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Mogadishu (AX) - Former Somali Parliament Speaker, Prof. Mohamed Osman Jawari, succumbed to illness in Mogadishu on Friday afternoon, according to his kin and companions. Hussein Sheikh Mohamud, the Somali President’s Adviser on Constitutional Affairs, divulged the passing of the stalwart Somali politician and historian on Somali National Television. Prof. Jawari, hailing from Afgoye district in the Lower Shabelle region, was born in 1945. Though an Afgoye native, his registration was in Burhakaba within the Bay region. An…

James Swan has returned to Somalia after being reappointed to lead the UN mission by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. He aims to support the country in achieving peace and stability during the state-building process. Swan left Somalia in 2021, replaced by Catriona Laing, after serving for three years. He held meetings at the UN headquarters before his return to Mogadishu. Having previously served as the special representative for Somalia from 2019 to 2022, Swan has a background in the US diplomatic service. He worked…

In Mogadishu, Dr. Ali Saeed Faqi, a former speaker of the South West administration parliament and now a member of Somalia's lower house of parliament, raised concerns regarding reports that the Somali government is pressuring Fawzia H. Adam to drop her candidacy for the African Union Commission chairmanship. "If these reports are accurate, it would be a significant setback for Somalia," Dr. Faqi stated. "Securing the AUC chairman role has immense influence and benefits for our nation's reputation." Dr. Faqi highlighted…

Marc Skinner, boss of Manchester United Women, extended his contract after leading the team to victory in the Women's FA Cup. The 41-year-old signed on for another year, with the possibility of an additional 12 months. Last weekend, Skinner guided United to their first major trophy, defeating Tottenham in the Women's FA Cup final. Despite currently ranking fifth in the Women's Super League, a significant drop from last season's second place finish, Skinner will continue in his role. Skinner, who took over in 2021,…

In an exciting development, experienced American diplomat James Swan is set to make a triumphant return to Somalia, this time as the acting United Nations Special Representative, after leaving over two years ago having laid the groundwork for the country's state-building process. Swan's appointment by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to head the UN Assistance Mission (UNSOM) comes at a crucial transition period as per the request of the Somali government. He will fill in temporarily following the departure of Catriona…