Somalia’s national joint security committee meeting concludes in Mogadishu 08 May – Source: Bar-kulan/ Radio Mogadishu – 104 words The national joint security committee’s members concluded their meeting on yesterday in Mogadishu where they discussed the general security situation in the country. The meeting, which was chaired by PM Abdiweli Mohamed Ali was also attended […]
Traditional elder at conference says ‘he was mistreated by police’ 07 May – Source: Garowe Online – 133 words A traditional elder from southern Somalia Suldan Faqi Sayid said that he was mistreated at the traditional elder meeting in Mogadishu. Suldan Faqi, one of the 135 traditional elders invited to Mogadishu to take part in […]
Crucial constitutional meeting kicks off in Mogadishu 06 May- Source: xinhua- 450 words A major conference for Somalia top traditional elders and aimed at selecting an assembly that will adopt the newly drafted constitution and a new parliament continued for the second day running. The gathering brings together 135 key traditional elders who will decide […]
Kenyan army targets al Shabaab training bases in southern Somalia 03 May – Source: Mareeg Online – 88 words Kenyan forces have reportedly bombarded several al Shabaab military training bases in a town in Somalia’s southern region of Lower Jubba region, according to the local residents. Reports confirm that Kenyan military opened mortar fire on […]
Dhusa Mareb blast victims airlifted to Ethiopia 02 May – Source: Radio Bar-kulan, Shabelle, Radio Kulmiye – 133 words Seven victims of the recent suicide attack in central Somali town of Dhusa Mareb have been airlifted to Addis Ababa for further treatments, reports say. A chartered private plane transported the victims from Guri’el town to […]
Suicide bomber kills 4, including legislators 02 May – Source: New York Times / NPR/ABC/AP/BBC- 77 words At least four people were killed, including members of the transitional parliament, and at least a dozen were wounded after a suicide bomber blew himself up on Tuesday at a cafeteria in the central Somali town of Dhusamareb. […]
Ministry of constitution: Traditional elders’ meeting to take place in May 29 Apr- Source: Radio Mogadishu- 147 words The ministry of constitution, federal affairs and reconciliation of thee Somali government has declared that most traditional elders, who are supposed to approve the constitution, will be all brought together in Mogadishu. State minister of the constitution, […]
Newly appointed Labour minister sworn-in 26 Apr – Source: Bar-kulan – 96 words Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed Ali, on Wednesday night at the speaker of the parliament’s office, Mogadishu, witnessed the swearing-in of the newly appointed Labour, Youth and Sports Minister Mohamoud Jirde Hussein. Congratulating the newly appointed cabinet member, Prime Minister Ali expressed confidence […]
AMISOM soldier accused of murdering colleague 25 Apr – Source: Daily Monitor – 246 words A Military Court yesterday remanded a junior soldier who allegedly murdered his colleague in the war-torn Somalia in February this year. Cpl. Samuel Katwesigye appeared before the General Court Martial (GCM) at Makindye chaired by Brig. Charles Angina for plea […]
New AMISOM commander arrives in Mogadishu 24 Apr- Source: Radio Kulmiye- 158 words The spokesman of the African Union peacekeepers of AMISOM captain Paddy Ankunda says the arrival of the newly appointed commander Mr. Andrew Gutti is related to an initial orientation with the Somali government’s leadership. Andrew Gutti Is is related to start orientation […]