Two neighboring countries share strong business relations that had suffered under recent bilateral tensions
During past four months, authorities have raided three media houses and arrested some 30 reporters
Government, opposition parties still need to agree on process for holding delayed elections
Clashes erupted overnight in the capital between backers and opponents of President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, known as 'Farmajo'
Only five deaths recorded in 2020, compared to 31 in 2018
International partners in Somalia, led by the US, welcomed African Union mediation efforts
Somali, AU officials agree to forge ahead despite concerns about Somali parliament's controversial extension of president's mandate for another two years
Opposition says measure is null and void
But the upper house says move was unconstitutional
The presidential and parliamentary elections were originally scheduled to begin late last year.
Leaders remain deadlocked over election plans
Diplomats, including those from UN in Somalia, say they will not support partial elections or term extension
Opposition insists Farmajo has no mandate to convene a meeting
President Farmajo convened a meeting Monday between leadership of the federal government and federal member states to discuss upcoming polls, but critics say he has no mandate
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
Opposition leaders accuse government of using disproportionate force to halt peaceful protest planned for Friday
Coalition of opposition presidential candidates announced protest against leadership of President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo
President has indicated he will continue to serve as he tries to break impasse on election
There's been no decision on selecting a replacement for President Farmajo, whose term ends Monday
Former deputy of Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency claims over 370 Somali troops died in Tigray
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