Federal MPs vote second PM out of office 06 Dec – Source: Garowe Online – 212 Lawmakers in Somalia’s Federal Parliament have on Saturday ousted second Prime Minister in an overwhelming vote , bringing a month-long political standoff to an end, Garowe Online reports. Of the 235 MPs on seven rows in parliament, 153 lawmakers […]
KDF aircraft crashes in Kismayu after combat, fate of crew unknown 05 Dec – Star Kenya – 185 Words A Kenya Defence Forces aircraft crashed after it developed technical problems while returning from a combat mission in Kismayu Thursday afternoon.The fighter jet was coming from Dhasheegga near Farwamo, which is an area under the control […]
Somali Parliament to debate on no confidence motion 04 Dec – Source: Somali Diplomat /Radio Mogadishu – 144 words Somali Federal parliament is scheduled to meet today to debate the no confidence motion against Prime minister of Federal Government of Somalia Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed. The speaker of Somali federal parliament Mohamed Sheikh Osman Jawari […]
Somali lawmaker seriously wounded in Mogadishu 04 Dec – Source: Radio Goobjoog – 54 words Somali MP among four people was seriously injured by armed men in a drive by shooting incident in Mogadishu earlier today.The MP was immediately rushed to Madina hospital for treatment. Sources confirm that three people including former MP of transitional […]
Sharif Hassan inaugurated in Baidoa 03 Dec – Source: Radio Mogadishu/SNTV/Radio Bar-kulan – 100 words The newly elected president of south western regional state of Somalia, Sharif Hassan Sheikh Adan was today inaugurated in Baidoa. The president of the federal republic, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, representative from the international community has attended the ceremony. Sharif Hassan […]
At least four killed in suicide attack on UN convoy in Somali capital 03 Dec – Source: Horseed Media/Radio Goobjoog/Radio Dalsan/Radio Bar-kulan – Words At least four people were killed on Wednesday when a suicide bomber in the Somali capital Mogadishu rammed a car packed with explosives into a UN convoy, police said. The attack […]
Top leaders denounce Mandera quarry attack 02 Dec – Source: Goodjoog – 251 Words The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, on behalf of the Federal Government and the people of Somalia, offers his sincere condolences in response to this morning’s murderous attack by al-Shabab terrorists on defenseless quarry workers near Mandera, Kenya. He said: […]
Al Shabaab militia kills 36 in fresh Mandera quarry attack 02 Dec – Source: Star-Kenya/Reuters – 421 words Thirty six people have been confirmed dead after suspected Al Shabaab militia attacked them in a quarry in Korome, 15 km from Mandera town. The gunmen executed them while they were sleeping in tents at about 12:30 […]
PM Abdi-wali to face ‘no confidence’ vote 1 Dec – Source: Somali Current – 156 words A debate on whether to sack Somalia Prime Minister or to remain in office is scheduled for Tuesday December 2 in Mogadishu. The Speaker of the Somali Parliament, Mohamed Sheikh Osman said the motion will be tabled on Tuesday […]
Efforts to end clan clashes in Mudug region kicks off in Harardhere 01 Dec – Source: Radio Goobjoog- 170 words Reports from Harardhere district in Mudug region states that the traditional elders have started efforts to end the hostilities and tensions between the warring clans in war-Shubo region. The elders called the militias to cease […]