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You won’t ever break us, says Somalia to Al-Shabaab as police commander
You will never break us, Somalia tells Al-Shabaab as police commander survives
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Somali federal government fired warning shots at Al-Shabaab militants just hours after an attack on a senior police commander, in recent violence reported by the al-Qaeda-linked group, which has is wreaking havoc in East Africa.
On Saturday, the terrorist group took responsibility for the…
Somalia: Farmajo dragged into the North Western of Somaliaelectoral committee
Somalia: Farmajo dragged into disputes over North Western of Somaliaelectoral committee
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo is once again on the spot for the current stalemate between Somaliland's senior leaders and the federal government, following differences in the appointment of members of the electoral committee.
With just 14 days to go before the start of…
Djibouti to Promote Minority Stake in State-Run Telecoms Firm
Djibouti will offer a “significant minority” stake in state-owned Djibouti Telecom SA to a strategic partner, part of a plan to open up the sector and modernize its economy, the government said in a statement.
The country of around 1 million people, located on one of the world’s busiest shipping routes, will be one of the last in Africa to liberalize its telecoms sector. Djibouti’s neighbor Ethiopia is also in the process of selling 40% of its state-owned operator, and recently awarded new telecommunications licenses to a…
Boeing provides $ 500 million to Ethiopia aircraft crash victims for the primary time
Boeing awards $ 500 million to Ethiopia plane crash victims in first settlement
NAIROBI, Kenya - Boeing has disbursed $ 500 million for the families of the victims of the plane crash in Ethiopia that took place in 2019 as well as for those who perished in 2018 in Indonesia, as part of the agreement reached in the case against the company.
According to Ribbeck Law Chartered, who represents more…
Abiy Ahmed: Farmajo’s confederate?
Abiy Ahmed: Farmajo's accomplice?
NAIROBI, Kenya - For decades, unity in the Horn of Africa has been a major concern across the world, with persistent conflicts, terrorism and general political instability being some of the shortcomings that have prevented the region from making progress on the continent. the socio-economic plan.
But in recent years, this approach seems to have changed…
Ethiopian prime minister will get re-term after occasion wins parliamentary vote
Ethiopian prime minister gets re-term after party wins parliamentary vote
ADDIS ABABA - Abiy Ahmed will serve as Prime Minister of Ethiopia for another five years, following the landslide victory of the Prosperity Party in the recently concluded parliamentary elections, the results of which were officially announced on Saturday by Ethiopia's National Election Council. .
According to NEBE, the…
Hashi and Gulaid combat over North Western of Somalia electoral committee
MOGADISHU, Somalia | A heated dispute has erupted between Senate Speaker Abdi Hashi and Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi Gulaid over the composition of the members of the electoral committee, which will lead the exercise from July 25, when the country faces the elections.
Both sides, the reports say, want to control the election of North Western of Somalialawmakers to the federal parliament. The two political bigwigs argued over the composition of the elections committee, almost blocking the exercise due to endless battles.…
Somalia: Farmajo interferes in Gedo election as Roble seeks resolution
Somalia: Farmajo interferes in Gedo election as Roble seeks solution
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Although he has given Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble full responsibility for coordinating the country's elections, outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo appears interested in monitoring elections in Gedo, a region of Jubaland where he wants full control. .
Jubaland has traditionally opposed…
the hunt for a policewoman suspected of homicide
It is a hunt that keeps Kenya in suspense. Police officer Caroline Kangogo has been wanted by her colleagues for seven days now. She is suspected of having shot two men to death on July 5 and 6. The 34-year-old has been on the run since then. The Kenyan authorities may well have mobilized significant human resources, Caroline Kangogo is still traceable to this day.…
Somalia: Mideeye Party on the point of collapse amid inner feuds
AXADLE, Northeastern State - Northeastern State's Mideeye Party is facing a mass exodus of its senior members, which could significantly affect its operations within the state, just months away from local elections due to start in October this year.
The Mideeye party is one of nine political parties registered by the Northeastern State Transitional Election Commission , which has the mandate to approve political parties in the northern state, which is preparing for local elections by universal suffrage.
The party was…