Somalia: Federal Court issues arrest warrant for Juba President

Agenzia Nova Wednesday November 27, 2024 The Court of Benadir, a region of the Somali capital Mogadishu, has issued an arrest warrant against the president of the Jubail regional state, Ahmed Islam Mohammed, known as “Madobe”. In a statement, prosecutors …

Somalia Launches Direct Election Initiative Amid Political Turmoil

Chaos in Somalia parliament as MPs approve controversial poll commission MOGADISHU, Somalia - Chaos erupted in Somalia's parliament, Wednesday as lawmakers debated the suitability of 18 members nominated to serve in the electoral commission with the …

Somalia: Clashes in Jubaland After Madobe's Third Term Victory

Somalia: Clashes in Jubaland After Madobe's Third Term Victory MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Jubaland Darwish forces clashed with the Somali National Army (SNA) within the vicinity of Raskamboni, locals said, just moments after Ahmed Madobe cruised to …

Somalia sets up new electoral commission to strengthen democracy

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s Council of Ministers approved the creation of an Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission during an emergency late-night session on Sunday, aiming to enhance the country’s electoral integrity.   Prime Minister Hamza …

Somalia, Mogadishu mobilizes the army to bring the Juba region back under control

Agenzia Nova Wednesday November 27, 2024 The re-election of Ahmed Islam Mohammed alias “Madobe” as president of the Juba Region has reignited tensions with the federal government in Mogadishu, which has not recognized the legitimacy of the vote. The …

Somalia: Demonstrators express support for one-person, one-vote electoral system

Wednesday November 27, 2024 Demonstrators took to the streets of Mogadishu on Tuesday in support of a one-person, one-vote electoral system. The protest comes after parliament confirmed a bill on election amendments on Saturday to move toward universal …

New AU Mission in Somalia Will Have Defined Mandate, Huge Challenges

ADF STAFF The new African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) is expected to differ significantly from previous AU missions in the country. While the previous missions struggled with multiple, sometimes conflicting, roles and …

Drought in Somalia is forcing thousands of climate refugees to Kenya's Dadaab Refugee Camp

In the documentary Radio Dadaab, produced by the Environmental Justice Foundation(EJF), Fardowsa Sirat Gele remarked, “Back in 1991, during the civil war in Somalia, these people were fleeing from war. But this time, we are seeing more people fleeing …

Somalia approves electoral commission to oversee first direct elections in 50 years

Tuesday November 26, 2024 Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre presides over an emergency Cabinet meeting in Mogadishu, marking a significant step in approving the Independent National Electoral and Boundary Commission  Mogadishu (HOL)  — Somalia’s …

Nairobi Hosts Training Of Trainers: Promoting Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction In Djibouti, Somalia, And Sudan