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Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:28:43 GMT
Mohamed Farmaajo Defends Shock Term Limit Extension
[Nation] President Mohamed Farmaajo of Somalia has gone on a charm offensive to blunt opposition to his controversial term extension on last Monday , even as he seeks more allies to negate a possibility of international isolation.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 13:14:10 GMT
How the President's Term Was Extended
[The Conversation Africa] Somalia's president, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, has extended his stay in office for two years. His four-year term expired after the country postponed its presidential and parliamentary elections - which were scheduled for Fe...

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 09:48:02 GMT
President Farmaajo Seeks to Pacify Western Donors, Partners After Contentious Term Extension
[East African] Mohamed Farmaajo of Somalia faces a daunting task of taking over the nation's security operations at a time when the country's donors and some federal states are not happy with the decision of the Lower House of parliament to extend th...

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:26:45 GMT
Somali Forces Are Planning to Take Lead for Country's Security
[VOA] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somali government forces are set to take the lead in maintaining the country's security by the end of this year, according to Somali and African Union officials who met in Mogadishu this week.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 13:22:44 GMT
I'm an Entrepreneur Who Fled War-Torn Somaliland. Here's What I Learned About Development
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] In Somaliland, investments in technology and start-ups are needed to help tackle the country's challenges

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 10:48:38 GMT
How to Avert a Descent Into Political Violence
[Crisis Group] Tensions are running high following the Somali parliament's decision to extend the incumbent president's mandate by two years. External partners should urgently convene - and mediate - talks among the country's bitterly divided elites,...

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 07:58:16 GMT
Time to Craft a Long-Term Plan for a Democratic Future
[East African] Mogadishu is back in the news this week for the potentially transformative move by President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, popularly known as Farmaajo, to break a draining political deadlock. On April 12, the Lower House of Somalia's bica...

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:11:41 GMT
Donors Face Dilemma After MPs Extend Farmaajo's Mandate
[East African] Somalia's donors are facing a dilemma on how to react to the move on Monday by the country's Parliament to extend the mandate of President Mohamed Farmaajo.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 04:45:22 GMT
US, EU Threaten to Sanction Somalia
[DW] The United States and European Union say Somalia risks facing sanctions if it fails to resume talks to end its deadlock over elections. But President Mohamed has extended his mandate despite the international criticism.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:42:28 GMT
Somalia's Political Crisis Demands Sustained Attention
[CFR] While international attention has been focused on Ethiopia's multiple internal and foreign policy crises, the political situation in Somalia has gone from precarious to untenable, further eroding peace and security in the strategically importan...

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:43:25 GMT
Donors Reject Mohamed Farmaajo's Term Extension
[Nation] Somalia's Federal Government says it will stick with the decision of the country's parliament to extend the mandate of the President and legislators, in spite of global condemnations.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:06:31 GMT
President Signs Controversial Measure Extending Mandate by Two Years
[VOA] Mogadishu -- Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has signed a controversial measure extending his term in office by two years. Opposition lawmakers have spoken out against the action, along with donors and the international community. Th...

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:34:42 GMT
NUSOJ and the IOM Launch the Covid-19 Reporting Handbook for Journalists
[IFJ] With one of the weakest health systems in the world, Somalia experiences important numbers of coronavirus cases and deaths since the begging of the pandemic. In this context, Somali journalists are putting their health at risk on a daily basis ...

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 06:55:56 GMT
The United States Opposes Federal Government Term Extensions
[State Department] The United States is deeply disappointed by the Federal Government of Somalia's decision to approve a legislative bill that extends the mandates of the president and parliament by two years.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:31:50 GMT
How Climate Insecurity Could Trigger More Conflict
[The Conversation Africa] Climate change effects such as droughts, flash floods, erratic rainfall, disruption to the monsoon seasons, strong winds, cyclones, sandstorms, dust storms and increased temperature are being experienced across Somalia. Thes...

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:16:31 GMT
Lower House of Parliament Extends President's Term, Upper House Disagrees
[VOA] Mogadishu -- Somali politics were thrown into a state of confusion Monday as the two houses of parliament clashed on the status of President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo. The lower house of parliament voted to extend the term of the president and ...

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:37:44 GMT
Mogadishu Police Boss Sacked After Ordering Officers to Block Parliamentary Session
[Nation] Somalia's Police Force boss Abdi Hassan Mohamed Hijar has sacked the commander of Banadir, Sadiq Omar Hassan alias Sadak John. Gen. Sadiq had ordered police officers to block a parliamentary session on Monday.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:28:56 GMT
EU and AU Want Urgent Solution to Political Crisis
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- International players among them the African and European Union have called for an urgent solution to the current political stalemate in Somalia over delayed elections.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:45:37 GMT
4 Killed in Baidoa Attack Targeting Governor of Bay Region
[VOA] Baidoa/Washington -- A Somali regional governor has survived an assassination attempt Saturday after a suicide bomber attacked a restaurant in the town of Baidoa in the southwestern Bay region.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:21:40 GMT
'Prioritise National Interest', International Partners Urge As Political Stalemate Continues
[UN News] The UN and international partners working to support a lasting peace and democratic election process across Somalia, said on Sunday that they were highly concerned by the current situation there, calling on Somali leaders to "prioritize the...

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:30:27 GMT
Somalia MPs Extend President Mohamed Farmaajo's Term By 2 Years
[East African] Somalia's Parliament has extended its mandate and that of President Mohamed Farmaajo by two years, giving the incumbent some respite but creating a potential opposition from the international community and some aspirants.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 14:33:30 GMT
Bishops Appeal to Government Not to Close Kakuma and Daadab Refugee Camps
[CISA] Nairobi -- The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has appealed to the Government not to close the Kakuma and Daadab refugee camps amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:31:51 GMT
Joint Communique On the Situation in Somalia (AU, EU, IGAD and UN) - Amisom
[Amisom] 1) The African Union (AU), the European Union (EU); Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the United Nations (UN) are highly concerned by the situation in Somalia. In this regard, a virtual meeting was held on 9th April 2021...

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:36:58 GMT
Turkey's Cosy Relationship With Somalia May Have an Underbelly
[Daily Maverick] Turkey sees Somalia as a strategic bridgehead to the Horn of Africa and beyond, but for this to become a reality, political stability in the country has to be restored. Turkey's attempts to rebuild the Somali Defence Force without a ...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:34:36 GMT
Leaders in Blame Game After Talks Collapse
[Nation] Somalia's top leaders are trading blame after the collapse of the much-anticipated talks meant to provide certainty on elections.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 06:08:02 GMT
Elections Remain On Hold After Latest Political Talks Collapse
[VOA] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's federal government said Wednesday that efforts to resolve the stalemate on elections collapsed after leaders from the states of Puntland and Jubbaland failed to agree on the way forward.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 05:20:15 GMT
Leaders Fail to Agree on Agenda for Crucial Elections Meeting
[Nation] Somalia's leaders have failed to agree on the main agenda for a crucial electoral meeting, reflecting the unattended fissures between them.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:26:25 GMT
IMF Grants Somalia $970,000 Interim Assistance
[East African] International Monetary Fund (IMF) has granted Somalia $970,000 additional interim assistance on lapse time basis under the enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:40:52 GMT
Somali Leaders Gather for Make-or-Break Elections Meeting
[Nation] Somalia's top leaders have gathered in Mogadishu in a crucial meeting that could make or break talks on an electoral calendar.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 08:23:33 GMT
Al-Shabaab Attacks Military Bases in Southern Somalia
[VOA] The Militant Group AlShabab has launched attacks on Somali military forces in Lower Shabelle region, Somali regional officials said.



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