Somali defense minister promises to expand war on al Shabaab 25 Jun- Source: Shabelle/ Mareeg Online/SONNA- 122 words The Minister of Defense for Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of Somalia Hussein Arab Isse, promised Monday to expand the war against al Shabaab militants in south-central Somalia.The Minister told reporters on Monday that the coalition forces [Somali […]
Somali leaders agree on Draft Constitution 22 Jun- Source: VOA- 389 words The key stakeholders in Somalia’s political transition process have agreed on a draft constitution, a significant step toward establishing a more permanent government. The time for the transition is running out, with less than two months to go before a deadline to elect […]
President Sharif dismisses World Bank’s $130 million discrepancy report 22 Jun – Source: Radio Bar-kulan – 159 words President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has rubbished a report recently issued by the World Bank alleging the discrepancy of about $130m (£85m) which was received by the his government. He dismissed the alleged discrepancy, calling it baseless and […]
Somalia’s Sharif to stand for new term as president 21 Jun- Source: AFP- 321 words Somalia’s President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed said yesterday he would stand as a candidate for a new term in office, two months ahead of his job coming up for renewal. “My services are available to Somalia if I am trusted with […]
2 South Africans freed from Somali pirates 21 Jun – Source: AP – 93 words Somalia’s defense minister says that two South Africans who were taken by Somali pirates in late 2010 have been freed. Defense Minister Hussein Arab Isse told a news conference in Mogadishu Thursday that Deborah Calitz and Bruno Pelizzari have been released. […]
Beledweyne Airport ready to accommodate military and civilian aircraft 20 Jun – Source: Radio Bar-kulan – 98 words Beledweynes’s Ugas Khalif airport is now ready to accommodate both civil and military airlines operations, regional authorities say. Speaking at a ceremony in Beledweyne where the airport was officially reopened, the area’s deputy regional security boss Ahmed […]
Somali Gov’t engage talks with Somaliland administration 20 Jun – Source: Shabelle/Hiiraan Online/Jowhar Online/Radio Kulmiye/ Midnimo – 102 words The Transitional Federal Government of Somalia, has on Wednesday opened formal talks with the Somaliland administration in London. During the two-day meeting, the two sides will discuss the future of Somaliland which is seeking independence from […]
Somali gov’t soldiers clash with armed groups in Mogadishu 19 Jun – Source: Shabelle/Jowhar Online/Hiiraan Online – 61 words Somali government soldiers yesterday exchanged heavy gunfire with armed groups in Mogadishu, reports and witnesses said. Lieutenant Colonel Hassan Mohammed Abukar, the police chief of Hodon district for Somali government, said that the combat was sparked […]
Somalia’s Roadmap signatories to meet in Nairobi 19 Jun – Source: Radio Bar-kulan – 144 words Signatories of Somalia’s political process dubbed “the Road Map” are scheduled to meet in Nairobi, on Wednesday, Somali embassy officials say. Somali envoy to Kenya Mohamed Ali Noor (Americo) confirmed to Bar-kulan that Somali leaders are expected to arrive […]
Somali tale of two cities as Mogadishu’s vulnerable miss out on progress 18 Jun – Source: Guardian – 1001 words Somalia’s capital is enjoying something of a boom after more than two decades of conflict and chaos, but many displaced Somalis are still living in camps and on the streets. At Mogadishu’s port, battered trucks […]