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Somalia's Political Winds of Change: A New Opposition Alliance in the Making MOGADISHU, Somalia – Amid whispers of discontent and the vibrant hum of political discourse, the city of Mogadishu has once again emerged as the focal point of Somalia's evolving political narrative. Opposing voices are resonating through the corridors of power as a new wave of leaders consider forming a strategic alliance to chart a new course and challenge President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. With the scent of change wafting through the air, what…

A faction of lawmakers determined to unseat Speaker Fonati Koffa has stirred up some serious debate by electing a new Speaker, all while a legal battle unfolds at the Supreme Court of Liberia. On November 21, 2024, this group declared Koffa’s position as Speaker vacant and subsequently selected Richard Koon from the ruling Unity Party as his replacement. Facing this upheaval, Speaker Koffa stands firm, arguing that this breakaway faction is not constitutionally empowered to remove him. “Nothing has happened,” he asserted on…

In response to the surge in looting that has plagued humanitarian aid convoys in Gaza, fighters from Hamas and various other factions have united to form a new armed force. This move, fueled by escalating public outrage over the theft of crucial supplies, aims to restore some order amid the chaos. Reports from residents and insiders indicate that this newly established group has been actively engaging in operations against looters, even resulting in armed confrontations, with some thieves reported as casualties. Amid the…

About 13,000 Ethiopian and allied troops will exit Somalia by year's end, making way for a revamped mission anticipated to commence the following year. “Ethiopia’s recent solo actions, like signing an illegitimate pact with Somalia's northern area, breach our sovereign rights and damage the trust needed for peacekeeping,” declared Somalia’s Foreign Ministry in a Wednesday pronouncement. Regional diplomats fret over escalating tensions related to troop involvement in the upcoming peacekeeping force, fearing it might…

The opposition's Wakit Tama coalition once again called for taking to the streets of the Chadian capital on Saturday morning, August 21, to challenge the military's handling of the transition. A request had been submitted to the authorities, but the authorities only approved the march for three organizations that had officially signed the request. This created some uncertainty, and the opposition ended…

The political peasants are moving in the country, six months before the January 2022 local elections. An opposition coalition, which includes at least Pastef by Ousmane Sonko, the Senegalese Democratic Party Karim Wade, the Unity and Rally Party (PUR) and Taxawu Dakar is being formed. While discussions are ongoing, no official announcement has been made yet.…

In Chad, the government approves for the first time the march to the Wakit Tama coalition, which is opposed to power on the ground. This movement, which unites civil society associations and political parties, intends to demonstrate to protest the risk of confiscation of power on the ground since the announcement of Idriss Deby Itno's death on 20 April.…

The 83 countries and member organizations of the international coalition against the organization Islamic State warned on Monday 28 June against the emergence of this organization in Africa. For the first time since 2019, the coalition was held face to face in Rome at ministerial level. Several African countries attended this…

The Citizen Coalition for the Sahel presented its first report on Tuesday (April 13), "Sahel, what needs to change". Objective: to make an assessment of the failure of the anti-terrorist policy pursued for eight years now and to put the protection of civilians back to the core of the strategy. The numbers speak for themselves.…

The ceasefire announced on Thursday has already been broken in the Central African Republic. Two days before the presidential election, the coalition of armed groups threatening the power and holding the election restarted its offensive this morning. Clashes took place in Dekoa and Bakouma. In Bangui, the situation remains calm.…