Al Shabaab leader Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys questioned 30 Jun- Source: BBC- 340 words A top Somali militant leader, Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys, has been transferred under armed guard from the airport in the capital Mogadishu following his arrival there on Saturday. He is now being questioned at a government intelligence base. He was moved after […]
Hasaan Dahir refuses move to Mogadishu 28 Jun- Source: Radio Bar-kulan/al Shahid/Radio Shabelle/Radio Risaala/Hiiraan Online- 158 words Himan and Heeb administration officials confirmed to Radio Bar-kulan that Hassan Dahir Aweys, One of the al Shabaab leaders who was captured and held at Adado town refused his transfer to the capital, Mogadishu, after a meeting with […]
Somalia’s security improving despite attack on U.N. – premier 27 Jun- Source: Reuters- 571 words Somali Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon has said last week’s deadly assault on a U.N. compound in Mogadishu should not obscure the fact that many other attacks are now being foiled in a nation slowly recovering from war. The attack […]
On going talks in Mogadishu, Adado over fate of Hassan Dahir Aweys 27 Jun- Source: Somalia Today Online/Badweyn Online/AllSaxafada/Xogmaal Online- 120 words Intensive negotiations and communications continues in the capital Mogadishu and Adado town in Galgudud region, central Somalia on how to move Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys to Mogadishu, a leader of al Shabaab rebel […]
New Deal Compact with international partners will be a milestone to move Somalia forward 26 Jun- Source: Office of the Prime Minister- 425 words His Excellency Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon today officially announced the New Deal for Somali conference in Brussels on September 16th, at the core group meeting in Mogadishu. The conference is co-hosted […]
Somalia marks 53rd anniversary of independence of Northern region 26 Jun- Source: Radio Mogadishu/ SNTV/Universal TV/ al Shahid- 273 words Somalia celebrates the 53rd anniversary of the independence of the northern provinces of British colonial in 1960. An official ceremony was held at the presidential palace in the capital Mogadishu in the presence of senior […]
Somalia: Civilians Killed in Kismayo Clashes 26 Jun – Source: Human Rights Watch – 400 words Rival clan militas in Kismayo, Somalia, earlier this month caused an unknown number of civilian casualties in apparently indiscriminate attacks on civilian buildings. The United Nations reported that at least 31 civilians were killed and 38 more wounded during […]
Sheikh Aweys, al Shabaab officials escape to Hobyo in Mudug region 25 Jun- Source: Radio Mustaqbal/Hiiraan Online/Shabelle/Radio Dalsan/SomaliWarMonitor- 201 words Reports say that Hassan Dahir Aweys who is one of senior al Shabaab leaders escaped from Barawe district, lower Shabelle region. Hassan reportedly escaped using a boat from the coastal town and was accompanied by […]
Barclays faces pressure from Somali cash transfer firms 24 Jun- Source: BBC- 555 words The UK government is being urged to stop Barclays closing the last account in Somalia which allows its citizens overseas to send money back home. A group of aid practitioners said the service was a “lifeline” for an estimated 40% of […]
Somalia President outlines his vision for growth 24 Jun- Source: Standard- 412 words The Somali nation and I thank the world for their sustained support over the past few years. As things have got steadily better, you have worked with us to build on that confidence and maintain the momentum. We appreciate the support of […]