Author: Abdihakim Siyad

Fresh political wrangles is unfolding inside the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as divisions deepen over the future of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who currently serves as the party’s Secretary General. The party’s National Central Committee is expected to meet this week to deliberate on a proposal to replace him a move insiders say enjoys the backing of a majority of senior officials. This development comes amid growing public disagreements among ODM leaders, reviving long-standing internal issues that intensified following the death of former party leader Raila Odinga. With Odinga gone, the party has struggled to maintain cohesion, as rivals pushing and…

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco delivered drama and high-stakes football in its Round of 16 as the tournament moved into the knockout phase. From commanding performances by traditional powerhouses to nail-biting penalty shootouts and narrow victories, the path to the quarter-finals is beginning to take shape. Senegal Shows Class to Reach Quarters In one of the standout matches of the round, Senegal overcame Sudan 3-1 in Tangier to become the first team to book their spot in the quarter-finals. Sudan stunned many by taking an early lead through Aamir Abdallah, but the Teranga Lions responded with authority.…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has ignited a political war with allegations targeting the Somali community in Kenya, while also dragging the United States into Kenya’s domestic political arena. Speaking during a church service in Kiambu, Gachagua claimed that funds intended to assist people with disabilities in Minnesota, United States, were allegedly stolen, sent to Kenya, and used to acquire property, including farms, houses, and businesses. He specifically linked one Eastleigh mall to these funds, asserting that the owner is a business partner of President William Ruto. Gachagua urged U.S. President Donald Trump to conduct in Kenya a forceful operation…

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud paid a rare late-night visit to the residence of former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed in Mogadishu, in a political development that has captured national political attention. The visit which reportedly lasted around two hours comes after months of visible political distance between the two leaders, who have previously worked together but increasingly found themselves on opposite sides of Somalia’s current political arena. Although the official reason for the meeting was not immediately disclosed, both sides later confirmed that key political grievances were discussed and resolved.  The meeting was also notable for the informal tone of the visit, which…

Kenya’s Political temperature is heating up fast with sharp public exchanges, party tensions and shifting loyalties redefining the national conversation. As President William Ruto intensifies his criticism to the United opposition, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua openly confronts him, and ODM battles internal divisions, the country finds itself in the middle of one of the most dramatic political moments in recent years. Ruto Pushes for Policy-Based Politics President William Ruto has accused opposition leaders of relying on divisive rhetoric instead of presenting credible national policy alternatives. Speaking during a interdenominational church service in Chesombur, Sigor constituency in West Pokot county, the…

Junet Mohammed, Suna East MP and Leader of Minority in the National Assembly, has hit back at ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, who accused him of mismanaging 2022 Azimio coalition campaign funds. Sifuna had alleged that part of the money sent by former President Uhuru Kenyatta to the Azimio campaign never reached party agents and was allegedly diverted. He claimed Junet was personally responsible for failing to deliver the funds and leaving election agents unpaid, effectively undermining the campaign. “Wengine walikula pesa ya Uhuru Kenyatta sawasawa. Mimi najua kama Katibu Mkuu pesa nyingi tulizokuwa tunafanyia campaigns ilikuwa inatoka kwa Mheshimiwa…

President Donald Trump has confirmed that incumbent Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured by United States special operations forces during a covert overnight mission in Caracas. Trump described the operation as one of the most precise and powerful demonstrations of American military capability in modern history, saying it marked the end of what he called a criminal regime that had undermined regional security and U.S. national interests. Speaking during a press conference, Trump said American forces operating alongside U.S. law enforcement entered Maduro’s fortified residence under the cover of darkness and overwhelmed his security before seizing him.…

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has strongly condemned statements attributed by U.S. President Donald Trump, in which he reportedly termed Somalis as “garbage.” Speaking in an extensive interview with Al Arabiya english, the President called such remarks unacceptable and deeply disrespectful to the Somali people. “It is not acceptable for President Trump or anyone to call Somalis garbage. Somalis are very smart, intelligent, hardworking and honest people. No human being is garbage,” President Hassan Sheikh said, emphasizing the resilience, intelligence, and work ethic of his countrymen both in Somalia and abroad. He highlighted the contributions of Somali communities living in the United States,…

In a shocking development, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, First Lady Cilia Flores, have been captured by U.S. forces and flown out of the country. This operation, described as a “large-scale strike,” was reportedly conducted in conjunction with U.S. law enforcement. Who is Nicolás Maduro? Nicolás Maduro has led Venezuela for more than 12 years, first serving as vice president under Hugo Chávez and later as foreign minister. During his presidency, he maintained strong ties with countries like China, Russia, and Iran.However, the United States has accused Maduro of human rights abuses…

For many decades  Mogadishu stood as one of the world’s most insecure capitals, a city where insecurity shaped daily life and fear dictated movement. Bombings, ambushes, and terror threats by the terror groups restricted business activity and kept residents indoors long before sunset. Public spaces were never truly public, they existed under the shadow of uncertainty. Today, however, Mogadishu is experiencing a visible and meaningful shift. Streets remain active late into the night, cafes and shops are busy, and the rhythm of life is beginning to resemble that of a normal urban centre. This change has not occurred by accident, but…