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 […]
Somali President participates in celebrations to mark 50th anniversary of AU in Addis Ababa 24 May – Source: Radio Kulmiye/Risaala/Hiiraan Online/Shabelle/ al Shahid – 145 words Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud and his delegation arrived Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa to attend celebration of the 50 anniversary of the founding of the African Union. And participate […]
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 […]
Sudan to help Somalia on troops strengthening 23 May – Source: Bar-kulan/Radio Mogadishu/Raxanreeb – 106 words Somali Federal government has signed an agreement on strengthening its troops with Sudan government in Khartoum, Sudanese capital on Wednesday. The Chairman of the Somali Military Court, Hassan Mohamed Hussein Mungab has signed the agreement for the Somali Federal government, […]
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 […]
Thousands match in Mogadishu streets to show Support for PM 22 May – Source: Bar-kulan/Universal TV/Shabelle/Hiiraan Online/SNTV – 78 words Thousands of protesters have on Tuesday took to the streets of the Somali capital, Mogadishu, to voice up their strong support for the Somali Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon after some of the lawmakers had filed a […]
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 […]
Terror suspect who trained in Somalia 21 May – Source: Daily Nation – 615 words The terror suspect shot dead by police on Sunday had trained in Somalia before coming back to the country. Felix Nyangaga Otuko, a close accomplice to the self-confessed al Shabaab member Elgiva Bwire, was then employed as a cook in one of […]
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 […]
Arab Parliament President meets Somali President 19 May – Source: Emirates News Agency – 186 words President of the Arab Parliament Ahmed Mohammed Al Jarwan has met Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud, during his three-day visit to the Horn of Africa country, Somalia. During the meeting, the Somali President expressed his gratitude regarding the support […]