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 The United States has said it is “deeply saddened” by a decision by parliament to extend two-years to current outdated Presidentof Somalia.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

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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 Representatives had adopted a unilateral decision, which “will lead to political instability in the country along with security threats and […]

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African Union commends Chad’s peaceful elections

As votes were counted after Chad’s presidential election on Sunday, the African Union praised the vote as peaceful. Chad’s election took place as the country was in a difficult situation and political turmoil erupted during the run-up to the election. During the campaign, protests were banned or riots were dispersed, prompting concerns from rights groups […]

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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 […]

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Representatives of the international community, the UN, EU, IGAD and the African Union issued a joint statement

Representatives of the international community such as the United Nations, the European Union, IGAD and the African Union have issued a joint statement on the situation in Somalia, expressing concern. The envoys issued a joint statement on the current political situation in Somalia. Discussion over the overview of IGAD Secretary General Dr. WorknehGebeyehu, Head of […]

Somalia Election

UN Security Council Calls on Somali Government to hold Emergency Election

The United Nations Security Council held an emergency closed-door meeting on the difficult situation in Somalia, particularly the electoral dispute. The Security Council called on the leaders of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and the State Members (FGS) to work for a lasting solution to the conflict and to hold snap elections. A statement […]

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Former Prime Minister Hassan A. Khaire issues election warning

The former Prime Minister of Somalia, HE Hassan Ali Khaire, in a statement, spoke strongly about the difficult situation in the country, especially the election stalemate. MrKhaire accused the outgoing government of failing to take the country out of its current predicament. Khaire said in a statement: “Four (4) months ago, I said in a […]

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Farmajo’s failure to extend the term and MP’s banned from Parliament

Farmajo’s outgoing government tried to present an extension plan to parliament but was blocked by opposition lawmakers and the assembly was rocked by violence yesterday. According to video footage of some members of parliament, some lawmakers shouted “we do not want Farmajo” and as a result, yesterday’s scheduled session failed. Following the government’s failure to […]

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UK government warns of extension of Farmajo’s term

There is growing international pressure on the outgoing Somali government to hold credible elections and to provide an environment conducive to the implementation of the agreement reached on September 17 last year. At the moment, some countries in the international community are issuing statements to the government that there is no need to be dragged […]

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Somalia: Mortar attack on Halane Camp

Reports from Mogadishu say that a number of mortar shells were fired at the Halane military base where the meeting between the heads of States and the federal government is scheduled to take place. No casualties were reported. The artillery attack on the Halane compound comes as a meeting between the Federal Government, regional administrations […]

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US Secretary of State J. Blinken has called on the Somali government to hold immediate election

A statement from Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said it was important for the Somali government to hold by-elections on time. Blinken emphasized the need to hold elections as soon as possible without delay. The statement said the United States concerned about the current political situation in Somalia, which was “unpredictable” due to the delay […]

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Somalia: An Exclusive meeting opens in Mogadishu with some of the Administrations and the technical Electoral Commission

Somalia, a meeting held in Mogadishu with some regional Administrations and Technical Electoral Consultative Committee to discuss Agreements reached in Baidoa. The meeting was held today opened a meeting at the Decale Hotel at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu. The conference will be attended by members of pro-government regional administrations of HirShabelle, South West […]

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Abdirahman Abdishakur warns of the division of the Somali National Army

According to Jowhar news, the leader of the Wadajir party and one of the candidates for the presidency of Abdirahman Abdishakur has revealed that he has received information that a plan is underway to divide the Somali military. Abdirahman Abdishakur said the military should be divided into two factions: a pro-Farmajo faction that wants to […]

Somalia militants

Al Shabaab militants have taken control of Mahaday district

Reports from Mahaday district in Middle Shabelle region say that Al-Shabaab fighters have taken control of Mahaday district in Middle Shabelle region. Reports from the town say that heavily armed Al-Shabaab fighters have taken control of Mahaday district, where government and Hir-Shabelle regional administration forces were stationed. Al-Shabaab fighters said in a statement that they […]

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Villa Somalia Plans To Weaken Opposition

According to allbanadir online villa somalia, there is a plan to limit the power of the opposition, and reports say that the government wants to completely reduce the activities of the opposition by restricting their travel and meetings. The opposition, which has the most power in the capital Mogadishu, Villa Somalia, has shown that some […]

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Candidates’ Union Expresses Concern over Security and Health Situation in the Country

The Union of Candidates has once again issued a statement on the security and health situation in the country. The Union expressed concern over the security situation in the country amid heightened political tensions and the deteriorating security situation in the country. While Mogadishu hosting the talks between interim Federal Government and Regional Administrations. The […]