William met with volunteers at the National Maritime Rescue Institute station in Simon'sTown, near Cape Town, before boarding the boat for the short trip to Kalk Bay harbour.Wearing sunglasses and a bright red waterproof jacket,…
US recognition of Armenian massacre as genocide angers…
On late Saturday, Turkey in response to the US administration’s recognition of 1915 Armenian massacre as genocide, summoned the US ambassador to Turkey. Ankara’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal challenged the US President Joe Biden’s…
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.…
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…
Erdogan uses Turkey’s $128 billion reserves to disburse…
Last week, the Turkey’s opposition party launched a nation-wide campaign demanding the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP)to disclose where it spent the country’s massive foreign reserves worth $128 billion. The Republican People’s Party (CHP)…
Mass Protests Against Farmajo’s Extension In Shirkule Village-Mogadishu
Protesters ex Banadir police Chief and against Farmajo's extension have gathered in Shirkulevillag. The protest was large-scale against Farmajo's dictatorship and called for his resignation without any extension. Since the Somali parliament extended the term…
US and international community put political pressure on…
"After parliament extended the term of the outgoing president by two years, the Washington administration has made it clear that it will not support an extension without the support of Somalia's political stakeholders, and a…
US threatens sanctions against Farmajo government over extension
There is a growing international outcry against the government led by the late President Farmajo after a two-year extension by parliament. The United States has said it is "deeply saddened" by a decision by parliament…
The death toll has risen to 42 after…
A boat carrying migrants capsizes in Djibouti, killing more than 40 people. The death toll from a boat accident in the Horn of Africa country of Djibouti has risen to 42, she said. The International…
The Somali People Do not need a President…
The Somali people are tired of war and violence and need to hold elections to maintain peace and stability. To this end the Somali people support the continuation of the dialogue to find a solution.…
Chad’s presidential election begins as President Idriss Debby…
Polling stations are set to open on Sunday for Chad's presidential election with incumbent President IdrissDeby one of the best voters. Election to the following falling across Chad on Sunday for presidential elections, which on…
Ismail Omar Gelle wins Djibouti election for fifth…
Current President Ismail Omar Gelleh has won Djibouti's election for the fifth time in a row. Ismail Omar Geleh received 98.58 percent of the vote, according to the provisional results, which means he is entering…
Congo trapped in extreme poverty as Sassou rules…
Denis Sassou Nguesoo, 77, has been in power for 36 years, and last month’s presidential elections in Congo-Brazzaville brought no surprises. Sassou sealed in 88% of the votes amid widespread allegations of ballot stuffing and…
