Fear only strengthens its hold on Somalia’s central plains, where truckers driving on drought-stricken roads now face more than landmines and insurgents. For Zakeriya Hersi, a 36-year-old truck driver plying his trade between the northern port city of Bosaso and the Hiiraan region, every trip is now a roll of the dice with his life.
The Federal Republic of Somalia was on Wednesday February 11, elected to the African Union Peace and Security Council for the 2026-2028 term, marking a historic diplomatic achievement for the nation in the Horn of Africa. The election was announced during African Union proceedings ongoing in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In a statement released shortly after
The African Union (AU) has issued a declaration reinforcing its commitment to the territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia, explicitly rejecting any moves toward the diplomatic recognition of Somaliland as an independent state. H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, expressed “deep concern” about recent developments regarding Somaliland’s status in