The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the…
Qatar’s special envoy on a mission to Mogadishu…
Qatari special envoy from the office of the Foreign Minister, Mutlaq bin Majed Al-Qahtani, arrived Saturday in Somalia officially to engage with the country's political rivals in what could be a turning point in tack…
Somalia; Army officials opposed the extension issued statements
A high level meeting held by the opposition forces to discuss the latest developments in the country and how to keep pace with the political changes in the country. Officials discussed concerns that the rebels…
A devastating scenario awaits Somaliland after President Muse…
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…
Haramadad Army Officials Join Opposition Forces
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…
Parliament Suspends Extension, Approves September 17 Agreement
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…
US Warns Farmajo And Requests To Cancel The…
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…
Somalia; Opposition Overcomes Farmajo Dictatorial
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…
UN Security Council calls for immediate end to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Chad: IdrissDeby has been re-elected amid fighting rebels…
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…
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…
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…
Candidates ‘ Union Refuses To Meet Famrajo
The Union of Candidates rejected the message of the Presidents of Galmudug and HirShabelle at the request of President Farmajo to meet with the candidates. Farmajo has previously called for a meeting with the opposition…
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 upper house opposes Farmajo’s parliamentary extension
Somalia's upper house of parliament has issued a statement condemning today's decision by parliament to extend the term of outgoing President Farmajo by two years. A statement from the Upper House said the House of…
