Barclays faces pressure from Somali cash transfer firms 24 Jun- Source: BBC- 555 words The UK government is being urged to stop Barclays closing the last account in Somalia which allows its citizens overseas to send money back home. A group of aid practitioners said the service was a “lifeline” for an estimated 40% of […]
Somalia President outlines his vision for growth 24 Jun- Source: Standard- 412 words The Somali nation and I thank the world for their sustained support over the past few years. As things have got steadily better, you have worked with us to build on that confidence and maintain the momentum. We appreciate the support of […]
AMISOM commences training for 100 Somali Police officers 23 Jun- Source: AMISOM- 202 words AMISOM’s Police Component today began a training of trainers exercise for 100 members of the Somali Police Force (SPF) at the Police Transport Centre. The officers will undergo a 13-day training aimed at equipping them with the skills to facilitate future […]
Security operations underway in Mogadishu 21 Jun- Source: Radio Shabelle- 142 words Security operations conducted by federal government troops is currently under way in Mogadishu. This follows Wednesday’s attacks on UNDP offices in Mogadishu. Vehicles using major roads in the city are stopped by government troops and a thorough search follows, pedestrians are not either […]
Council of Ministers appoints five new Somali Ambassadors 20 Jun- Source: Office of the Prime Minister- 275 words In its weekly meeting, the Council of Ministers, chaired by His Excellency the Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon, today endorsed the appointment of five new Ambassadors in support of the government’s effort to strengthen diplomatic relations. Boosting […]
Attack will not end Somalia mission: UN 20 Jun – Source: AAP/SBS- 341 words Ban Ki-moon has condemned a fatal Islamist attack on a UN compound in Somalia, but vows the organisation won’t end its work in the country. UN chief Ban Ki-moon has expressed outrage at a “despicable” Islamist attack on a UN compound […]
President Hassan: Al Shabaab are a disgrace to Somalia and will not derail our emerging peace 19 Jun- Source: Office of the President of Somalia-347 Words Speaking in Mogadishu after the attack by Al Shabaab terrorists on the United Nations Common Compound, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal republic of Somalia, said: “Al […]
Al Shabaab fighters attack UN compound in Mogadishu 19 Jun- Source: AP/Reuters/AFP/Al Jazeera- 115 words Somalia’s al Shabaab militant fighters have attacked a U.N. compound in Mogadishu with suicide car bomb and guns. A UN official said the attack Wednesday was against a building just outside the secure airport compound where all the U.N agencies are based. […]
Adult education brings new opportunity to women 18 Jun- Source: Radio Ergo- 237 words Women in Mogadishu are benefiting from adult education programmes that have recently started to be offered by a number of schools in Mogadishu. Raage Ugaas primary and secondary school in Waberi district began an adult women’s education programme in April, which […]
National Education Conference kicks off in Mogadishu 18 Jun- Source: Radio Mustaqbal/Radio Mogadishu- 147 words Somali National Education Conference has kicked off in Mogadishu on Tuesday, which will be participated by members of different educational sectors in the regions of the State and the city. The three-day conference brings around 150 education experts to the Somali […]