Zakeriye Ahmed
Freelance journalist based in the Horn of Africa.
- DP World says it will continue operations at Berbera despite the UAE–Somalia dispute.
- #UPDATE Puntland and Jubaland regional states, along with the Somaliland administration, have rejected the federal government’s Sunday decision to cancel agreements with the UAE.
- 🚨 BREAKING #Somalia cancels all agreements with the #UAE, including those related to the major ports of Berbera, Bosaso, and Kismayo.
- #BREAKING | #Somalia–#Turkey President Hassan set to depart to Ankara for a meeting with President Erdogan on Tuesday.
- #Somalia President Hassan Sheikh has arrived in #Djibouti for talks with President Ismail Guelleh, days after Israel recognized #Somaliland. Guelleh, the IGAD chair president, is a key regional powerbroker with strong ties to African Union chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf.
- #Somalia President Hassan Sheikh has arrived in #Djibouti for talks with President Ismail Guelleh, days after Israel recognized #Somaliland. Guelleh, the IGAD chair president, is a key regional powerbroker with strong ties to African Union chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf.
- #BREAKING — #Somalia's President Hassan to visit #Turkey on Tuesday amid #Israel’s recognition of #Somaliland. #Istanbul, a key ally of #Mogadishu, is set to announce the results of a Turkish energy survey along the Somali coast.
- #Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh hosted former and opposition leaders at the presidential palace for a joint discussion on #Israel’s recognition of #Somaliland. Tomorrow, President Hassan is set to address Parliament in an extraordinary session.
- 🚨 BREAKING: European Union reaffirms support for #Somalia's unity & territorial integrity, following #Isreal's recognition of #Somaliland, per statement.
- #BREAKING The African Union rejects any recognition of #Somaliland, reaffirms the commission's unwavering commitment to the unity and sovereignty of #Somalia, per statement.
- #BREAKING: #Israel says it will convene an urgent session on Monday following its recognition of #Somaliland. Meanwhile, #Somalia—currently non-permanent member of the UN Security Council—set to assume UNSC rotating presidency in January.
- #BREAKING #Somalia categorically and unequivocally rejects #Israel’s recognition of #Somaliland, labeling the move a clear violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- #China, #Egypt, #Turkey, #Djibouti, #SaudiArabia and Islamic Organization condemn #Isreal's recognition for #Somaliland, reaffirmed their support to #Somalia's sovereignty, national unity & territorial integrity.
- #BREAKING The African Union rejects any recognition of #Somaliland, reaffirms the commission's unwavering commitment to the unity and sovereignty of #Somalia, per statement.
- #BREAKING The African Union rejects any recognition of #Somaliland, reaffirms the commission's unwavering commitment to the unity and sovereignty of #Somalia, per statement.
- #BREAKING #Somalia categorically and unequivocally rejects #Israel’s recognition of #Somaliland, labeling the move a clear violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- #BREAKING #Somalia categorically and unequivocally rejects #Israel’s recognition of #Somaliland, labeling the move a clear violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- #BREAKING #Israel officially recognises the break away region of #Somaliland. Somaliland break away from #Somalia in 1991.
- 🚨 #BREAKING #Turkey, #Egypt and Djibouti have strongly condemned #Israel's move to recognize Somaliland, following call with Somalia FM @AbdisalamDhaay. Foreign ministers jointly reaffirming their full support for #Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- #BREAKING #Israel officially recognises the break away region of #Somaliland. Somaliland break away from #Somalia in 1991.
- #BREAKING #Somalia cabinet is set to convene an emergency meeting tonight, following #Isreal's recognition for #Somaliland.
- #BREAKING #Israel officially recognises the break away region of #Somaliland. Somaliland break away from #Somalia in 1991.
- #Israeli PM Netanyahu invited Somaliland President Abdirahman Cirro for an official visit to Tel Aviv, following Israel's recognition of #Somaliland. Israel becomes the first UN member state to recognize Somaliland's independence, 34 years after its breakaway from #Somalia.
- #BREAKING #Israel officially recognises the break away region of #Somaliland. Somaliland break away from #Somalia in 1991.
- #BREAKING #Israel officially recognises the break away region of #Somaliland. Somaliland break away from #Somalia in 1991.
- 🚨 #SOMALIA's president Hassan Sheikh cast his ballot in Mogadishu's controversial local council election in the Wardhiigley district. This is the first municipal local council election in 57 years in #Mogadishu.
- Over 500 polling stations have opened across #Mogadishu for the capital’s first local council elections in decades. Nearly 500K voters expected to cast ballots across 16 districts in #Somalia’s capital. 📍Follow me for day-long coverage of this historic and controversial vote.
- 🚨 #SOMALIA In #Mogadishu voters line up casting ballots in controversial yet historic local council election, with 1,604 candidates vying for 390 seats across 16 districts. 15 associations failed to field full candidate lists, unlike President Hassan's JSP association.
- Over 500 polling stations have opened across #Mogadishu for the capital’s first local council elections in decades. Nearly 500K voters expected to cast ballots across 16 districts in #Somalia’s capital. 📍Follow me for day-long coverage of this historic and controversial vote.
- Over 500 polling stations have opened across #Mogadishu for the capital’s first local council elections in decades. Nearly 500K voters expected to cast ballots across 16 districts in #Somalia’s capital. 📍Follow me for day-long coverage of this historic and controversial vote.
- African Union Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has conveyed condolences to Libya following the death of its chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Mohammed al-Haddad & 4 accompanying officers in a plane crash while returning from #Ankara to #Tripoli.
- #Somalia's capital #Mogadishu to hold its first local council election in over 50 years—amid opposition rejection. For real-time updates from voters, the election committee, associations, govt and opposition — follow @zakeriye.bsky.social.
- #Somalia opposition refuse to recognize the results of #Mogadishu's Dec. 25 local council elections, accusing the govt of conducting one-party vote. At a press conference, they described the process as a one-sided initiative backed by President Hassan's administration.
- 🚨 #SOMALIA Mogadishu will hold a controversial local council election tomorrow—the capital's first in over 5 decades. Over 500K voters expected to vote at 500+ polling stations across 16 districts. 20 associations contesting 390 seats, with some nominating only 1 candidate.
- 🚨 #SOMALIA Mogadishu will hold a controversial local council election tomorrow—the capital's first in over 5 decades. Over 500K voters expected to vote at 500+ polling stations across 16 districts. 20 associations contesting 390 seats, with some nominating only 1 candidate.
- 🚨 #SOMALIA: The UN Security Council has unanimously renewed the mandate of the African Union Mission in #Somalia, extending it until Dec 31, 2026. AUSSOM, with 11K+ troops, continues to face financial challenges.
- #Somalia opposition leaders wrapped up 3 days of talks in #Kismaayo, accusing President Hassan Sheikh of constitutional violations, rejecting any upcoming term extension & demanding urgent, consensus-based elections—warning of "alternative measures" if their demands are ignored, per communique.
- #Somalia's opposition leaders, except former president Farmaajo opened a conference in #Kismaayo to unify positions on elections & political disputes with President Hassan's administration. #Mogadishu wants to hold 1P1V elections without consensus.
- Trump administration asked #Ethiopian to send troops to proposed International Security Force for #Gaza, per The Times of Israel. #Ethiopia once had one of #Africa's largest #Jewish communities. Most emigrated to #Israel in the 1980s–90s.
- #Somalia's opposition leaders, except former president Farmaajo opened a conference in #Kismaayo to unify positions on elections & political disputes with President Hassan's administration. #Mogadishu wants to hold 1P1V elections without consensus.
- #Ethiopia's ambassador to #Somalia Suleiman Dedefo says the Horn of Africa will not be #Egypt's backyard, and accuses Cairo of dressing up old hegemonic ambitions from Mogadishu to the Red Sea and the Nile.
- #SOMALIA Govt-led forces reported repelling Al-Shabaab attack in the Nuurdugle area, north of the main army base in Wargaadhi in the Middle Shabelle region on Thursday. No comment yet from Al-Shabaab group on the govt's claim.
- 🚨 BREAKING #Somalia govt says elite national army Gor-Gor forces with local allies seized 14 landmines & 2 motorcycles in Muuri (N50), Lower Shabelle, foiling Al-Shabaab IED plot. The devices were being moved toward Deexda area; up to 10 militants fled after a brief clash.
- In mini reshuffle, #Somalia PM Hamza Abdi Barre named Gamal Hassan Minister of Commerce, replacing Mohamud Geesood after 10 months in post. MP Ayub Ismail also named as Minister of Public Works, replacing Elmi Nur, who was removed from the cabinet for the 2nd time since 2022.
- 🚨 #UPDATE #Somalia's State Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Balcad, speaking to HBN Online TV, firmly denied any ties with Israel, dismissing #Israeli Deputy FM Sharren Haskel's claims of having certain communication with #Mogadishu as unfounded.
- #IGAD on #Eritrea withdrawal: Asmara "failed to submit tangible proposals" or engage in reforms, per press release. Since rejoining in 2023, Eritrea has not participated in programs, IGAD says, adding that it remains open to dialogue.
- #Eritrea withdraws from IGAD, accusing the bloc of "becoming a tool against" countries like itself, per FM statement. After nearly 2 decades of freezing its membership from 2007 over alleged #Ethiopian dominance within the bloc, Eritrea rejoined #IGAD in June 2023.
- #Eritrea withdraws from IGAD, accusing the bloc of "becoming a tool against" countries like itself, per FM statement. After nearly 2 decades of freezing its membership from 2007 over alleged #Ethiopian dominance within the bloc, Eritrea rejoined #IGAD in June 2023.
- #Israel had "certain communication" with Somalia's govt over "rising Houthi influence in the Horn of Africa", Isreal deputy FM Sharren Haskel told i24NEWS. #Somalia's govt — which doesn't recognize Israel — has not commented on the claim.
- #DRC & #Rwanda signed U.S.-brokered peace and economic integration deal in Washington, even as clashes with M23 continue. The pact covers security cooperation, mineral-sector alignment & cross-border economic planning.
- #Somalia PM Hamza Abdi declines to respond to #Trump, says "We are not the only country that Trump insults".
- #Cuba's newly appointed non-resident ambassador to Somalia, Ines Fors Fernandez, has presented her credentials to President Hassan Sheikh in #Mogadishu. In 2023, #Somalia & Cuba agreed to restore ties last cut in the 1970s after Cuba backed #Ethiopia in the Somalia-Ethiopia war.
- For Sir Christopher, the Balkans were a geopolitical tripwire where a local quarrel could bring the whole continent crashing down. A dispute in the Horn, by contrast, is unlikely to spark a third world war. ✍️ @tomgardner18.bsky.social. view.e.economist.com?qs=df4e468c9...
- #Somaliland's opposition parties KULMIYE and KAAH condemn "mistreatment" of ex-President Muuse Biihi after security forces reportedly fired live rounds at his motorcade at Hargeisa Airport.
- #GuineaBissau's new military ruler General Horta Inta-A names Ilidio Vieira Te as the country's new PM, days after a coup ousted President Embalo. Both Inta-A – who was sworn in as Guinea-Bissau’s transitional president on Thursday – and the new PM Te are close to the deposed president Embalo.
- 🚨 #SUDAN Sudanese Army Chief Al-Burhan received Eritrean President Afwerki in Port Sudan for working visit — one of the highest-level foreign visits since the war began. Afwerki, a veteran military leader, is widely seen as signaling Eritrea's backing for Sudanese Armed Forces over the RSF.
- #Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed received #Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim to Addis Ababa for a 3-day official working visit. After Ethiopia, Anwar heads to South Africa for the #G20 Summit, before concluding his first Africa tour in #Kenya.
- South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has dismissed powerful vice president Benjamin Bol Mel in a shock move. Within a year, Kiir suspended First VP Riek Machar and has now sacked the second VP — a major shake-up at the top.
- 🚨 #SOMALIA #Mogadishu faces election standoff as the opposition accuses President Hassan of stacking the electoral commission & threatens a parallel vote. If no deal is reached before May 2026, Somalia risks dual governments — a major setback in the fight against Al-Shabaab.
- #Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh is attending #Tanzania's low-key swearing-in, held inside a military facility under tight security. Meanwhile, #Mogadishu faces election standoff that could produce parallel results. Will Samia attend if Hassan wins a disputed election?
- #Somalia's president Hassan congratulates Samia Suluhu on her re-election — while #Tanzania's opposition rejects the results. Meanwhile, #Mogadishu faces its own election standoff that could lead to parallel results — a scenario that could deepen political fragmentation.
- #Somalia's president Hassan congratulates Samia Suluhu on her re-election — while #Tanzania's opposition rejects the results. Meanwhile, #Mogadishu faces its own election standoff that could lead to parallel results — a scenario that could deepen political fragmentation.
- As #Tanzania's opposition challenges the election results, article 41 of the constitution states that once the Electoral Commission declares a winner, no court, tribunal or authority in Tanzania can question or review that decision.
- #Somalia President Hassan arrives in Cairo, days after #Eritrea's Afwerki, to attend the inauguration of #Egypt's new Grand Museum. Hassan previously attended #Ethiopia's GERD dam inauguration — a move criticized by #Cairo and #Asmara as a threat to regional stability.
