New semi-autonomous state will be formed in Southern regions, says Speaker of Parliament 18 Sept – Source: Radio Dalsan – 105 words Somali Parliament Speaker Mohamed Osman Jawari who is currently visiting his home region of Bay and Bakool said the government will support forming new state in Southern Somalia regions if the local community […]
Somalia sets up board to manage pledged EU billions 18 Sept- Source: African Review-298 Words Somalia has set up a financial board to manage the funds pledged during the New Deal for Somalia conference in Brussels on Monday. The team will include Somalia officials and representatives from the donor community, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said. “The […]
Mogadishu residents match in support of Brussel conference 17 Sept- Source: Radio Shabelle/Radio Mogadishu- 100 words Hundreds of civilians matched in the streets of Mogadishu’s Yaqshid district showing their support towards the recently concluded conference in Brussels in which the federal government signed “the new deal”. Hundreds of civilians carried boards with writings that praised […]
Somali president takes off from Brussels to Roma-Italy 17 Sept – Source: Radio Mustaqbal/Radio Bar-kulan – 216 words High delegation led by the president of Somali federal government Hassan Sheikh Mohamud reportedly took off Brussels international Airport to Roma, Italy on Tuesday. The Spokesman of the President Palace and Adviser of the president of Somali federal […]
EU pledges 650 million euros to back Somalia reconstruction plan 16 Sept – Source: Reuters/Al Jazeera/BBC – 182 words The European Union pledged an additional 650 million euros (541.18 million pounds) in aid for Somalia on Monday to back a three-year reconstruction plan aimed at building on fragile security gains in the country. European Commission President Jose […]
President calls on international partners to support the New Deal Compact 16 Sept – Source: Office of the President – 364 words His Excellency President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Monday called on Somalia’s international partners to back the country’s recovery through the new Compact and deliver lasting progress for the Somali people in partnership with the federal government. […]
EU Praises Somali Government Progress 13 Sept- Source: VOA- 442 words This week Somali government led by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud marks its first year in office. The European Union is now calling on officials in Mogadishu to reach out to leaders in southern and central Somalia to help them solve their political differences. The […]
British terror suspect cleared of all charges 13 Sept – Source: The Star – 265 Words A British national, Jermaine John Grant has been acquitted by a Nairobi magistrate of terror charges and other counts after the prosecution failed to provide evidence of his alleged terrorism activities. Grant who was arraigned before magistrate Kiarie Waweru Friday morning […]
Somalia’s Juba President escapes unhurt after car bomb attack 12 Sept – Source: Garowe Online/SNTV/Bar-kulan/Danaan Online – 95 words The President of Somalia’s Juba Administration Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Madobe) survived car bomb attack on Thursday, highlighting first-ever deadly attack plotted by al Shabaab terror group in Kismayo. Explosive-laden car hit President Madobe’s motorcade near Saadam […]
Al Shabaab executes foreign fighters in south Somalia 12 Sept – Source: Radio Shabelle/Dalsan/Bar-kulan/Jowhar Online – 110 words News from Bardere town located in southwestern Somalia region of Gedo confirm that armed men from al Shabaab group killed to western foreigners who fought along them for years. American born Omar Hamami also known as Abu […]