Category: Somalia

  • Somalia: Unrealistic Statement From PM Roble, Warlord Ahmed Daaci Gives Farmajo 24 hours To Resign

    Somalia: Unrealistic Statement From PM Roble, Warlord Ahmed Daaci Gives Farmajo 24 hours To Resign

    MOGADISHU (HAN) April 25. 2021. Public Diplomacy and Regional Stability Initiatives News. Monitoring Regional Issues. Mogadishu is on the brink full scale violence. Sporadic gunfire can be heard in Mogadishu central late into Sunday evening. Fighting started when house of former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Abdirahman Abdishakur was attacked at their residence by forces under…

  • Somalia: Sharif Sheikh Ahmed Strongly Condemns Gov Troops Attacking Presidential candidates

    Somalia: Sharif Sheikh Ahmed Strongly Condemns Gov Troops Attacking Presidential candidates

    I strongly condemn the attacks by the government forces on the residences of former president @HassanSMohamud & Wadajir Party Leader @AAbdishakur. The former president @M_Farmaajo whose term ended in February will be held accountable and responsible for his actions. I call upon the armed forces not take illegitimate orders that are wrong and illegal in…

  • Somalia: SNA Opposition Unites Control Over 70% Of Mogadishu

    Somalia: SNA Opposition Unites Control Over 70% Of Mogadishu

    Fighting has broken out in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, between different sections of the security forces. Reports said heavy weapons were used and mortar rounds were fired near the presidential palace. Some of the military units support President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed while others are opposed to him. Last week Mr Mohamed – known as Farmajo…

  • Somalia not ready for one-man, one-vote

    Somalia not ready for one-man, one-vote

    The African Union has expressed reservations about the ability of Somalia to hold countrywide election involving all citizens. A special envoy to be appointed by the AU will have just a month to drive mediation between parties in Somalia, who have failed to agree on a n electoral calendar, to prepare for indirect polls. The…

  • Farmajo Rebels Prepare New offensive In Mogadishu

    Farmajo Rebels Prepare New offensive In Mogadishu

    MOGADISHU (HAN) April 22. 2021. Public Diplomacy and Regional Stability Initiatives News. Monitoring Regional Issues. Tension are very high as increased military movements in Mogadishu over tonight. Abdirahman Abdishakuur said the Farmajo rebels were willing to negotiate with the Ethiopia and Eritrean governments to spare  further conflict in order to maintain 2 year extension endorsed by…

  • Somali Government Bankrupt Without International Donors

    Somali Government Bankrupt Without International Donors

    MOGADISHU (HAN) April 25. 2021. Public Diplomacy and Regional Stability Initiatives News. Monitoring Regional Issues. Today Somalia’s Finance Minister Abdirahman Dualeh Beileh says all international donors have stopped budgetary support to Somalia. European Union, Saudi Arabia, United Sates, Qatar, another major donors, have also recently ended support. Situation for the Somali government is dire. The…

  • Somalia: Farmajo is Lonely at the Top

    Somalia: Farmajo is Lonely at the Top

    MOGADISHU (HAN) April 22. 2021. Public Diplomacy and Regional Stability Initiatives News. Monitoring Regional Issues. By: Professor Ibrahim.Farmaajo is a lonely broken man today. He lost his major supporters from the region Eritrea and Ethiopia, strong allies for the past four years. His future in Villa Somalia and Somali trust are all undoubtedly shattered by…

  • Somalia: Farmajo and the Republican 2022 Bid for NY Governor

    Somalia: Farmajo and the Republican 2022 Bid for NY Governor

    Farmajo’s proposal faces almost certain doom in Mogadishu 2021. In 2009, from desk job in NY State and asked to assume a new title – “Mr. Prime Minister” in Somalia. “Hello my friends in Mogadishu let me know your thoughts, how to deal Mogadishu mayhem and “violence, cowardice and opportunistic Al-Shabaab tactics” According to Tim O’Shei…

  • Somalia: Another set back For Farmaajo’s shuttle diplomacy for term extension

    Somalia: Another set back For Farmaajo’s shuttle diplomacy for term extension

    ADDIS ABABA (HAN) April 22. 2021. Public Diplomacy and Regional Stability Initiatives News. Monitoring Regional Issues. By. Professor Hussein. H. Hussein. Africa Union led by International community and UNSC briefings have rejected his two years extension in Somalia. They have also stated only Sept.17th agreement with stakeholders are  practically the only path to resolve this…

  • Somalia: Africa Union Condemns Mursal & Farmajo’s Illegal Action

    Somalia: Africa Union Condemns Mursal & Farmajo’s Illegal Action

    COMMUNIQUE Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 993rd meeting held on 22 April 2021, on the political and security situation in Somalia:     The Peace and Security Council, Noting the opening remarks made by the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Djibouti to the AU and Chairperson…

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