UN envoy pledges support to people, government of Somalia as new political mission opens 03 Jun- Source: UN News Centre- 511 words The head of the new United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) today pledged to support the Government and the people of the country in their quest for security and prosperity, as he […]
Japan to resume direct aid to Somalia 01 Jun- Source: Shabelle/Mareeg Online/Sabahi Online- 261 words Japan will resume direct aid to Somalia, focusing on improving socio-economic conditions, maintaining law and order and invigorating industries, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Friday (May 31st), Japan’s Kyodo News International reported. Japan has already pledged $55.4 million in aid to […]
East African firms set sights on Somalia as recovery takes root 29 May – Source: Reuters – 156 words East African firms said on Wednesday Somalia was an increasingly enticing market as it strives to cement security gains against al Qaeda-linked insurgents and spur an economic recovery. The Horn of Africa country needs rebuilding from scratch. just […]
Drone crashes in southern Somalia, may have been shot down 28 May- Source: Reuters-123 words A suspected U.S. reconnaissance drone crashed on Tuesday in southern Somalia, where African forces are fighting al Shabaab insurgents, the rebels and the provincial governor said. Lower Shabelle region governor Abdikadir Mohamed Nur said that al Shabaab militants had shot at the […]
Prime Minister Shirdon: We will not accept administrations that are not all inclusive and unbalanced 27 May – Source: Shabelle/BBC Somali – 124 words The Prime minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia Abdi Farah Shirdon has once again reiterated that his government will not accept unbalanced administrations in the regions. He said this while […]
Somali lawmakers propose motion against Kenyan troops in Kismayo 26 May- Source: BBC Somali Service/Radio Mustaqbal/Shabelle- 173 words Some Somali lawmakers have proposed a motion against Kenyan troops in Kismayo, the head quarter of Lower Jubba region, accusing them of violations on confused policy of Kismayo where several presidents claimed to be chosen by the […]
Somalia celebrates 50th Anniversary of OAU in Mogadishu 23 May – Source: Raxanreeb/Hiiraan Online/Bar-kulan/Shabelle – 152 words The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended a ceremony in Mogadishu to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Organization of the African Union (OAU). Dignitaries present in the event included the Special […]
Somali lawmakers withdraw confidence vote against PM 22 May- Source: Reuters- 429 words Somali members of parliament shelved a vote of confidence against the prime minister on Wednesday, but warned the government it would face further parliamentary rebellions if it did not do more to improve the economy and security. Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon has […]
AMISOM begins house searches in Mogadishu: spokesman 21 May – Source: Garowe Online/Shabelle/Hiiraan Online/Bar-kulan/Radio Mogadishu/RBC/Universal TV – 115 words The Spokesman for African Union troops (AMISOM) in Somalia Col. Ali Hamud announced that AMISOM and Somali government forces have began house searches in Mogadishu. Speaking at a press conference Tuesday in Mogadishu, Col. Hamud said: “Somali government […]
Somali government says guns won’t decide disputed port’s fate 20 May- Source: Reuters- 616 words Somalia’s new government said on Monday it was pursuing talks to resolve rival claims for control in the south that have stoked fears of a return to the clan wars that pitched the nation into anarchy two decades ago. A local assembly on […]