The East African
Wednesday February 10 2021
Summary
Somalia is currently facing an uncertain political future after the four-year term of President Mohamed Farmaajo ended on Monday without the country holding elections.
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Kenya has joined a growing list of international players in urging Somalia to negotiate an amicable electoral programme and save the region from instability.
Commenting for the first time on Somalia s electoral crisis since the two countries cut diplomatic ties, Kenya told the African Union Peace and Security Council on Tuesday that Somalia s elections will be vital for the long-term stability of the Horn of Africa, and asked donors and other partners to ensure all stakeholders take part.
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Nairobi (SD) – The Kenyan government has said it will form a team to find a diplomatic solution between Kenya and Somalia, according to government spokesman Cyrus Oguna.
Cyrus Oguna added that Kenya will not retaliate against the Somali government for cutting diplomatic ties with Kenya.
“We are a higher nation, we cannot do the same thing Somalia has done. If we do so it will look like revenge hence, we will let the IGAD and COMESA take control of it,” Oguna told the Star.
Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it has not yet received any official contact with Somalia over the severance of diplomatic ties.
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