UN Security Council calls for immediate end to hostilities in Somalia

UN Security Council calls for immediate end to hostilities in Somalia

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 was “deeply concerned” about the recent armed clashes in Mogadishu. He reiterates his call for all Somali stakeholders to refrain […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Human Rights Watch

Kenneth Roth, director of the Human Rights Watch “Farmajo is imitating Afewarki,”

The outgoing government led by Farmajo is facing political pressure from the international community and neighboring countries. There are growing protests against Farmajo’s misguided bid for re-election. According to the BBC Somali, the director of Human Rights Watch has accused Farmajo of imitating the Eritrean dictator. Afawerki. Director Kenneth Roth tweeted that Somali President Mohamed […]

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 […]

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. […]

Somalia President Farmaajo

International community puts pressure on Villa Somalia-backed Regional States

The international community has failed in its efforts to reconcile the leaders of the federal government and regional administrations following the failure of the Afsiyon conference. These efforts by the international community to resolve electoral disputes are under pressure from pro-Farmajo regional administrations. Credible reports indicate that the international community is beginning to put pressure […]

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 […]

Crime case

National Prosecutor closes criminal case against Abdirashid Janan

The National Prosecuting Authority has closed the case against ex Jubaland Security Minister Abdirashid Janan. The arrest of Janan comes at a time when the government has come under fire for its alleged crimes against humanity. General indicted for crimes of genocide and murder committed in Gedo region. It was only recently that the outgoing […]

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US, UK threaten DF, State Government leaders

There is still controversy over electoral issues between the current outdated government and state governments. Discussions are underway under the auspices of the international community. The Security Council recommended that the Farmajo government hold free and fair elections   to save the country from its current predicament. There have been repeated calls from international and regional […]

Ethiopia Eritrean troops

Ethiopia announces withdrawal of Eritrean troops from Tigray

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced last week that Eritrean troops would withdraw from Tigray, in the north of the country, just three days after he finally acknowledged their presence amid growing reports of genocide and sexual violence. Ethiopia has confirmed that Eritrean troops fighting in the war-torn Tigrean region have “begun withdrawing” a day […]

Somalia President Farmaajo

National Salvation Forum Accuses Farmajo Army Negligence

According to casimada Online, BadbaadoQaran (National Salvation Forum) has issued a statement onAlshabab’s attack on national armybases in Awdhiigle and Barire. NSF accused the late President Farmajo of neglecting the national army and praised the national army for defending itself against the Al-Shabaab attack. The statement said, “The Somali National Security Forum commends the bravery […]