of the government’s handling of public land and urban redevelopment. The latest incidents follow earlier…

Debate surrounding possible talks between Mogadishu and Somaliland remains deeply divided, with Somaliland-aligned voices rejecting renewed negotiations unless their core political demands are addressed. Recent discussion…

The closure of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) has been widely framed as a significant step towards greater Somali ownership of political and security…

The fallout from recent electoral disputes has intensified calls for broader reform of Somalia’s election system and a political agreement between the government and opposition. Political…

The African Development Bank has launched a $19 million project to strengthen Somalia’s capacity to prepare for and respond to climate-related disasters, according to Agence Ecofin.…

Somalia’s House of the People has approved amendments to Part Six of the National Procurement Law. The amendments were passed on Wednesday with 136 MPs voting…

Somalia is moving to revive its national currency after the Somali shilling was pushed to the margins of everyday commerce in Mogadishu, with traders in parts…

Political and territorial tensions in Mudug have intensified following Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni’s visit to Dhinowda. Galmudug says Dhinowda falls within its territory and warned…

Security tensions in Baidoa have escalated amid reports of heavy weapons and additional forces arriving in the city as rival sides strengthen their positions. The developments…