Traditional elders call for immediate cease fire between warring clans in Deefow 1 Jan – Source: Radio Goobjoog – 214 Words The traditional elders and intellectuals in Mogadishu have sent constant appeals to warring clans in Deefow locality of Hiran region. Elder Mohamed Hassan Haad called the clan militias fighting in Deefow locality to cease […]
Fresh tribal clashes break out in Deefow 31 Dec – Source: Radio Goobjoog – 81 Words Heavy tribal clashes broke out in Deefow locality 35 kilometres North of Beledweyne district earlier on Wednesday. The exact casualty figure in the clashes is not clearly known but locals say the sounds of the bullets were heard from […]
U.S. strike in Somalia targets Al-Shabaab 29 Dec – CNN – 248 Words The United States conducted an airstrike Monday in Somalia against Al-Shabaab, said Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby, Pentagon press secretary. The strike, which took place in the area of Saakow, was targeting a senior leader of the Islamist militant group.”At this time, […]
Somali president to meet his Egyptian counterpart in Cairo 29 Dec – Radio Goobjoog – 192 Words Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Cairo after receiving an official invitation from his counterpart Egyptian president Abdifatah Al-Sisi. On touching down at Cairo airport, President Hassan and his delegation received a warm welcome from the Egyptian […]
Sharmarke takes office as third PM 26 Dec – Source: Garowe Online – 355 Words Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke, the former Somali Ambassador to the United States, has taken office for the second time as the third Prime Minister under President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s incumbency in two years on Thursday, Garowe Online reports. Sharmarke received […]
Federal parliament approves the newly appointed Somali premier 24 Dec – Source: Radio Goobjoog – 80 Words The Federal Parliament of Somalia has unanimously approved Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke as the Somali prime minister. Parliamentary speaker, Mohamed Sheikh Osman Jawari, announced the results after voting was completed. “Out of 224 MPs in attendance, 218 MPs […]
UNSC: Diplomacy in action 2015 23 Dec – Source: Geeska Afrika – Video – 3:55 Minutes Ambassador Nicholas Kay provides Geeska Afrika with exclusive analysis of the recent political developments in the Somali Regions, the role the UNSOM has played in Somalia for peace, security and reconstruction efforts for new Somalia in 2016 . United […]
Somalia turns to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in war against terror 22 Dec – Source: Arab News – 473 Words As a country working hard to counter terrorism, Saudi Arabia has an important experience to share with the world. Somalia has been suffering from the influence of terror groups, and has subsequently turned to Saudi […]
The president of southwest state appoints cabinet ministers 19 Dec – Source: Radio Goobjoog – 150 Words The president of southwest state Sharif Hassan Sheik Adan appointed some of his cabinets ministers for the first time since his election on 17th November this year. After much consultation and deliberations with elders and political stakeholders, the […]
World marks International Day of Migrants 18 Dec – Source: Radio Goobjoog – 110 Words International migrants day is commemorated all over the world including Somalia, where ceremonies to mark day are held in all regions of the country. Many immigrants, including Somalis, face threats and human right violations all over the world. Thousands of […]