KDF denies supporting rival factions in Kismayo 01 Jul- Source: Standard/Citizen TV- 356 words Somali government wants Kenya Defence Forces to leave Kismayo and the forces be replaced by a more neutral one. This was after the KDF forces who are under Amisom apparently arrested a commander with the Somalia National Army (SNA) and involvement […]
Al Shabaab leader Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys questioned 30 Jun- Source: BBC- 340 words A top Somali militant leader, Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys, has been transferred under armed guard from the airport in the capital Mogadishu following his arrival there on Saturday. He is now being questioned at a government intelligence base. He was moved after […]
Somalia’s security improving despite attack on U.N. – premier 27 Jun- Source: Reuters- 571 words Somali Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon has said last week’s deadly assault on a U.N. compound in Mogadishu should not obscure the fact that many other attacks are now being foiled in a nation slowly recovering from war. The attack […]
New Deal Compact with international partners will be a milestone to move Somalia forward 26 Jun- Source: Office of the Prime Minister- 425 words His Excellency Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon today officially announced the New Deal for Somali conference in Brussels on September 16th, at the core group meeting in Mogadishu. The conference is co-hosted […]
Somalia: Civilians Killed in Kismayo Clashes 26 Jun – Source: Human Rights Watch – 400 words Rival clan militas in Kismayo, Somalia, earlier this month caused an unknown number of civilian casualties in apparently indiscriminate attacks on civilian buildings. The United Nations reported that at least 31 civilians were killed and 38 more wounded during […]
Barclays faces pressure from Somali cash transfer firms 24 Jun- Source: BBC- 555 words The UK government is being urged to stop Barclays closing the last account in Somalia which allows its citizens overseas to send money back home. A group of aid practitioners said the service was a “lifeline” for an estimated 40% of […]
AMISOM commences training for 100 Somali Police officers 23 Jun- Source: AMISOM- 202 words AMISOM’s Police Component today began a training of trainers exercise for 100 members of the Somali Police Force (SPF) at the Police Transport Centre. The officers will undergo a 13-day training aimed at equipping them with the skills to facilitate future […]
Council of Ministers appoints five new Somali Ambassadors 20 Jun- Source: Office of the Prime Minister- 275 words In its weekly meeting, the Council of Ministers, chaired by His Excellency the Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon, today endorsed the appointment of five new Ambassadors in support of the government’s effort to strengthen diplomatic relations. Boosting […]
President Hassan: Al Shabaab are a disgrace to Somalia and will not derail our emerging peace 19 Jun- Source: Office of the President of Somalia-347 Words Speaking in Mogadishu after the attack by Al Shabaab terrorists on the United Nations Common Compound, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal republic of Somalia, said: “Al […]
Adult education brings new opportunity to women 18 Jun- Source: Radio Ergo- 237 words Women in Mogadishu are benefiting from adult education programmes that have recently started to be offered by a number of schools in Mogadishu. Raage Ugaas primary and secondary school in Waberi district began an adult women’s education programme in April, which […]