Qatari special envoy from the office of the Foreign Minister, Mutlaq bin Majed Al-Qahtani, arrived Saturday in Somalia officially to engage with the country's political rivals in what could be a turning point in tack…
Why Has Africa Back Tracked Inoculation For COVID19?
African countries are reluctant to sign in the Pfizer Indemnity clause that had been readily offered to the company by the UK government some time back. The non-damage clause protects the interests of the company…
Somalia; Army officials opposed the extension issued statements
A high level meeting held by the opposition forces to discuss the latest developments in the country and how to keep pace with the political changes in the country. Officials discussed concerns that the rebels…
A devastating scenario awaits Somaliland after President Muse…
Qatar is looking at the Republic of Somaliland, despite lack of international recognition, as a key trade and development partner in the Horn of Africa, the Qatari government is planning to open a diplomatic mission…
Haramadad Army Officials Join Opposition Forces
According to Allbanadir online, the deputy police chief of HaramadMuminIsseMohamud and his forces defected from the federal government this afternoon. The officer and his troops joined the pro-opposition National Salvation Army, especially those stationed in…
Parliament Suspends Extension, Approves September 17 Agreement
Somalia's lower house of parliament has suspended the president's term extension and voted to go back the agreement on September 17th agreement. The council has now taken a step that has been welcomed by the…
US Warns Farmajo And Requests To Cancel The…
The United States has called on President Farmajo and the House of Representatives to immediately repeal the April 12 extension law. A statement from the State Department said, "The United States acknowledges President Farmajo's commitment…
Somalia; Opposition Overcomes Farmajo Dictatorial
The opposition, with the help of the Somali people, the international community and neighboring countries, has succeeded in thwarting Farmajo's misguided attempt to retain power by extending the term two years. Opposition leaders have stepped…
Violent protests in Chad call for civilian rule
Violent protests against Junta began in Chad on Tuesday in the capital N'Djamena as protesters demanded the return of civilian rule after the military took power following the death of longtime leader IdrissDeby last week.…
UN Security Council calls for immediate end to…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has spoken out about renewed fighting in the capital Mogadishu, expressing concern over the situation in Somalia following Sunday's clashes in Mogadishu. A statement from Secretary-General's spokesman StephaneDujarric said the secretary-general…
Heavy Fighting in Mogadishu and tense security situation
The security situation in the capital Mogadishu is tense after fighting broke out between government forces last night. Fighting broke out in key areas of Mogadishu between forces opposed to Farmajo's two years extension and…
Farmajo in a state of political turmoil and…
Since the illegal President Farmajo failed to hold elections in the country, there has been growing political pressure from the people who are tired of Farmajo's dictatorship. The current illegal president was deliberately placed himself…
Concerns over security in Mogadishu and military forces…
Military forces moved from their strongholds in Middle Shabelle have entered the northern outskirts of Mogadishu.The troops, who are opposed to the two-year extension of President Farmajo's term, are said to be armed with many…
Africa Union Condemns Extension Of Farmajo Government
The African Union “Peace and Security unit” has condemned the decision of the Somali Parliament on April 12, 2021 to extend the term of the president and parliament by two years. They described an extension…
Chadian president killed, son taken over
Chad's longest-serving leader has died from injuries sustained during a visit to the front lines of the fight against lesser-known rebels, the military announced Tuesday, just hours after announcing he had won an election that…
Mortar shells hit areas near the Presidential Palace
According to Jowhar news, a number of mortar shells landed in Warta Nabada and Boondheere districts near the Presidential Palace. Reports say one of the mortars hit a family home and caused casualties. More details…
Somalia, Hawiye Clan Conference Statement Opposed for Extension
Elders, academics and politicians from the Hawiye community have convened a meeting to oppose a parliamentary extension of Farmajo's term in office. The conference comes at a critical time in the country's unpredictable security situation.…
Chad: IdrissDeby has been re-elected amid fighting rebels…
President IdrissDĂ©byItno, who has ruled Chad for 30 years, was re-elected for a sixth term with 79.32 percent of the vote, according to official results released Monday shortly after the army said it had defeated…
Former US ambassador to Somalia Schwartz “Somalia is…
According to Jowhar news, Former United States Ambassador to Somalia Stephen Schwartz spoke to VOA Somali Service about the political situation in the country. Stephen Schwartz, now retired from the United States, was first asked…