Somalia at a Crossroads: Constitutional Disputes, Electoral Uncertainty, and the Future of State-Building
By Dr. Asad Khalif AliweydSunday June 14, 2026 Somalia stands at a critical political crossroads. While the country has made...
Sharif Sheikh Ahmed Defies Government Restrictions on Planned Opposition Protests
Mogadishu, Somalia — Former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has vowed that opposition-led demonstrations will proceed throughout Mogadishu despite government attempts...
New American Development Center Spring 2026 Entrepreneurship Cohort – Now Open for Registration
The New American Development Center (NADC) is now accepting applications for our Spring Entrepreneurship Cohort! This program is designed to...
Somalia launches second phase of anti-al Shabab operations in Galmudug, Hirshabelle
Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre announced the commencement of the second phase of the anti-al Shabab...
Niger coup: Divisions as ECOWAS military threat fails to play out
All eyes are on the next move by West African leaders who vowed to attack coup leaders in Niger if...
Somalia set to hold overdue presidential election
Somalia is set to hold its long-delayed presidential vote this weekend, ending the convoluted electoral process that raised tensions in the country...
New American Development Center advocating Housing Stability for Low-income Households
State leaders consider boost in housing aid as federal dollars dry up Nearly 11,500 people applied for rent help in...
NEWS ANALYSIS: AMID SUSPENSION OF CATHOLIC CHURCH AID ACTIVITIES IN TIGRAY, INTER RELIGIOUS COUNCIL TO ISSUE A NATIONWIDE CALL FOR PRAYER
Addis Abeba, August 31/2021 – The Spokesperson for the Inter Religious Council of Ethiopia (IRCE), Fasika Tesfaye told Addis Standard, “The council...
U.S. to restrict economic aid to Ethiopia over Tigray war
(Bloomberg) — The U.S. imposed “wide-ranging” economic sanctions against Ethiopia to push the African nation led by a Nobel laureate...
Xizbiga Barwaaqo (PP) oo Siyaasiga Weyn Ahmed Hussein Nuur (SHAHAADO) U sharaxay Degmada Qabridahare iyo Shacabkii Qoraxay oo Si Weyn U soo Dhaweeyay Musharaxa.
Siyaasiga rug-cadaaga ah Ahmed Shahaado oo uu Xizbiga PP u sharaxay Xildhibaan heer degaan ee maamul magaalada Qabridahare ayaa sabab...
Ethiopia’s Tigray War: PM Abiy, Afwerki, and Amhara Elites, Three Allies with different objectives.
by Asad Aliweyd Introductory Remarks: The Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) that ruled the country for almost three decades...