Eight civilians killed in French Somalia raid: witnesses 13 Jan – Source: AFP World News – 231 words At least eight civilians were killed during France’s failed attempt to free a hostage in Somalia, witnesses said Sunday, adding to prior reported death tolls. “Four civilians, including three from one family, are among the dead. They […]
Somali forces to be trained in their country 10 Jan- Source: Radio Bar-kulan- 111 words The African Union mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has revealed that Somali forces will receive their trainings inside their country contrary to earlier approaches where they were taken outside for trainings. Speaking to reporters in Mogadishu, AMISOM spokesman Col. Ali Aden […]
Defence minister Fiqi travels to Kenya, Uganda for key talks 09 Jan – Source: Bar-kulan/Radio Mogadishu/SNTV/Jowhar Online – 122 words Defence Minister Abdikarim Mohamoud Fiqi and other top government officials on Wednesday travelled to neighbouring Kenya and Uganda for key talks on military issues.. Leading top government officials, Fiqi is expected to meet his Kenyan […]
Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has invited Somali refugees back home 08 Jan- Source: Hiiraan Online- 290 words A press released on Tuesday, the Somalia government stated that it is ready to bring back it’s citizens with the increasing stability in the country. Somalia has been affected a civil war that last over 20 years. […]
Somalia welcomes back its Women and Children 07 Jan – Source: SOS Childrens Village – 167 words During the long years of fighting and instability, many families fled across the border to neighbouring Kenya. Around half a million Somalis currently live in and around Dadaab in eastern Kenya, home to the world’s largest refugee camp. […]
AMISOM captures key al Shabaab base 06 Jan- Source: New Vision/ Daily Monitor- 266 words The AMISOM forces in Somalia have captured another key al Shabaab base, located about 120km North-West of Mogadishu, further fending off threats from the al Qaeda linked group. The assault took place in the thickets of the general […]
Al Shabaab militants open fire at wedding ceremony, kill one 03 Jan- Source:Hiiraan Online- 210 words A woman was killed and three others seriously injured after al Qaeda linked al Shabab militants opened fire at a wedding party which was taking place at Boo’o(Booco) village, 30 km South of Beledweyne district of Hiiraan region. Witnesses […]
Somali Police, AMISOM conduct night patrols in Mogadishu 02 Jan- Source: Al Shahid- 99 words Somalia police force and AU troops have started night patrols in the capital, Mogadishu. The partols are aimed at ensuring the security of the city which is emerging from long wars. Somalia Police spokesman Gen. Abdullahi Hassan Barise said the […]
2012 one of “bloodiest years” for journalists – media body 31 Dec- Source: Reuters- 339 words A heavy death toll in war zones such as Syria and Somalia made 2012 one of the bloodiest years for journalists, with 121 killed, an international journalists’ group said on Monday. The Brussels-based International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) said […]
Somali parliament endorses 2013 budget bill 30 Dec- Source: Radio Bar-kulan/Radio Mustaqbal/Jowhar Online- 97 words Somali parliament has unanimously endorsed the government budget for the year 2013. On their Sunday session, the parliament voted for the draftbudgett. Out of the 177 present members, 176 voted in favour of the draft, while one lawmaker abstained from […]