Joint troops capture villages from al Shabaab rebels 17 Jun- Source: Radio Bar-kulan/Universal TV/SNTV- 133 words Somali government forces with the support of African Union troops and Ethiopian forces,on Sunday evening launched an offense against al Qaeda-linked Somali rebels, capturing villages near the central town of Beledweyne. Confirming the incident, AMISOM troops commander in Hiiraan region […]
President Hassan in London ahead of the G8 Summit 15 Jun- Source: Office of the President of Somalia- 241 words The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sh. Mohamud, accompanied by Minister of Finance H.E. Mohamud Hassan Suleyman, is in London today where he will meet with several G8 leaders and attend […]
Federal Government to establish court tackling constitutional violations in Somalia 13 Jun- Source: Radio Shabelle- 87 words Deputy justice minister Abdalla Hassan Mohamed informed Shabelle Radio that the justice ministry is proposing plans to form a special court that deals with constitutional affairs including non constitutional changes in drafts. The minister added that his ministry […]
Turkish foundation establishes home for Somali orphans 12 Jun- Source: worldbulletin- 154 words The Istanbul-based Foundation for Human Rights and Freedoms and Humanitarian Relief (IHH) has established a home for orphans in the Somali capital of Mogadishu. IHH said in a statement that the construction of “Anatolia Education Centre” was completed and ready to serve […]
Somali MPs to visit South Africa 11 Jun- Source: Radio Bar-kulan- 109 words Somali Federal Parliament speaker Mohamed Sheikh Osman Jawari has said that some members of the Somali Federal Parliament will be sent to South Africa for an issue related to the recent killings of Somali nationals in South Africa. Speaking to Somali lawmakers […]
Somalia Bids Farewell to UNPOS and Ambassador Augustine Mahiga 10 Jun- Source: Office of the President – 223 words H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Government of Somalia, today welcomed Dr Augustine Mahiga, former Special Representative of the Secretary General and Head of UNPOS, to Villa Somalia for the final time. Key Headlines […]
President Hassan calls for an immediate end to fighting in Kismayo 09 Jun- Source: Radio Mustaqbal/Shabelle/SNTV/Universal TV- 108 words The President of Somali Federal Government Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has talked about the current situation in Kismayo. At a press conference on his return to Mogadishu, President Hassan call for an immediate end to the fighting […]
“The UK will stand with the Somali people and their government” 06 Jun- Source: gov.uk-1159 words Intervention by UK Minister for Africa, Mr Mark Simmonds, to the Security Council debate on Somalia Originally given at united nations. This is a transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered. Mr Deputy Secretary-General, Members of the […]
Kenyan First Lady Margaret Kenyatta, her Somalia counterpart Qamar Omar Ali plant trees to mark environment day 05 June- Source: Standard Media-199 Words First Lady Margaret Kenyatta and her Somalia counterpart First Lady Qamar Omar Ali on Wednesday planted tress at Sagana State Lodge in Nyeri County to mark this year’s World Environment Day. During the occasion, […]
Egypt military officials arrive in Mogadishu 04 Jun- Source: Radio Kulmiye/Radio Risaala/al Shahid- 141 words A delegation from the Egyptian Ministry of Defense arrived on Tuesday in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu in preparation for the Egyptian project to rebuild the headquarters and offices of the Ministry of Defense of Somalia. The delegation was received by top military officials […]