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In Kismayo, a significant announcement is expected soon from the Jubaland Election and Boundaries Commission, which plans to unveil a novel approach to selecting its parliamentary members. This marks another chapter in the ongoing tug-of-war between the federal government of Somalia and the semi-autonomous Jubaland region. The new selection procedure, set to be detailed today, highlights Jubaland's push for increased self-governance, further straining its relationship with Mogadishu.Under the leadership of President Ahmed…

In 2018, Qatar and Somalia inked a Memorandum of Understanding to launch a joint supreme committee, marking a pivotal step to enhance collaboration between the two nations. Fast-forward to a recent pivotal meeting, almost four months post the Somali Diaspora Conference in July over in Qatar. This gathering was squarely focused on tackling the array of challenges faced by Somalia. The dialogues spanned from education and entrepreneurship to cultural identity, youth empowerment, and fostering economic investments in Somalia.…

NAIROBI, Kenya (AX) — A fresh initiative is underway with Kenya inaugurating a revamped pricing panel to tackle the plummeting cost of miraa, known as khat in Somalia. This vital cash crop supports thousands of farmers, with the strategy centered around boosting exports to Somalia, the predominant purchaser of Kenyan miraa. The panel's mission is clear: to stabilize miraa and muguka prices and enhance farmer revenues. The nine-strong committee, a brainchild of the Agricultural and Food Authority (AFA), boasts members from…

The Arab League asserts that North Western of Somaliais unequivocally part of the Federal Republic of Somalia, following the Arab League and UN charters. During the third gathering of the Arab League's ministerial task force, charged with overseeing the Arab League's resolution to bolster Somalia in protecting its sovereignty and territorial unity, it reaffirmed North Western of Somaliaas an integral segment of Somalia, anchored in the tenets of the charters of both the Arab League and the United Nations. As reported by…

In Chad, Romadoumngar Félix Nialbe, the leader of the opposition before Idriss Déby's death, withdraws from the National Dialogue Organizing Committee. He announced this in a letter to the Transition Minister, on 19 August. Romadoumngar Félix Nialbe, President of the Union for Renewal and Democracy (URD), makes sure that he…

In the Central African Republic, we now know of the composition of the organizing committee responsible for preparing the Republican dialogue that President Touadéra promised the day after his re-election. as reported from Bangui, Carol ValadeAlready at the announcement of the quotas, the opposition had condemned an unbalanced…

President Touadéra was announced at the end of his re-election and the Republican dialogue is delayed in the Central African Republic. The establishment of the organizing committee by presidential decree on June 30 triggered a shout in the opposition, which then considered it unbalanced in favor of the government. as reported…

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…

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.…

The committee responsible for appointing future members of the National Transition Council (CNT) was established by decree on 13 June 2021. The CNT will serve as Parliament for the remaining 16 months of the transition. The members will be responsible in particular for the drafting of the new constitution. The chairmanship of this committee goes to General Djimadoum Tiraina, faithful among the faithful by Idriss Déby Itno, who is also the Vice-Chairman of the Transitional Military Council. At his side, two…