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Police Describe Kenya MP’s Murder as Deliberate and Calculated Attack

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East Africa
Tragic Shooting of MP Charles Ong'ondo Were Sparks Outrage and Grief in Kenya In a deeply unsettling event that has sent shockwaves throughout Kenya, the fatal shooting of opposition MP Charles Ong'ondo Were has raised critical questions about safety, political violence, and the ever-evolving landscape of governance in this vibrant nation. On the evening of April 30, 2025, Were was tragically killed while stopped at a traffic light on Ngong Road in Nairobi. Eyewitness accounts reveal the harrowing scene, where a…

Somali Parliamentary Speaker Adheres to Security Crisis, Suspends 20 MPs

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Somalia
Mogadishu (AX) — In a significant turn of events, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur, widely known as Aden Madoobe, the Speaker of the House of the People in Somalia, has announced the suspension of 20 lawmakers from participating in upcoming parliamentary sessions. This decision, rooted in security concerns following a recent outbreak of unrest within the legislature, has sent ripples through the political landscape. On Wednesday, the Speaker issued a formal directive to parliamentary staff, instructing them to prevent the suspended…

Hirshabelle Ousts Three MPs for Ethical Violations; Saneey Defends Them

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Somalia
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More Than 100 Somali MPs Oppose Speaker’s Bid to Remove Abiib

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Somalia
Mogadishu (AX) — Imagine stepping into the world of politics in Somalia, where every decision can ripple through a nation hungry for stable governance. In a striking development, a collective of over 100 Somali MPs has raised their voices against what they perceive as an unjust expulsion of their colleague, MP Abdullahi Abib. Their protest is more than just a call for justice; it’s an assertion that the decision made by the Speaker of the House is unconstitutional and embodies a worrying misuse of power. The uproar was…

Jubaland’s Leader Calls Federal MPs to Kismayo for Urgent Discussions Following Resignations

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Somalia
Jubaland's Chief Bids Federal MPs for Powwow in Kismayo Amid Turmoil KISMAYO, Somalia — Ahmed Madobe, the head honcho of Jubaland, has beckoned federal lawmakers tied to Jubaland to huddle up in Kismayo to chat about the country’s stormy political scene. What set this in motion? Well, two bigwigs from Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre's team, both hailing from Jubaland, decided to call it quits. Their departures are stirring the pot, showing the rising tension between the big shots in the federal government and the local…

Federal MPs representing SSC-Khatumo decline invitation to Northeastern State’s gathering, emphasizing their pursuit of autonomy.

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Somalia
Mogadishu (AX) – Lawmakers affiliated with the SSC-Khatumo administration have flatly declined an invitation to a meeting in Garowe. This gathering, initiated by Northeastern State's key figure, Said Deni, was aimed at convening federal MPs representing the Northeastern State constituency.According to recent reports, representatives from Sool, Sanaag, and Ayn, regions known collectively as the SSC-Khatumo administration, have reiterated their allegiance to the decision made in February 2023 by SSC elders. This decision…

Southwest State leader praises federal MPs for backing pro-Ethiopian troop demonstrations.

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East Africa
Southwest Region's Leader Applauds Federal MPs for Their Backing of Pro-Ethiopian Troop Demonstrations Baidoa (AX) — Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, the leader of the Southwest region, expressed his approval on Monday for the federal lawmakers from the area who stood firm in their support for demonstrations advocating for Ethiopian military presence in the Bay and Bakool regions. During his remarks in Baidoa, Laftagareen likened the backing of these 25 parliamentarians to the spirit of the 13-SYL youth initiative.…

Somalia: Cracks are rising around the swearing in of MPs

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East Africa
MOGADISHU, Somalia - It might take a bit longer earlier than the newly elected members of the Lower House are sworn in because the train nears its finish within the Federal Republic of Somalia, it has now emerged, following latest disputes between the election group and quite a lot of states. As of Tuesday, Galmadug, South West, North Western of Somaliaand Banadir areas had accomplished the electoral train, which had been delayed for greater than a 12 months. The nation was alleged to full elections in March final 12…

Haroun Kabadi, new Secretary General of MPS

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Central Africa
In Chad, the extraordinary congress of the patriotic rescue movement, the late President Idriss Déby Itno, convened yesterday, has appointed the President of the National Assembly, Haroun Kabadi, as the new Secretary General. A consensus and even an abbreviated congress. with our correspondent in Ndjamena, Madjiasra NakoMany…

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