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Despite differences, optimism was recorded in Somalia's difficult political talks MOGADISHU, Somalia - There has been some optimism in Somalia's ongoing negotiations in Mogadishu, and the international community continues to put pressure on various actors who have pulled the country back and forth in the midst of stalemate before the election. Leaders from all member states, the…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Mohamed Mursal, speaking for the lower house, on Saturday suspended 15 MPs who were mainly allied with the opposition for five sessions, something that has activated a political storm in the country, which is also trying to resolve a crisis before the election. Mursal said MPs were behind riots in the assembly during the stormy session on Saturday, triggered by suspicions that lawmakers allied with outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo were eager to illegally extend the government's term.…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The current political crisis in Somalia could have a lasting solution after a meeting that brought together leaders of all five regional states, which is very important in the ongoing talks aimed at stabilizing the country. Somalia is struggling with an artificial political crisis, constructed by the current administration, whose term of office expired in February, and which is unwilling to facilitate a smooth transfer of power into the country. But on Saturday, a successful meeting was held with…

Turkey's Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday that it was concerned about the lack of consensus between Somalia's political factions on the electoral process. "We are concerned that the lack of consensus so far among stakeholders on the electoral process in Somalia could disrupt the Somali people's expectations of the development of their country, as well as achieving peace and prosperity," the statement said. It added that Turkey has invited the Somali Federal Government (FGS) and the Federal…

The United States is asking Somalia's political actors to drop the terms before the pre - election talks MOGADISHU, Somalia - In what could rattle both the opposition and the federal government in Somalia, the United States has asked the political players to drop prior conditions so that they can allow the country to find a solution to the current political stalemate in the country.…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Mogadishu talks on the release of elections are twisting on the brink of collapse after Somalia's political stakeholders disagreed with the process There has been no tangible progress on the key issues of the election due to the lack of commitment of outgoing President Farmajo to compromise the interests of the nation. On Monday morning, Farmajo and his allied regional heads of state in Galmudug, HirShabelle and Southwest met with Prime Minister Roble and the mayor of Mogadishu at Afisyoni for a…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The United States has moved from soft language to threatening in statements to the leaders of the war-torn Horn of Africa. Since the country entered the election period, the United States has stepped up pressure on the leaders of federal states in Somalia amid a growing electoral path in the country. On Sunday, the U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu posted a statement on its Twitter handle that gave the deadlines after ordering federal leaders to stay in the city until the dispute is resolved. "Mistakes…

Somalia: NSF calls for Farmajo to be held responsible for failed elections MOGADISHU, Somalia - Calls are growing louder from an alliance of opposition and two federal states in Somalia to hold outgoing President Farmajo accountable for his outrageous actions that led to Somalia missing key election deadlines. In an open letter to the international community, the Somali National…

The United States expresses 'deep concern' over election deaths in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - The United States has warned of a dead end in Somalia amid ongoing stalemate ahead of the election, which was caused by the failure to implement the September agreement signed in Mogadishu. For several months, the federal government in Somalia has failed to hold elections despite the…

This Friday, March 19, was the last day of the campaign before the Congolese-Brazzaville presidential election. This Sunday, 2.5 million voters will be called to the polls. The defense and security forces have already voted early on Wednesday. The outgoing president, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, 77 years old and already 36 years cumulative at the head of the country, is fighting for a new mandate. In front…