Politics

Somalia Welcomes Adoption of Verification Report for EAC Membership

Mogadishu, Somalia - The Federal Republic of Somalia warmly welcomes the adoption of the "Verification Report" on its application by the East African Community Heads of State, which was reviewed and deliberated at the 21st Extraordinary Summit held on May 31 in Bujumbura, Burundi.

Imagine the Strategic Partnership between Asmara and Moscow

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh In this extremely poor Eritrea nation located in the Horn of Africa, with a population 3.6 million, what factors could attract to strengthen cooperation in the spheres highlight by the Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting with President of the State of Eritrea…

Somalia's Political Landscape: Struggles for Consensus and Moving Forward

By: Mohamed Abdiqafar Haji Hussein. On May 25, 2023, the National Consultative Council of Somalia issued a controversial statement. It discussed preparations for implementing a "one-person, one-vote" system in Somalia, extending the terms for both regional and federal governments, and changing…

Russia's 'Return to Africa' Sparks Policy Controversy

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh: During the Africa Day celebrations annually on May 25th, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov Moscow's decision to return to Africa is a strategic due to the geopolitical changes and its return has become a popular post-Soviet slogan in Russia's establishment.…

Rep. Ilhan Omar congratulates for the historic elections in Puntland

WASHINGTON (Horn Observer) – The U.S. representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district, Ilhan Omar (D-MN) expressed her congratulations and support for the historic elections taking place in Somalia's Puntland.

Somalia: Puntland takes historic step with first direct election in 54 Years

BOSASO, Puntland (Horn Observer) – A wave of anticipation and hope swept across Puntland today as its citizens eagerly lined up to cast their votes in the region's first direct election in 54 years. Departing from the traditional clan elders' selection process, this historic milestone marks…

Somali ambassador to Saudi Arabia resigns citing 'inappropriate behavior' by president's chief protocol

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) In a shocking turn of events, Salim Maow Haji, the renowned Somali ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, tendered his resignation on Monday.

Opinion: President Deni's Controversial Election Plans in Puntland: A Quest for Power

By: Mohamed Abdiqafar Haji Hussein The President of Puntland, Said Abdulahi Deni, was elected January 8, 2019 in a process to which all stakeholders agreed. The moment he was elected, the candidates running against him congratulated him. The election was not based on "one person, one vote,"…

Ethiopia and Russia Appreciate the Dynamics of Inter-parliamentary Cooperation

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh Chairman of the Federation Council of Ethiopia, Agenyehu Teshager, during his first official working visit to Moscow, has held talks with Chairperson of the Federation Council Valentina Matviyenko, after which a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the upper houses…

Opinion: Puntland at a Crossroads: Urgent Calls for Negotiation

By; Mohamed Abdiqafar Haji Hussein:: In the past three days, numerous events have unfolded, which, if they persist, could lead to unfavorable outcomes. On May 15, 2023, the Puntland Political Forum, consisting of politicians from within and outside the country, issued a statement urging the President…