June

Somalia Elections - A Step Towards Empowerment "This is the first step in returning the power of choice to the Somali people," declared Hassan, with a sense of hope mingling with the cautious optimism that peppered the room. Looking back, it's intriguing how substantial this moment is. Somalia is poised on the brink of hosting its first direct vote for local councils since the central government disintegrated back in 1991. What a journey from clan-dominated politics to this pivotal milestone in democratic governance. The…

In a significant diplomatic gesture, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has formally extended an invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to attend the upcoming G7 summit, set to take place in June in Alberta. This announcement was confirmed by a government official, highlighting the importance of international collaboration in these challenging times. Mr. Carney, who assumed office just last week, connected with President Zelensky over the weekend. According to the official statement, "President Zelensky has…

The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) has made a momentous announcement: the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit will take place in 2025 in the vibrant city of Luanda, Angola. This summit promises to be an extraordinary gathering, welcoming over 1,500 delegates, which will include heads of state from across Africa, government leaders, senior officials from the U.S. government, and executives from both U.S. and African enterprises. What lies ahead is a platform rich with potential, where discussions will explore a myriad of…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a captivating move toward bolstering local governance, the National Independent Electoral Commission (NIEC) of Somalia recently declared its intent to conduct Local Council Elections in June. This electoral endeavor, spanning pivotal regions like Gedo and Khaatumo, forms a cornerstone of the federal government's broader strategy for decentralization. Abdikarin Ahmed Hassan, the NIEC chairperson, unveiled an interesting array of details in a dialogue with Somali National Television. He indicated that…

Mogadishu (AX) — In an intriguing twist of the political narrative, Somalia's top brass have inked a deal to undertake municipal elections by June 2025, to be trailed by parliamentary polls in the September of the same year. This was unveiled in a statement from the National Consultative Council (NCC) this past Wednesday.Underscoring the significance of transparent polls sprouting from a multi-party framework, the NCC rallied for empowering Somali folks to handpick their own delegates. Urgency clings to legislation related…

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed the postponement of the match between Sierra Leone and Benin, which was originally scheduled for March 30, 2021 in the qualifiers for the African Cup of Nations, until June 14. The Beninées had refused to play this meeting after the dubious positive Covid results from five of their players.…

Where will the most important meetings in African culture take place in June in digital form or face to face? Here are 21 suggestions. Do not hesitate to send us your "essentials" to fipageculture@yahoo.fr. From 1 to 6 June, the second edition of Wekré, the market for contemporary art in Ouagadougou, will be held under the theme Cross-country skiing. Among the…

Ethiopia postpones June 5 parliamentary elections Ethiopia has postponed parliamentary elections on June 5, the nation's electoral physique stated on Saturday, including that it didn't anticipate a delay of greater than three weeks. The nation within the Horn of Africa was initially scheduled to carry the vote in August 2020, but it surely was delayed on account of the COVID-19…

In Ethiopia, last Friday, the electoral authorities finally chose a date for holding parliamentary elections. The vote, which was eagerly awaited given the volatile political situation, was originally scheduled to be held last summer, but it had been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, some opponents doubt that the conditions are met for these choices to take place correctly,…

In Sudan, bodies found in tombs near Khartoum are buried. The prosecutor announced the launch of new stages in the investigation of these remains that were discovered ten days ago, not far from Khartoum. Authorities believe they are victims of the June 3, 2019. Massacre. as reported from Nairobi, Sebastien nemethThe bodies are…