Dedication

Mogadishu (AX) – You won’t believe who made quite the splash at the big CAADP shindig in Kampala, Uganda! Somalia’s very own, Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, popped over to check out the Extraordinary Summit on Post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme. Now, this pow-wow ran from the 9th to the 11th of January, smack dab in 2025. The Somali frontliners, including Permanent Secretary Hamza Haadow and Somalia’s Ambassador to Uganda, Fardosa Mohamed Kanyare, were not there for tea and biscuits. Nah,…

Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud reaffirmed his commitment to reform the country's electoral system, aiming for universal suffrage by 2026. During a celebration of King Charles III's birthday in Mogadishu, President Mohamud stressed the significance of democratic elections in bolstering government effectiveness and fueling national growth. Quoting the President, "Elections are the cornerstone of democracy, built on the Somali people's will. Our government is committed to ensuring Somalis take an…

Mogadishu (AX) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia has reiterated his administration’s dedication to implementing universal suffrage elections by 2026, despite resistance from two regional leaders and several notable politicians. During a speech in Mogadishu on Thursday, President Mohamud emphasized the necessity for Somalia to evolve towards direct elections, departing from a long history of indirect voting methods. “Having participated in indirect elections myself, both as a parliament member and as president on…