During a prayer ceremony that was held for the late Member of Parliament Amina Mohamed Abdi, Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble uttered words that will be remembered for a long time to come. The PM stated that he is committed to the firm belief that the unlawful hand that took MP Amina’s life was the same hand that was behind the killing of Ikran Tahlil, … Continue reading PM Roble: “MP Amina And Ikran Tahlil Were Killed By The Same Hand”

Member of Parliament Amina Mohamed Abdi and at least 10 others were killed last night in the city of Beledweyne after twin explosions rocked the city. The lawmaker was in the city to vie for a third term in parliament. She was the sole female candidate running for re-election for the HOP#135 seat in Hiiraan. Amina was known to be a staunch critic of Mohamed … Continue reading Outspoken MP Amina Mohamed Abdi Killed In Beledweyne

Somalia’s parliamentary elections are facing another potential delay, as a significant number of seats in the House of the People have not yet been filled with only one day left until the election deadline. At the time of writing, 225 out of 275 lawmakers have been elected thus far with women representing 20% of those seats. In order to reach the 30% quota, 37 out … Continue reading As Somalia’s Parliamentary Election Deadline Inches Closer, 30% Women’s Quota Unlikely To Be Met