Audio By Vocalize Incumbent President Ismail Omar Guelleh during campaign rally. [AFP] Djibouti heads to the polls today in a familiar and orderly electoral process, with incumbent President Ismail Omar Guelleh widely regarded as clear favourite following decades of leadership and national development. As the nation awaits official results, the election reflects both continuity and confidence in a leadership that has overseen significant economic growth and stability in a strategically important region. Over the past two weeks, the campaign trail has spanned the country from the vibrant capital, Djibouti City, to regional centres such as Tadjourah and Obock. The ruling…
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Fishermen bring fresh seafood ashore, where it is sold at stalls set up on the beach, making the area one of the busiest spots for fishing activities and the local fish trade at Lido Beach in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, on December 16, 2025. [AFP] Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Continue Reading Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted Already a subscriber? Log in `; } else { teaserEl.innerHTML = “”; } activeEl.innerHTML = “”; paywallEl.style.display = “block”;…
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Members of the Somali National Army during a previous training. [Courtesy, UNSOS] Regional leaders head to the United Nations General Assembly this month where a side meeting will focus on securing financing for the AU’s new mission in Somalia, AUSSOM. Yet this discussion may be coming a little too late. The Somali government has already lost crucial momentum in managing the security transition, muddling offensives once hailed as a turning point, and is now heading into a political transition far riskier than those before it. Without urgent regional engagement, Somalia risks sliding into a crisis that no amount of pledges…