Politics

4 years later ... His Excellency President Farmajo fulfills the hopes and aspirations of the Somali citizens

It fell to us after about a month. February 8, 2021, the fourth anniversary of the election of His Excellency Mohamed Abdullah Farmajo as President of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

Dr. Uluso: Resignation of President Farmajo is the right option before Somalia falls apart

MINNESOTA, U.S (HORN OBSERVER) The high level of political antagonism, public agitation, insecurity, and fear for violence afflicting Somalia demand the immediate resignation of President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo as the right option before Somalia falls apart. The most important task for all Somalis…

Somalia's international partners remain deeply concerned about the ongoing disagreements over electoral process

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) The recent Somalia Partnership Forum enabled all involved to openly exchange views on current developments in the country and to agree on the 2021 Mutual Accountability Framework, which sets out key priorities on inclusive politics, security and justice, and social and economic…

U.S Calls for free, fair and peaceful elections in Uganda

WASHINGTON D.C (HORN OBSERVER) The United States reiterates its call for a free, fair, credible and peaceful election in Uganda. Repeated violence and excessive use of force by security forces are deeply troubling.

Amid stalemate on elections, foreign diplomats call Somali leaders to seek consensus

GAROWE (HORN OBSERVER) On their third group visit to Somalia's Federal Member States (FMSs), representatives from some of the country's main partners today emphasized the need for Somali leaders to remain in dialogue with one another, as well as continue in the spirit of consensus which has…

Mogadishu mayor threatens to 'seize and kill relentlessly' opposition politicians

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) Following a weeklong political conference by key Somali opposition figures, that ended with a strong communique demanding the resignation of National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) chief and dissolution of the disputed electoral committee, the Mayor of Mogadishu Omar…

Price of guns rises in Mogadishu amid fears of election violence in Somalia

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) At a black market, in Mogadishu, a group of men negotiated the price of two AK-47 rifles on Saturday. The buyer, who only shared his initial as Ahmed, said the price was much higher than it was sold five months ago.

AU Chairperson condemns the killing of innocent civilians in Ethiopia

ADDIS ABABA (HORN OBSERVER) The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat strongly condemned today the killing of innocent civilians following inter-communal violence in Ethiopia.

Parliament Endorses the New Cabinet and the Government's Program

Mogadishu, October 24, 2020: Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble commended Parliament for anonimously endorsing the newly formed cabinet and the government's priority programs with emphasis on national elections, improving security and justice, good governance and the improvement of public service.

Ahead of Elections, UN Urges that Somalia's Political Space Remain Open to All

Mogadishu – As Somalia prepares to hold elections, the United Nations today highlighted the need to ensure the country's political space remains open, allowing for a diversity of voices and views to be expressed as part of the democratic process. To achieve this, freedom of expression, opinion,…