Somalia’s Farmajo Accepts to Reverse Term Extension as Allies Withdraw Support

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia’s outgoing president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo addressing the nation late on Tuesday night said he would reverse an extension of his...

US Urges Somalia’s Farmajo to Accept ‘Clear Path’ to Peace

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – The United States embassy in the capital, Mogadishu urged Somalia’s outgoing president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo to accept a path to...

Somalia’s Outgoing President to Address Nation As PM Opposes Term Extension

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia’s outgoing president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo will address the nation on Tuesday night after his prime minister and two key regional...

Senior Opposition Leader Makes ‘Tactical’ Retreat in Somalia’s Capital

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Wadajir opposition party leader Abdirahman Abdishakur retreated to an opposition stronghold in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu on Monday night after troops loyal...

Somalia’s Opposition Forces Closing in on Presidential Palace

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) - Troops opposed to Somali president’s decision to extend his term by two years are closing in on the presidential palace in...

Calm Returns to Somalia’s Capital After Deadly Clashes

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – A shaky calm has returned to Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu on Monday morning after a night of deadly clashes between troops loyal...

Gun Battle Erupts in Somalia’s Capital

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Fierce gun battle erupted in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu after heavily armed government troops attacked the houses of two opposition leaders, in...

Opposition-aligned Forces Capture Parts of Somalia’s Capital

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Opposition-aligned Somali national army forces, who emptied their bases in the Middle Shabelle region, have taken over control of several key...

Somalia Government Goes Bankrupt After Donor Nations Suspended Budget Support

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia’s government is on the brink of bankruptcy after donor nations suspended budget support, Finance Minister Abdirahman Bayle said on Saturday,...

Roads in Somalia’s Capital Closed to Halt Army Advance on Presidential Palace

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Main roads in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu have been closed on Saturday night to halt possible advance on the presidential palace by...

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