Mohammed Kahiye

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Tue, 02/23/2021 - 02:10 AM
Africa

Somalia Accuses UAE of Promoting Political Standoff and Violent Protest

The federal government of Somalia says the United Arab Emirates is to blame for political instability in the wake of a violent protest by opposition leaders last week
Somalia's President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed addresses the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters…
Fri, 02/19/2021 - 12:33 PM
Africa

Mogadishu Police Open Fire on Protesters

Opposition leaders accuse government of using disproportionate force to halt peaceful protest planned for Friday
An armoured personnel carrier (APC) is seen on a sealed off street during fighting
Mon, 02/15/2021 - 01:21 PM
Africa

Somali Leaders at Odds on Election Schedule

Coalition of opposition presidential candidates announced protest against leadership of President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo
Motorists drive past the campaign billboard of Somalia's opposition presidential candidate Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsameh along the main streets of Mogadishu, Somalia, Feb. 8, 2021.
Mon, 02/08/2021 - 03:14 PM
Africa

Somali Opposition Refuses to Recognize President Farmajo as Term Expires

President has indicated he will continue to serve as he tries to break impasse on election  
FILE PHOTO: Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, President of Somalia, attends the London Somalia Conference' at Lancaster House, May 11,…
Sat, 02/06/2021 - 05:10 PM
Africa

Talks Fail to End Somali Electoral Impasse

There's been no decision on selecting a replacement for President Farmajo, whose term ends Monday
FILE PHOTO: Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, President of Somalia, attends the London Somalia Conference' at Lancaster House, May 11,…
Tue, 01/26/2021 - 09:40 AM
Africa

Somali Lawmakers Demand Inquiry on Alleged Troops Fighting in Tigray

Former deputy of Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency claims over 370 Somali troops died in Tigray
Fatuma Moallim Abdulle poses with 3 of her children, during an interview with the Associated Press in Mogadishu, Somalia,
Tue, 01/19/2021 - 11:55 AM
Africa

Somalia Still Counts on US Air Support Against al-Shabab

The security cooperation between US and Somali forces significantly reduced the threats posed by Islamist militant group al-Shabab; Mogadishu hopes the military assistance will continue even after the pullout
Somalia Still Counts on US Air Support against al-Shabab
Tue, 01/19/2021 - 09:07 AM
Africa

Despite US Troop Pullout, Somalia Vows to Continue Security Cooperation

US Africa Command on Sunday confirmed some 700 American troops in Somalia had been repositioned, as ordered by President Trump
Fri, 12/11/2020 - 09:59 AM
Africa

Somalia’s Indirect Election Delayed by Political Standoff

US-announced troop withdrawal furthers security concerns that scuttled historic one-person-one-vote election plan
Somalia’s Indirect Election Delayed by Political Standoff
Thu, 12/10/2020 - 07:35 PM
Africa

Somalia’s Indirect Election Delayed by Political Standoff

US-announced troop withdrawal furthers security concerns that scuttled historic one-person-one-vote election plan
FILE - Somalia's President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo.