MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday cast doubt on the opposition’s decision to organize a planned protest in Mogadishu on the same day direct local elections were underway in SouthWest state and talks were scheduled in the capital. Speaking on the country’s political and security climate, Hassan Sheikh congratulated South West State residents for what he described as their calm participation in Sunday morning’s “one person, one vote” polls across several districts. He described the vote as…

EDITORIAL: Why Qatar's timing for mediation in Somalia is suspicious EDITORIAL: The Qatari authorities has despatched considered one of its well-known sons to assist Somalis agree on a political resolution. It seems good from the beginning, however the timing raises questions. Dr. Mutlaq bin Majed al-Qahtani, a particular envoy for Qatar's overseas minister, is a veterans diplomat.…

UN Safety Council members (UN Safety Council) reaffirmed their dedication to finish the joint UN-Africa peacekeeping drive in Sudan's western Darfur area on Tuesday however had been divided on the time, with Russia and African international locations demanding resignation on 31 December and extra. western international locations. requires extra time earlier than an exit. The Council is underneath strain to determine because the mandate for the joint mission, generally known as UNAMID, expires on 31…