Farmajo in a state of political turmoil and public rejection of extension

Farmajo in a state of political turmoil and public rejection of extension

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 in the individual power and refused to hold and election for the wish of Somali people, and  in that as […]

Concerns over security in Mogadishu and military forces take over Fagah intersection

Concerns over security in Mogadishu and military forces take over Fagah intersection

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 vehicles, some of which have entered the town, particularly Karan district, while others are approaching. Attempts to relocate the troops […]

Africa Union Condemns Extension Of Farmajo Governmentondemns Extension Of Farmajo Government

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 that could lead to political turmoil and a derailment of democracy. A statement from the Assembly said the decision would […]

Chadian president killed, son taken over

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 would give him another six years. a sentence. . The military quickly announced the son of President IdrissDeby as interim […]

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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 are emerging about shelling in districts near the National Presidency today. One of the mortars hit Boondheere district, killing two […]

Somalia, Hawiye Clan Conference Statement Opposed for Extension

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. The Hawiye clan, which resides in the Somali capital, is now directly opposed to Farmajo’s failed rule and has issued […]

US and Somalia

Former US ambassador to Somalia Schwartz “Somalia is in political danger”

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 what he thought of the current situation in Somalia, to which he replied that Somalia was at a critical juncture. […]

Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Erdogan uses Turkey’s $128 billion reserves to disburse gifts to AKP members, rewarding loyalty

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) pressed for a probe into the missing reserves stating that Turkish people had the constitutional right to know how the […]

Mass Protests Against Farmajo's Extension In Shirkule Village-Mogadishu

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 of the outgoing president, Farmajo, by two years, there has been growing international and local pressure. The international community is […]

President Farmajo

US and international community put political pressure on Farmajo to withdraw Extension

“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 one-sided and parallel electoral process.” said Blinken. The United States has strongly opposed the extension, promising to take action against […]

US and Somalia

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 to extend two-years to current outdated Presidentof Somalia. A statement from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that “the […]

The death toll has risen to 42 after a boat carrying migrants Capsized in Djibouti

The death toll has risen to 42 after a boat carrying migrants Capsized in Djibouti

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 Organization for Migration on Tuesday, with the second disaster in less than a month. Sixteen children were among the dead, […]

President Farmaajo

The Somali People Do not need a President Who is Robbing Elections

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. The current government has failed to come up with a plan to bring the conflict to an end and seeks […]

Chad's presidential election begins as President Idriss Debby seeks an extension

Chad’s presidential election begins as President Idriss Debby seeks an extension

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 independence by IdrissDeby to looga expected to increase the sentence to three years, although it is to produce the symptoms […]

Djiboutis President Ismail Omar Guelleh

Ismail Omar Gelle wins Djibouti election for fifth time 98%

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 a fifth term. This means that he came out with a majority vote and had no influence over the contesting […]

Congo

Congo trapped in extreme poverty as Sassou rules lavishly with last month’s controversial win

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 other voting irregularities. His rival who called for “vote for change” died of Covid-19 on the very day of voting. […]

Egyptian president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

Egypt’s El sisi warns Ethiopia after negotiations on talks failing

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has warned that “all options are open” after the latest round of talks between his country, Sudan and Ethiopia about a giant dam built by the latter on the Blue Nile ended without progress. The formation of a dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia will be heavy, as Egypt sees Egypt […]

CNN Investigation

CNN’s investigation into Tigrey massacre

A CNN investigation has uncovered a massacre in the Tigrean region where Ethiopian forces and the TPLF fought.  A video shows a group of people being killed. The incident has raised concerns among the international community, which has been monitoring the region’s atrocities during the conflict. Sen. Chris Coons, a US senate report described the […]