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The regional bloc said it aligns with the African Union’s position and urged all stakeholders to act within established regional and international legal frameworks.
The vote was the country’s second parliamentary election of the year, triggered after the February polls failed to produce a working majority.
Opposition politician, Bobi Wine, had alleged that a multiple-voting scheme was being orchestrated by the state to influence the upcoming elections.
President Hassan also stressed the importance of peaceful dialogue with Somaliland,noting Somalia’s continued commitment to negotiation to preserve national cohesion.
According to Zelensky, Ukrainian and American negotiators have already aligned on “90%” of a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the conflict.
According to the Council on Foreign Relations’ Conflicts to Watch in 2026 report, several ongoing and potential conflicts on the African continent remain significant sources of instability in the year ahead.
A major highlight of the year was President Ruto’s state visit to China from April 22–26, which upgraded Kenya–China relations to a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the New Era.”
At the heart of the forum’s message was a call for clarity from the presidency. It urged President Mohamud to present a clear national strategy to confront the twin challenges of national fragmentation and terrorism, saying such a plan is vital to protect the country from further instability and to restore public confidence in leadership.
The clashes are rooted in unresolved territorial claims along sections of the Thailand–Cambodia border that remain poorly marked decades after colonial-era boundaries were drawn. While previous diplomatic efforts attempted to manage tensions, renewed fighting erupted earlier this year, intensifying in December.
The ministers warned that the recognition of parts of sovereign states constituted a serious precedent that threatens international peace and security.
The Office of the President did not provide details on the purpose of President Boko’s visit, describing it as private.
South Sudan’s National Elections Commission has set December 22, 2026, as the date for the country’s general election. This will be South Sudan’s first national vote since independence in 2011. The election has been delayed repeatedly due to civil conflict, weak institutions, and unmet legal and administrative requirements. The planned vote will include presidential, national, and sub-national legislative positions under the current transitional constitutional arrangement.