East Africa

WASHINTON, USA - The just-concluded U.S. election might, in any case, have cemented fortunes for Somali refugees in America after vital victories in Minnesota, a state that has a major variety of them, in response to preliminary outcomes launched Wednesday morning. A minimum of 4 Somalis gained vital seats within the nation, a sign of a rising inhabitants in the USA and a attainable willpower of future parliamentary elections within the nation. There are a major variety of Somali refugees in the USA. In Minnesota,…

WASHINGTON - U.S. Consultant Ilhan Omar has gained one other time period in Congress' fifth Congressional District of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Omar, 38, defeated his Republican challenger, African-American businessman Lacy Johnson, by 64.6 p.c of the vote to 25.9 p.c, in keeping with the Related Press with 99 p.c of the vote counted. Omar is the primary Somali American member of the US Congress and one of many first two Muslim ladies to be elected to the Congress in 2018. She is a member of the so-called…

In Madagascar, the President of the Republic Andry Rajoelina announced on Tuesday, November 3, during a press conference at the Presidential Palace, that France returned a royal coin adorning the top of the throne of Queen Ranavalona III. A throne where the last sovereign of the Big Islands (who reigned from 1883 to 1897) addressed his people during official events. Since 1910, this royal ornament has…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, has acquired identification data from the brand new ambassadors in Denmark, Eire and Poland to Somalia. The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark, Mr Ole Thonke, who conveyed a greeting from his Excellency Queen Margrethe Alexandrine to the President, underlined his efforts to strengthen relations between the 2 international locations and thanked the Authorities and the folks of Somalia for his or her heat welcome.…

The quest by some of the Gulf nations for possessing an influence in the national elections in Somalia is no longer a secret business. Authorities of the United Arab Emirates made invitations to several heavyweight Somali presidential aspirants in Abu Dhabi in the recent past. Meanwhile, Doha, whose support towards the incumbent president is unconcealed, is hellbent on financing alternative presidential candidates in the event the outgoing leader loses the race. Somalia’s long-standing political culture is known to…

Colleges and colleges have reopened after more than seven months of closure due to the coronavirus crisis. The Rwandan government has opted for a gradual return to school. About half of the students resumed on Monday, November 2, the others will have to wait until November 23. as reported from Kigali, Laure broulardAt…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Hirshabelle President Mohamed Abdi Waare stepped down on Monday, virtually a month after the top of his time period, paving the way in which for the opportunity of holding elections within the southern Somali federal state, which has began the regional elections forward of the nationwide referendums. Mohamed Abdi Waare is at present dealing with a dilemma with re-election with quite a few opponents declaring pursuits to kick him out, however his proximity to President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo…

The Mauritanian president on Monday afternoon in Zouerate in the country's mining center gave the start of the company Maaden Mauritania's activities for the exploitation of gold in Tiris Zemmour. The iron mines of the National Industrial and Mining Company of Mauritania are already in operation in this region in the extreme north of Mauritania.…

SABLALE, Somalia - A senior Al-Shabaab commander has been killed by particular forces from Danab troops, senior army officers advised reporters in yet one more incident, displaying the authenticity and dedication of crushing the militants who've unfold chaos throughout the nation. The Danab troops have performed operations with the assistance of the African Union mission forces and people of the US African Command, and the end result since March this 12 months has been hailed as probably the most profitable given…

ADDIS ABABA - Gunmen have killed at the very least 32 folks and fired on them in a "horrible" assault in western Ethiopia, officers say. Native authorities stated the insurgent Oromo Liberation Military (OLA) was accountable for the assault within the state of Oromia. Residents stated dozens had been rounded up and killed and livestock was stolen. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed prompt that the assaults could also be identity-based. Ethnic violence has elevated since he took workplace in April 2018. The OLA is an armed…