Somalia
Fri, 17 Dec 2021 09:33:31 GMTIGAD Says Upcoming Polls in Kenya, Somalia a Litmus Test for Constitutionalism
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has urged Kenya and Somalia to ensure democratic and peaceful national elections describing impending polls as a litmus test to constitutionalism.
Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:31:46 GMTFarmaajo Arrives in Istanbul for Third Turkey-Africa Summit
[Dalsan Radio] Somalia's president, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, has arrived in Istanbul, Turkey for the third Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit.
Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:31:43 GMTOutgoing AMISOM Burundi Contingent Commander Talks About Achievements
[Dalsan Radio] The outgoing commander of the AMISOM Burundi contingent, Brig Gen. Telesphore Barandereka, has attributed his contingent's victories over Al-Shabaab to the existing cordial relations with Somali security forces and residents of Hirshab...
Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:31:40 GMTSomalia's FM Discusses Bilateral Issues With Turkish Counterpart
[Dalsan Radio] Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, AbdiSaid Muse Ali has met with his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu in Istanbul, Turkey.
Fri, 17 Dec 2021 07:39:31 GMTForeign Affairs Minister Meets Qatar Ambassador to Somalia
[Dalsan Radio] The new Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdisaid Muse Ali met with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Somalia Hassan bin Hamza Hashem.
Fri, 17 Dec 2021 07:39:31 GMT18 SNA Commanders Conclude Training-of-Trainers Course
[Dalsan Radio] Eighteen commanders and instructors of the Somali National Army (SNA) and Ministry of Defence personnel have completed a five-day Training-of-Trainers course to enhance their knowledge in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and Intern...
Fri, 17 Dec 2021 07:39:29 GMTMinistry of Foreign Affairs Director-General of Protocol Receives Copy of Credentials of the New Ambassador of Norway
[Dalsan Radio] Director-General of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Somalia received a copy of the credentials of the Ambassador of Norway in Mogadishu.
Fri, 17 Dec 2021 07:39:29 GMTTwo Somali Nationals Test Positive for Omicron in India
[Dalsan Radio] Two Somali nationals have tested positive for Omicron just three days after they arrived in Hyderabad, India.
Wed, 15 Dec 2021 20:13:07 GMTU.S. Policy in Africa Should Reflect Renewed Commitment to Democracy
[CFR] American policy in Africa has not always empowered those fighting on behalf of democracy--and sometimes even supports anti-democratic forces--taking away from its stated aim of promoting democracy abroad.
Thu, 16 Dec 2021 07:59:48 GMTU.S. Urges Somalia Not to Delay Lower Elections
[Dalsan Radio] The United States embassy in Somalia on Wednesday urged the leaders of the Federal Members States not to delay the Lower House election.
Thu, 16 Dec 2021 07:59:44 GMTFormer Deputy Somali PM Arrested in Hargeisa
[Dalsan Radio] Former Somali Deputy Prime Minister Mohamed Omar Carte Qalib has been arrested at Egal Airport in Hargeisa on Wednesday.
Thu, 16 Dec 2021 07:17:31 GMTElectoral Commission Meet With Donors
[Dalsan Radio] Somalia's international partners have met with Federal Election Implementation Team, State Electoral Implementation Teams and Election Dispute Resolution Committee officials in Mogadishu.
Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:47:09 GMT40 People Rescued After Al-Shabaab Raid Mosque in Wajir
[Dalsan Radio] At least 40 Muslim faithful were rescued by Kenya police officers after suspected Al-Shabaab militants stormed a mosque in Konton area, Wajir County as they were just about to conduct the morning prayers.
Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:47:05 GMTFEIT Chairman Welcomes Released 14 Seats By Somaliland and Jubaland
[Dalsan Radio] The chairman of the Federal Electoral Implementation Team (FEIT) has welcomed the 14 seats released by Jubaland on Tuesday.
Wed, 15 Dec 2021 06:04:43 GMTUN Official Says Drought in Somalia Worsening
[VOA] Washington -- Drought conditions in Somalia are worsening despite rains in parts of the country, a top United Nations humanitarian official said.
Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:47:04 GMTPoll Commission Urges Three States to Fast-Track Lower House Elections
[Dalsan Radio] The Federal Election Implementation Team (FEIT) has urged three regional governments to expedite the lower house polls after a missed deadline.
Tue, 14 Dec 2021 09:17:11 GMT15-Year-Old Gangrape Victim Dies in Hospital
[Dalsan Radio] A 15-year-old girl who was allegedly gang-raped by soldiers in Lower Shabelle region has died while being treated at a local hospital.
Tue, 14 Dec 2021 09:17:07 GMTSomali PM Travels to Djibouti for Heritage Research Institute Conference
[Dalsan Radio] Somali Prime Minister, Mohamed Hussein Roble has travelled to Djibouti to attend the Forum of Ideas Conference which kicked off yesterday.
Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:49:32 GMTSomali Football Federation Boss Suspended From Office Over Graft Allegations
[Dalsan Radio] The head of Somalia's national football federation Abdiqani Said Arab has been suspended from office over allegations of corruption.
Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:49:32 GMTSomali Military Provides Water to Drought-Affected IDPs in Baidoa
[Dalsan Radio] Somali National Army has supplied drinking water to Internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected families by the drought.
Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:43:00 GMTSomali Army Kills Five Al-Shabaab Militants in Southern Region
[Dalsan Radio] Somali National Army (SNA) killed five al-Shabab fighters in the past 24 hours in an operation in southern Somalia.
Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:42:54 GMTBrawl Breaks Out in Somaliland Parliament
[Dalsan Radio] Lawmakers in the breakaway region of Somaliland on Monday brawled over the registration of more political parties. The MPs exchanged blows and kicks, with some exchanging terse words as cameras rolled.
Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:45:37 GMTTraining of Trainers in International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law for SNA Officers Underway in Mogadishu
[Dalsan Radio] A five-day training of trainers for Somali National Army (SNA) personnel and officials from the federal Ministry of Defence, is underway in Mogadishu, to enhance their knowledge in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and International...
Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:40:52 GMTRoadside Bomb Targets African Union Peacekeepers in Southern Somalia
[Dalsan Radio] A roadside blast has targeted the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) soldiers in Southern Somalia.
Mon, 13 Dec 2021 09:54:47 GMTDespite Election Chaos, Somalia Transition Plan Takes Shape
[Nation] Somalia's Transition Plan, one in which the country hopes to start carrying its own obligations more than donors and international partners, has started taking shape.
Mon, 13 Dec 2021 09:57:44 GMTTwo Lawmakers Wounded in Jowhar Explosion
[Dalsan Radio] At least one person has died and three others including two regional MPs injured after an improvised explosive device (IED) went off in Jowhar town, 90 kilometres from Mogadishu.
Sun, 12 Dec 2021 05:57:16 GMTTension Runs High in Galgadud, 6 Killed in Clan Clashes
[Dalsan Radio] Tension remains high in Galmudug region after six people were killed following deadly clashes between two clan militias.
Mon, 13 Dec 2021 08:02:56 GMTA U.S.$150 Million Electricity Recovery Project Aims to Help Light Up Somalia
[Dalsan Radio] The Somalia Electricity Recovery Project is set to increase access to cleaner, lower cost electricity for 1.1 million households, or approximately 7 million people, of which 3.5 million are women. The project also aims to reestablish a...
Fri, 10 Dec 2021 06:41:05 GMTPM Roble - Once Praised By Opposition, Now Blamed for Their Woes
[East African] Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble, once considered a fair leader by the opposition, is now on the receiving end of the wrath of opposition and other political leaders.
Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:15:53 GMTTension Runs High in Bosaso As Rival Troops Patrol Streets
[Dalsan Radio] Tension is running high in the coastal town of Bosaso after rival soldiers were seen patrolling major streets of the city.