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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 The United States has said it is “deeply saddened” by a decision by parliament to extend two-years to current outdated Presidentof Somalia.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 […]