Ethiopia on the Brink: How Evolving International Law Exposes a Failing State The Legal Foundations of Statehood The modern state system, established by the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, was later codified in the 1933 Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States. This international legal framework outlines fourContinue Reading
Deadly Bomb Attack Hits Somalia’s Barawe Airstrip, Killing Two Explosion Disrupts Airport Operations in Southern Somalia MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – At least two people were killed and four others wounded on Saturday when a vehicle exploded at the airstrip in the southern Somalia coastal town of Barawe, approximately 200 km southContinue Reading
Somalia’s Internal Security Minister Attends Key Conference on AUSSOM Mission High-Level Security Meeting in Mogadishu Mogadishu, Somalia – General Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), Somalia’s Minister of Internal Security, participated in a crucial security conference at the Office of the Presidential National Security Adviser in Mogadishu. Diverse Stakeholders Gather for SecurityContinue Reading
African Beat: Exploring Contemporary African Music and Culture Discover the Vibrant Sounds of Africa African Beat brings you the latest and greatest in contemporary African music and cultural conversations. Hosted by the knowledgeable David Vandy, this program keeps its finger on the pulse of Africa’s dynamic music scene. Video creditContinue Reading
Somalia’s President Launches Justice and Solidarity Party Ahead of 2026 Elections New Political Bloc Forms Amid Electoral Uncertainty MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has officially launched the Justice and Solidarity Party (JSP), positioning himself as its leader and presidential candidate ahead of the contentious 2026 elections. TheContinue Reading
Mogadishu Mayor Unveils New Drainage System to Combat Flooding Modern Infrastructure Initiative Launched MOGADISHU, Somalia – Mayor Mohamed Ahmed Amir has announced a major urban development project to construct a modern drainage system in Mogadishu. This initiative aims to solve the city’s chronic flooding problems during rainy seasons. Government-Backed FloodContinue Reading
US Opposes Somali President’s Push for Unilateral Elections US Warns Against Exclusionary Election Plans The United States has issued a strong warning to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud regarding his unilateral push for a one-person, one-vote election system. The US Bureau of African Affairs cautioned that bypassing key stakeholders couldContinue Reading
US Calls for Electoral Consensus as Somalia’s Federal Government Term Nears End State Department Urges Unity on Somali Electoral Model The US Department of State has called for consensus on Somalia’s electoral model following the recent National Consultative Council summit in Mogadishu. With just one year remaining in the currentContinue Reading
Somalia’s Political Divisions Deepen as Puntland and Jubaland Reject National Council Outcome Regional States Accuse Federal Government of Undermining Autonomy MOGADISHU – Somalia’s Puntland and Jubaland states have strongly rejected the recent communique issued by the National Consultative Council (NCC), accusing the federal government of making unilateral decisions that threatenContinue Reading
African Beat: Exploring Contemporary African Music with David Vandy Discover the Vibrant Sounds of Africa African Beat brings you the freshest and most exciting trends in contemporary African music and culture. Hosted by the knowledgeable David Vandy, this platform highlights a diverse range of genres—from Benga and Juju to HipContinue Reading
