PRESS STATEMENT AU Special Representative reaffirms AMISOM’s continued support to Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency 07 Jan – Source: AMISOM – 182 words The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia, Ambassador Mahamat Annadif has congratulated President Hassan Sheikh Mahamud, his government and the people of Somalia on […]
Al Shabaab militants target Puntland military base 04 Jan- Source: Alshahid/Hiiraan Online- 94 words Al Shabaab militants in Galgala Mountains have attacked Puntland military base in Laag area 30 KM south of Bosaso commercial town, locals said. The Thursday night attack left one militant dead, according to the locals. It is the second attack the […]
President Mohamud meets Somalis in Khartoum 03 Jan- Source: Radio Bar-kulan/Radio Mogadishu- 129 words Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has met members of the Somali community in Khartoum including students pursuing higher education in Sudan. Speaking to community members, president Mohamud thanked the Sudanese government for providing scholarships to Somali students a time Somalia has […]
Somali National Army heading to Bardhere 02 Jan- Source: Radio Mustaqbal- 123 words Reports from Bardhere city of Gedo region says that top al Shabaab military officials in that city now started to move out of the city after the Somali national army forces reportedly made tactical move towards the city. Adan Ahmed Rufle , […]
Somali government to begin tax collection in 2013 31 Dec – Source: Midnimo Online/Radio Mustaqbal – 145 words Somalia’s finance minister has announced that tax collection by the government will begin in 2013 in all regions of the country. The minister who was addressing parliament on Sunday, after the unanimous approval of the government budget, announced […]
Ahmed Madobe: We are not at conflict with federal government 28 Dec- Source: Radio Bar-kulan/Dhanaan Online/VOA Somali Service- 158 words The interim Kismayo administrator, Sheikh Ahmed Mohamud Islam alias Ahmed Madobe said that there is no conflict between his administration and the Somali federal government. Madobe said there were recent disputes between them but is […]
Somalia government delegation to visit Kismayo 27 Dec- Source: Radio Bar-kulan/Jowhar Online/Dhanaan Online- 89 words A high level government delegation is set to visit Kismayo on Thursday, Bar-kulan reports. The ministerial delegation will fly from Mogadishu and meet with interim administration in Kismayo.The two sides will discuss about security and military cooperation, Radio Bar-kulan reporter in […]
Somalia sets 100 days for al Shabaab militants to surrender 26 Dec- Source: Shabelle- 171 words Somali interior and security minister, Abdikarin Hussien Guled has set 100 days ultimatum for all al Shabaab fighters to surrender and join the process of peace and nation building. The minister, who spoke to journalists in Mogadishu, said that […]
Somalia President in Kampala for state visit 24 Dec- Source: Radio Bar-kulan- 79 words Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamed is in Kampala, Uganda for a state visit. President Hassan will meet with his Ugandan counterpart Yuweri Musevi. He will also meet with the Somali community in Kampala. Later in the day, President Hassan is expected to […]
Somali President arrives in Nairobi 21 Dec- Source: Radio Bar-kulan/NTV/RBC- 90 words Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is in Kenyan capital, Nairobi for an official visit. President Hassan will meet with Kenyan counterpart Mwai Kibaki. The two leaders are expected to discuss bilateral relations, security issues and the war against al Qaeda linked al Shabaab […]