Somalia continues to demand expulsion of Ethiopian troops as ATMIS exit looms

Somalia's government remains steadfast in its demand for the expulsion of Ethiopian troops from the country and their barring from the upcoming African Union peacekeeping mission, AUSSOM, which is slated to begin operations in January of next year, Caasimada Online news website reported on Monday....

Kenya's Ruto asks Somalia's Jubaland leader to return to NCC talks

Kenya's President William Ruto has urged Ahmed Madobe, the leader of Somalia's Jubaland state, to rejoin the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting that commenced in Mogadishu this month, featuring the participation of both federal and regional leaders, Caasimada Online news website reported on Saturday....

Somalia:Unraveling the most corrupt states in East Africa

Corruption, the uninvited guest at Africa's governance party, seems to be overstaying its welcome despite regional concerns. The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), published annually by the Transparency International, has spilled the beans on the current state of affairs, revealing some surprising scorecards in Sub-Saharan Africa....

Corruption and Tribalism Somalia's President Future

Transparency International just released its 2024 country rankings of corruption in the public sector. The index is based on a variety of corruption-related data, including public opinion polls and assessments collected from experts living and working in the areas studied. It examines enforcement of anticorruption laws, prevalence of bribery, and government transparency, among other factors....

Somali President shameless corruption during the past three years

August 12, 2015 members of the Somali Federal Parliament tabled an Impeachment Motion against the President of the Somali Federal Republic, H. E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. They issued a press release claiming that the decision to take this action was made, "after extensive consultation with members of parliament and various stakeholders....

29 Oct 2024 Somalia continues to demand expulsion of Ethiopian troops as ATMIS exit looms
27 Oct 2024 Kenya's Ruto asks Somalia's Jubaland leader to return to NCC talks
27 Oct 2024 Somalia:Unraveling the most corrupt states in East Africa
27 Oct 2024 Corruption and Tribalism Somalia's President Future
27 Oct 2024 Somali President shameless corruption during the past three years
26 Oct 2024 Abducted Somali Journalist Freed Under Gag Order from NISA
26 Oct 2024 Somalia: Resignations Shake Football F Over Bias Allegations of corruption
23 Oct 2024 Independent Media Council of Somalia Condemns IGAD for Legitimising Oppressive "Somali Media Council"

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14 Apr 2021 US Congress of Foreign Affairs Statement on the Election Crisis in Somalia
14 Apr 2021 UK Govt "We have consistently opposed any initiatives leading to a parallel process, partial election or an extension of prior mandates in Somalia"
14 Apr 2021 UNITED STATES threats Former Somali President sanctions and visa restrictions

29 Oct 2024 Somalia continues to demand expulsion of Ethiopian troops as ATMIS exit looms
27 Oct 2024 Kenya's Ruto asks Somalia's Jubaland leader to return to NCC talks
27 Oct 2024 Somalia:Unraveling the most corrupt states in East Africa
27 Oct 2024 Corruption and Tribalism Somalia's President Future
27 Oct 2024 Somali President shameless corruption during the past three years
26 Oct 2024 Abducted Somali Journalist Freed Under Gag Order from NISA
26 Oct 2024 Somalia: Resignations Shake Football F Over Bias Allegations of corruption
23 Oct 2024 Independent Media Council of Somalia Condemns IGAD for Legitimising Oppressive "Somali Media Council"

Abducted Somali Journalist Freed Under Gag Order from NISA

Somali journalist Abduqadir Mohamed Nur, known as Jakarta, who was forcibly taken from his home in Mogadishu's Boondheere district by the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) on the morning of October 18, has been released on the condition that he refrains from speaking to the media....

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Somalia: Resignations Shake Football F Over Bias Allegations of corruption

The Somali Football Federation (SFF) has been hit by a wave of resignations from key international referees, sparking controversy over allegations of interference, regional bias, corruption and governance failures. Among those resigned include seasoned referees, including the long-serving referee Mohamed Nur Muhudin, who has stepped down this week accusing the Somali Football Federation of meddling in the management of refereeing decisions, particularly in high-profile regional tournaments....

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Independent Media Council of Somalia Condemns IGAD for Legitimising Oppressive "Somali Media Council"

Mogadishu, Somalia-21/Oct/ 2024 Today, the Independent Media Council of Somalia issued a strong condemnation of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) for its decision to legitimize an illegitimate and oppressive entity under the guise of the "Somali Media Council"....

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Sweden journalist killed by gunmen in Somalia

Amun Abdullahi, a former Radio Sweden journalist known for her fearless investigative reporting on al-Shabaab recruitment, was shot and killed by masked gunmen on Saturday in the town of Afgooye, northwest of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. Abdullahi, 49, was ambushed by her attackers, who fled the scene immediately. Authorities have yet to identify the suspects or a motive for the killing, but the area has seen multiple attacks by the militant insurgency group al-Shabaab....

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Somalia's president holds talks with Djibouti's leader

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Djiboutian leader Ismail Omar Guelleh on Monday during a visit to Djibouti, part of a tour of countries contributing their troops to the ATMIS peacekeeping mission in Somalia, following previous stops in Burundi and Uganda....

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Somalia's PM takes action to thwart no-confidence vote in parliament

Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has initiated the disassembly of a parliamentary motion seeking a no-confidence vote against him, supported by at least 70 MPs, amid rising tensions between the federal government and regional states....

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Somalia's PM appoints second deputy PM, creating new senior role

Somalia Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre appointed Abdisalam Abdi Ali as the second Deputy Prime Minister on Monday, in a controversial decision that has reignited debate about the establishment of the new senior position that has not been part of Somali administrations for the past decade....

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Somali President Envy of Ethiopia poses a danger to Somalia and the Horn of Africa

The historical, political, and economic complexities of the Horn of Africa have always shaped the region's power dynamics. Today, one of the most significant threats to this fragile stability comes from Somalia's President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud, whose policies endanger both the lives of 120 million people and the future of Somali-Ethiopian relations. His refusal to acknowledge Somaliland's right to self-determination and his efforts to block Ethiopia's access to Red Sea ports could disrupt long-standing alliances, create regional animosity, and destabilize the geopolitical balance....

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true meaning of Egypt's statement on imposing Somalia's

In a recent TV interview, Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty asserted that the deployment of Egyptian troops to Somalia is aimed at aiding the Somali government in enforcing its authority over its sovereign territory, a declaration that has raised profound concerns about Egypt's underlying motives and the possible ramifications for local political and security dynamics in a context of escalating tensions....

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