Inside his office at Villa Somalia, he has a large portrait of Aden Abdulle Osman positioned directly in his line of sight. Osman was the first president of an independent Somalia, elected in 1960.

This so-called Independent Electoral Commission? More like Villa Somalia’s personal fan club,” Madobe quipped. “It was handpicked from Abdalle Shideye’s circle. Even the members know they have no ...

Separately, sources told Shabelle Media that the presidential office, Villa Somalia, is planning urgent changes to key government positions across various sectors. The moves are seen as an attempt ...

"It is illegal for individuals to hijack the national assembly over fear of a motion," he added, pointing the finger of the blame at leaders in Villa Somalia, who control the parliament leadership.

President Mohamud proposed the relocation of the African Union headquarters from Addis Ababa on grounds that Ethiopia does not respect the AU charter. He also formed defence pacts with Türkiye, Egypt ...

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has renewed an offer of amnesty to members of the Al-Shabaab, urging them to leave the group and rejoin society without fear of punishment.