By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Shabelle Media Network
Somalia’s Federal Senate has begun examining a bill amending the Central Bank law and continued considering one establishing an environmental management agency. Finance Minister Biixi Iimaan Cige presented the banking reform during the session, Shabelle Media Network reports.
Algeria’s People’s National Assembly is due to begin examining the 2027 finance bill on 2 November, presented by a government representative. Debates are scheduled for three days, followed by a questions session on 5 November and a vote by MPs on 16 November, according to APS.
🇩🇿 Algeria · Source: Algérie Eco ·
Somalia’s Federal Parliament speaker, Cabdulqaadir Maxamed Nuur, visited Somalia’s embassy in Nairobi and called for stronger services for nationals. He also stressed protecting Somali interests and developing relations between Somalia and Kenya, Shabelle Media Network reports.
🇸🇴 Somalia · Source: Shabelle Media Network ·
Puntland President Siciid Cabdullaahi Deni has called on Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to leave office, saying the country needs inclusive political consultation. In a television appearance in Puntland, he also criticised the dialogue proposed by the federal government and questioned its ability to organise elections, Shabelle Media Network reports.
🇸🇴 Somalia · Source: Shabelle Media Network ·
Somali Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama visited Marina Seafood’s Maanya Mooya fishing vessel in Mogadishu and praised investment in the country’s marine resources. During Somali Fisheries Week, he reiterated government support for exporters to increase domestic production, Shabelle Media Network reports.
🇸🇴 Somalia · Source: Shabelle Media Network ·
Security Council fails to extend MINURSO mandateThe two draft resolutions on MINURSO in the Sahara failed at the UN Security Council after Russia vetoed the US text and the United States rejected the Russian draft. The mission’s mandate expired on 31 October 2026, according to Caasimada Online.
Dangote’s Lamu refinery cleared of public-private partnership challengeKenya’s public-private partnerships appeals committee has rejected a challenge to the $16 billion refinery backed by Aliko Dangote in Lamu. It considers the project a private investment outside the legal framework for public-private partnerships, reports CEOWORLD Magazine.The week in Africa
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