Washington, United States – From the battlefields of Ukraine to the contested borders of Gaza and the conflict zones of Sudan, a secretive American paramilitary group has emerged from the shadows, leaving a trail of controversy and fueling questions about the nature of modern warfare. Forward Observations Group (FOG), which presents itself publicly as a lifestyle brand selling military-themed apparel and tactical gear, is operating as a clandestine force in some of the world’s most volatile conflicts, according to intelligence reports and journalistic investigations. Founded by former U.S. Army infantryman Derrick Bales, FOG functions in a grey zone, distinct from traditional private military companies and with no official government affiliation. Yet, its activities—spanning elite combat training, battlefield reconnaissance, and the transfer of expertise—suggest a role as an unofficial instrument in complex geopolitical struggles, operating beyond the reach of conventional legal oversight. The group’s expanding footprint points to a new era of proxy warfare, with its operatives allegedly involved on multiple fronts simultaneously. Far-right ties and chemical allegations FOG’s presence became prominent following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, though its roots there trace back to the initial conflict in the Donbas region in 2014. The group has been deeply involved in training and advising Ukrainian special forces, including units of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the controversial Azov Brigade. The group’s connections to far-right elements drew sharp criticism. In May 2021, a Vice News report detailed how Bales posted images of himself on Instagram alongside Vadim Lapaev, a fighter identified by the investigative outlet Bellingcat as a neo-Nazi associated with the Azov movement. Other photos from the trip showed Bales with fighters displaying symbols linked to neo-Nazi groups. Bales, who is African American, defended the 2021 trip as research for a book. In correspondence with Vice, he stated he was unaware of the backgrounds of the individuals he was with and spent only “three hours” at a base belonging to Right Sector, a far-right nationalist militia. He denied any racist intent and expressed regret for any offense caused. The group’s activities also attracted attention from Moscow. In March 2022, the Russian Ministry of Defence accused FOG of helping Ukrainian forces prepare a chemical weapons attack to blame on Russia. The United States State Department vehemently denied the charge, calling it a “blatant lie” and a fabrication intended to create a false pretext for Russia’s actions. No evidence was ever presented to support the Russian claim. From the Carpathians to Khartoum The expertise honed in Ukraine has allegedly been exported to other continents. A July 2025 investigation by the French publication Intelligence Online reported that fighters trained by FOG in Ukraine’s Carpathian Mountains were later deployed to African nations, including Sudan. According to the report, FOG personnel were involved in supporting Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the paramilitary group locked in a devastating civil war with the Sudanese Armed Forces. This support was reportedly provided either directly by FOG or through operatives it had trained, allegedly under the cover of “humanitarian cooperation.” These operations highlight a complex web of influence, with the report suggesting FOG may operate as a field asset for Ukrainian intelligence, complicating the network of foreign involvement in the Sudanese conflict. Presence alongside Israeli forces in Gaza More recently, FOG operatives have been documented on the ground during the Israeli military’s assault on the Gaza Strip. Despite the group’s claims to be a non-combatant “military lifestyle brand,” evidence suggests a more direct role. A November 2023 investigation by Foreign Policy magazine confirmed the presence of armed American personnel linked to FOG. The group’s social media accounts posted photos showing members in full combat gear, carrying advanced weaponry in Israeli areas bordering Gaza, such as Kibbutz Be’eri. Further analysis by weapons tracking researchers, including the well-regarded online account “War Noir“, identified equipment used by FOG members inside Gaza, including M4 carbines and Israeli-made hand grenades at what appeared to be an operational base. While the full extent and nature of FOG’s activities in Gaza remain opaque, the visual evidence indicates its operatives were embedded with or operating in close support of Israeli forces. The presence of such a group raises critical questions about the role of foreign fighters and private paramilitary entities in the conflict. Despite its shadowy operations, FOG has reportedly conducted training exercises at official U.S. military installations like Fort Bragg, North Carolina, blurring the lines between private enterprise and state security apparatuses and solidifying its status as a significant, if unaccountable, player in modern global conflicts.

Wasiirka Ciyaaraha Djabouti Oo Hargeysa Yimid Waxaan Maanta si rasmi ah u soo Xidhay Tartanka Degmooyinka Caasimadda Hargeysa ee Kubadda Tenniska ee Miiska (Table Tennis), waxaana kulankii Finalka oo ka dhacay Hoolka SONYO iskugu soo baxay labadda Degmo ee 31 May iyo Gacan Libaax. Munaasibaddan ayaa waxaa igu wehelinayay Guddoomiyaha Xidhiidhka Tennis-ka Somaliland iyo Ku-xigeenkiisa, Agaasimaha Dallada Dhallinyarada SONYO, La-taliyaha Wasiirka iyo Haldoor Khaalid Jaylaani. Degmadda 31 May ayaa ku guuleysatay Koobkii Tartanka Kubadda Tenniska Miiska, waana markii 3-aad oo Xidhiidh ah ee la qabto Tartanka Degmooyinka Caasimadda Hargeysa. Ka Wasaaradda ahaan waxaa naga go’an Horumarrinta Ciyaaraha kala duwan, waxaana Tartankani uu ka mid yahay Dedaalada joogtada ah ee lagu Horrumarinayo Ciyaaraha. “WADA-JIR iyo WAX-QABAD” Md. Yuusuf Nuux Yuusuf (Tadhase) Wasiir Ku-xigeenka WDH&Ciyaaraha JSL. Qaran News

Las Anod (HOL) – The leader of the newly declared Northeastern Somali Regional State, Abdiqadir Aw Ali Firdhiye, has called on Somaliland to embrace peace, stating that conflict cannot yield meaningful outcomes. Source: Hiiraan Online

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is facing a major political scandal after his government was accused of illegally selling off historic public properties in the capital, Mogadishu, including the former Ministry of Health building and a colonial-era hospital. The allegations, leveled by prominent opposition leader Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame, have ignited a firestorm of criticism over government transparency and the management of national assets in the Horn of Africa nation, which is still rebuilding after decades of conflict. Warsame, a former minister and presidential candidate, claimed the sale of the health facilities demonstrates a profound lack of respect for public services and national heritage. “The sale of the Ministry of Health, Lansaretti Hospital, and other heritage buildings is proof that President Hassan Sheikh’s administration has lower morals, ethics, and respect than the clan militias,” Warsame said in a sharply worded statement. He drew a stark comparison to the country’s civil war, a period of intense factional fighting that destroyed much of the capital in the 1990s. “During the country’s darkest days, when fighting was rampant, clan militias used to respect health centers,” he added. The Somali government has not yet issued a public statement responding to the specific allegations. Rising tensions over public land The controversy erupts amid heightened tensions over land rights and public property in Mogadishu, a city undergoing a construction boom but plagued by legal disputes. According to the original claims that sparked the controversy, numerous residents have been evicted from government-owned buildings in recent months under the pretext that the state needed the properties for public use. However, critics allege that these evacuated sites have not been converted to provide any new public services, fueling suspicion that they are being cleared for private sale. “This is the biggest scandal involving the sale of public assets,” Warsame declared, accusing the government of presiding over an unchecked sell-off of state-owned land. The properties at the center of the dispute are significant landmarks. The Lansaretti Hospital, known locally as Isbitaal Laansareeti, was initially built during the Italian colonial period and has served as a key medical facility in the city for generations. Its sale is seen by critics not only as a loss of a public health asset but also as the erasure of a piece of the nation’s history. The accusations tap into deep-seated public grievances about corruption in Somalia. The country has consistently ranked at or near the bottom of global corruption indices. In its 2023 Corruption Perception Index, Transparency International ranked Somalia last out of 180 countries, a position it has held for many years. President Mohamud, who was re-elected in 2022 for a second, non-consecutive term, has pledged to reform government institutions and fight corruption. However, his administration continues to face immense challenges, including an ongoing insurgency by the Al-Shabaab jihadist group and complex political clan dynamics. Analysts suggest that managing public assets and land is one of the most critical tests for the Somali state as it seeks to establish the rule of law. The lack of a formal land registry system, destroyed during the civil war, has created a volatile environment where property disputes are common and often resolved through power and influence rather than legal processes.

Garoowe (Caasimada Online) – Koox maleeshiyo beeleed ah ayaa lagu soo warramayaa in labadii maalmood ee u dambeeyay ay haysteen xarumihii dowladda ee degmada Godobjiraan ee gobolka Nugaal. Maleeshiyaadkan ayaa si xoog ah ula wareegay xarunta dowladda hoose, saldhigga booliska degmada, isbitaalka, iyo ceel-biyoodka, kaasoo la sheegay in markii dambe ay sii daayeen. Sababta ay u qabsadeen goobahan ayaa lagu sheegay inay la xiriirto cabasho ka dhalatay dhaawac soo gaaray nin ay isku hayb yihiin, dhaawacaas oo la sheegay inay u geysteen ciidamada booliska gobolka. Hoggaamiyaha kooxdan oo la hadlay warbaahinta ayaa sheegay in dowladda ay ka baxday ballan horey ay u qaaday, taasoo ahayd in la daryeeli doono dhaawaca isla markaana la siin doono magdhow. “Qabsashada xarumaha dowladda waxaa sabab u ah dhibaatadii ay dowladda noo geysatay, gaar ahaan ciidamadeeda. Waxa nalagu dilay gardarro, xuquuqdeenna lama siinin. Waxaan haysannaa warqaddii uu soo saaray taliska booliska oo caddeyneysa in gardarro nalagu laayay,” ayuu yiri ninka horkacaya maleeshiyaadkan. Sidoo kale, wuxuu ka codsaday maamulka Puntland in sida ugu dhaqsaha badan loo siiyo xuquuqda ay tabanayaan. “Degmadani waa degmadeennii, anaguna xuquuq ayaan raadineynaa. Dowladda Puntland, gaar ahaan Madaxweyne Saciid Deni, waxaan ka doonaynaa in la siiyo xuquuqdeennii.” Gebi ahaanba waxaa xanniban adeegyadii loo qaban jiray bulshada degmada, maadaama maleeshiyaadku xireen dhammaan xarumihii adeegyada dadweynaha. Weli ma jiro wax war ah oo kasoo baxay maamulka gobolka, inkasta oo ay socdaan dadaallo lagu raadinayo xal si ay maleeshiyaadka uga baxaan xarumaha dowladda ee degmada Godobjiraan.

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The soon-to-be established Puntland naval base in Las Qoray will strengthen Puntland’s capacity to combat piracy, terrorist networks and illegal charcoal trafficking. Las Qorey (PP News Desk) — Puntland State of Somalia plans to deploy units of the Puntland Marine Police Force (PMPF) to Las Qoray district in Sanaag. A source close to the Puntland State government told Puntland Post that plans to establish a naval base in the historic coastal district are in the final stages. The first unit is expected to arrive at the Las Qoray quays next week. The plan, which until recently had been kept under wraps, forms a key part of Operation Onkod, the counterterrorism campaign launched by Puntland against Daesh in December. Puntland currently controls more than 50% of Sanaag, where Puntland local government elections were held in 2023. Earlier this year, armed boats belonging to clan militias reportedly funded by the secessionist administration of Somaliland attacked Las Qoray but were repelled by PMPF gunboats sent from Boosaaso. The new naval base will strengthen Puntland’s capacity to combat piracy, terrorist networks and illegal charcoal trafficking. © Puntland Post, 2025 The post Puntland State of Somalia to Establish Naval Base in Las Qoray appeared first on Puntland Post.

Wasaaradda Arrimaha Gudaha, Federaalka iyo Dib-u-Heshiisiinta ee Xukuumadda Federaalka Soomaaliya ayaa si rasmi ah u shaacisay magacaabista Guddiga Hubinta iyo Ansixinta Xubnaha Golaha Wakiillada ee Dowlad Goboleedka Waqooyi Bari Soomaaliya. Guddigan ayaa lagu magacaabay wareegto kasoo baxday Xafiiska Wasiirka Wasaaradda, iyadoo lagu saleynayo Qodobka 99aad ee Dastuurka KMG ah ee JFS, gaar ahaan farqadihiisa (a), (b), (e), iyo (f), kuwaas oo awood u siinaya Wasiirada in ay hirgeliyaan siyaasadda qaranka, gaar ahaan mida la xiriirta dhismaha maamulka federaalka iyo dib-u-heshiisiinta. Waajibaadka Guddiga: Xaqiijinta iyo hubinta xubnaha Golaha Wakiillada iyadoo la raacayo habraaca xulista. Fududeynta kulamada iyo wada-hadallada lagu hubinayo ansixinta iyo xalinta khilaafaadka. Dhiirrigelinta midnimada beelaha iyo hagidda hanaan loo dhan yahay. Haa, waa kuwan magacyada xubnaha Guddiga Hubinta iyo Ansixinta Xubnaha Golaha Wakiillada ee Dowlad Goboleedka Waqooyi Bari Soomaaliya: CabdiNaasir Axmed Qaybdid – Guddoomiyaha Guddiga Cabdirisaaq Faarax Warsame – Guddoomiye Ku-xigeen Cabdulaqaadir Ibraahim Ciise – Xoghaye Ismaaciil Sheekh Saalax Axmed – Xubin Mahdi Siciid Xasan – Xubin Sugulle Cabdi Xaabsade – Xubin Cabdiraxmaan Axmed Xaaji Diiriye – Xubin Source: goobjoog.com

Muqdisho (Caasimada Online) – Madaxweynaha Soomaaliya, Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ayaa wajahaya fadeexaddii ugu weynayd ee iibka hantida guud ee dalka, kadib markii ay dowladdu iibisay dhismayaal muhiim ah oo ay ku jiraan xaruntii hore ee wasaaradda caafimaadka iyo isbitaalka Laansareeti. Dhismayaal caafimaad iyo kuwa taariikhi ah oo ku yaalla magaalada Muqdisho ayaa haatan la iibiyay, taas oo muujinaysa sida dowladdu wax xurmayn u hayn goobaha daryeelka bulshada iyo ilaalinta hantida qaranka, sida uu sheegay siyaasiga mucaaradka ah ee Cabdiraxmaan Cabdishakuur Warsame. Xildhibaan Warsame ayaa si weyn u dhaliilay in dowladdu ku dhaqaaqdo iibinta dhulkaan macnaha weyn ugu fadhiya qarankeenna, xilli uu xarko goostay iibka dhulka danta guud ee magaalada Muqdisho. Iibka xarumaha caafimaadka ayaa muujinaysa in dowladda ka arrimisa dalka ka liidato xagga mooralka iyo mas’uuliyadda xataa marka loo eego maleeshiyaadkii beelaha ee dagaalladii sokeeye, sida uu sheegay Xildhibaan Cabdiraxmaan Cabdishakuur. “Xilliyadii dalku ugu rajada xumaa oo ay dagaalladu daraf kasta ka socdeen, maleeshiyaadka beelaha waa xurmayn jireen xarumaha caafimaadka,” ayuu yiri Warsame. Waxa uu intaas kusii daray “Iibinta Wasaaraddii caafimaadka, Isbitaal Laansareeti iyo dhismayaalkii dhaxal taariikheedka ahaa waxay caddayn u tahay in maamulka Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh uu ka mooral, akhlaaq iyo xurmo liito maleeshiyo beeleedkii.” Arrimahan ayaa imanaya xilli ay magaalada Muqdisho ka taagan yihiin xiisado culus oo ka dhashay murannada dhulka, iyadoo shacabkii ugu badan laga saaray xarumo kala duwan oo dowladda leedahay, kadib markii ay dowladdu ku andacootay in loo baahday. Tan walaaca lehna waa in illaa iyo hadda aan la arag xarun dowladeed oo inta dadkii deganaa laga kiciyay ay dowladdu ku bixinayso adeegyo bulsho.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Hamas has denied claims made by a U.S. official that the group is willing to disarm, insisting it will not relinquish its weapons until a sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital is established, as Gaza’s starvation crisis continues to intensify. Source: Hiiraan Online

SOMALILAND WAXAY MARAYSAA MEEL WANAAGSAN WAALLA AQOONSANAYAA EE QAYLADA JOOJIYA. Waddanka Somaliland waxa dhibaato in badan ku hayay dawladihii kala danbbeeyay ee soomaaliya kuwaas oo adeegsanayay dad ka mid ah oo dib u dhac faro badan u geystay waddanka,. Xaaladda mandaqaddu maanta way adagtay indhaha caalamkaa ku soo jeeda Somaliya waxa laga muujiyay rajo la’aan intii uu xasan shiikh yimidna god ayay kusii dhacday waad arkaysaan degmadii laascaanood iyo dadkeedii siday u baabi’iyeen, waataas maraakiibta hubka ah loo soo iibsanayo soomaalidii. Adduunyadu waxay u soo jeesatay Somaliland xasiloonida taal in la ilaaliyo, sidaas awgeed dadweynaha s/Land waxa waajib ku ah inay ka fogaadaan buuqa ay shaanshadaha isula fadhiisanayaan ee xaalad abuurka ah. Waddanka waalla aqoonsanayaa ee meel hallooga soo Wada jeesto jaaniska maanta jira ee qaaliga ah. MAHADSANID. CABDI BACAW. GUUL ALLE. LONDON. Qaran News

Mogadishu (HOL) — A Somali military court has sentenced a former officer from the Haram'ad special police unit to death by firing squad after finding him guilty of murdering an unarmed day labourer in a brazen, unprovoked shooting that has reignited public debate over accountability within the country’s security forces. Source: Hiiraan Online

Muqdisho (Caasimada Online) – Faah-faahinno dheeraad ah ayaa waxaa laga helayaa weerar culus oo xalay maleeshiyaad hubeysan ay ku qaadeen Xarunta Warashadda Birta oo ku taalla gudaha degmada Dayniile, halkaas oo maalmo kahor laga saaray dad shacab ah. Weerarka oo ahaa mid xooggan, loona adeegsaday qoryaha Sabanka ayaa lasoo wariyay in lagu qaaday ciidamo ka tirsan dowladda oo ku sugnaa halkaas, isla markaana waday howlo burburin ah. Ilo dadka deegaanka ah ayaa sheegay inay maqlayeen dhawaqa hubka culus oo ay is waydaarsadeen labada dhinac, kadib iska hor imaad kooban oo halkaasi ka dhacay. “Waa habeenkii labaad oo dadka ku hareereysan laamiga warshadaha ee hurdada uga salalaan dhawaaaqa qoryaha dabajeexa iyo sabanka ilaahow na amaanso” ayuu yiri Firdhiye Axmed Jimcaale oo kamid ah dadka deegaanka oo ka hadlay weerarka. Ma cadda khasaaraha ka dhashay falkan, waxaase ka dhalatay cabsi iyo walaac xooggan oo soo wajahday shacabka daggan aagga Warshadda Birta ee degmada Dayniile. Xaaladda ayaa weli kacsan, mana jiro illaa iyo hadda wax hadal ah oo kasoo baxay saraakiisha laamaha ammaanka Soomaaliya oo ku aadan dhacdadaasi. Shalay waxaa xarunta la weeraray booqday xildhibaanno ka tirsan baarlamaanka, kuwaas oo metala shacabka laga saaray dhulkaasi, waxayna dhaleeceeyeen madaxda dowladda. Indhowaanahan waxaa Muqdisho ka taagnaa xiisado culus oo ka dhashay murannada dhulka, iyada oo shacabkii ugu badnaa laga saaray xurumaha kala duwan ee dowladda.

While President of Somalia enacted National Takaful Law Somalia on May 16, 2025, and Central Bank approved insurance/takaful regulations and guidelines on May 24, 2024. It’s another step in the country’s reconstruction journey and new wave in the financial sector that has been protecting several masses from risks globally after 30 years of the collapse of the central government. Source: Hiiraan Online

Beledxaawo (Caasimada Online) – Wararka naga soo gaaraya gobolka Gedo ayaa sheegaya in haatan ciidanka Jubaland oo Arbacadii laga saaray Beledxaawo ay mar kale dhaq-dhaqaaqyo horleh ka bilaabeen duleedka magaaladaasi, gaar ahaan dhinaca Kenya. Ilo wareedyo xilkas ah ayaa Caasimada Online u sheegay in mar kale ay dib isku soo abaabuleen Daraawishta Jubaland, isla markaana ay haatan joogaan bannaanka degmada Beledxaawo, halkaas oo ay ka wadaan is uruursi ciidan iyo abaabul dagaal oo horleh. Wararka ayaa intaasi kusii daraya in ciidamada Jubaland ay heleen gurmadyo iyo sidoo kale taakulo ay siiyeen ciidamada Kenya, taas oo keentay inay dhaq-dhaqaaq cusub ka bilaabaan halkaasi. Sidoo kale, waxaa lagu soo warramayaa in ciidanka Jubaland ay qorsheynayaan in mar kale ay soo weeraraan magaalada oo haatan ay si buuxda u maamulayaan ciidanka dowadda Soomaaliya, walow looga adkaaday dagaalladii horay uga dhacay halkaasi. Xaaladda Beledxaawo aya hadda deggan, waxaana dib usoo laabtay shacabkii horay uga barakacay dagaaladii horay uga dhacay magaaladaas oo looga adkaaday ciidanka Jubaland. Ciidamada dowladda ayaa sidoo kale howlgallo amni xaqiijin ah iyo dadaallo dheeraad ah ka wada gudaha degmada, waxaana sidoo kale socda kulamo uu Janan la yeelanayo waxgaradka deegaanka iyo odayaasha, loogana hadlayo isbeddalka ka dhacay halkaasi. Dhanka kale, waxaa weli Xero UK ka degaya diyaaradaha dagaalka dowladda Soomaaliya, kuwaas oo shalay ay ugu dambeysay Beledxaawo ka soo qaaday dhaawacyo wax looga qaban waayey isbitaalka guud ee degmada, waxaana la keenay isbitaallada Muqdisho. Beledxaawo ayaa marti gelisay dagaalo teelteel ah oo maalmo badan ka socday, labada dhinac ayaa maalin kasta dalbanayey gurmadyo is dabajoog ah, ugu dambeyntiina Jubaland ayaa laga adkaaday. Si kastaba, Horay Jubaland waxay u sheegtay inay ku fara dirireyso gacan ku heynta degmadaas, iyadoo markii horeba dowladda ka qabsatay xarumihii danta guud ee ku yaalla magaalada, balse dowladda oo ciidamo gaysay magaalada ayaa ku guuleysatay dagaalka.

Kooxo mileeeshiyo beeleed ah oo hubeysan ayaa muddo dhawr cisho ah haysta xarumaha adeegyada bulshada ee degmada Godob-Jiiraan ee gobolka Nugaal. Xarumaha ay la wareegeen waxaa ka mid ah xafiiskii dowladda hoose, isbitaalka iyo ceel biyoodka oo ay saaka sii daayeen. Kooxdaan oo Warbaahinta ka hadlay ayaa sheegtay in xukuumadda Puntland ay bixin weyday magdhow la xiriira nin ka tirsan qoyskooda oo ay ciidamada dawlada dhaawaceen. Waxay dowladda ku eedeeyeen inay ka baxday ballan hore oo ku saabsan daryeelka iyo magdhowga ninka la dhaawacay. Dhinaca kale, odayaasha degmada Godobjiraan ayaa ku hawllan xal u raadinta tabashadan si kooxda hubaysan looga saaro xarumaha dowladda ee degmadaasi, halkaasi oo ay xanniban yihiin adeegyadii loo qaban jiray dadweynaha, maadaama kooxdu xirtay xarumihii adeegyada danta guud. PUNTLAND POST The post Puntland: Mileeshiyo beeleed qabsaday xarumihii dowladda ee degmada Godobjiraan ee gobolka Nugaal appeared first on Puntland Post.

Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Mudane Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, ayaa xil ka qaadis ku sameeyay Guddoomiye ku xigeenkii Howlaha Guud ee Gobolka Banaadir, Xasan Maxamed Jimcaale, isagoo bedelkiisana u magacaabay mas’uul dhalinyaro ah oo lagu magacaabo Cabdulmajiid Daahir Aadan. Cabdulmajiid ayaa maanta si rasmi ah ula wareegay xilka, isagoo ballanqaaday inuu xoogga saari doono horumarinta adeegyada bulshada, dib u habeynta kaabeyaasha dhaqaalaha, iyo kor u qaadidda nadaafadda guud ee caasimadda Muqdisho. Tallaabadan ayaa noqonaysa tii labaad ee madaxweynaha uu xil uga qaado masuul sare oo ka tirsan maamulka Gobolka Banaadir, iyadoo dhowaan xilka laga qaaday xoghayihii guud ee gobolkaasi. Duqa Muqdisho ayaa sheegay in isbeddelladan ay qeyb ka yihiin qorshaha guud ee dib u habeynta maamulada hoose, si kor loogu qaado hufnaanta iyo waxqabadka adeegyada dowliga ah ee shacabka ku nool caasimadda. Source: goobjoog.com

Safaaradda Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya ee dalka Sudan ayaa guuleysatay dib usoo celinta muwaadiniinta Soomaaliyeed ee ku xanibnaa gudaha dalkaasi. Maanta oo ay taariikhdu tahay 3-da August 2025, safaaraddu waxay si rasmi ah dalka ugu soo celisay 18 muwaadin Soomaaliyeed oo muddo dheer ku xayirnaa xaaladaha cakiran ee Sudan. Waxaa muwaadiniintan si ammaan ah loogu kala celiyey magaalooyinka kala ah: 16 muwaadin oo si nabad ah loogu celiyay magaalada Hargeysa, halkaas oo si diirran loogu soo dhaweeyay. 2 muwaadin ayaa loo duuliyay Muqdisho, iyaguna si nabdoon ayey u gaareen caasimadda. Dadaalkaan waxaa uu qeyb ka yahay howlo joogto ah oo ay safaaraddu ku daryeesho muwaadiniinta Soomaaliyeed ee ku sugan meelaha ay colaadaha ama xaaladaha amni-darro ka jiraan. Source: goobjoog.com

Wasiirka Arrimaha Gudaha ee Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Cali Yusuf Cali (Cali Xoosh), ayaa shaaca ka qaaday in Dastuurka Maamulka Waqooyi Bari uu si rasmi ah u dhaqan galay, taasoo u gogol xaaraysa in la guda galo marxaladaha xiga ee dhismaha maamulkaasi. Wasiir Cali Xoosh oo ka hadlay munaasabad rasmi ah ayaa sheegay in tallaabada ugu dhow ay noqon doonto qabashada doorashooyin lagu soo dooranayo Madaxweynaha Maamulka Waqooyi Bari iyo ku xigeenkiisa, isagoo xusay in howlahani ay yihiin kuwo socda oo aan dib uga laaban doonin. “Dastuurka Maamulka Waqooyi Bari waa dhaqan galay, waxaana xigi doona doorashada Madaxweynaha iyo ku xigeenkiisa, howlahana waa sii socon doonaan,” ayuu yiri wasiirku. Arrintan ayaa kusoo beegmaysa xilli dadaallo xooggan ay socdaan si loo dardargeliyo dhismaha maamullo deegaan oo cusub oo ka mid noqon doona nidaamka federaalka Soomaaliya. Qaar ka mid ah siyaasiyiinta iyo shacabka Waqooyi Bari ayaa si diirran u soo dhaweeyay tallaabadan, iyagoo ku tilmaamay fursad muhiim u ah horumarka gobolka. Dowladda Federaalka ayaa horey u ballan qaaday in ay taageeri doonto dadaallada dhismaha maamullo cusub, si loo helo nidaam daahfuran oo matala dhammaan bulshada Soomaaliyeed. Waxaa la filayaa in guddiyo doorasho la magacaabo, iyadoo ay socdaan kulamo siyaasadeed iyo wadatashi ku saabsan habraaca doorashooyinka la filayo in dhawaan la qabto. Source: goobjoog.com

In recent years, Somalia’s financial landscape has undergone a profound transformation thanks to mobile money platforms such as EVC Money, operated by Hormuud Telecom, and ZAAD Money from Telesom. In a country where traditional banks remain inaccessible or scarce for much of the population, these digital services have emerged as essential tools, enabling millions of Somalis to participate more fully in the economy. Transforming Somali Commerce and Society Mobile money has revolutionized how Somalis conduct business and manage their finances. Entrepreneurs and small businesses benefit immensely from instant, cashless transactions, enabling faster payment of employees and suppliers as well as smoother customer interactions. This shift has spurred local economic growth and encouraged investment in micro and small enterprises. Perhaps one of the most significant impacts of mobile money is its role in financial inclusion. Large segments of the population—especially women, youth, and those living in rural areas—now have access to financial services through their basic mobile phones. No longer confined to traditional banking’s limited reach, they can save, borrow, and spend securely, reshaping Somalia’s economic participation from the ground up. Additionally, Somalia’s heavy reliance on remittances from its global diaspora has been streamlined. Mobile money platforms allow families to receive funds more quickly, safely, and with fewer transactional hurdles, thereby injecting vital income into local economies and households. Challenges and Risks Ahead Despite these transformative benefits, mobile money services in Somalia face significant challenges that threaten the sustainability of their impact. One of the foremost concerns is the dominance of the U.S. dollar on these platforms, which—coupled with a weak and counterfeit-prone Somali shilling—has exacerbated inflation and accelerated the depreciation of local currency. As mobile money facilitates rapid money flow without a proportional increase in goods and services, inflationary pressures continue to mount. The technological backbone supporting mobile money also reveals vulnerabilities. Dependence on stable telecommunications infrastructure means that network outages or cyber-attacks could potentially disrupt economic activity for entire regions, eroding user confidence. Moreover, Somalia currently lacks comprehensive regulatory frameworks for digital financial services. This regulatory gap leaves users exposed to fraud, operational risks, and limited avenues for recourse in the event of service failures or disputes. Furthermore, a lack of interoperability between different mobile money services limits market efficiency and user flexibility. Lastly, despite their reputation for inclusivity, platforms like EVC and ZAAD inadvertently exclude marginalized groups—especially the elderly, illiterate, or those without mobile phone access—highlighting the need for strategies to bridge these divides. Looking Toward a Balanced Future Mobile money services have undeniably opened new pathways for economic engagement and empowerment in Somalia. However, without deliberate actions to address their risks, these advances may contribute to long-term instability. Experts suggest a multifaceted approach to sustain progress: creating robust digital financial regulations, investing in reliable telecommunications infrastructure, fostering financial literacy across all population segments, and promoting the Somali shilling’s stabilization and increased use within mobile platforms. Such measures are essential to harness the promise of mobile money while mitigating its economic vulnerabilities. EVC and ZAAD stand at a crossroads between opportunity and risk. Their continued integration into Somalia’s economy demands balanced policies and regulatory reforms to ensure that mobile money remains a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable development—rather than a source of inflationary pressures or financial exclusion. As Somalia navigates this critical juncture, building stronger institutions and inclusive digital ecosystems will be key to securing a prosperous economic future for all its citizens. Salim Abdullahi Elmi Senior Advisor – Protocol Department Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Federal Republic of Somalia Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official stance of Caasimada Online or its members.

Pakistan iyo Iran waxa ay kala saxiixdeen heshiisyo ay ku ballan qaadayaan in ay kor u qaadaan ganacsiga laba geesoodka ah oo gaadhaya $10bn, waxaana ay ballan qaadayaan in ay si dhow uga wada shaqeyn doonaan sidii meesha looga saari lahaa khatarta “argagixisada” si loo helo nabad iyo barwaaqo gobolka. Heshiiska oo uu ku jiro iskaashiga dhinaca tamarta iyo ganacsiga, ayaa la saxiixay inta lagu guda jiro booqasho laba maalmood ah ee Madaxweynaha Iran Masoud Pezeshkian ku joogo Pakistan. Sharif ayaa ku celiyay mowqifka Pakistan ee ah in ay taageerto xuquuqda Iran ay u leedahay barnaamijka Nukliyeerka ujeeddooyin nabadeed sida waafaqsan axdiga Qaramada Midoobay, wuxuuna cambaareeyay gardarrada Israa’iil ee ka dhanka ah Iran, isagoo sheegay in aysan jirin “wax cudurdaar ah” oo ku aaddan iskahorimaadkii 12-ka maalmood ahaa ee bishii June kaas oo uu Mareykanku la saftay Israel. Waxa uu sheegay in labada dal ay qaadi doonaan tillaabooyin wax ku ool ah oo ay ku ciribtirayaan “argagixisada” ee gobolka. Pakistan iyo India oo ay isku hayaan gobolka ayuu dagaal dhexmaray horaantii sanadkan kahor inta aan lagu dhawaaqin xabad joojinta kadib dhowr maalmood oo ay isweydaarsanayeen duqeyn culus. Madaxweynaha Iran waxa uu yidhi, “Runtii waxaa rumaysanahay in aan si fudud, muddo gaaban gudaheed, u kordhin karno mugga xiriirka ganacsi ee naga dhexeeya $3bilyan oo iyo yoolka la saadaalinayo oo ah $10bilyan.” Wuxuu u mahadceliyay dowladdaha iyo dadka taageeray Iran “intii lagu jiray dagaalkii gardarrada ahaa ee 12-ka maalmood ay argagixisada maamulka Sahyuuniyadda iyo Mareykanka”. Source

Milatariga Israa’iil ayaa dilay ugu yaraan 92 falastiiniyiin ah, oo ay ku jiraan 56 gargaar-doon ah, kadib duqaymo ay ka fuliyeen gudaha Marinka Qasa ee ciidda Falastiin. Xafiiska warbaahinta Falastiiniyiinta ee marinka Qasa ayaa sheegay in in ka badan 22,000 oo baabuurta gargaarka bini’aadantinimo ay ku sugayaan meel ka baxsan Marinka Gaza. Xamaas ayaa sheegtay in ay u furan tahay hay’adda caalamiga ah ee Laanqeyrta Cas (ICRC) in ay gargaar gaarsiiso maxaabiista Israa’iil ee ku sugan Gaza. Gurmadka la gaarsiinayo Marinka Qasa ayaa aad usii yaraanayey muddooyinkii dambe, waxaana la sheegay in 32 gaari oo gurmad sida ay gaareen ilaa Sabtidii la soo dhaafay. Source

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali government is facing sharp criticism from opposition lawmakers and civil society members over the sale of key public properties in Mogadishu, including the former Ministry of Health building and the Laansareeti Hospital. Source: Hiiraan Online

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government troops and allied Ma’awisley militia have launched a coordinated mobilization to retake the strategic town of Mahas in the Hiiraan region, days after Al-Shabaab militants seized control in a significant blow to federal counterinsurgency efforts. Source: Hiiraan Online

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia recorded the second-highest number of deaths linked to militant Islamist violence in Africa last year, accounting for nearly a third of all fatalities across the continent, according to a new report by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS). Source: Hiiraan Online