World
UN Security Council Approves U.S.-Backed Gaza Peace Plan Resolution
UN Security Council backs U.S.-led Gaza peace plan The United Nations Security Council voted 13-0, with Russia and China abstaining, to endorse…
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Somalia
Mogadishu Launches Voter Card Distribution Ahead of First Local Council Elections
Mogadishu begins voter card rollout for local council elections Somalia’s electoral commission on Saturday began issuing voter cards in Mogadishu, a step…
East-Africa
Somali Future Council cautions federal leaders: Do not breach provisional constitution
Somalia’s New Opposition Bloc Warns of ‘Red Lines’ as Federalism Wobbles NAIROBI — In a city that often hosts Somali politics in…
Somalia
UK and Somalia Co-host UN Human Rights Council Event Highlighting Media Freedom
Somalia’s fragile human-rights transition meets a test on press freedom GENEVA — In a packed room at the United Nations Human Rights…
West-Africa
Mali’s Transition Council Pushes Through Divisive Legislation Targeting LGBTQI+ Community
On October 31, Mali’s transitional national council approved a law that criminalizes homosexuality, a move that casts a long shadow over the…
West-Africa
Somali American Aspirants Aim for Transformation in St. Cloud City Council Elections
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (AX) — As we gear up for the November 5 election, the political scene in St. Cloud is ready for…
Somalia
Ahlam Osman aspires to make history as Portland’s inaugural Somali-American city council member.
PORTLAND, Oregon (AX) — Ahlam Osman, a 22-year-old entrepreneur and passionate community champion, is on the brink of making history as Portland’s…
Somalia
President Mohamud Restarts National Consultative Council Gathering in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (AX) — On a pivotal Sunday, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud threw open the doors to the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting…
West-Africa
Somali Woman Wins Re-election to Belgian Local Council, Champions Equality and Housing Rights
Mogadishu (AX) — Sarah Mohamed Khalif, a Belgian with Somali roots, has once again secured a spot on Leuven’s city council. Her…
East-Africa
Kenya’s Election to UN Human Rights Council Sparks Controversy Amid Abuse Allegations
In a significant gathering at the United Nations Human Rights Council on February 26, 2024, in Geneva, delegates from various nations convened…
Somalia
Jubaland’s Leader Ahmed Madobe Opts Out of National Consultative Council Gathering
Kismayo (AX) – In an unexpected twist, Jubaland’s head honcho, Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe, rolled back into Kismayo Monday. This move came…
