A Somali anti-corruption body says bribery is rife in the country. (more…)
Somalia’s leaders attempt another round of discussions on elections
Somalia’s key political leaders are headed for another tense meeting in Mogadishu on Wednesday, under pressure from donors to reach an electoral agreement for polls. (more…)
Arab League reaffirms commitment to support Somalia stability, development
Somali Foreign Minister voices his appreciation for efforts of Arab League and its member states in support of Somalia’s state institutions, people (more…)
Somalia’s Leaders Plan to Move Forward with Polls Following US Call
MOGADISHU - Somalia’s government says it is making a commitment to conduct delayed presidential and parliamentary polls after the U.S. urged the leadership to hold transparent elections. On Friday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said leaders should set aside “narrow political objectives” and “uphold their responsibilities to the people...
US presses Somalia to hold elections immediately
Secretary of State Antony Blinken calls on Somali leaders to set aside ‘narrow political objectives’ and to hold ‘transparent and inclusive elections’. (more…)
Kenya could lose Lamu if Somalia wins maritime border case
Mombasa and Lamu residents will lose their fishing rights if the International Court of Justice (ICJ) agrees with Somalia’s argument on the maritime boundary case against Kenya. (more…)
Samia Suluhu set to become Tanzania’s first female president
Tanzania could have its first female president in Vice President Samia Suluhu following the death of President John Magufuli on Wednesday.Ms Suluhu is expected to be sworn within the next 24 hours. (more…)
Kenya boycotts ICJ hearing on Somalia sea boundary row
The dispute is about some 100,000sq km of seafloor, believed to be rich in oil and gas. Kenya has refused to participate in hearings at the World Court about a maritime boundary dispute with Somalia over contested parts of the Indian Ocean, in a dispute that has strained the neighbours’ diplomatic relations....
Kenya withdraws from ICJ maritime border case with Somalia
Kenya has pulled out of the maritime border case with Somalia just a few hours to the scheduled hearing at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands. (more…)
Poor seasonal rains threatening ‘foundations’ of tens of thousands of Somali livelihoods
Poor rain forecast for the next few months threatens to exacerbate the plight of tens of thousands of Somalis displaced from their homes and villages due to “extreme” water shortages since last November, the UN humanitarian office said on Friday. (more…)