Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has strongly condemned the abuse of elderly internally displaced people (IDPs) in Mogadishu’s Siinay Market, warning that such acts undermine public trust in government and must be met with firm accountability.

Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre Marks Three Years in Office with Public Q&A Session

MOGADISHU, Sept 9, 2025 – Somali security forces announced Tuesday that senior Al-Shabaab commander Mohamed Abdi Dhiblawe, the mastermind of the March 18 attack targeting President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s convoy in Mogadishu, has been killed.

Former President Shariif Sheikh Ahmed warns that mismanagement of public resources and unemployment in Mogadishu are undermining youth confidence, urging the government to support entrepreneurship and job creation.

Mogadishu, Somalia – August 4, 2025  — A massive fire has ravaged Suuq Bacaad, Mogadishu’s second-largest open-air market after Bakara,...