Rashid Abdi
@RAbdiAnalyst
Research Director, Horn of Africa, Middle East. Sahan Research. Security, military, major power competition, strategy, media, humour, Cuban cigars. Views mine
Prayer makes us religious. It does not necessarily make us good humans. To be religious, spiritual and human at same time requires extra effort at self-knowledge and empathy. That is the Sufi path. End of sermon.
#Turkish firms are exploring entry into #Ethiopia's Hawassa Special Economic Zone. Iris Giyim, Pinerbaşıt, and Asoy Export—renowned Turkish firms in the textile and apparel industry—are set to carry out field visits to the Hawassa Special Economic Zone. ena.et/web/eng/w/eng_…
In a highly successful special operation raid, U.S. Special Forces apprehended Abdiweli Mohamed Aw-Yusuf (Walalac), the head of Daesh's Finance Department, along with two other militants. This significant capture represents a substantial disruption to the notorious al-Karrar…
Big news Operation Hilaac (Lightning) loading.....
@TheEconomist draws attention to Somalia's acute polycrisis. It argues nation deeply fractured nation, Al-Shabaab lethal and resurgent, decades of progress in state-building being reversed. Important read: Here is a bonus, free-to-read copy of the article.
With Somalia again losing ground to al-Shabaab it makes no sense to get into a violent confrontation with its own Jubaland regional state. When will a true Somali leader emerge to give the nation what it most needs: honest, effective, skillful government? barrons.com/news/clashes-b…
#ALERT: Al-Shabaab Captures Birta Mudan Area Near Maxaas in Hiiraan Region Al-Shabaab militants have taken control of the area known as Birta Mudan, located approximately 16 kilometers east of Maxaas district in the Hiiraan region. It remains unclear what the militants’ next…
Sources confirm to @AsharqNewsSUD : Mohamed Hassan Al-Ta’ayshi to be named Prime Minister in RSF-backed “Founding Government”; parallel cabinet expected within days. #KeepEyesOnSudan
Preventing a relapse into war in Tigray and between Ethiopia and Eritrea is the most urgent moral, political, and legal priority. So is ending the wars in Oromia, Amhara of Ethiopia and Sudan. What is the current state of readiness to conduct preventive diplomacy on looming…
Somali “businessmen” linked to Villa Somalia moved small arms cargo labeled as commercial goods on the same vessel delivering Turkish military aid, but not all of it was official. Is private trade smuggling in on state arms deals? Where does defense end and profit begin? #DanQoys
#Breaking: The Federal Government of #Somalia condemns the hijacking and violation committed against the SEA WORLD vessel, which sails under the flag of the Comoros Island
AMIN AMIR: Insights from the Community on the SEA WORLD Vessel and Its Controversial Cargo of Armaments
KENYAN ON DEATH ROW IN SAUDI ARABIA SET TO RETURN HOME.
A nuclear agreement is likely the only way to reinstate and even strengthen IAEA monitoring. Yet it remains doubtful that Iran would agree to an intrusive IAEA monitoring mechanism, even under a political settlement. Read more in our latest policy paper: inss.org.il/publication/ir…
🧵Iran Deputy FM Gharibabadi says an IAEA technical team will come to Iran in next two or 3 weeks to discuss modalities of Iran IAEA cooperation going forward.
Bal horta yaa inoo sharxi kara sababta “badeecooyin ganacsi oo ay leeyihiin ganacsato Soomaaliyeed” loo soo saaray markab hub sida. Ma warkii ahaa in hubku leeyihiin ganacsato @HassanSMohamud ka ag dhow ayaa run ah? Garaadkayaga yaan loo gefin! @UNTMIS_ @US2SOMALIA
Five centres of indigenous crop domestication in Africa africanhistoryextra.com/p/mysteries-of…
Always have something to look forward to. A nice meal after the end of a long shift, a trip, a book, a show to watch,.. just have something you are excited to get to. It eases life
What have you realized lately?
Ten dead as Somali govt forces, Jubaland troops clash in Gedo region | #Somalia somaliguardian.com/news/somalia-n…
#Somaliland President Declares Emergency as Severe Drought Threatens Millions horndiplomat.com/2025/07/somali… Via @HornDiplomat
The federal government of Somalia has condemned what it called the “hijacking” of a ship carrying weapons and other goods en route to Mogadishu. The government said the shipment is legally authorised and called for the immediate and unconditional release of the Sea World ship…
This is BeledHawo district, next to Mandera town, in Gedo region of Jubaland TODAY. BULLETS fly after brazen attack by federal forces under orders of @HassanSMohamud I warned about dangers of HSM’s reckless electoral violence yesterday in my article 👇 @UNTMIS_ @US2SOMALIA
My article on #SahanWire today… Thanks to the @SahanResearch team for publishing it on such short notice. Please read 👇