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Kismayo (AX) — In a recent development, former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and ex-Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire shared their congratulations with the freshly inaugurated 3rd Jubbaland Parliament. The selection ceremony took place in Kismayo this week, marking an important chapter in the region's governance. The 75-member legislative body, chosen by the region's traditional elders, took their oaths in a ceremony held on Tuesday. This occasion did not go unnoticed by the Himilo Qaran Party, led by Sheikh…

Ethiopia demands a voice in shaping AUSSOM, regardless of Somalia's solo stance ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia is rallying nations that contribute troops, emphasizing its role these countries should have a say in forming the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), challenging Somalia's unilateral decisions. Ethiopia, spearheading this coalition of Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs), argues that its involvement in the mission is crucial. Their various roles in Somalia should not go unnoticed or…

A joint commission of inquiry between Mali and Mauritania and joint patrols: these are the most important decisions at the end of the 48-hour stay in Mauritania for an important Malian mission, following the deaths of several civilian Mauritania on the border…

Three months after the start, where is the transition in Chad? As soon as Idriss Déby's death was announced on April 20, the military set up the Transitional Military Council, which would lead this 18-month transition. The Transitional National Council is still expected, as is the inclusive dialogue, which raises questions about how the deadline should be met. The…

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…

In Chad, part of civil society has decided to monitor the military junta since April 20, following the death of President Idriss Deby. Through the Transition Observatory, some thirty civil society associations undertake to monitor the transitional work of the Military Council on a daily basis. with our correspondent in…

An "independent and impartial" commission of inquiry will be set up following the protests that shook the country in early March. The government announced on Thursday, April 8, and presented its report on the events. In a 24-page memorandum, he reports 13 deaths during the riots. Violence that erupted in the wake of the trial of Ousmane Sonko, the opponent accused of raping an employee of a massage…

In Madagascar, October 14, 2020 should have been a big day. A day of national glow that does not work, to replace the wasted day of June 26: the pandemic had in fact prevented the celebration of the island's 60 years of independence with great fanfare. But this Wednesday, the anniversary of the First Republic, Covid-19 came again to play spoiler. The government had to return and eventually urged the…