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Parliamentary Challenges in Somalia: A Closer Look Mogadishu (AX) — In a surprising turn of events, the Somali Lower House Parliament found itself unable to convene on Wednesday. The absence of a sufficient number of lawmakers—only 120 attended, falling 19 short of the necessary 139—highlights the growing tensions within the political landscape. This scenario unfolds against the backdrop of an anticipated no-confidence motion targeting Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur, affectionately known as Madoobe. Speaker Madoobe…

Somalia President Calls for a Meeting, Leaving Many Anticipatory Yet Cautious MOGADISHU, Somalia – In a move that echoes both determination and necessity, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has opened his doors at the Presidential Palace, inviting regional leaders to a National Consultative Forum. Slated to unfold on the first and second days of May, this event prides itself on ambition amidst shadows of past disappointment; the last debate, held in October 2024, ended in fruitless negotiation and unrelieved…

In a world where economic tides can shift with the whisper of a policy change, recent developments in West Africa are a textbook example of how regional dynamics can flex and reshape our shared narratives. Joel Ahofodji, a voice many have come to recognize in diplomatic corridors, confirmed on Wednesday that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will assemble an Extraordinary Council on April 22. The agenda? To grapple with the multifaceted challenge posed by the new import duty, among other…

At the African Defense Ministers Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, military brass from across the continent gathered to chat about pivoting from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to the fresh African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). Mogadishu (AX) — On October 16, 2024, amidst explicit disapproval from Somalia, Ethiopia hosted a confab of Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) involved in ATMIS. The hoopla took place during the African Defense Leaders Conference in Addis…

Jawhar (AX) - On Sunday, the President of Hirshabelle, Ali Abdullahi Hussein Guudlawe, led a delegation to Bal’ad district in Middle Shabelle, aiming to bolster the campaign against al-Shabab. During his visit, President Guudlawe conferred with top military brass. Among those present were the Deputy Commander of the Somali Army Infantry, the Commander of the April 12 Division, the Commander of the 3rd Battalion, and the head of the Training School. The meetings were crucial for strategizing the liberation of territories…

Jubaland submits the names of election officials when the elections gather in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - The reality of holding elections in Somalia continues to gather momentum after some hiccups that were necessary from a dead end that was accused of Villa Somalia but which has since been fixed after the signing of the agreement before the election. Last week, leaders of the federal…