Somalia
North Western State of Somalia lawmakers decry repression after arrests over Palestinian flag displays
Sunday January 4, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — Two members of North Western State of Somalia’s House of Representatives on Saturday…
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Somalia
US Lawmakers Denounce Trump’s Somali American Remarks as Xenophobic, Unacceptable
Democrats condemn Trump’s remarks about Somali Americans as ‘xenophobic,’ warn rhetoric aids extremists Senior Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday condemned President…
Somalia
Puntland State lawmakers probe civil servants receiving only three months’ pay in 2025
Puntland State lawmakers demand answers over unpaid salaries despite $300M-plus 2026 budget GAROWE, Somalia — Puntland State state lawmakers on…
West-Africa
Lawmakers Alert on Potential Funding Shortfalls for Liberia’s Major Budget
Lawmakers Warn of Risks to Draft 2026 National Budget Targets Lawmakers are raising alarms about the ambitious US$1.2 billion target…
West-Africa
Nigeria Disputes U.S. Lawmaker’s Assertions About Captured Girls’ Beliefs
Kebbi Officials Dispute Claims of Religious Context in Schoolgirls’ Abduction Local officials in the northwestern Nigerian state of Kebbi are…
Central-Africa
Somalia Selects Nine Lawmakers to East African Legislative Assembly in Historic First
Somalia elects nine EALA lawmakers, taking its full seat in East Africa’s regional house Somalia’s parliament has elected nine lawmakers…
Somalia
Northeastern state lawmakers to elect President, Vice President in Las Anod
Somalia’s Northeastern lawmakers head into decisive vote in Las Anod amid allegations of federal interference LAS ANOD, Somalia — Lawmakers…
World
Russian Lawmakers Voice Outrage Over US Missile Allegations
High-ranking Russian officials are expressing outrage over claims that President Joe Biden has given Ukraine the green light to utilize…
World
European Lawmakers Endorse Measures Against Russia’s Covert Maritime Operations
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have taken a decisive step to impose targeted sanctions on what’s often referred to…
Somalia
Somali Lawmakers Gather in Kismayo to Oppose Federal Government’s Election Strategy
Somali Lawmakers Convene in Kismayo to Challenge Central Government’s Voting Proposals KISMAYO, Somalia — Over 30 legislators from across Somalia…
West-Africa
Court Directs Liberian Lawmakers to Adhere to Legal Protocols Amidst Speaker Controversy
The Supreme Court of Liberia has made it clear that lawmakers attempting to oust House Speaker Fonati Koffa must respect…
