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 in the capital, Hargeisa, and it is thinking to appoint an ambassador to head it. It must be said that […]
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 the Mirinyo area. MuminIsseMohamud took troops and military vehicles, opposition lawmaker Mahad Salad confirmed. Earlier, Somali police officers and their […]
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 Somali people and the international community, and the country is expected to hold elections. All the members present voted in […]
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 on April 28 to rescind the September 17 agreement and resume talks with state leaders immediately. We call on the […]
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 up efforts to defeat Farmajo’s dictatorship. The people rose up and revolted. It was opposed by some sections of the […]
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. At least two people were killed and 27 wounded in Chad on Tuesday as protesters took to the streets demanding […]
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 […]
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 statement and told the US Ambassador David Satterfield that the move lacked legal grounds. Onal added that Turkey”rejected it, found […]
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 government forces. The fighting, which lasted until late last night, took place at KM4, Abdiqasim’s former presidential palace, Dabka intersection, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
President IdrissDébyItno, 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 the uprising that began that day election April 11 and “more than 300 enemies were killed. The turnout was 64.81 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Moroccan authorities decided on Wednesday to impose a night curfew during the holy month of Ramadan because of the recent rise in cases of COVID-19, with scientists announcing the discovery of a new local strain of the virus. The curfew comes during Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Many Moroccans have voiced their decision […]