UPDATE: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has reportedly deployed members of the presidential guard, traditionally tasked with securing Villa Somalia, to the Cabdicasiis district, where former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed is currently based alongside forces loyal to him. The development comes amid reports of defections within President Hassan’s ranks, with some soldiers allegedly abandoning their positions and joining opposition-aligned forces.

BREAKING: Fighting has intensified in Mogadishu, with reports of mortar strikes hitting multiple neighborhoods across the city, resulting in civilian casualties and displacement. Opposition forces are believed to have strengthened their positions, raising concerns that the conflict will continue to escalate.

A newly released HRW report states Colombian mercenaries fighting alongside the RSF in Sudan passed through Bosaso, exposing Puntland’s possible role in a covert UAE-linked pipeline fueling one of Africa’s deadliest wars. The report identifies Bosaso as a key transit point in the movement of foreign fighters and military support into Sudan alongside eastern Libya and Chad.

Today marks the end of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s four-year constitutional term as President of Somalia. Elected in May 2022 after defeating Farmaajo, his mandate now expires with no national election held and no clear transition plan in place

The Daily Jubba has obtained exclusive footage of a military convoy transporting Turkish T-60 Patton tanks through the streets of Mogadishu. This latest delivery marks a significant escalation in Turkey’s military support, reinforcing Somalia’s growing defense capabilities at a critical time.

In a statement to Reuters, Eric Trump’s spokesperson Kimberley Benza confirmed that Somaliland President Abdirahman Cirro never spoke with Eric Trump, noting there were over 100 people at what was simply a dinner. This follows Cirro’s claims that he had a productive meeting with Eric Trump regarding business opportunities in Somaliland.

The United Arab Emirates’ drawdown from Bosaso is accelerating, with today marking the most significant withdrawal to date. Passenger manifests from an Ethiopian Airlines flight show dozens of Colombian nationals departing Bosaso earlier today, individuals widely linked to the UAE’s security personnel.

In an address in Las Anod today, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud proclaimed that Las Anod is the capital of Somalia’s unity. The President then declared that Northeast State is a full Federal Member State, officially putting an end to Somaliland’s claim to the region.

In a historic blow to the Somaliland administration, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has arrived in Las Anod, a city claimed by the separatists. President Mohamud is the first sitting President to arrive in the city since the collapse of the central government in 1991.

In a new address, Houthi Leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi has threatened Somaliland following their recognition from Israel. “We are serious about targeting any Israeli presence in the land of Somalia—whether a military base or the like. Any fixed Zionist presence that we find accessible to us, we will not hesitate to target militarily.”

Today, the Federal Government of Somalia’s Cabinet of Ministers officially revoked all agreements between Somalia and the United Arab Emirates. The decision follows Israel’s recognition of Somaliland—a move many observers believe was influenced, at least in part, by the UAE.

BREAKING: The Daily Jubba can confirm that Somaliland has agreed to take in 2,200 Gazans forcibly deported at Israel’s request. The move comes immediately after Israel’s unilateral recognition of Somaliland earlier today, pointing to a clear quid-pro-quo arrangement involving the forced displacement of Palestinian civilians.

In a new address, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud urged residents of Mogadishu to participate in tomorrow’s local elections, a process widely rejected by opposition groups. Opposition leaders condemned the elections in a press conference earlier today, describing them as fraudulent and accusing President Mohamud of using the vote as a political maneuver to justify an illegal two-year extension of his rule.

In a controversial and widely criticized move, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister’s Office released a video welcoming India’s prime minister that featured a distorted map appearing to absorb parts of Somalia while omitting Eritrea and Djibouti altogether. Observers warn the imagery could inflame regional tensions and see it as Abiy Ahmed’s increasingly bellicose push to secure coastal access from Eritrea and Somalia by force.

The Daily Jubba has obtained the agenda for the Kismayo Conference, set to begin tomorrow. The high-stakes meeting, bringing together key opposition leaders, will focus on shaping a political roadmap for the upcoming presidential elections. A joint statement is expected to be issued immediately following the conclusion of the conference.

Opposition leaders Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, Hassan Ali Khaire, and Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame reject President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's unconstitutional term extension following the breakdown of NCC talks, which failed to reach consensus on extending the terms of both the president and regional leaders. In this statement, they urged the regional leaders to prepare for the 2026 elections and to avoid any steps that will deepen the political crisis.

The National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting has begun today in Mogadishu, bringing together the leaders of the Federal Government and the Federal Member States. President of Southwest State, Abdiaziz Laftagareen arrived in Mogadishu with a heavy security detail, indicating his distrust in the Federal Government. Absent from the meeting was President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni.

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed General Asad Osman Abdullahi (Diyaano) as the new head of the Somali Police Force. This appointment comes at a time when the PSF, which Diyaano formerly led, is at conflict with Puntland's leader, Said Abdullahi Deni.

A massive Egyptian cargo ship has docked at Mogadishu's port, delivering the largest consignment of weapons since the arms embargo was lifted. The shipment includes armored vehicles, 122 mm M1938 howitzers, anti-tank missiles, and heavy ammunition. It is expected that more shipments of heavy weaponry will arrive in the coming weeks.

Puntland Forces have received a cargo of guns transported in trucks and escorted by Ethiopian Liyuu Police. The firearms were brought through Bookh, where villagers attempted to stop the illegal weapons but were unsuccessful after a furious gunfight. This weapons shipment is similar to the one stopped in Cabudwaq two months ago, which was also escorted by Ethiopian Liyuu Police.