Category: Politics
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Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia and Djibouti signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Saturday to establish a formal mechanism for regular political consultations between the two countries. Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, and Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Abdulqadir Hussein Omar, signed the agreement during a meeting in…
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Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland’s regional administration has accused Somalia’s federal government of abandoning core national priorities, including the fight against al-Shabaab and efforts to maintain the country’s unity. In a strongly worded statement issued Monday, Jubbaland said the federal leadership has failed to deliver on security and governance, instead focusing on “short-term political interests” that,…
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Las Anod (HOL) — Police in Somalia’s Northeastern regional state have arrested businessman Mohamed Jabuutawi, a disqualified presidential candidate accused of organizing gunmen who clashed with security forces during last week’s election. Local sources said Jabuutawi was detained after he allegedly mobilized armed supporters angered by his exclusion from the race. The gunmen clashed with…
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed speaks during a televised interview at the site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on Sept. 1, 2025. Abiy vowed that Ethiopia would soon “correct” what he called the historic mistake of losing access to the Red Sea, a declaration that has drawn sharp criticism from Eritrea. Mogadishu…
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Mogadishu (HOL) — Federal lawmakers aligned with opposition groups accused the speaker of Somalia’s lower house on Saturday of violating the Constitution and the Rules of Procedure, saying his leadership has weakened Parliament and subordinated it to the presidency. In a statement, the MPs criticized Speaker Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur “Madoobe” for what they called…
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Last Updated on 3 minutes by Kariuki Mwangi Impeached former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua jetted back to Kenya today, August 21, 2021. Kumi Bila Break movement chairman Edwin Kuria had a conversation with a section of Nairobi residents, mainly businessmen and the voices are loud and clear; We should not waste time to welcome back…
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Last Updated on 8 minutes by Kariuki Mwangi The impeached former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua jetted back to the country today, Thursday 21, 2025 following his six week long tour of the USA. Gachagua’s highly anticipated return by the former deputy president turned to be cold water as only a handful of paid up supporters…
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Gachagua was in the U.S. for six weeks, where he mobilized supporters and held public forums with Kenyans in the diaspora. He also maintained harsh criticism against President William Ruto’s administration for corruption, extrajudicial killings, and human rights violations. He is expected to lead a procession to the Kamukunji grounds for a public rally, a move that the…
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Last Updated on 9 minutes by Kariuki Mwangi Former Makadara Member of Parliament Reuben Ndolo has slammed impeached former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua following chaos that rocked parts of Nairobi during his comeback procession from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport yesterday, Thursday 21, 2025. Speaking during an evening drive radio show on Radio Maisha, Ndolo…
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Last Updated on 5 minutes by Kariuki Mwangi The Kenya Professional Boxing Commission president Reuben Ndolo who a former Member of Parliament for Makadara Constituency has thrown his weight behind Michael Ouma Majua in the upcoming Kariobangi North MCA by-election. Majua, a veteran sports administrator, who has been at the top leadership of Football Kenya…