Abdirahman Jaylani

A Somali journalist, Foreign Policy Columnist, and Communication Specialist.

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The modern phase of Somalia–Türkiye relations began with Ankara’s high-profile humanitarian intervention during Somalia’s 2011 famine. What followed was not the typical short-lived aid cycle, but a sustained state-building partnership

Opinion | Abdirahman Jeylaani

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⚡️EXCLUSIVE: #EU Envoy @francescaDM_EU calls for urgent political agreement on #Somalia’s electoral model and reaffirms neutrality in political disputes.

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⚡️ LATEST: In #Mogadishu on Monday, at a briefing organized by @UNDPSomalia and attended by @ArlaadiMnetwork, #UN Assistant Secretary-General @shokonoda, head of the @UNDP Crisis Bureau, reflected on her mission to #Somalia. She highlighted key priorities including stabilization, recovery, and strengthening state institutions within wider efforts to support governance and resilience.

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⚡️BREAKING: The U.S. State Department has responded to reports suggesting that senior #Somali officials may have faced visa revocations, emphasizing that there are "no changes" in the bilateral relationship. In comments to @ArlaadiMnetwork, the department stressed that "visa records are confidential" and declined to comment on individual cases, reflecting a cautious stance amid growing speculation.

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⚡️UPDATE: Orphaned children of journalists killed in #Mogadishu received financial support Tuesday ahead of Eid, part of a nine-year tradition by @TheVillaSomalia to honor reporters who lost their lives covering the country’s news.

Leading the tribute, @ArlaadiMnetwork’s Director General, @JaylaaniJr, joined independent media executives and State House officials, calling for continued care and long-term protection for the children.

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⚡️ LATEST — From proxy armed clashes erupting in several towns to simmering political tensions now spilling into the open, #Somalia’s South West State has been thrust into the spotlight as President @HassanSMohamud and regional leader @Laftagareen are reportedly locked in a bitter standoff over the fate of the region’s still-undecided presidential race. @ArlaadiMnetwork’s Mohamed Hassan reports.

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Op-Ed: Law on the Page, Fragility on the Ground: Somalia’s Constitutional Dilemma: Somalia today stands at a paradoxical juncture. A nation long defined by fragmentation, war, and contested legitimacy now witnesses parliamentarians celebrating… https://t.co/I0LvUhJkYw

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1/2:Madaxweynaha Dowladda #Puntland @HESaidADeni ayaa galabta kulan la qaatay Agaasimeyaasha Warbaahinta Madaxa banaan ee Soomaaliyeed iyo weriyayaasha u warama warbaahinta Caalamiga ah.

Madaxwehnaha ayaa ugu horeyn uga mahadceliyay Warbaahinta #Soomaaliyeed

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⚡️BREAKING: #Somalia’s future council has on Friday announced it will convene a major meeting on April 10 to “safeguard statehood,” after accusing President @HassanSMohamud's admin of pushing through what it described as "unconstitutional amendments to the 2012 Provisional Constitution in violation of Article 134 and without meaningful consultation with federal member states or the public".

In a communique issued following a conference in #Mogadishu titled the “National Conference to Defend the Constitution,” the opposition group alleged that more than 50 lawmakers were barred from parliamentary sessions over their opposition to the review process, and warned that delayed regional elections and a worsening drought "are deepening political uncertainty in the country".

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⚡️LATEST: #Somalia’s @Plstatehouse President @HESaidADeni — accompanied by senior cabinet ministers — on Thursday evening hosted independent media directors, including @ArlaadiMnetwork Director-General @JaylaaniJr, for wide-ranging talks at the Airport Hotel in #Mogadishu. The discussions centered on the media’s constitutional role in promoting accountability and democracy as well as safeguarding national stability to help ensure a smooth, peaceful, and transparent transfer of power during the country’s critical transition period.

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⚡️EXCLUSIVE: The United Kingdom has underscored the importance of constructive dialogue, compromise and unity in addressing differences among #Somali political leaders regarding the constitution and forthcoming elections. @UKinSomalia Ambassador @CharlesKingFCDO, shared these views in an extensive interview with @ArlaadiMnetwork broadcast in August 2025.

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⚡️BREAKING: The British Embassy in #Mogadishu said it “welcomes” the meeting between the Federal Government of #Somalia (FGS) and the #Somali Future Council (SFC) but expressed disappointment that a consensus has not yet been reached. “The #UK, alongside our international partners, continues to support efforts to resolve outstanding issues. We remain in contact with all parties and urge compromise and continued dialogue,” @UKinSomalia added.

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⚡️UPDATE: At the EU diplomatic compound in #Mogadishu, @EU_in_Somalia Ambassador @francescaDM_EU hosted an Iftar reception on Monday evening, inviting senior #Somali government officials, diplomats, and civil society representatives to break the fast together. The event, featuring both local and international dishes, also served as a platform to highlight the European Union’s development and humanitarian efforts in the Horn of Africa nation.

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⚡️LATEST: #Somalia has been formally cleared to begin printing @jumuiya passports from December 2025 after Ambassador @IlyasAliHassan handed over the approval to Interior Minister @Senfartaag and Immigration Director @M_Duhulow, as #Mogadishu and #Dodoma sealed a landmark immigration MoU introducing visa-free and visa-on-arrival arrangements to ease travel, boost trade and tourism, and deepen regional integration between the two countries.

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⚡️ LATEST — Business Excellence Companies has exalted @ArlaadiMnetwork as #Somalia’s Best Media of the Year 2025, in recognition of the broadcaster’s exceptional achievements and expanding influence over the past year. The award was presented at a ceremony in #Mogadishu on Saturday evening, where federal lawmaker @YusufGamadiid, one of the guests of honour, personally handed it to our Director-General, @JaylaaniJr, who paid tribute to the network’s dedicated staff and loyal audience.

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⚡️EXCLUSIVE: The European Union says #Somalia’s oil resources “must be managed transparently” and pledged support for reforms in the sector. In an exclusive interview with @ArlaadiMnetwork, #EU envoy @francescaDM_EU added that the recently launched €102 million investment package, which includes education and security initiatives, is part of these reforms and will be rolled out nationwide.

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⚡️LATEST — #Somalia’s Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, @HamzaHaadoow, on Wednesday inaugurated the new ambassador’s residence in Dar es Salaam, marking what officials described as a key milestone in rebuilding the country’s diplomatic infrastructure and expanding its regional presence. The event, attended by Tanzanian officials, diplomats and members of the Somali community, underscored #Mogadishu’s push to strengthen institutional continuity and bilateral ties, following last year’s renovation of the embassy chancery under Ambassador @IlyasAliHassan.

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Very relieved that nobody was hurt in this dramatic incident ! Rescue teams came in swiftly and assisted passengers to safety. Well done to them! My sympathy to all involved and wishing you recovery from such a traumatic experience.

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⚡️EXCLUSIVE: #Somalia Leaders Reset Talks as #EU Envoy @francescaDM_EU Warns of Risks Without Constructive Dialogue.

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⚡️EXCLUSIVE: The European Union has firmly warned that "political instability" in #Somalia could "weaken efforts against terror groups," highlighting the need for political unity.

@EU_in_Somalia envoy @francescaDM_EU told @ArlaadiMnetwork that meaningful dialogue among the federal government, regional states and opposition "must begin before the constitutional mandate ends on 15 May 2026".

She categorically emphasized the importance of "an indusive environment" for the negotiations on constitutional reforms and the structure of the 2026 elections.

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