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Chaos erupts in #Somalia’s parliament over proposed constitutional amendments Scuffles and shouting broke out Wednesday during a joint session of Somalia’s parliament after the speaker attempted to advance proposed constitutional amendments that opposition lawmakers said would extend parliament’s mandate, forcing the session’s suspension. Somalia has been under a provisional constitution since 2012, and repeated efforts to finalize it have exposed deep divisions over governance and power-sharing between the federal government and regional states. A similar attempt to extend political mandates under former president Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed triggered a constitutional crisis in 2021 and led to armed confrontations in #Mogadishu, pushing the country to the brink of wider unrest. Wednesday’s disorder erupted when the parliament speaker announced an unexpected agenda to amend five chapters of the.... https://apnews.com/article/somalia-parliament-constitution-mandate-scuffle-f4c7d7e3826b64ca11ce819bcbd77399

#US can access minerals, military bases in #Somaliland, minister tells AFP Somaliland is willing to give the United States access to its minerals and military bases, a minister has told AFP, as the breakaway region of Somalia seeks international recognition. Israel became the only country in the world to recognise Somaliland's independence in December -- something the territory has been seeking since declaring its autonomy from Somalia in 1991. The government in #Mogadishu still considers Somaliland an integral part of Somalia even though the territory has run its own affairs since 1991, with its own passports, currency, army and police force. "We are willing to give exclusive (access to our minerals) to the United States. Also, we are open to offer military bases to the United States," Khadar Hussein Abdi, minister of the presidency, told AFP in an interview on Saturday..... https://web.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid02ew6yA7Ycvt3BH4JMz86YUiJN74hP2NhsNmJkqyL555aUkCnD4T1Aa1BHiH62aXedl

#Op_ed: Mandate Expired, Authority Retained: #Somalia’s risky power extension amid emerging rivalries Adam Daud Ahmed argues that Somalia’s decision to postpone elections to 2027 represents a perilous shift toward authoritarianism. He notes, “What is unfolding in #Mogadishu is not a routine political delay; it reflects the systematic erosion of democratic legitimacy, replaced by the cold logic of force.” Regional rivals, denouncing the move as a "constitutional coup," are preparing to establish a transitional authority by 15 May, heightening the risk of state collapse. This instability is compounded by the use of foreign arms for internal coercion, which “provides exactly the oxygen the insurgency needs to outlast the federal project.” He underscores, “The question is no longer whether Somalia faces risk—it’s whether time remains to avert violent fragmentation.” https://addisstandard.com/?p=56507

News: #Ethiopia intelligence chief visits #Mogadishu amid regional tensions, delivers message from PM Abiy to Somali president Ethiopia’s National Intelligence and Security Service (#NISS) Director General Redwan Hussein paid an unannounced visit to Mogadishu on Tuesday, where he delivered a message from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, amid heightened diplomatic tensions in the Horn of Africa. According to a report by Garowe Online, Redwan met President Mohamud at the presidential palace, Villa Somalia, shortly after arriving in the Somali capital. The contents of the message were not disclosed, and neither the Ethiopian nor Somali governments have issued official statements on the outcome of the meeting. During the visit, Redwan also held talks with Mahad Salad, Director of Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA),.... https://web.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid0Am5bcKZNkxtiRcj5srKd2QLnUYs8BVxGQmvrFKKxcgLdm6rTJV9B9Mm6zku4xtUTl

#Türkiye deploys F-16 jets to #Mogadishu amid #Somalia’s federal-regional tensions Addis Abeba — Türkiye has deployed F-16 fighter jets to Somalia, marking a significant increase in military support for the federal government as it moves to consolidate territorial control and counter growing regional dissent. The deployment, first reported by Janes, follows months of infrastructure upgrades at Aden Adde International Airport, including the construction of specialized hangars and maintenance facilities, the local Garowe news service reported on 14 April. Turkish officials said the aircraft are intended to strengthen counterterrorism operations against al-Shabaab and enhance maritime security, particularly in relation to ongoing oil exploration activities off Somalia’s coast. https://www.facebook.com/share/1CdTEVALpk/?mibextid=wwXIfr

#Turkish drill ship arrives #Mogadishu for first offshore oil drilling in #Somalia’s territorial waters Addis Abeba — A Turkish drill ship has arrived in Somalia’s territorial waters to begin the country’s first-ever offshore oil drilling, marking a potentially historic milestone for the Horn of Africa nation, according to Somali state media. The vessel, Cagri Bey, departed from the southern Turkish port of Tasucu in Mersin, Türkiye, in February and is expected to begin drilling at the Curad-1 well later this month. Its arrival follows a 2024 agreement between Türkiye and Somalia covering both onshore and offshore oil and gas exploration, deepening Ankara’s growing economic and strategic engagement in the Horn of Africa. https://www.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid0YAX67cuwQYpQbmYxadPfd9ASbPEPpNTedoTQZTuoLJD3gvwmmB3kkvMCWRXRqAmwl

#Somali forces reopen key Mogadishu–Baidoa route as defense minister signals intensified offensive Minister of Defense of the Federal Government of Somalia, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, has announced that government forces have fully secured the strategic road linking #Mogadishu and #Baidoa, a major breakthrough in ongoing military operations. In an interview with national television, the Minister said the Somali National Army successfully cleared and reopened the route earlier this week after swiftly dislodging militant fighters from key positions. “The road is now safe for civilian movement, restoring vital connectivity between the capital and the Bay region”, He said. He stated that the armed forces have regained strong operational capacity and are now able to conduct precise offensives in remaining militant-held areas. Recent operations include preemptive strikes and a surprise attack on.... https://www.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid02MvxWBnGmjHxoqi12Tii5cZDWqSXj1gLp14Nf3vXPFcpnhRKdMiLn6ho3nLc3pPNul

News: #Ethiopia’s Foreign Affairs and Water Ministers visit #Juba amid intensified regional diplomacy Days after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s visit to #Djibouti and the unannounced trip of Ethiopia’s intelligence chief to #Mogadishu, Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos (Phd), accompanied by Minister of Water and Energy Habtamu Itefa Geleta (Phd) and senior officials, arrived in Juba for high-level talks with South Sudanese counterparts on regional stability and bilateral cooperation. According to statements from the foreign ministries of both countries, the Ethiopian delegation met on 13 January 2026 with Ambassador Monday Semaya K. Kumba, South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The meeting was also attended by James Mawich Makuach, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, alongside senior officials from both sides..... https://web.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid0J1kw3U5SWvJ5UbwVqVQJUEyuiNVpFoyiGjAYoDhRjXDE8mQvxGyHEV62mRzpSys5l

News: #Somalia in talks with #Pakistan over $900m deal for 24 JF-17 fighter jets Somalia is in advanced negotiations with Pakistan to acquire up to 24 JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jets under a defence package reportedly valued at around $900 million, according to Somali and Pakistani media reports. If concluded, the agreement would mark #Mogadishu’s largest defence procurement since the collapse of the central government in 1991. The reported talks gained momentum following an early February visit to #Islamabad by a Somali Air Force delegation led by Commander Mohamud Sheikh Ali. The visit underscored Mogadishu’s stated intention to rebuild its air force and regain sovereign control over national airspace after decades of conflict and reliance on foreign partners. A Somali defence ministry official was quoted by regional media as saying the potential acquisition reflects a push... https://web.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid02HZtxUSZvim3kk27yGxFSRo5GiuuKCFbZWsbktvFfznSUCc359ULRjXfJoaX22N9dl

#Somaliland appoints envoy to #Israel despite global criticism over recognition Despite mounting international criticism following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland in December, President Abdirahman Abdillahi Irro has appointed an ambassador to #Tel_Aviv. Mohamed Omar Haji Mohamoud was named Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Israel according to a presidential decree. The self-declared Republic of Somaliland, still internationally recognized as part of #Somalia, has yet to receive an official public response from #Mogadishu regarding the appointment. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in the early 1990s and operates with the hallmarks of statehood, including its own currency, parliament, military, and regular democratic elections. Israel became the first country to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent state, prompting strong objections from Somalia, which... https://trendsnafrica.com/somaliland-appoints-envoy-to-israel-despite-global-criticism-over-recognition/?amp=1

#Somali tuk-tuk drivers protest fuel hikes since war Hundreds of #tuk-tuk drivers blocked a main road in the Somali capital #Mogadishu on Wednesday to protest increased fuel prices caused by the war in the #Middle_East. Petrol prices have doubled in the city from around $0.60 to $1.25 since the United States and Israel launched air strikes on Iran on February 28. Like many oil-importing countries, Somalia is feeling the effects of surging global oil prices as Iran's retaliatory strikes have targeted its Gulf neighbours and shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz. "The federal government must intervene in this matter. We are facing livelihood problems as the prices of fuel are increasing every day," Ali Yare, one of the tuk-tuk drivers, told AFP. "The merchants are increasing the prices to take advantage of the conflict in the Middle East, and they have no regard for others'...... https://www.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid02D1j73MwKTv8YLDKvanzt9azaSHxC3GgPJV4Dh8x2hppcNHqW4ytQVtp3iY9GKAdul

News: #Somali Federal forces seize key installations in #Baidoa as political tensions between #Mogadishu, #Southwest_State escalate Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), accompanied by allied militias, took control of the town’s police station, major business centers, and key installations after entering Baidoa without major clashes. Earlier on Monday, President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed warned against federal military intervention in the region. “Any attack on Baidoa or South West State territory will be met with an appropriately severe military response,” he said in a statement posted on his official X account on March 30. “I urge President Hassan Sheikh to use the remainder of his short time in office to not spill Somali blood but help find a solution for a credible election process.” https://addisstandard.com/?p=56188