Zimbabwe ruling party moves to keep Mnangagwa in power
HARARE, (HAN) — Zimbabwe’s ruling party, ZANU-PF, has announced plans to amend the country’s constitution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term in...
Somali Opposition Parties Withdraw from Government Election Consultations
MOGADISHU, (HAN) — Three political associations in Somalia — Xaqsoor, Dhulka, and Samadoon — have announced their withdrawal from the ongoing electoral...
Jubaland Lawmakers Warn Somali President Mohamud Against Political Interference
KISMAYO, (HAN) — Lawmakers representing constituencies in Somalia’s Jubaland State have warned President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud against what they called renewed interference...
Hassan Sheikh Scores Temporary Win Amid Political Tensions
MOGADISHU, (HAN) — Somalia’s president appears to have scored a temporary political victory over opposition leaders after they abruptly called off planned...
End of an Era: Somalia to Close UN Office, Dissolving C6+ Group by 2026
MOGADISHU, (HAN) — The Federal Government of Somalia has officially announced the closure of the long-standing United Nations office in Mogadishu, marking...
Somalia’s Puntland Seizes Foreign Boats Accused of Illegal Fishing
GAROWE, (HAN) — The Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF) has seized several foreign fishing vessels accused of illegally operating off the coast...
Somali Government and Opposition Agree to Form Joint Committee as Protest Postponed
MOGADISHU, (HAN) — The long-anticipated public demonstration that was set to take place in Mogadishu tomorrow has been postponed once again following...
Abdirashid Janan Backs Somali Government’s Plan to Form New Jubbaland State in Gedo
MOGADISHU, (HAN) – Officials in Somalia’s Gedo region have confirmed that the Federal Government is preparing to establish a new Jubbaland administration,...
Damul Jadiid Endorses Fartaag as Government’s Choice for New Jubaland Leadership
MOGADISHU, (HAN) – President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has informed senior members of the Damul Jadiid political faction that the government’s preferred candidate...
Somali President Prepares Planning Formation of a “New Jubbaland” Based in Gedo
MOGADISHU, (HAN) — After failing to reach an agreement with Jubbaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam “Madobe,” Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has...
