Somalia opposition Stories

Somalia's opposition says pacts with Ethiopian, other countries signed without parliament’s approval
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 15, 2025

The leaders accused President Hassan of going against a parliamentary censure motion he sponsored against Ethiopia when it signed a maritime agreement...

Raila's ODM at a crossroads as government it supports seeks to silence dissent
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 31, 2024

Despite Nyong'o's stand, the party has not officially called out its members who are publicly supporting ongoing police excesses and contravention of...

Political test for Tanzania's Chadema as Mbowe and Lissu seek top party position
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 31, 2024

Lissu has previously expressed concerns over what he described as a "huge and unprecedented" amount of "dirty money" within the party.

Police arrest Kizza Besigye's lawyer (Rtd) Major Ronald Iduli after raiding his house
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 10, 2024

Iduli was set to appear before the General Court Martial in Makindye, Kampala City, alongside Hajji Obed Kamulegeya to defend Besigye.

Uganda Law Society asks Karua to reapply for practising license to defend Besigye
Amina Wako  |  Dec 10, 2024

The council reportedly rejected Karua's application on procedural grounds, citing the absence of notarised copies of her practising certificate, a let...

Besigye sues Kenya, Uganda at the East African Court of Justice over alleged abduction
Amina Wako  |  Dec 09, 2024

Observers argue that the General Court Martial in Makindye, where Besigye and Lutale are facing charges of undermining national security and illegal p...

Karua misses to represent Besigye in Ugandan military trial over clearance hitch
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 02, 2024

Karua stated that she spoke to the Council Chairperson, Justice Irene Mulyagonja who assured her that the Council would convene to address her matter.

Uganda confirms Kenya's role in Kizza Besigye's abduction from Nairobi
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 22, 2024

Ugandan Information Minister Chris Baryomunsi said the government of Uganda was coordinating with its Kenyan counterpart in the arrest of Kizza Besigy...

India's opposition leader demands Adani's arrest after bribery scheme exposed
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 21, 2024

Gandhi spoke hours after news emerged that Adani had paid $265 million (Sh34 billion) to Indian officials to obtain power supply contracts.

Human rights commission condemns Kizza Besigye's alleged abduction in Nairobi
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 20, 2024

Besigye had visited Nairobi to attend NARC-Kenya leader Martha Karua's book launch in Nairobi on Sunday evening.

Kizza Besigye abducted in Nairobi and now in Kampala jail, says wife Byanyima
Amina Wako  |  Nov 20, 2024

Besigye was in Nairobi attending the launch of a book by Narc Kenya leader and former Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Martha Karua.

House team rejects NADCO proposal for official opposition leader, insists on referendum
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2024

This is a major setback to both President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga, who had championed the proposal of the creation of an offic...

Ugandan opposition members face 'terrorism' charges
DW News  |  Aug 24, 2024

Nderu criticised Kenya's track record of protecting foreigners who are seeking refuge or fleeing political persecution.

Africa: Who's who in Raila Odinga's continental top job bid
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 23, 2024

While their backgrounds provide valuable insights into continental diplomacy, their expertise alone may not be enough to make up for the broader lack...

Tunisia's electoral commission accepts just three candidates for presidential election
Reuters  |  Aug 11, 2024

The commission said it had accepted the candidacies of Saied and Zouhair Magzhaoui, who is seen as close to Saied, and Ayachi Zammel for the October 6...

Ruto to form government of national unity, potentially including opposition
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 11, 2024

Political analyst Mark Bichachi told The Eastleigh Voice that President William Ruto has given the first major signal that he is listening to Gen Zs.

South Sudan opposition alliance says no election without proper constitution
Vincent Ombati  |  Jul 09, 2024

SSOMA said on Monday that it does not want the elections extended or rescheduled and that the peace process - the Tumaini Initiative that is ongoing i...

Tunisian court jails prominent critic of President Kais Saied
Reuters  |  Jul 07, 2024

The court ruling against Sonia Dahmani reinforces opposition concerns that critical voices will continue to be targeted ahead of a presidential electi...

Zuma's party says it will join opposition in South Africa's parliament
Reuters  |  Jun 16, 2024

Former president Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto we Sizwe party came in a surprisingly strong third in the May 29 election, which saw the ANC lose its majority.

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