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Somalia’s president presses for unity and service delivery as security gains remain fragile MOGADISHU — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud used this week’s cabinet meeting to argue that Somalia’s fragile recovery from years of conflict must now be matched by faster, tangible improvements in everyday life — from clinics and schools to the courts that citizens rely on. In a country where authority is often contested and public trust thin, Mohamud sought to recast progress not as military achievement alone but as a test of…

Kismayo (AX) — A cohort of more than 30 Somali lawmakers recently convened in Kismayo for a pivotal meeting orchestrated by Jubbaland's head honcho, Ahmed Madobe. The agenda? To chew over the fascinating nuances of Somalia's political landscape and its various storms. Originally penciled in for Friday, the shindig got rescheduled. Why the delay, you ask? They needed some extra MPs, who were currently chilling outside Somalia, to join the discussions. Clock's ticking, but better late than never, right?In a show of strong…

Mogadishu (AX) — On Saturday, Somalia’s Parliament granted a one-month extension to its current session, responding to a request from President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to postpone the lawmakers' recess in order to address urgent election legislation. Originally slated to begin their break on November 6, the Parliament will now continue its work until early December this year. In his address to the Parliament, President Mohamud highlighted the pressing need for reviewing and passing critical laws and agreements that require…

Farmajo Criticizes Somalia Govt Over Botched NCC Gathering, Calls for Parliamentary Measures MOGADISHU, Somalia - Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has fired sharp criticism at the Somalia federal government, questioning the mishandled National Consultative Council (NCC) assembly that floundered in addressing crucial national issues. The meeting, held in Mogadishu starting October 2, collapsed when Jubaland's leader, Ahmed Madobe, exited and headed back to Kismayo, following a standstill over Villa…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The political crisis in Somalia could degenerate into a serious security threat following the recent involvement of the police in the fierce struggle for power control and now lead to the innocent dismissal of Mogadishu police chief Sadak John. In a statement from the state media, General Abdi Hassan Mohamed Hijar, the country's police chief, fired Sadak moments after the latter "suspended" parliamentary session scheduled for Monday, which is slated to tackle the "national election" crisis. General…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - House Speaker Mohamed Mursal on Saturday was forced to postpone the parliamentary session after chaotic scenes in which MPs came from both sides of the political divide in Somalia. The current parliament had its mandate expired in December 2020, but the country is yet to go to the polls, leading to a political quagmire that has threatened to throw the country into chaos, even after years of political war. Mursal, a close ally of outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, had convened the session…

Parliamentary activities resume on Monday 15 March. The regular session in March is eagerly awaited in the country. It comes in the wake of political change and the overthrow of the majority. It is now the sacred union of the nation that replaces the FCC / Cach coalition. as reported from Kinshasa, Commander Muzembe…

The newest session of Libya's Political Dialogue Discussion board, led by the United Nations Help Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), ended with out a consensus. On the assembly, which was held through video convention, the principle focus was to succeed in an settlement on the manager mechanism's election mechanism within the war-torn nation. Chatting with the Anadolu Company (AA), Abdulkadir Huveyli, a member of Libya's prime minister and participant within the discussion board, stated that the UN mission…