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Somalia, Sudan Sign Diplomatic Visa Waiver Agreement in Mogadishu
Mogadishu | April 4, 2026 — The Federal Republic of Somalia and the Republic of Sudan have signed a bilateral agreement exempting holders of diplomatic passports from entry visa requirements, marking a step forward in strengthening ties between the two nations.The agreement was concluded on April 2 on the sidelines of the second session of the Political Consultative Committee between Somalia and Sudan, held in Mogadishu. The session was co-chaired by senior officials from both…
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President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Arrives in Baidoa as Transitional Leadership Takes Shape
Baidoa, Somalia— April 3, 2026A major political shift continues to unfold in Baidoa, the administrative capital of Southwest State, following the entry of federal government forces into the city earlier this week without reported resistance.In the aftermath of the developments, Somalia’s federal government has moved to establish a transitional administration. Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has appointed his second deputy prime minister to lead the transition period until a new Southwest State leader is elected…
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BOSASO AND THE UAE BASE AT THE CENTER OF SHIFTING HORN OF AFRICA POWER STRUGGLES
According to Jawar Mohammed, a prominent opposition leader from Ethiopia, recent developments in Somalia point to a major shift in regional power dynamics, Brown Land News reports. He states that Abdulaziz Laftagareen, the governor of Southwest Somalia who had backing from Ethiopian forces, was defeated by federal forces aligned with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, reportedly supported by Egypt and Turkey, leading to his resignation despite earlier diplomatic reassurances made in Addis Ababa.Jawar notes that the…
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Federal Forces Take Baidoa Without Bloodshed as Lafta Gareen Resigns
By: Abdiasis Farah Said March 30, 2026A major political shift has unfolded in Southwest Somalia after federal government forces entered Baidoa without resistance, marking a decisive turning point in the ongoing political crisis.Earlier in the day, troops aligned with the federal government advanced into the regional capital and secured control of the city without reported clashes, easing fears of a potentially violent confrontation.Lafta Gareen Resigns and Leaves CountryJust hours after the takeover, Abdiaziz Lafta Gareen…
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Controversy as Abdiaziz Lafta Gareen Declares Victory in Disputed Election Amid Rising Military Tensions with Federal Government
By: Abdiasis Farah SaidBrown Land News | March 28, 2026Abdiaziz Lafta Gareen has declared victory in what he described as a successful re-election bid for a second term, following a controversial vote held earlier today. The election has drawn widespread criticism and heightened political tensions, with opponents and federal authorities rejecting its legitimacy.According to local sources, the election was conducted unilaterally under Gareen’s direction, without broader consensus or participation from key political stakeholders. Observers say…
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Tensions Escalate in South West of Somalia Amid Troop Movements and Election Dispute
By: Abdiasis Farah Said Mogadishu / Baidoa — March 27, 2026Tensions between Somalia’s federal government and South West State have sharply escalated, raising fears of possible armed confrontation as both sides take increasingly aggressive political and military steps.Troop Deployment Raises AlarmResidents and local officials report that federal government forces have been deployed to Burhakaba, a strategic town located roughly 60 kilometers from Baidoa, the interim capital of South West State.The troop movement has intensified fears…
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Brown Land News | Special ReportGlobal War Triggers Fuel Crisis in Somalia, Drivers Struggle as Food Prices Surge
By: Abdiasis Farah Said Mogadishu, Somalia — March 27, 2026A surge in global oil prices linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is severely impacting Somalia’s economy, with car drivers among the hardest hit and basic commodity prices rising sharply.Fuel Crisis Hits Transport SectorThe escalation of tensions in the Middle East has disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route. As oil prices climb past…
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Somalia Escalates Legal Action Against Turkish Blogger Over Alleged Defamation Campaign
By: Abdiasis Farah Said March 26, 2026, The Federal Government of Somalia has formally filed a criminal complaint in Turkey against Turkish blogger Umut Çağrı Sarı, accusing him of conducting a sustained online campaign targeting Somali officials and institutions.According to officials, the complaint was submitted through Somalia’s embassy in Ankara on March 17, requesting Turkish prosecutors to open a formal investigation into Sarı’s online activities. The case centers on allegations that the blogger disseminated false…
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“Darfur Unites Sudan: From Mistiriyah to Khartoum and a Final Plea to Europe”
By :Tarig Zain El Abdein Expert in regional security and migration issues At a pivotal moment in Sudan’s history, the meeting between Jibril Ibrahim, Chairman of the Justice and Equality Movement, and Musa Hilal, head of the Revolutionary Awakening Council, comes as an extension of Sheikh Musa’s meetings with a number of Darfuri leaders, sending a powerful message about the priority of internal cohesion and national unity in Darfur and in Sudan as a whole.…
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written by Mr. XU Jian, Charge d’Affaires of Chinese Embassy in Sudan
Great Success Achieved in Advancing the Rule of Law in China in the New EraRespect for the law contributes to the prosperity and rise of a country. Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in 1949, especially in the new era, the Communist Party of China (CPC) has led the Chinese people of all ethnic groups in working hard to promote the rule of law in China and achieved impressive advances in…