Dozen killed in fresh gunbattle in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region 18 Nov- Source: RBC/Radio Garowe/ Radio Mustaqbal/Risaala- 185 words At least 11 people were killed after government forces and local militias in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region fought at KM50 location, some 50 kms away from the country’s capital Mogadishu. The fighting broke out on Sunday after armed […]
Somali region appeals for aid after cyclone 15 Nov- Source: Al Jazeera English-369 Words Somalia’s semi-autonomous region of Puntland has declared a state of emergency and is appealing for international aid after floods triggered by a cyclone killed at least 300 people and left hundreds missing. The United Nations said some 30,000 people were in […]
Puntland delivers first consignment of aid to the cyclone victims 14 Nov- Source: Radio Garowe/Bar-kulan/Puntlandi Online/Halgan Online- 146 words Puntland authorities have for the first time managed to deliver first consignment of emergency aid to the cyclone-hit victims, according to officials. Interior Minister, Abdullahi Jama Ilka-jir told Bar-kulan that the first consignment of aid has […]
Religious scholars organize fundraising meeting for cyclone victims 13 Nov- Source: Radio Bar-kulan/Halgan Online/Somali Channel- 133 words Religious leaders have on Tuesday organized a fundraising gathering in the port city of Bosaso for the victims affected by tropical cyclone in the northeastern parts of the country. Sheikh Ahmed Dahir, the chairperson of the organizing committee reminded the […]
Puntland president nominated committee on the tropical cyclone 12 Nov- Source: Radio Mustaqbal/Radio Garowe/Somali Channel- 115 words The president of Puntland State Abdirahman Mohamed Farole has officially nominated committee to rescue the people affected by the tropical cyclone which hit Somalia’s Puntland. In press conference held by in Garowe, the president has said that the […]
Somali Refugees Repatriation Process Begins 11 Nov- Source: Citizen TV/Capital FM/Daily Nation-146 Words The process of repatriating more than 1.5 million Somali refugees in the country has begun. The government signed an agreement with the government of Somalia to have the refugees depart in the next three years. The agreement was signed on Sunday by Kenya’s Foreign […]
Kenya hints further attacks on al Shabaab strongholds 08 Nov- Source: Radio Risaala/Hiiraan Online/Radio Bar-kulan- 108 words The Kenyan army has warned Somali residents in Jubba and Gedo regions to stay clear of al Shabaab militant camps and strongholds. The Kenyan Military spokesman, Major Emmanuel Chirchir hinted the possibility of the Kenyan Army carrying out […]
Somalia’s ‘one-legged’ al Shabaab still far from defeat 07 Nov- Source: Daily Nation/ AFP- 762 words With reinforcements expected, Somali and African forces fighting al Shabaab extremists speak confidently of victory, but analysts warn of tough battles ahead and say that military campaigns alone will not bring peace. The al Qaeda linked al Shabaab have […]
Ethiopian FM hold talks with Somali leaders in Mogadishu 06 Nov- Source: Ethiopian Government Portal-399 Words Ethiopian Foreign Minister Dr. Tedros Adhanom arrived Mogadishu Tuesday afternoon to attend the Reconciliation and Peace Building Conference which started on Sunday. The delegation led by Dr.Tedros was received by Fawzia Yusuf Aden, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and other high […]
UN to send team of legal experts to Somalia 05 Nov- Source: Radio Bar-kulan/Radio Mogadishu/SNTV- 112 words United Nations will send a team of experts on legislation to Somalia in order to assist and build the capacity of the Somali parliament, according the Parliament Speaker, Prof. Mohamed Sheikh Osman Jawari. Speaking at a parliament session […]