Mohamed Addow

Pattern recognition on Hassan Sheikh’s ‘dialogue’ offer: Talks collapse in Feb → opposition rejected → mandate expires May 15. Suddenly invites talks for May 10 while pushing same dubious election plan. The Somali people & opposition aren’t buying it, and neither should the IC.

He is an octogenarian who is hell-bent on looting this country to the core. The only time #Maandeeq desperately needs to be saved from collapsing is this time around. If the world watches us today like this, #Somalia will get to a stage where it has never been before.

As long as these demagogue and thuggery political cartels are in power, the magnitude of land grabbings will get intensified.

#ALERT Somalia’s Cycle of Electoral Instability and the Case for Political Dialogue Somalia has yet to break free from the pattern of turmoil that surrounds its electoral processes. Whenever a government’s mandate approaches expiration, the nation is plunged into a familiar cycle of political tension and disorder, one that routinely spills over into broader insecurity and further weakens an already vulnerable state structure. Despite the considerable distance between the government’s position and that of the opposition, a middle ground is not out of reach. What is required is a genuine willingness from both sides to set aside self-interest and allow the welfare of the nation to guide their decisions. The president continues to exercise formal command over the country’s Security forces, whose personnel remain duty-bound to follow his directives. The opposition, however, is far from powerless, holding substantial arms that could be turned against ordinary citizens if the situation were to deteriorate, people who already bear the weight of poverty and daily hardship without the added burden of armed conflict. Ultimately, no arrangement other than a negotiated political settlement, one rooted in a shared commitment to Somalia’s stability and the wellbeing of its population, can be trusted to preserve the fragile but hard-won progress made in building functional state institutions over the course of many difficult years. Please follow @wargelinn for more updates

#SecurityAlert Militant Resurgence Across Africa Tests Fragile State Control As previously highlighted on multiple occasions, terrorist groups operating across Africa are experiencing a significant revival, particularly in both East and West Africa. This resurgence is now extending into Central Africa, where ISIS is gaining strength, especially in countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic, along with other neighboring states. In West Africa, the growing assertiveness of Al-Qaeda-affiliated branches is becoming increasingly evident. The April 25 attack in Mali is likely to embolden these groups to expand their operations into countries that have so far remained relatively insulated from terrorism, including Benin, Senegal, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire, among others. Historically, these groups have maintained a presence in Nigeria, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and parts of Cameroon. The human toll is rising sharply, with civilians of different religious backgrounds bearing the brunt of the violence. At the same time, the capacity of governments in affected regions to contain or reverse the spread of these terrorist organizations continues to weaken. Notably, many of these groups initially emerged and developed during the period when U.S. and French forces were actively deployed in these regions. However, their operational capabilities have expanded more significantly in recent years, particularly as some countries began hosting Russian forces. Effectively countering these threats will require comprehensive and coordinated strategies among affected states, supported by committed international partners who are genuinely invested in combating terrorism. Stay turned and please follow @wargelinn for more updates #Westafrica #Centralafrica #Sahel #Terrorism #Security #Counterterrorism #Africa

This is very unfortunate. Veterans fought for this country are getting treated like this. The current SNA members are watching this and will eventually leave the army because they don’t see a point of dying for this country. May Allah save #Somalia & protect our SNA cadets.

Communities or tribes don't commit crimes, individuals do. The govt must arrest the individuals who killed innocent citizens & put them behind bars. Only when criminals know they would personally be held responsible for the crimes they commit, is when we would have peace.

The so called political party of Hassan Sheikh is entertaining people with twerking. Zero moral compasses.

Dunderhead individuals are dilapidating the hardly gained relative stability of the country, placing citizens on tenterhooks. These lackadaisical and ludicrous individuals need to be dealt with firmly. The team in Jazeera should move from the rhetorics to actions.

The right hand doesn’t know what the left is doing? Or who is fooling who…. #14DaysToGo #Somalia

A government that is not able to clear this significant road is telling to conduct a one person, one vote elections across the country. This is purely and merely lackadaisical and ludicrous.

Very clear advice by Somali traditional leaders to the current leadership, and specifically to President @HassanSMohamud Now, only time will tell whether he will heed their calls and warning. #Somalia #18DaysToGo

#SecurityAlert JNIM and FLA Offensive in Mali Triggers Rising Casualties and Strategic Shock The casualties resulting from the coordinated, multi-front attack carried out by JNIM and the FLA on major cities in Mali continue to rise. It has been confirmed that Mali’s Minister of Defense, Sadio Camara, was killed, while the head of the National Intelligence Agency, Madibo Koné, is believed to be in critical condition, hovering between life and death. Security analysts have described the joint operation by the two groups as the most powerful and sophisticated attack seen in West Africa to date. At least ten vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices, VBIEDs, were reportedly used by the attackers. The FLA is also said to have reached an understanding with Russian Wagner forces stationed at some of the targeted bases, allowing them safe passage to withdraw, although a number of Russian personnel were reportedly killed. It remains unclear whether the attacking forces intend to hold the positions they seized or withdraw. Meanwhile, Malian forces are in the process of regrouping after suffering setbacks in the previous day’s fighting. The growing strength of jihadist groups across the Sahel region, particularly in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, has intensified since the withdrawal of US, French, and EU forces from these countries. The images referenced below reportedly show VBIEDs that Russian forces managed to intercept before detonation. Stay tuned and please follow @wargelinn for more updates #Mali #Wagner #JNIM #FLA #Sahel #Westafrica #France #US #Russia

All because they could not tolerate a woman who spoke her mind. She is now a thorn in their side. Saadia spoke directly to President HSM and her detention reflects exactly that, whether by his direction or on his behalf. Release Sadia Moalim. #Somalia #20DaysToGo

This is not an election by any way shape or form… The best word for it is - installation. #Somalia #19DaysToGo

#SecurityAlert Al-Shabaab, OLA Explore Cooperation in Ethiopia A developing report suggests that Al-Shabaab has begun building trust with leaders of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), with the aim of exchanging expertise and identifying areas of shared interest. According to the report, a senior OLA figure JAAL FIYE recently traveled to the tri-border area between Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia to meet with an AS leader and recruiter known as Awale. There are indications that AS fighters may attempt to enter Ethiopia under OLA supervision, potentially receiving training alongside OLA units in preparation for future operations. It is widely believed that AS leader Ahmed Diriye remains intent on expanding the group’s presence into Ethiopia by any means necessary. Although this apparent understanding between the two groups has only recently come to light, both oppose the Ethiopian government, albeit for different strategic objectives and ideological reasons. Stay turned and please follow @wargelinn for more updates #AlShabaab #OLA #Ethiopia #Somalia #Kenya #BorderSecurity #Insurgency #Counterterrorism #Security #HOA

Somalia is being driven by actors for whom power, money, and deception outweigh principle, integrity, and public service. They act as though immune to the destructive consequences of dismantling constitutional order, eroding national unity, and undermining security and governance. If this fabrication is allowed to stand, it will not merely extend a term—it will normalize rule by manipulation and remove the last restraints on power. Once power escapes the limits of law, it does not return voluntarily—history shows it must be confronted or it consumes the state entirely. @US_SrAdvisorAF @US2SOMALIA @StateDept @AsstSecStateAF @UKinSomalia @SwedeninSomalia @NorwayInSomalia @UNTMIS_ @antonioguterres @IMF @WorldBankGroup @WorldBankAfrica @DawanAfrica @ItalyinSomalia @afyare_elmi @_AfricanUnion @UNDPPA @hodansomali @Aalbadri10 @Abukar_Arman @Sanbalolshe @aysanei @nytimes @washingtonpost @MowliidHaji @HBNonlineTV @MPDrAbib @Mohamedfarah_MN @MAbdirizak @AnalystSomalia @HIPSINSTITUTE @cunayee @BBCSomali @MahadWasuge @somalipubagenda @HonAbdiDahir @alihwarsame @AbbasShacur @teamgurmad @KarieYare @SMSSomaliTV1 @hiiraan @Wardheernews @XuseenMacallin @AbdisalamSharf

Arbitrary arrest, torture, subjugation, intimidation and suppression are all the modus operandi of the current regime led by @HassanSMohamud . But sooner or later, Somalia people will win against this brutal administration.

Witnessing how quickly humans discard humanity as I talk to many “friends” regarding Saadia Bajaaj. We are taught that we are inherently unjust unless guided by faith or law; today, we seem to lack both. There is no courage in targeting those who cannot fight back while fearing those who can. But inshAllah everything has an ending, including this. Strength to Saadia and her family #24DaysToGo #Somalia

#SecurityAlert Growing Security Concerns as ISIS-Somalia Steps Up Operations Recent developments indicate a noticeable increase in attacks carried out by ISIS-Somalia, which operates in the Al-Miskaad mountain range in the Bari region. Following a series of airstrikes and ground offensives that weakened the group, it has now begun a renewed wave of operations. The group appears to be regaining momentum, emerging from previously concealed defensive hideouts and escalating its attacks. According to local residents and security officials, the group has carried out at least three attacks over the past two weeks. They have also looted livestock from local communities, claiming to be forces of the Islamic State. Limited airstrikes by U.S. AFRICOM forces are still ongoing. However, the conflict in the Middle East has diverted attention away from closely monitoring the group Stay turned and please follow @wargelinn for more updates #ISSOMALIA #PUNTLAND #SOMALIA #ISIS #AFRICOM #SECURITY #COUNTERTERRORISM #HOA #EASTAFRICA