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NAIROBI, (Reuters) – Somaliland opposition leader Abdirahman Cirro defeated incumbent president Muse Bihi Abdi in last week’s election, the electoral commission said on Tuesday, setting up a handover of power as the breakaway Somali region pushes for global recognition. Somaliland has ...
Somalia’s Struggle for “One Person, One Vote” Amidst Political
1 day ago · Somalia’s ambition to implement a “One Person, One Vote” (1P1V) electoral system faces insurmountable challenges under President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration. While Somaliland has successfully embraced a democratic model, Southern Somalia’s ongoing political, security, and ...
Somalia's Jubbaland Government Suspends Ties With Federal ...
3 days ago · MOGADISHU (Reuters) -The government of Somalia’s semi-autonomous Jubbaland state said on Thursday it was suspending relations and cooperation with the federal government in Mogadishu following a dispute over local elections in the region. FILE PHOTO: Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud ...
Global partners urge Somali leaders to build unity amid political ...
Mar 31, 2024 · MOGADISHU- Somalia’s international partners urged stakeholders in the country’s political system on Sunday evening to redouble their efforts to reach an agreement through an inclusive process amid political tensions.
An open letter to the US Dep of State: Urgent Action Needed to ...
Mar 28, 2024 · The Honorable Anthony J. Blinken U.S. Secretary of State Washington, DC 20520. My name is Mohamed A. Fatah, and I am a former senior foreign policy advisor.Over the years, I have had the privilege of serving both the Barack Obama and George W. Bush administrations.
Somalia parliament approves parts of election overhaul plan
Mar 30, 2024 · The central government and four federal states later announced an agreement that a one-person, one-vote system would be introduced in local elections set for June 2024, but the proposals still had to be approved by parliament.
Communiqué of the 42nd Extraordinary Assembly of IGAD Heads …
Jan 19, 2024 · The 42nd Extraordinary Assembly of the IGAD Heads of State and Government was held on Thursday, 18th January 2024, in Entebbe, Republic of Uganda, on the situation in the in the Republic of the Sudan and recent developments regarding the relation between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Federal Republic of Somalia;
Puntland: The Unveiling of Controversial Parliamentarians
Jan 4, 2024 · By Mohamed Abdiqafar H. Hussein The ongoing challenges surrounding the elections in Puntland have reached a critical juncture, marked by conflict and corruption. The attention of the people of Puntland and Somalia as a whole has …
Al-Shabaab in Somalia: An In-Depth Analysis with
Jul 25, 2024 · This article delves into the history, ideology, operations, and impact of Al-Shabaab in Somalia, with a particular focus on how government corruption and the divisive constitution have exacerbated the group’s influence and hindered counterterrorism efforts.. Historical Background. Al-Shabaab originated from the Islamic Courts Union (ICU), a coalition of Sharia courts that gained control over ...