Children bear brunt of Somalia strife 07 May – Source: News Day – 368 words The Somali flag is plain, a sea of light blue with a white, five-point star in the centre. The blue honours the United Nations which was instrumental in Somalia’s independence and the white represents peace and prosperity. The points of […]
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 […]
US and UK announce $9.5 million to stabilize Mogadishu 03 May – Source: Hiiraan Online – 278 words The US and UK announced that they would contribute $9.5 million to assist in the launch of the Mogadishu Stabilization Plan. The announcement was made in a joint press release released by the US Agency for International […]
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 […]
EU says expanding AMISOM stretches its support budget 02 May – Source: Xinhua – 900 words The European Union is spending additional 100 million euros to support the payment of salaries for the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia, an EU senior official said on Wednesday. The European Union’s Commissioner for Development Andris Pielbalgs announced in […]
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 […]
Al Shabaab claims responsibility for suicide attacks in Galgudud and Mogadishu 02 May – Source: Radio Kulmiye/Radio Risaala – 159 words Al Shabaab claimed the responsibility for yesterday’s suicide attack which killed government officials and civilians including Somali dignitaries in the region. Seven people, including two MPs, were killed in a suicide attack in central […]
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. […]
Security forces in Dharkenley foil al Shabaab attacks 29 Apr – Source: Radio Mogadishu – 165 words Somali forces stationed in Dharkenley district have foiled al Shabaab attacks in that district and killed several militants, officials confirm. “Al Qaeda and their affiliates al Shabaab tried to attack government bases but we repelled them and killed […]
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, […]