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U.S. Approves Over a Billion Dollars for Somalia's Debt Forgiveness as Trump Wins Election MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a move cloaked under the shadow of Donald Trump's electoral triumph, the United States endorsed a hefty $1.14 billion debt relief package for Somalia. This development follows the East African nation's rigorous economic and financial reforms. This financial respite, officials disclosed, intends to…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The usual pandemonium ensued in Somalia's parliament as contentious debates over electoral reforms took center stage. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud requested lawmakers postpone their break to focus on the upcoming electoral process. Hassan Sheikh, returning for a second term, wants to adjust key electoral guidelines for a long-term shift. He aims to introduce universal suffrage, allowing every citizen to vote. Recognizing the pressing need for these reforms, Hassan Sheikh urged legislators to work…

Clash Over Voting Reforms Intensifies in Somalia Against Evolving Al-Shabaab Danger MOGADISHU, Somalia — With al-Shabaab continuing its menacing activities, the conversation around voting reforms in Somalia is turning into quite the wildfire. The heart of the matter? Whether the country should stick to indirect elections or make a bold shift to letting every citizen cast their vote in the 2026 elections. The political bigwigs gathered again at the presidential palace, their heads bent over talks on national security and…

This Halloween season, a palpable sense of unease grips American voters, as the specter of potential electoral upheaval looms over the 2024 presidential race. Many are anxious that the victor might not emerge from the ballot box come election day but rather from a chaotic judicial showdown afterward. Such turmoil is not without precedent. Flashback to 2000: the Supreme Court intervened to resolve the contentious showdown between George Bush and Al Gore, ultimately declaring Bush the winner after a fraught manual recount in…

Hargeisa (AX) — In a bold move towards fostering international relationships, Taiwan has pledged a whopping $22 million to revamp Hargeisa General Hospital. Additionally, they've thrown in $2 million to aid North Western State of Somalia’s imminent elections, weaving tighter bonds between these two diplomatically unrecognized territories as they ambitiously stride towards global acknowledgment.A landmark pact was inked on Friday, uniting North Western State of Somalia's Health Minister and a Taiwanese envoy in shared…

Mais Integridade has taken the significant step of launching a lawsuit against the Zambézia Provincial Elections Commission (CPE). The core of their grievance lies in the CPE's failure to issue observer credentials within the legally mandated timeframe. Out of a staggering 279 applications that were submitted, the Commission only approved 45 in the last fortnight. This delay blatantly flouts a law that stipulates decisions should be made within five days, prompting serious concerns about transparency and accountability in…

In the heart of Tunis, supporters of President Kais Saied erupted in jubilation following a televised exit poll indicating a resounding victory for their leader. The poll suggested that Saied secured a staggering 89.2% of the vote, leaving his challengers in the dust. His competition consisted of two distinct figures: Zouhair Maghzaoui, a former ally turned staunch critic, and Ayachi Zammel, a candidate who found himself behind bars just a month prior. With their expectations shattered, both Maghzaoui and Zammel quickly…

Somali presidential candidates reject lower house electoral procedures MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Union of Presidential Candidates in Somalia rejected electoral procedures recently prepared for the lower house elections, calling them "unconstitutional", which could delay ongoing preparations for elections in the country. In a statement, the union rejected new procedures that will govern the polls…

Doudou Ndir, Director of the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA), will today, Friday 19 August, conduct an inspection tour with the Administrative Committees of the Dakar, Pikine and Keur Massar Ministries to assess the progress of this process, which continues to be controversial. within the political class. as…

Mogadishu, Somalia. Due to disagreements within the Federal Election Commission, which has not yet established any rules for participation, member states of the federal government are now accused of obstructing the upcoming parliamentary elections in Somalia. After the organization accused the new election rules of violating agreed electoral practices, the anonymous head of state incited differences within the committee. I don't know why, although initially agreed, the official disagreed. The current president said:…