Rebel threat persists despite Somali government advances 02 Apr – Source: AFP – 225 words Somalia’s government is celebrating the capture of a string of towns from al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab rebels, but the Islamists say they will retaliate and warn the “war is far from over.” The offensive by African Union forces backing Somali […]
National Security Ministry vows to tighten security in Mogadishu 01 Apr- Source: Radio Shabelle/goobjoog/VOA Somali Service- 122 words The Deputy Minister of National Security for the Somali Cabinet reported to the media that that the government will enforce strong measures on the security of the capital city Mogadishu. Mr Ibrahim Isack Yarow explained that the […]
Kenya: Terrorism a threat to national cohesion, army chief says 31 Mar- Source: Daily Nation- 223 words Kenya’s defence forces should firmly deal with terrorism as it is a threat to national cohesion, a security chief has said. According to Army Commander Major General J. K. Kasaon, the country faces new challenges from Somali-based terrorists […]
SNA, AMISOM conduct security operation in Buulo-Burde suburbs 28 Mar- Source: Radio Bar-kulan-85 Words Somali National army and AMISOM troops have conducted security operations in the outskirts of Buulo Burde to beef up the security of the town. A suspected al Shabaab militant group member is reported to have been arrested in the operations. The […]
President elected for South West state of Somalia 27 Mar- Source: Radio Shabelle/Radio Bar-kulan/Hiiraan Online-138 words Delegates attending conference for the formation of a regional state for Bay, Bakool and Lower Shabelle regions have elected a president. The election happened Thursdaymorning at the conference room of Hotel Bakiin in Baidoa. The conference hall was crowded with […]
Somalia’s battle against al Shabaab militants 26 Mar- Source: BBC-06:00mins The Somali Islamist insurgent group al-Shabab controls more land than any other al-Qaeda affiliate organisation across the world. In Somalia, government troops have been joined in their operation to suppress the militants by African Union soldiers. The BBC’s International Development correspondent Mark Doyle is the […]
Uhuru Kenyatta seeks US help to fight terrorism 25 Mar- Source: Daily Nation- 679 words The United States of America will support to the Kenyan government to protect and secure its porous borders in the fight against terror. Speaking to the Nation in Mombasa, US Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec said the atrocities committed by […]
Somali PM deplores assassination against eight elders, calls for probe 24 Mar- Source: Radio RBC/Radio Shabelle/Radio Mogadishu/SNTV- 162 words Somalia Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed has condemned the assassination against eight traditional elders in Bay region late on Sunday. In a press statement released this morning, the Prime Minister has called for urgent investigation to the […]
Djiboutian President: Djibouti will continue to support Somalia 21 Mar- Source: Radio Goobjoog/ Radio Mustaqbal/Radio Kulmiye/Hiiraan Online- 177 words The President of Djibouti, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh in Djibouti airport while receiving the bodies of six Djiboutian soldiers who were killed in a suicide car bomb in Bulo-Burde carried out by al Shabaab said that the […]
Ministerial delegation meets Galgadud administration and elders in Dusamareb 20 Mar – Source: Radio Goobjoog/Radio RBC/Radio Mogadishu/SNTV – 142 words High level delegates from the federal government of Somalia who arrived Dusamareb, the headquarters of Galgadud region held security meeting with the administration of the region, elders and intellectuals. The delegates led by the Minister […]