More UPDF soldiers leave for Somalia 18 Jan- Source: New Vision- 136 words Uganda Battle Group 11 commanded by Col. Joseph Balikudembe has departed for Somalia, replacing the departing UGABAG 9. The soldiers started landing in Mogadishu on Tuesday morning. A total of 1,700 soldiers have been deployed. UGABAG 9 has been in Somalia since December […]
US, Somalia launch new era of diplomatic ties 17 Jan – Source: AFP World News – 277 words The United States and Somalia on Thursday launched a new era of diplomatic relations, as Washington recognized the African nation’s government for the first time since 1991. “Today is a milestone, it is not the end of […]
Somalia’s Shabaab say they have executed French hostage 17 Jan- Source: AFP/France 24/AP/Telegraph – 284 words Somalia’s Shabaab militant said Thursday they have executed a French agent they have held since 2009, as France said the hostage was likely killed several days ago in a failed rescue attempt. “16:30 GMT, Wednesday, 16 January, 2013. Denis […]
U.S. to recognize Somali government, opening door to new aid 16 Jan – Source: Reuters – 257 words The United States will on Thursday officially recognize the Somali government in Mogadishu, ending a hiatus of more than 20 years and opening the door to increased U.S. and international economic help for the violence-plagued African nation, […]
Somali Islamist militants say French hostage sentenced to death 16 Jan – Source: Reuters/BBC – 89 words Somali militants linked to al Qaeda have sentenced a French agent to death several days after an attempt by French armed forces to rescue him failed, the al Shabaab rebel group said on Wednesday. “Harakat al Shabaab al […]
Somali president, delegation reach Washington 15 Jan- Source: Radio Mogadishu/SONNA/SNTV/Jowhar Online/Mareeg Online- 233 words The President of the Somali federal government Hassan Sh. Mohamud and his delegation have reached Washington after receiving an official invitation from the United States of America; president Mohamud was warmly welcomed by the state department and Somali community there according […]
Clinton to Meet Somali President Thursday 15 Jan – Source: Bahrain News Agency – 111 words US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will meet with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohammed on Thursday at the headquarters of the US State Department. This would be the first formal meeting between them since the President came to office, […]
Rights Group demands Somali Journalist’s release 14 Jan – Source: VOA News – 118 words Human Rights Watch is demanding the release of a journalist arrested in Somalia after interviewing a woman who was allegedly raped by state security forces. The rights group is raising concerns about the treatment of victims of sexual violence in […]
AMISOM needs more time in Somalia – Katumba 14 Jan – Source: New Vision – 253 words The mandate that authorizes AMISOM forces to stay in Somalia should be extended to enable the young country recover from over 20 years of war, General Katumba Wamala, the Uganda Chief of Land Forces (CLF) has said. The […]
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 […]