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Europe’s Message Is Clear: Tolerance Cannot Be a Cover for Extremism

  Today’s demonstrations across Berlin, London, and Paris sent a message louder than any political statement: Europeans are no longer willing to watch their societies drift toward instability under the banner of “tolerance.” The crowds that filled the streets were not driven by hatred or exclusion — they were driven by a simple demand that every government should take seriously: security first. For years, extremist networks — especially the Muslim Brotherhood — have learned how to operate behind the shield of religious discourse. They present themselves as community leaders, activists, or “voices of the marginalized,” all while pushing agendas that undermine national cohesion, exploit public freedoms, and create parallel societies. Europe’s mistake was assuming these groups were harmless. But as today’s protests showed, citizens have learned the truth the hard way. They’ve watched radical narratives spread in schools and community centers, foreign-funded networks penetrate local ...

Tensions Escalate as Talks Resume Between Somaliland and Federal Government

In a region marked by historical complexities and territorial disputes, the recent resumption of talks between the federal government and the breakaway territory of Somaliland has sparked new tensions. The discussions, hosted by President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti, aimed to navigate the delicate relationship between these entities.

However, these talks faced strong opposition from President Said Abdullahi Deni of Puntland, a semi-autonomous region within Somalia's northern part. Denouncing the absence of Puntland in the discussions, Deni condemned the reopening of talks, highlighting the ongoing border disputes between Puntland and Somaliland as a significant point of contention.

Since February, clashes between the Somaliland army and SSC-Khatumo forces have escalated, with both sides accusing each other of instigating fatal combat in Las Anod town. This protracted conflict has contributed to heightened tensions in the region and complicated the efforts toward resolution.

Somaliland, having declared its independence from Somalia in 1991, seeks international recognition for its sovereignty, yet widespread acknowledgment has remained elusive.

The involvement of regional leaders, including President Muse Bihi Abdi of Somaliland and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, underscores the complex dynamics and high stakes involved in these discussions.

As the discussions persist, the intricate web of historical grievances and territorial disputes continues to challenge efforts towards stability and mutual understanding in the region. The need for a comprehensive and inclusive dialogue involving all relevant stakeholders remains imperative for a lasting resolution and peaceful coexistence among the involved entities.

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Flash Floods Displace 107,000 in Somalia: Urgent Humanitarian Response Needed

In a distressing development, flash floods, triggered by heavy rains, have wreaked havoc in the Baidoa district of southwestern Somalia, resulting in the displacement of approximately 107,000 people, according to a statement released by the United Nations' humanitarian agency on Sunday. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs of the United Nations (OCHA) reported that numerous homes, including improvised shelters housing more than 86,700 internally displaced people across 136 displacement sites in Baidoa, were submerged in floodwaters. These flash floods mark the onset of the October to December rainy season in Somalia, which is expected to bring above-normal rains and increased flooding due to the influence of El-Nino conditions in the region, as stated by OCHA in its latest update. Somalia has already endured five seasons of drought since mid-2021, leading to the displacement of over 1.4 million people and the loss of 3.8 million livestock. The recent heavy rains ...

Turkish Bank Opens First Foreign Branch in Somalia: A Milestone for Economic Growth

In a significant development for the East African nation, the Central Bank of Somalia (CBS) announced on Sunday that Ziraat Katilim Bank of Turkey has established its presence by opening a branch in Mogadishu. This marks a historic occasion as the Turkish financial institution becomes the first international bank to operate in Somalia in over half a century. The establishment of Somalia's first foreign bank branch has the potential to bring about a positive transformation in the country's financial sector. This transformation is expected to result from increased economic opportunities and expanded trade relations between Somalia and its international partners. "The new branch of Ziraat Katilim Bank in Somalia is expected to offer a wide range of corporate banking services to businesses, international institutions, and development partners," stated the Central Bank of Somalia in a press release issued in Mogadishu. The journey to this milestone began in 2022 when the C...

Somalia's Prime Minister Calls for Unity in Countering Extremism

In a significant move to address the ongoing security challenges in Somalia, Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre has taken the initiative to engage clerics and religious leaders in the fight against extremist ideologies. The Prime Minister inaugurated a conference in Mogadishu, emphasizing the critical role of clerics in promoting peace, reconciliation, and countering extremist ideologies within the nation. During the conference, Prime Minister Barre stressed the importance of collaboration between the government, intellectuals, clerics, and the people to address the various challenges facing Somalia. He highlighted the pivotal role that clerics and Imams play in raising public awareness and countering the extremist narratives propagated by groups like al-Shabaab and ISIS in the region. "I urge you to engage in reconciliation, stabilization, state-building, and the finalization of the constitution," Prime Minister Barre stated, highlighting the government's achievements in co...

Xiisada Itoobiya ay raadinayso marinka Dekedda Badda Cas; Soomaaliya oo diiday dalabkii

Tallaabadan oo sii xoojisay xiisadda gobolka, ayaa Itoobiya waxay dhawaan ka codsatay Soomaaliya in lagala xaajoodo sidii ay u heli lahayd dekedda Badda Cas, codsigaas oo uu hoos u dhac weyn ku yimid. Ismariwaaga ayaa salka ku haya rabitaanka Itoobiya ee ah in ay si toos ah u gasho Badda Cas, taas oo ay lumisay markii Eritrea ay xornimada qaadatay 1993 ka dib colaad saddex iyo toban sano qaadatay. Ra'iisul wasaaraha Itoobiya Abiy Axmed ayaa todobaadkii hore ka dhawaajiyay digniin ku saabsan suurtagalnimada colaadaha mustaqbalka haddii dalkiisa uu sii wado la'aanta marinka tooska ah ee dekedda. Wuxuu ku booriyay baahida loo qabo in xal laga gaaro arrintan si loo ilaaliyo xasilloonida gobolka. Wasiiru Dowlaha Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibadda Soomaaliya Mudane Cali Cumar ayaa sheegay in Soomaaliya ay ka go’an tahay Nabadda, Amniga, Ganacsiga iyo Is-dhexgalka, balse waxa uu si adag u sheegay in Soomaaliya aysan u janjeerin in ay hesho Hanti Istiraatiiji ah oo la mid ah Dekadda. Wuxuu ca...

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