Mogadishu, Somalia – Somalia’s federal government has enlisted the services of BGR Group, a prominent Washington-based lobbying firm, to advocate for sustained US military support in its ongoing fight against extremist groups, including Al-Shabab. The move reflects growing concerns over potential shifts in US foreign policy and American aid’s critical role in Somalia’s counterterrorism efforts. The one-year contract, worth $600,000, was signed in December 2024 by Somalia’s Ambassador to the United States, Dahir Hassan Arab, and BGR Group, a firm with deep ties to Republican leadership and former US government officials. The agreement underscores Somalia’s determination to maintain its strategic partnership with the United States, its most important ally in the battle against terrorism. A strategic partnership BGR Group, co-founded by former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, a prominent Republican figure, boasts a roster of high-profile consultants, including Tom Locke, a former deputy assistant director of the FBI. The firm’s expertise in navigating US political landscapes is expected to bolster Somalia’s lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill and within the Trump administration. Somalia’s reliance on US military support has grown significantly recently, particularly in the fight against Al-Shabab. The Al-Qaeda-affiliated militant group has waged a brutal insurgency in the Horn of Africa nation for over a decade. US airstrikes, intelligence sharing, and training for Somali forces have been pivotal in weakening the group’s hold on large swathes of territory. US military presence in Somalia Fluctuations have marked the US military’s involvement in Somalia. In December 2020, then-President Donald Trump ordered the withdrawal of nearly all 700 US troops stationed in the country, citing a desire to end “forever wars.” However, President Joe Biden reversed this decision in 2021, redeploying hundreds of troops to assist Somali forces in their counterterrorism operations. Somalia’s government fears that the return of a Trump administration or a shift in US foreign policy priorities could jeopardize this support. The hiring of BGR Group is seen as a preemptive measure to ensure continuity in US military aid, which Somali officials describe as “the backbone” of their efforts to stabilize the country. BGR Group’s mandate includes advocating for continued US military assistance, securing funding for Somali security forces, and fostering bipartisan support for Somalia’s stabilization efforts. The firm’s connections with Republican leaders are particularly strategic, given the potential for a Republican victory in the 2024 US presidential election. “Somalia’s partnership with the United States is vital to our national security,” said Ambassador Dahir Hassan Carab in a statement. “We are confident that BGR Group will help us communicate the importance of this alliance to US policymakers and ensure that Somalia remains a priority in Washington.” Challenges ahead Despite significant gains against Al-Shabaab, Somalia continues to face immense challenges. The militant group remains capable of launching deadly attacks, including recent assaults on government installations and civilian targets. Additionally, Somalia’s political landscape remains fragile, with ongoing tensions between the federal government and regional states. The Biden administration has supported Somalia’s counterterrorism efforts, but concerns over governance and human rights issues have occasionally strained relations. BGR Group’s lobbying efforts will need to address these concerns while emphasizing the strategic importance of Somalia in the global fight against terrorism. Somalia’s stability is critical for its citizens and the Horn of Africa region. The country’s strategic location along key shipping routes and proximity to conflict-prone nations like Ethiopia and Yemen make it a focal point for international security efforts. A collapse in US support could embolden extremist groups and destabilize the region further.

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Nairobi (Caasimada Online) – Howlgal caalami ah oo ka dhan ah argagixisada, kana dhacay Bariga Afrika, ayaa sababay in la soo xiro 37 qof oo looga shakisan yahay falal argagixiso, iyadoo sidoo kale lagu qabtay hub fudud iyo hub culus labadaba. Dadka la soo qabtay ayaa waxaa ka mid ah xubno looga shakisan yahay inay ka tirsan yihiin kooxaha Daacish, Al-Shabaab, iyo dhowr dagaalyahan oo shisheeye ah. Xarigga dadka ayaa ka kala dhacay siddeed dal oo ku yaalla Bariga Afrika intii lagu guda jiray howlgal wadajir ah oo ay fuliyeen booliska caalamiga ah INTERPOL iyo booliska Afrika ee AFRIPOL (November-December 2024). Howlgalka ayaa ujeedkiisu ahaa in lagu aqoonsado laguna soo xiro dad looga shakisan yahay inay xiriir la leeyihiin argagixisada, iyo in la adkeeyo kontoroolka xuduudaha muhiimka ah. Dalka Kenya, booliisku waxay soo xireen 17 qof oo ay ku jiraan laba looga shakisan yahay inay xubno ka tirsan yihiin Daacish, dhowr dagaalyahan oo shisheeye ah, iyo kuwo kale oo ku lug lahaa maalgelinta argagixisada, xagjirnimada, iyo dacaayadaha. Booliiska Jamhuuriyadda Dimuqraadiga ee Congo waxay soo xireen afar qof oo lagu eedeeyay inay xubno ka yihiin Jabhadda Isbahaysiga Dimuqraadiga (ADF) iyo laba qof oo kale oo la shaqaynayay. Ciidammadu waxay sidoo kale qabteen oo burburiyeen gantaal iyo qalab ka-hortagga taankiyada oo ay ka tageen dad looga shakisan yahay inay argagixiso yihiin. Soomaaliya, mas’uuliyiintu waxay soo xireen saddex qof, oo ay ku jirto haweeney looga shakisan yahay inay samayso bambooyinka, una qaabilsanayd qaybta Amniyaatka ee Al-Shabaab, taasoo dhigi jirtay walxaha qarxa ee guryaha lagu sameeyo, iyadoo bartilmaameedsanaysay ciidamada ammaanka iyo milatariga. Mid kale oo ka mid ah dadka la soo xiray ayaa ahaa xubin ka tirsan Al-Shabaab oo la rumeysan yahay inuu weeraray dhowr goobood oo ay booliisku leeyihiin, isaga oo adeegsanaya bambooyinka gacanta laga tuuro. Hay’adaha sharci-fulinta ee Tanzania waxay soo xireen xubin lagu eedeeyay inuu ka tirsan yahay kooxda Daacish ee Mozambique, iyo sidoo kale muwaadin Ugandan ah oo isku dayayay inuu ku biiro koox argagixiso ah oo ku sugan Mozambique, isagoo ah dagaalyahan shisheeye ah. Ka hor inta uusan howlgalku bilaaban, waddan kasta oo ka qayb qaadanayay wuxuu diyaariyay qorshe hawleed, isagoo uruuriyay xogaha sirdoonka ee la xiriira bartilmaameedyada argagixisada, oo ay ku jiraan shaqsiyaadka iyo goobaha ay ku sugan yihiin. INTERPOL iyo AFRIPOL ayaa mideeyay oo falanqeeyay xogtan, waxayna la wadaageen dhammaan waddamada ka qayb qaadanaya, taasoo fududaysay is-weydaarsiga xogaha dambiyada. Intii lagu jiray qeybta farsamada ee howlgalka, waddan kasta wuxuu fuliyay baaritaanno istiraatiiji ah iyo weerarro. Booliiska ayaa taageero toos ah ka helay saraakiisha INTERPOL iyo AFRIPOL, kuwaasoo bixiyay isku-duwid, saadka, iyo falanqaynta xogta waqtiga dhabta ah. VOA

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali federal forces and local fighters have killed more than 40 Al-Shabaab militants during intense operations in the Hiiraan region, the Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday. Source: Hiiraan Online

Ugu yaraan 4 qof oo isku qoys ah ayaa ku dhintay, halka lix kalena ay ku dhaawacmeen duqeyn ka dhacday miyiga deegaanka Ceel Adax oo ku yaalla buuraleyda degamada Qandala ee Gobolka Bari. Guddoomiyaha degmada Qandala Axmed Yuusuf Quurshe oo la hadlay warbaahinta ayaa sheegay in dadkaas oo isugu jiray 3 dumar ah oo midi ahayd hooyadii qoyska iyo ilma yari ay duqeynta ku geeriyoodeen, asagoo tacsi u diray eheladii xubnaha dhintay. Guddoomiyaha ayaa sheegay in duqeyntaas oo bartilmaameedkeedu ahaa goobaha ay ku suganyihiin kooxda Daacish si aan ku talo-gal ahayn qoyskaas dhibaatadu uga gaartay, wuxuuna intaas ku daray in dadkii weerarkaas ku dhaawacmay awr lagu soo qaaday maadaama aanay gaadiidka dhulkaas mari karin jidad xumida awgeed. Duqeymaha lala beegsanayo kooxaha Daacish iyo Al-shabaab ayaa mararka qaar dhibaato ka soo gaartay dadka rayidka ah ee meelaha la bartilmaameedsanayo ka ag dhow. Source: goobjoog.com

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s National Independent Electoral Commission (NIEC) has announced that Local Council Elections will be held in June, covering regions such as Gedo and Khaatumo, as part of a broader plan to strengthen local governance. Source: Hiiraan Online

Mogadishu, Somalia) – Somalia has defended Egypt’s inclusion in a new African Union peacekeeping force, revealing that “multiple parties” had sought to exclude Cairo from the mission. The announcement by Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi implicitly implicates Ethiopia, locked in a bitter dispute with Egypt over the Nile River. Foreign Minister Fiqi confirmed a concerted campaign in recent months to block Egypt’s participation in the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). “There has been pressure to exclude Egypt from the African Union mission; various sides have pushed this issue,” Fiqi told Caasimada Online. “Djibouti and other neighboring countries are part of this mission, but the focus was on Egypt’s participation.” While Fiqi stopped short of directly naming Ethiopia, the ongoing tensions between Addis Ababa and Cairo over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile provide a clear context. Ethiopia’s massive dam project has strained relations with Egypt, which fears a significant reduction in its vital Nile water supply. Mogadishu supports Egypt’s contribution Fiqi underscored Somalia’s support for Egypt’s role in AUSSOM, highlighting Cairo’s assistance in training and equipping Somali security forces. “The Egyptians support the government’s security forces, and they help with their training and equipment,” he asserted. “Therefore, there is no reason to exclude them from the African Union peacekeeping force.” AUSSOM, replacing ATMIS earlier this year, aims to bolster Somali forces in their fight against al-Shabaab and facilitate a gradual handover of security responsibilities to the Somali government. The mission’s mandate involves degrading al-Shabaab, supporting the development of capable Somali security institutions, and executing a phased transition of security duties. Nile dispute looms large The diplomatic maneuvering surrounding Egypt’s AUSSOM participation is inextricably linked to the broader geopolitical landscape, particularly the Nile River dispute. Ethiopia’s construction of the GERD, set to be Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam, has fueled severe tensions with downstream nations Egypt and Sudan, heavily reliant on the Nile’s waters. Egypt perceives the GERD as a major threat to its water security and has consistently sought diplomatic avenues to pressure Ethiopia into guaranteeing its water rights. Cairo has forged regional and international alliances, securing agreements recognizing its historical claims to the Nile. It has also negotiated with Ethiopia and Sudan to reach a mutually acceptable agreement on the filling and operation of the dam.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Puntland's Military Court has sentenced two prominent social media personalities, Mohamed Yacqub Siyad and Ali Ahmed Ali, known as Iley, to prison terms of 10 and 5 years, respectively, after convicting them of supporting the ISIS militant group online. Source: Hiiraan Online

Garowe (HOL) – At least four civilians were killed in an airstrike by an unidentified military drone in the Sihan area, south of Qandala district in Puntland's Bari region, on Monday. Source: Hiiraan Online

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's fragile recovery has been dealt a blow after the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a temporary suspension of $125.5 million in aid. The decision, which excludes funding for Israel and Egypt, threatens to unravel critical development projects and worsen the plight of millions of vulnerable Somalis. Source: Hiiraan Online

Daarusalaam (Caasimada Online) – Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya Mudane Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud oo hadal ka jeediyey Shirweynaha Tamarta Afrika ayaa soo bandhigay qorshaha dowladda Soomaaliya ee kordhinta tayada iyo awoodda Tamarta, taas oo aasaas u ah horumarka iyo isbeddelka Soomaaliya casri ah. Madaxweynaha ayaa tilmaamay in Soomaaliya ay leedahay khayraad badan oo la xiriira cusboonaysiinta Tamarta, sida Qorraxda iyo Dabaylaha. Xasan Sheekh ayaa hoosta ka xariiqay in fursadaha Soomaaliya ee Qoraxda iyo Dabaylaha ay mustaqbalka noqon karaan ilo muhiim ah oo laga dhaliyo Tamar saaxiib la ah deegaanka. “Horumarka Soomaaliya ay hiigsanayso waxa uu u baahan yahay tamar jaban oo la heli karo. Maanta dadkayagu kala bar (50%) ma haystaan Koronto ku filan, sidaas awgeed waxaan qorshaynaynaa in aan xoojinno maalgashiga Tamarta, si aan awood ugu yeellano hirgelinta warshadaha, casriyeynta kaabeyaasha nolasha iyo xoojinta adeegyada bulshada” ayuu yiri Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh. Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh oo shirkan ay ku wehelinayaan Wasiirka Tamarta iyo Biyaha Cabdillahi Bidhaan Warsame iyo Wasiirka Maaliyadda Biixi Iimaan Cige ayaa u soo bandhigay Daneeyeyaasha caalamiga ah in ay ka qayb qaataan maalgashiga Mashaariicda Tamarta Soomaaliya oo ah suuq weyn oo dihan. Sidoo kale, Shir madaxeedka Tamarta Afrika oo ay ka qeyb galeen madaxda Qaaradda Afrika ayaa maanta laga soo saaray (Bayaanka Daaru-Salaam). Bayaankaas ayaa ah ballanqaad lagu xaqiijinayo in 300 oo Milyan oo Afrikaan ah ay helaan Koronto ku filan, marka la gaaro sanadka 2030-ka oo ku beegan 5 sano ooh adda kadib ah.

Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya Mudane Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud oo hadal ka jeediyey Shirweynaha Tamarta Afrika ayaa soo bandhigay qorshaha dowladda Soomaaliya ee kordhinta tayada iyo awoodda Tamarta, taas oo aas aas u ah horumarka iyo isbeddelka Soomaaliya casri ah. Madaxweynaha ayaa tilmaanay in Soomaaliya ay leedahay khayraad badan oo la xiriira cusboonaysiinta Tamarta, sida Qorraxda iyo Dabaylaha, kuwaasi oo Mustaqbalka noqon kara ilo muhiim ah oo laga dhaliyo Tamar saaxiib la ah deegaanka. “Horumarka Soomaaliya ay hiigsanayso waxa uu u baahan yahay tamar jaban oo la heli karo. Maanta dadkayagu kala bar “50%”ma haystaan Koronto ku filan, sidaas awgeed waxaan qorshaynaynaa in aan xoojinno maalgashiga Tamarta, si aan awood ugu yeellano hirgelinta warshadaha, casriyeynta kaabeyaasha nolasha iyo xoojinta adeegyada bulshada”. Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh oo shirkan ay ku wehelinayaan Wasiirka Tamarta iyo Biyaha Mudane Cabdillahi Bidhaan Warsame iyo Wasiirka Maaliyadda Mudane Biixi Iimaan Cige ayaa u soo bandhigay Daneeyeyaasha caalamiga ah in ay ka qayb qaataan maalgashiga Mashaariicda Tamarta Soomaaliya oo ah suuq weyn oo dihan. Sidoo kale, Shir madaxeedka Tamarta Afrika oo ay ka qeyb galeen madaxda Qaaradda Afrika ayaa maanta laga soo saaray “Bayaanka Daaru-Salaam”, kaas oo ah ballanqaad lagu xaqiijinayo in 300 oo Milyan oo Afrikaan ah ay helaan Koronto ku filan marka la gaaro sanadka 2030. Source: goobjoog.com

Beledweyne (Caasimada Online) – Al-Shabaab oo dooneyso inay iska yareyso cadaadiska uga imaanaya shacabka Hiiraan ayaa haatan bilaabay xeelad cusub oo ay ku wajahayaan dagaalka adag ee uga furan gobolkaasi oo hadda dib boorka looga jafay. Ciidamada dowladda iyo kuwa deegaanka ayaa bilaabay gulufka ka dhanka ah Al-Shabaab, waxayna maanta isku fidiyeen deegaanno u dhow degmada Buulo-burde ee gobolka Hiiraan. Maleeshiyada Al-Shabaab oo durbo dareemay culeyska xooggan ayaa hadda la yimid qorshe yaableh, iyaga oo isku soo ekeysiiyay ciidamada Macawiisleyda ee ka howlgala gobolkaasi. Mid kamid ah saraakiisha hoggaamineysa howlgallada ayaa sheegay in maleeshiyaadka Al-Shabaab ay soo xirteen Macawiiseyo, si ay isugu ekeysiiyaan ciidamada deegaanka oo haatan door lixaad leh ka qaadanayaa howlgallada xoreynta ee ka socda gudaha dalka. Sidoo kale wuxuu sarkaalkan tilmaamay in jab culus ay Argagixisada ku gaarsiiyeen howlgalladii ugu dambeeyay oo ka dhacay aagga deegaanka Beerayabaal ee gobolkaasi. Ugu yaraan illaa 15 xubnood ayaa laga dilay maleeshiyada kooxda, waxaana sidoo kale laga soo furtay hub iyo saanad, sida uu sheegay sarkaalka bixiyay xogtaan muhiimka ah. “Khawarijta Shabaab cashar aysan ilabi doonin ayaan ugu dhignay Beera yabaal iyo tuuloyin kale oo badan halkaas oo aan si awood ah uga saarnay, Khawarijta waxay danta ku qasabtay iney isku soo keen akeysiiyaan oo Macwiisyo ay soo xirtaan ayna dhahaan waxanu nahay Macawiisley, meydadkooda waa daadsan yahay 15 ka badan waan arkay hub badana waan ka furanay” ayuu yiri sarkaal sare oo lagu magacaabo Axmed Cali. Xaaladda ayaa weli kacsan, iyada oo dhaq-dhaqaaqyo iska soo horjeedo laga dareemayo deegaano badan oo dhaca gobolka Hiiraan ee bartahama Soomaaliya. Gulufka dib uga bilowday gobolka waxaa hoggaaminayo Cali Jayte oo dhowaan ku goodiyay inay xittaa duqeynayaan shacabka ku sugan deegaanada ku sugan dhulka Al-Shabaab.

Qandala (Caasimada Online) – Faah-faahinno dheeraad ah ayaa waxaa laga helayaa duqeyn culus oo xalay ka dhacday qaybo kamid ah gobolka Bari, taas oo uu khasaare kasoo gaaray dad shacab ah oo ku sugnaa aagga degmada Qandala ee gobolkaasi. Duqa degmada Qandala Axmed Khuurshe oo maanta la hadlay warbaahinta ayaa xaqiijiyay in duqeynta oo ka dhacday duleedka degmada ay haleeshay dad shacab ah, isla markaana ay ku dhinteen illaa 4 qof, ayna ku dhaawacmeen 6 kale oo ku sugnaa goobta la duqeeyay. Axmed Khuurshe ayaa sidoo kale tilmaamay in 4 qof ee ku geeriyootay duqeyntan ay ahaayeen dad isku qoys ah, ayna aad uga xun yihiin dhibaatada soo gaartay. Sidoo kale wuxuu dadka reer-guuraaga ee deggan aaggaasi ugu baaqay in ay ka fogaadaan deegaannada ay ku dirirayaan ciidanka difaaca Puntland iyo maleeshiyada kooxda Daacish. Duqa degmada Qandala ma bixin faahfaahin dheeri ah oo ku saabsan cidda fulisay duqeynta, hase yeeshee dagaalka Ciidanka Difaaca Puntland iyo kooxda kooxdaee ka socda buuraleyda Bari ee Calmiskaad ayaa waxa qayb ka ah duqeymo diyaaradeed oo ay fuliyaan dalalka Soomaaliya ka taageera la-dagaallanka kooxaha loogu yeero argagixisada. Puntland ayaa haatan wadda guluf culus oo ka dhan ah maleeshiyada kooxda Daacish waxayna ciidamada kusii siqayaan dhulka buuraleyda ah ee gobolka Bari. Si kastaba, Wararkii ugu dambeeyay ayaa sheegaya in maanta ciidamadu ay isku fidiyeen aaga Tog Jaceel, Waddooyinka Togga soo gala iyo deegaannada u dhow Turmasaale.

Sawirro Wasiirka Wasaaradda Horumarinta Caafimaadka Jamhuuriyadda Ayaa maanta Gaadiid nooca gurmadka degdega kala wareegay hay,adda WHO. Wasiirka Wasaaradda Horumarinta Caafimaadka JSL. DR. Xuseen Bashiir Xirsi ayaa maanta afar gaadiid ah oo nooca gurmadka degdega ah kala wareegay, hay,adda WHO. Munaasibad balaadhan oo lagula kala wareegayay agabkan oo maanta ka qabsoontay xarunta guud ee Wasaaradda Horumarinta Caafimaadka, ayaa waxaa goobjoog ahaa, Agaasimaha guud ee Wasaaradda Horumarinta Caafimaadka Dr. Axmed Maxamuud Jaamac, qaar ka mid ah Agaasime waaxeedyadda kala duwan ee Wasaaradda, masuuliyiinta sarsare ee hay,adda WHO. Mudan iyo marti kale. Ugu horayn Wasiirka iyo agaasimaha guud ee Wasaaradda Horumarinta Caafimaadka ayaa kulan balaadhan la qaatay Masuuliyiinta hay,adda WHO, kana dhagaystay warbixino kala duwan oo ku aadan Arrimaha Caafimaadka ee ay ka wada shaqeeyaan Wasaaradda Iyo hay,adda WHO. Intaa kadib Wasiirka iyo Agaasimaha guud ayaa si rasmi ah ugala wareegay masuuliyiinta sarsare ee hay,adda WHO afar gaadhi oo nooca gurmadka degdega ah oo loogu talo galay inay qayb ka noqdaan Horumarinta adeegyadda Caafimaadka ee ay Wado Wasaaraddu. Qaran News

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Riyadh (Caasimada Online) – Sacuudi Carabiya ayaa Isniintii ku dhawaaqday in, laga billaabo hadda, dadka ajaaniibta ah loo oggol yahay inay maalgashadaan shirkadaha Sacuudiga ee ku qoran suuqa saamiyada, kuwaasoo hanti ma-guurto ah ku leh magaalooyinka barakaysan ee Makka iyo Madiina, oo ah labada magaalo ee ugu barakaysan Islaamka. Go’aankan ayaa “ujeedkiisu yahay in lagu dhiirrigeliyo maalgashiga, korna loogu qaado soo jiidashada iyo hufnaanta suuqa saamiyada, isla markaana lagu xoojiyo tartankiisa gobolka iyo kan caalamigaba, iyadoo la taageerayo dhaqaalaha gudaha,” sidaa waxaa lagu sheegay bayaan kasoo baxay Hay’adda Suuqa Maaliyadda ee Boqortooyada. Bayaanka ayaa lagu caddeeyay in maalgashiga shisheeye “ee shirkadaha hantida ma-guurtada ah ku leh gudaha xuduudaha Makka iyo Madiina uu ku koobnaan doono saamiyada shirkadahaas Sacuudiga ah ee ku qoran suuqa saamiyada Sacuudiga, qalabka deynta la beddeli karo, ama labadaba isku mar.” Si kastaba ha ahaatee, lahaanshaha dadka aan Sacuudiga ahayn kama badan karto 49 boqolkiiba, ayay hay’addu tiri. Sacuudi Carabiya ayaa ah dalka ugu dhaqaalaha badan Bariga Dhexe, waana dalka ugu badan dunida ee dhoofiya saliidda ceyriin. Waxay muddo sannado ah ku howlaneyd qorshe ballaaran oo dib-u-habayn ah, kaasoo ujeedkiisu yahay in lagu kala duwo dhaqaalaha, iyadoo xoogga la saarayo dalxiiska iyo maalgashiga. Magaalada Makka ayaa sanad walba soo dhaweysa malaayiin Muslimiin xujey ah, hase ahaatee, waxaa hadda ka socda mashruuc horumarineed oo ballaaran, kaasoo lagu doonayo in lagu soo jiito 30 milyan oo qof oo cibaadaystayaal ah marka la gaaro sannadka 2030. Mashruuc loogu magac daray Masar, oo ay maalgelinayso Sanduuqa Maalgashiga Dadweynaha ee Boqortooyada (PIF), ayaa saadaalinaya in 40,000 oo qolal hoteel oo cusub laga hirgeliyo gudaha Makka. Xajka sanadlaha ah iyo cimrada ayaa la qiyaasayaa inay soo xareeyeen dakhli gaaraya $12 bilyan sannadkii 2019-kii. Dadka aan Muslimka ahayn looma ogola inay galaan magaalooyinka barakaysan.

Jowhar (Caasimada Online) – Fal-celin aan caadi ahayn ayaa ka dhalatay tallaabo uu xalay qaaday Madaxweynaha dowlad goboleedka HirShabelle, Cali Cabdullahi Xuseen (Guudlaawe), kadib markii uu xil u magacaabay wadaadka caanka ah Sheekh Cali Wajiis. Wareegto kasoo baxday xafiiska Madaxweyne Cali Guudlaawe ayaa waxaa Sheekha loogu magacaabay inuu noqdo La-taliyaha sare ee arrimaha dalalka Carabta iyo Islaamka. “Madaxweynaha Dowladda Hirshabeelle Mudane Cali Cabdullaahi Xuseen (Cali Guudlaawe) ayaa u magacaabay Sheekh Cali Maxamuud Xasan (Wajiis) Lataliyaha Sare Ee Arrimaha Dalalka Carabta iyo Islaamka” ayaa lagu yiri digreetada kasoo baxay xafiiska Guudlaawe. Dhinaca kale, fal-celin aan caadi ahayn ayaa ka dhalatay magacaabistan, iyada oo baraha bulshada si weyn loogu faaqiday xilka cusub ee loo magacaabay Sheekh Cali Wajiis. Ifraax Cabdulle “Qofkii la rabo in lacag la siiyo magac xileed lasoo hindhisaa bal Suit shabelle iyo Carab maxaa iska galay?”. Xuseen Kulmiye “Garoonka diyaradaha Jowhar ha naloo qurxiyo waxii hadda ka dambeeya reer Jowhar iyo Carab waa is dhex galeen mar haddii uu Shiikh Cali la hadlo Carabta horumar wacan Hirshabelle”. Cabdulqaadir Maxamuud Daada “Maamul isku sheegan wax naga qabsado ma la waayay xil nuucii la rabo leyska hindisaayo maxaa waayay?”. Axmed Cilmi “Maxaa ka galay Hirshabelle arrimaha Carabta iyo Islaamka, Hirshabelle waa local, dowladda federaalka ayaa mas’uul ka ah arrimaha Carabta iyo Islaamka”. Maxamed Deeq Cumar ” Qosol iguma harin kkkkkkk Soomaaliyeey saan miyaaa noo dambeysay Carabta waa maxaay?”.

Afhayeenka Xukuumada Somaliland, Xuseen Aadan Cige Dayr, ayaa sheegay in Madaxweynaha Somaliland, Cabdiraxmaan Maxamed Cabdillaahi Cirro, oo ku sugan dalka Imaaraatka Carabta, uu ku dadaalayo horumarinta xidhiidhka Somaliland iyo dunida. Afhayeenku waxa uu sheegay in Madaxweyne Cirro, uu doonayo in Somaliland ay xidhiidh fiican la yeelato caalamka oo dhan “Madaxweynaha Somaliland waxa uu xaqiijinaya himiladiisa hagarla’aanta ah ee uu ku doonayo in uu kor ugu qaado meeqaamka ay Somaliland ku leedahay caalamka” ayuu yidhi Dayr. Dhinaca kale, Lataliyaha Arrimaha Dibadda ee Madaxweyne Cirro, Danjire Maxamed Haggi, oo ka mid ah xubnaha waftiga madaxweynaha, ayaa sheegay in madaxweynuhu uu la kulmay saraakiil sare oo ka tirsan dowlada Imaaraatka Carabta. “Kulamada socdaalkan ku dhexmaraya dowladaha Somaliland iyo Imaaraatka Carabta, waxa la rajaynayaa inay noqdaan kuwii ugu wax-ku-oolsanaa uguna guulaha badnaa iswaydaarsiga diblumaasiyadda labada dhinac,” ayuu yidhi Danjire Haggi. Waxa uu sheegay in maxsuulka ka soo baxa wadahadaladani uu horseedi doono iskaashi iyo isbahaysi istiraatejiyadeed, taasi oo wadada u xaadhaysa horumar iyo barwaaqo la wada gaadho. Hadalka Danjire Haggi ayaa ah warkii ugu horreeyay ee waftiga madaxweynaha laga helo tan iyo markii uu Axadii ka dhoofay magaalada Hargaysa, iyada oo madaxtooyadu aanay bulshada wax wargalin ah siinin kadib markii uu dhoofay waftigu. Qaran News

Two summits in Djibouti, but no talk of Djibouti’s own struggles By Faustine Ngila – The Horn of Africa is facing an unprecedented confluence of crises, marked by civil wars in Ethiopia and Sudan, escalating tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia, and the persistent threat of al-Shabaab’s insurgency in Somalia. Against this backdrop, two high-profile forums were held recently in Djibouti, aimed at addressing regional stability and security. The Heritage Institute for Policy Studies convened its annual three-day dialogue on regional stability, while the East Africa Security Forum (EASF) brought together diplomats, military leaders, and private-sector stakeholders under the auspices of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA). However, conspicuously absent from both forums were discussions about Djibouti’s own internal issues: widespread hunger, endemic insecurity, and a lack of democratic governance. These omissions raise critical questions about the priorities of regional and international stakeholders and the inherent challenges of hosting such discussions in a country with pressing internal issues. The Horn of Africa is a region teetering on the edge of collapse. In Ethiopia and Sudan, civil wars have left thousands dead and millions displaced. Somalia continues to battle the al-Shabaab insurgency, a persistent threat to national and regional stability. Meanwhile, tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia have flared over a contentious port deal Addis Ababa signed with Somaliland, the breakaway region whose sovereignty remains unrecognized internationally. Amid this chaos, Djibouti has positioned itself as a relative island of stability, hosting international military bases and serving as a hub for diplomatic activity. Yet beneath this façade, Djibouti grapples with its own set of crises, including hunger exacerbated by prolonged droughts, economic vulnerabilities, and a political system often criticized for its lack of democratic freedoms. Between April and June 2024, for instance, an estimated 221,000 people or 19 percent of the analysed population (out of 1.18 million people), were facing high levels of acute food insecurity, according to the Integrated Food Security (IPC). In the 2024 Global Hunger Index, Djibouti ranks 92nd out of 127 countries, with a score of 21.2, indicating a serious level of hunger. Djibouti imports 90% of its food, making it vulnerable to international market price fluctuations, according to the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations. The country’s hot, dry climate also limits agricultural production. Djibouti has a poverty rate of 79%, with 42% of the population living in extreme poverty. High levels of unemployment also contribute to humanitarian needs. Djibouti’s geographical location makes it a strategic hub for international military bases, hosting troops from the United States, China, France, Japan, and Italy. Djibouti’s maritime territory is increasingly plagued by illegal fishing activities, primarily conducted by foreign fleets from Yemen and China. These unregulated operations deplete fish stocks, threatening the livelihoods of local fishing communities and disrupting the marine ecosystem. Illegal fishing not only undermines Djibouti’s economic prospects but also poses a security threat. It has been linked to organized criminal networks that use fishing vessels as cover for smuggling goods, weapons, and even people. Additionally, the lack of effective maritime surveillance leaves Djibouti’s waters vulnerable to exploitation, highlighting a significant gap in its security infrastructure. The government’s inability to monitor and regulate its maritime borders exacerbates the issue. While international partnerships, such as those with the European Union’s naval operations and other anti-piracy missions, aim to strengthen maritime security, the focus often remains on piracy rather than illegal fishing. This imbalance leaves the problem of unregulated fishing largely unaddressed. While these bases contribute to regional security, they do not shield Djibouti from internal and neighboring conflicts. The Horn of Africa is one of the most volatile regions globally, with civil wars in Ethiopia and Sudan, al-Shabaab’s insurgency in Somalia, and heightened tensions between neighboring states. These conflicts spill over into Djibouti, straining its limited resources and exposing vulnerabilities in its security apparatus. For instance, tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia over territorial disputes and Somaliland’s independence aspirations often find expression in Djibouti’s border areas, leading to localized instability. The porous borders make it difficult for authorities to control the influx of refugees and militants, further complicating security management. Domestically, Djibouti faces political repression and a lack of democratic governance, which exacerbate insecurity. The government, led by President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh since 1999, has faced allegations of being an Al-Shabaab sympathiser. There are also allegations that Somalia’s Salaam Bank, which has been linked with Al-Shabaab over the years, also has links with Guelleh’s inner political circle. His government continues to face strong criticism for stifling dissent and consolidating power. This political climate fosters discontent among the populace and raises concerns about the state’s ability to manage internal security effectively. Human trafficking is a persistent and growing problem in Djibouti, largely driven by its proximity to conflict zones and its strategic location as a transit point to Yemen and the Arabian Peninsula. The majority of trafficked individuals come from Somalia and Ethiopia, fleeing poverty, conflict, and political instability. These migrants often seek better opportunities in Gulf countries but become victims of exploitation and abuse along the way. Djibouti serves as a key transit route for smugglers and traffickers who promise desperate migrants passage to Yemen, often under dire and dangerous conditions. The journey involves crossing the treacherous Gulf of Aden, frequently in overcrowded and unseaworthy vessels. Many do not survive the crossing, falling victim to drowning, starvation, or abuse at the hands of smugglers. The human trafficking networks operating in Djibouti are highly organized, exploiting the country’s weak border controls and limited law enforcement resources. Despite efforts by international organizations and NGOs to combat trafficking, the scale of the problem remains overwhelming. Trafficked individuals often face inhumane treatment, including forced labor and sexual exploitation, both en route and upon arrival in their destination countries. Despite these glaring issues, the forums held in Djibouti turned their focus outward, concentrating on the region’s broader security dilemmas. The absence of discussions on Djibouti’s internal challenges is reflective of its strategic position and the delicate balancing act required in such high-stakes gatherings. From November 25 to 27, scholars, politicians, and traditional leaders gathered for the Heritage Institute’s annual forum, hosted in Djibouti. The focus was on fostering dialogue among key stakeholders from across the Horn of Africa, with an emphasis on addressing regional instability. Central to the discussions were the civil wars in Ethiopia and Sudan, Somalia’s ongoing political challenges, and the threat posed by al-Shabaab. The forum offered a unique opportunity for regional leaders to confront pressing transnational issues. However, its agenda sidestepped domestic concerns within Djibouti, opting instead to spotlight regional dynamics. The decision to omit discussions about Djibouti’s hunger crisis, insecurity, or democratic deficits can be attributed to several factors, including the forum’s regional scope and the host nation’s influence over the agenda. The East Africa Security Forum (EASF) held from November 21 to 23 at Camp Lemonnier, the East Africa Security Forum took a decidedly security-focused approach. Organized by the U.S.-led Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, the forum emphasized enhancing collaboration between the U.S. and its regional partners. Discussions revolved around managing inter- and intra-state conflicts, leveraging private-sector investments for stability, and tackling tribal and national affiliations that often fuel regional discord. Once again, Djibouti’s internal issues were notably absent. Instead, the forum concentrated on broader regional and international security priorities, aligning with U.S. strategic interests in the Horn of Africa. As a key U.S. ally and the site of America’s largest military base in Africa, Djibouti enjoys a degree of diplomatic immunity when it comes to scrutiny of its internal affairs. This narrative of stability is carefully cultivated and fiercely protected in Djibouti. Raising issues such as hunger, insecurity, or democratic deficits in high-profile forums held within Djibouti could be seen as diplomatically provocative, potentially jeopardizing relations with the host nation. Consequently, organizers often tread cautiously, prioritizing external challenges over internal critiques. However, this approach is not without consequences. Ignoring Djibouti’s domestic issues risks perpetuating cycles of poverty, eroding governance, and undermining the very stability that makes it a valuable partner in regional security efforts. Djibouti’s hunger crisis, driven by prolonged droughts and economic stagnation, continues to affect a significant portion of its population. Failing to address these issues in forums ostensibly focused on stability undermines efforts to build a resilient and secure region. International actors, including the U.S. and multilateral organizations, have a responsibility to advocate for transparency and reform in Djibouti but they often choose no to. The absence of meaningful U.S. advocacy for transparency and reform enables Djibouti’s entrenched authoritarian practices, stifling democratic progress. President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh has presided over a system marked by political repression, corruption, and limited civic freedoms. Without external pressure for reform, this system remains unchallenged, perpetuating governance practices that prioritize elite interests over public welfare. By avoiding discussions on governance and democracy, forums inadvertently legitimize Djibouti’s authoritarian tendencies. This silence not only perpetuates existing power structures but also undermines broader efforts to promote democratic principles across the region. Djibouti’s lack of transparency hampers economic development by discouraging foreign investment and allowing corruption to flourish. With a centralized economy heavily dependent on port revenues and rents from military bases, unchecked governance risks deepening economic inequality and fostering discontent among marginalized communities. Future forums must adopt a more inclusive and holistic approach to addressing the Horn of Africa’s challenges. This includes incorporating discussions on domestic issues within host nations like Djibouti, even when such topics are diplomatically sensitive. New business Ethiopia Qaran News

Bishan Janaayo 2025, askarta Soomaaliya, gaar ahaan kuwa ku sugan furimaha hore ee dagaalka, ayaa bilaabay olole baraha bulshada, gaar ahaan TikTok, kaasi oo ay ku muujinayaan cabasho ku saabsan mushaar la’aan. Sida caadiga ah, askartu waxay mushaarkooda helaan 25-ka bisha, hase yeeshee, ilaa maanta oo ay tahay 28-ka Janaayo, weli ma aysan helin mushaarkooda, taasoo dhalisay shakiga ah in mushaarka bishan la waayi karo. Ololahaan oo loogu magac daray ‘Waa Lagala Shakiyay’ ayaa si weyn ugu faafay baraha bulshada, iyada oo askartu muuqaallo iyo fariimo ku baahinayaan TikTok, iyaga oo muujinaya dareenkooda ku aaddan dib u dhaca mushaarka iyo saameynta ay ku yeelatay noloshooda iyo waajibaadkooda shaqo. Ilaa hadda, Wasaaradda Maaliyadda ee Soomaaliya kama aysan hadlin cabashadan ay soo jeediyeen askarta dowladda. Dhowrkii sano ee lasoo dhaafay Askarta Soomaaliya ayaa si toos ah u heli jiray mushaarkooda 25 bisha. Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya ayaa horey u sheegtay inay waddo dadaallo lagu xoojinayo dakhliga gudaha si loo hubiyo bixinta mushaaraadka shaqaalaha dowladda iyo ciidamada. Bishii Agoosto 2024, Wasaaradda Maaliyadda ayaa ku dhawaaqday hirgelinta canshuurta iibka ee 5% ah oo laga qaadayo badeecadaha iyo adeegyada, taasoo qeyb ka ah qorshaha lagu maalgelinayo adeegyada muhiimka ah ee dowladda, sida bixinta mushaaraadka . Si kastaba ha ahaatee, cabashada askarta ee ku saabsan mushaar la’aanta ayaa muujineysa in weli ay jiraan caqabado ku saabsan bixinta mushaaraadka ciidamada, iyadoo la sugayo in Wasaaradda Maaliyadda ay ka jawaabto cabashadan isla markaana ay caddeyso sababta keentay dib u dhaca mushaarka bishan. Source: goobjoog.com

Chinese startup DeepSeek's launch of its latest AI models, which it says are on a par or better than industry-leading models in the United States at a fraction of the cost, is threatening to upset the technology world order. Source: Hiiraan Online

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi confirmed on Monday that Egypt will deploy troops to Somalia under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and through a bilateral agreement with the Somali government. Source: Hiiraan Online

Buuraha Calmiskaad oo kor laga sawiray Guddoomiyaha magaalada Qandala ee gobolka Bari, Axmed Yuusuf Maxamed (Khuurshe) ayaa markii u horraysay maanta ka warbixiyay duqeyn diyaaradeed oo fiidnimadii xalay ka dhacday degaanka Sixna ee degmada Qandala, taasi oo lagu beegsaday qoys dhan oo reer miyi ah. Guddoomiye Axmed Khuurshe oo faahfaahin ka bixiyay dhacdadaasi ayaa sheegay in loo xaqiijiyay dhimashada afar ruux iyo dhaawaca lix kale oo dhammaantood hal qoys ah, kaddib markii fiidnimadii xalay duqeyn lala beegsaday reerkaasi oo degganaa miyiga degaanka Sixna oo ka tirsan degmada Qandala ee gobolka Bari. “Marka kowaad waxaan halkaan uga tacsiyeynaynaa qoyskii dhibaatadu ka soo gaartay duqeyntii xalay oo la sheegay afar dhimasho ah iyo lix dhaawac ah inta aan warbixinta ku hayno, waxaan leenahay wixii dhintay ilaahay ha u naxariisto, wixii dhaawac ahna ilaahay ha u booga dhayo” ayuu yiri guddoomiyaha degmada Qandala ee gobolka Bari, Axmed Yuusuf Maxamed (Khuurshe). Guddoomiye Khuurshe oo ay weheliyaan cutubyo ka tirsan guutada Gantaal ee ciidamada Daraawiishta Puntland ayaa sidoo kale baaq u diray shacabka deggan miyiga degaannada ku teedsan buuraha Calmiskaad ee uu ka socdo hawlgalka lagu beegsanayo kooxaha Argagixisada ah ee Daacish. “Waxaan u sheegaynaa mar kastana ku soo celcelinaa dadka reer Qandala ee jooga meelaha dagaalladu ka socdaan ee nimankaasi Xagjirka ah ku dhuumanayaan in ay goobahaasi isaga fogaadaan oo yimaadaan tuulooyinka iyo degaannada dowladdu gacanta ku hayso, wixii maanta inagu dhacay waa nagu dhaceen balse mar danbe si aysan u soo noqon” ayuu sii raaciyay hadalkiisa guddoomiyaha Qandala. Dhinaca kale, kama uu hadal cidda leh diyaaradaha dagaalka ee fuliyay duqeyntii lala beegsaday qoyska reer miyiga ah, balse wuxu tilmaamay in duqeymo ka dhacayaan degaannada lagu tuhmayo kooxaha Argagixisada ah ee Daacish, si loo soo afjaro. PUNTLAND POST The post Puntland oo ka warbixisay qoys dhan oo duqeyn diyaaradeed lala beegsaday appeared first on Puntland Post.

Kismaayo (Caasimada Online) – Wararka naga soo gaaraya gobolka Jubbada Hoose ayaa sheegaya in maanta dagaal culus uu ka dhacay aagga deegaanka Raaskambooni, kaas oo u dhexeeyay Ciidamada Daraawiishta Jubbaland iyo dagaalyahannada Al-Shabaab. Dagaalka ayaa yimid, kadib markii maleeshiyada Al-Shabaab ay weerar dhabagal ah ku qaadeen kolonyo ay wateen ciidanka maamulka Jubbaland oo ku socdaalayay duleedka Raaskambooni, waxaana kadib xigay dagaal toos ah oo u dhexeeyay labada dhinac. Ciidamada la weeraray ayaa kasoo baxay dhinaca xuduud beenaadka Soomaaliya iyo Kenya, waxayna kusii jeedeen isla deegaanno kale oo ka tirsan gobolka Jubbada Hoose, sida ay inoo sheegeen dadka deegaanka. Kooxda Al-Shabaab oo ka hadashay dagaalkan ayaa sheegtay in weerarka ay ku dishay ugu yaraan 1 askari, ayna ku dhaawacday 3 kale, sida ay hadalka u dhigtay. Dhanka kale, ma jiro wax hadal ah oo kasoo baxay dhanka saraakiisha Jubbaland oo ku aadan dagaalkaasi iyo weerarka ka horreeyay ee ay guusha ka sheegatay Al-Shabaab. Xaaladda ayaa haatan ah mid aad u kacsan, waxaana dhaq-dhaqaaqyo iska soo horjeedo laga dareemayaa qaybo badan oo kamid ah gobolka Jubbada Hoose. Al-Shabaab ayaa weli u xoogan Jubbooyinka, waxaana badanaa ay ka fuliyaan weeraro qaraxyo ah iyo kuwa toos ah oo ay ku qaadaan ciidamada ka howlgala gobolladaasi.