Somalia marks 53rd anniversary of independence of Northern region 26 Jun- Source: Radio Mogadishu/ SNTV/Universal TV/ al Shahid- 273 words Somalia celebrates the 53rd anniversary of the independence of the northern provinces of British colonial in 1960. An official ceremony was held at the presidential palace in the capital Mogadishu in the presence of senior […]
Sheikh Aweys, al Shabaab officials escape to Hobyo in Mudug region 25 Jun- Source: Radio Mustaqbal/Hiiraan Online/Shabelle/Radio Dalsan/SomaliWarMonitor- 201 words Reports say that Hassan Dahir Aweys who is one of senior al Shabaab leaders escaped from Barawe district, lower Shabelle region. Hassan reportedly escaped using a boat from the coastal town and was accompanied by […]
Somalia President outlines his vision for growth 24 Jun- Source: Standard- 412 words The Somali nation and I thank the world for their sustained support over the past few years. As things have got steadily better, you have worked with us to build on that confidence and maintain the momentum. We appreciate the support of […]
Security operations underway in Mogadishu 21 Jun- Source: Radio Shabelle- 142 words Security operations conducted by federal government troops is currently under way in Mogadishu. This follows Wednesday’s attacks on UNDP offices in Mogadishu. Vehicles using major roads in the city are stopped by government troops and a thorough search follows, pedestrians are not either […]
Attack will not end Somalia mission: UN 20 Jun – Source: AAP/SBS- 341 words Ban Ki-moon has condemned a fatal Islamist attack on a UN compound in Somalia, but vows the organisation won’t end its work in the country. UN chief Ban Ki-moon has expressed outrage at a “despicable” Islamist attack on a UN compound […]
Al Shabaab fighters attack UN compound in Mogadishu 19 Jun- Source: AP/Reuters/AFP/Al Jazeera- 115 words Somalia’s al Shabaab militant fighters have attacked a U.N. compound in Mogadishu with suicide car bomb and guns. A UN official said the attack Wednesday was against a building just outside the secure airport compound where all the U.N agencies are based. […]
National Education Conference kicks off in Mogadishu 18 Jun- Source: Radio Mustaqbal/Radio Mogadishu- 147 words Somali National Education Conference has kicked off in Mogadishu on Tuesday, which will be participated by members of different educational sectors in the regions of the State and the city. The three-day conference brings around 150 education experts to the Somali […]
Somali defense ministry calls government troops to end al-Shabaab fighters 17 Jun- Source: Universal TV/Radio Mogadishu/Radio Mustaqbal/SNTV- 150 words The defense ministry of Somali Federal Government has called on government troops to restart offensives against al Shabaab, the anti-government element in Somalia. Speaking to hundreds of troops who finished training in Mogadishu on Sunday, defense minister […]
Somali President travels to UK 14 Jun- Source: Radio Mogadishu/ SNTV/ al Shahid- 84 words Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mahamud and his delegation left on Thursday evening the Somali capital, Mogadishu, heading to Britain for an official visit. The Somali president has received an invitation from the British Prime Minister David Cameron to attend the […]
Himan and Heb parliament elects new President 13 Jun- Source: Radio Bar-kulan/Radio Kulmiye/Radio Shabelle-139 words Himan and Heb Parliament has Thursday elected new president of the central region of Somalia in an election held at administration’s capital Adado in Galgadud region. The presidency was contested by three aspirants, Abdillahi Ali Mohamed, Osman Mohamed Ali (Socdal) and Ali […]