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Topic: Mogadishu

Letter from Mogadishu: Rush to finalise constitution as polls beckon

By David Okwembah   2026-02-14 12:03:02

Somalia is rushing to align the country’s Provisional Constitution ahead of parliamentary and presidential elections scheduled for May.

How Somalia positions Mogadishu as gateway to regional trade growth

By Fuad Haji Abdiweli   2026-02-11 15:23:31

Somalia is steadily charting a path towards economic recovery, and infrastructure development has emerged as a central pillar of that resurgence.

Letter from Mogadishu: Security scuppers Somalia polls consultative talks

By David Okwembah   2026-02-09 11:20:55

The country woke up to a stand-off after President Mohamud ordered planes carrying Puntland and Jubaland presidents to turn back mid-flight, denying them permission to land in Mogadishu.

Letter from Mogadishu: Constitutional dialogue on elections set for Sunday

By David Okwembah   2026-01-30 18:13:23

Somalia is preparing this weekend for make-or-break talks on constitutional reforms as the country gears up for general elections expected to be held in May.

Letter from Mogadishu: Government meets opposition on forthcoming polls

By David Okwembah   2026-01-24 10:42:24

Somalia’s full participation in EALA is considered a cornerstone of that membership, giving Mogadishu a direct voice in shaping regional laws and policies

Letter from Mogadishu: Powerful lesson from region for upcoming Somalia's poll

By David Okwembah   2026-01-17 19:11:41

The election fever in the region has also hit some of the member states in Somalia with Puntland and Jubaland particularly unhappy with developments in Mogadishu.