Fawzia

Recently, Hon Fawsia Yusuf Adam alleged that she was pressured by Somali leadership to withdraw from the African Union Chairwoman race in favor of Djibouti, despite verbal and formal support from Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. This episode spotlights Somalia’s substantial deficiencies in asserting its own interests within the Horn of Africa and beyond. It underscores a troubling lack of resolve to safeguard our national prerogatives. This isn't an isolated case; back in October 2023, the Somali government requested…

Seychelles throws its hat in the ring for the AU Commission Chairperson position, shaking up Raila and Somalia's hopes. Kenya, Djibouti, and Somalia have already put forward their candidates, but Seychelles has now entered the race with Vincent Meriton as its contender, adding complexity to the competition. Meriton, with his extensive background in various key ministries, including Foreign Affairs and Health, is seen as a strong candidate. Djibouti's Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Kenya's Raila Odinga, and Somalia's Fawzia Yusuf are…

Nairobi - The leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party, Raila Odinga, has faced a significant setback in his quest for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. How many countries belong to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation? The former prime minister is up against tough competition from Somalia's candidate, Fawzia Yusuf Adam. In a recent update, Somalia's Foreign Minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, revealed that the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has pledged support for Somalia’s nomination…