Somalia’s Shabaab say they have executed French hostage 17 Jan- Source: AFP/France 24/AP/Telegraph – 284 words Somalia’s Shabaab militant said Thursday they have executed a French agent they have held since 2009, as France said the hostage was likely killed several days ago in a failed rescue attempt. “16:30 GMT, Wednesday, 16 January, 2013. Denis […]
U.S. to recognize Somali government, opening door to new aid 16 Jan – Source: Reuters – 257 words The United States will on Thursday officially recognize the Somali government in Mogadishu, ending a hiatus of more than 20 years and opening the door to increased U.S. and international economic help for the violence-plagued African nation, […]
Somali Islamist militants say French hostage sentenced to death 16 Jan – Source: Reuters/BBC – 89 words Somali militants linked to al Qaeda have sentenced a French agent to death several days after an attempt by French armed forces to rescue him failed, the al Shabaab rebel group said on Wednesday. “Harakat al Shabaab al […]
Somali president, delegation reach Washington 15 Jan- Source: Radio Mogadishu/SONNA/SNTV/Jowhar Online/Mareeg Online- 233 words The President of the Somali federal government Hassan Sh. Mohamud and his delegation have reached Washington after receiving an official invitation from the United States of America; president Mohamud was warmly welcomed by the state department and Somali community there according […]
Clinton to Meet Somali President Thursday 15 Jan – Source: Bahrain News Agency – 111 words US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will meet with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohammed on Thursday at the headquarters of the US State Department. This would be the first formal meeting between them since the President came to office, […]
Rights Group demands Somali Journalist’s release 14 Jan – Source: VOA News – 118 words Human Rights Watch is demanding the release of a journalist arrested in Somalia after interviewing a woman who was allegedly raped by state security forces. The rights group is raising concerns about the treatment of victims of sexual violence in […]
AMISOM needs more time in Somalia – Katumba 14 Jan – Source: New Vision – 253 words The mandate that authorizes AMISOM forces to stay in Somalia should be extended to enable the young country recover from over 20 years of war, General Katumba Wamala, the Uganda Chief of Land Forces (CLF) has said. The […]
Eight civilians killed in French Somalia raid: witnesses 13 Jan – Source: AFP World News – 231 words At least eight civilians were killed during France’s failed attempt to free a hostage in Somalia, witnesses said Sunday, adding to prior reported death tolls. “Four civilians, including three from one family, are among the dead. They […]
5 terrorists make their way into Uganda – Police 1 Jan – Source: New Vision – 366 words The Police have received information that five terrorists are suspected to have sneaked into the country. The terrorists were identified as Ali Salah Adan, Naim A. Amur, Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah, Abderraouf Jdey and Mohamed Nor Ali. They […]
Somali forces to be trained in their country 10 Jan- Source: Radio Bar-kulan- 111 words The African Union mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has revealed that Somali forces will receive their trainings inside their country contrary to earlier approaches where they were taken outside for trainings. Speaking to reporters in Mogadishu, AMISOM spokesman Col. Ali Aden […]