Somalia
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:04:06 GMTSomaliland in Shock After Fire Guts the Country's Largest Market
[allAfrica] A massive fire in the Somaliland's central market in Hargeisa has plunged the country into mourning. The flare-up began on Friday, 1 April and continued into Saturday. International solidarity followed the tragedy, including from Somalia...
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:14:04 GMTSpy Agency Accuses Militant Group of Plotting to Kill Top Leaders
[VOA] Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) says terrorist group al-Shabab is plotting to assassinate the country's president and prime minister.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 04:58:15 GMTWomen Struggle to Make Their Voices Heard in Politics
[DW] Although Somalia now has a quota system for female lawmakers, women are frequently held back from pursuing leadership roles due to pervasive cultural and social barriers.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:55:07 GMTThe Amir of Qatar Exchanges Ramadan Greetings With Somali President
[Shabelle] MOGADISHU - The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani exchanged greetings with HE President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, in a phone call HH the Amir received on Mo...
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 07:51:10 GMTDetainees Receive Food Items and Goats for Ramadan
[Dalsan Radio] As the holy month of Ramadan observed by Muslims across the world approaches, Somalia is facing its most severe drought in the last decade. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is responding to the urgent needs of the po...
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 07:51:04 GMTSoldiers, AMISOM, AMISOM Destroy Large Number of Explosives and IEDs Since 2016
[Dalsan Radio] As the World marks today April 4 the International Day for Mine Awareness, from 2016 to January 2022, with UNMAS support, the Somali Police Forces, AMISOM and non-governmental organizations have successfully destroyed 20,377 explosive ...
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 13:49:58 GMTNational Army Special Forces Kill 7 Al-Shabaab Militants, Seize Cache of Weapons
[Dalsan Radio] Somali National Army SNA special commandos (Danab) has killed 7 Alshabab militants in a security operation near Wasil town in Mudug region,
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 13:20:08 GMTFire Destroys Somaliland Wholesale Market
[DW] Politicians in Somaliland have appealed for aid to help store owners who lost everything in a massive blaze at the central market in Hargeisa. The market is said to account for up to half the city's economy.
Mon, 04 Apr 2022 05:30:27 GMTKenya Expresses Solidarity With Somaliland Following Devastating Hargeisa Market Fire
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has expressed solidarity with Somaliland after a fire at Waheen market on Friday which is considered Hargeisa's lifeblood.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 13:49:56 GMTSomalia and Morocco Discuss Prospects for Regional Stability
[Dalsan Radio] Rabat -- Chief diplomats from Morocco and Somalia have reviewed long-standing diplomatic relations between the two countries, calling for further cooperation in areas such as regional stability.
Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:50:05 GMTFire Sweeps Northern Somalia Market - 28 Injured
[VOA] A huge fire engulfed the main market in the city of Hargeisa in northern Somalia Saturday, injuring at least 28 people and destroying hundreds of businesses, city authorities and witnesses said.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 08:46:06 GMTFeit's Secretary General Sacked Amid Fresh Dispute
[Shabelle] MOGADISHU, Somalia - The chairman of the Federal Electoral Commission, Muse Gulle Yusuf, has fired the Secretary-General of the Federal Electoral Commission [FEIT] on Friday.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 08:46:03 GMTChinese Envoy Stresses Need for Continued Int'l Support for Somalia in Security Field
[Shabelle] China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, Dai Bing, said Thursday that the international community needs to continue its support for Somalia in the security field.
Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:18:56 GMTElectoral Body Announces List of Elected Lawmakers of the Federal Parliament
[Dalsan Radio] The Federal Electoral Implementation Team (FEIT) has announced the results of the Lower House elections of the two Houses of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, with 26 seats yet to be filled.
Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:18:53 GMTElectoral Body Chairman Fires the Commiittee's Secretary Over Violation of Code of Conduct
[Dalsan Radio] Somalia's Federal Electoral Commission Chairman , Muse Gelle has fired the committee's secretary Abdirahin Abdiaziz for contravening the code of conduct.
Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:44:52 GMTUK Govt Issues Travel Advisory Over Heightened Terrorism Threat
[Shabelle] The United Kingdom has warned its citizens in Kenya against visiting certain parts of the country over the increased threat of terrorism.
Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:33:06 GMTPuntland State President Said Deni Appoints New Director Generals
[Dalsan Radio] Puntland President, Said Abdullahi Deni, has in a Presidential Decree made some appointment of Directors General.
Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:33:01 GMTLower Shabelle Region Governor Holds Meetings With Security Forces Including SNA in the Region
[Dalsan Radio] Somalia's Lower Shabelle region Governor Ibrahim Adan Ali Najah held a series of security meetings with local security forces including the Somali National Army SNA and police in Awdhegle, KM50 and Barire in an effort to bolster securi...
Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:08:34 GMTNotice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Somalia
[State Department] On April 12, 2010, by Executive Order 13536, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the nat...
Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:18:49 GMTUN Security Council Approves in Unanimity the New AU Mission
[Dalsan Radio] The UN Security Council voted unanimously to approve the new AU mission in Somalia - the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). AMISOM mission ended 31 March 2022 after 15 years. But AU troops will continue operating unde...
Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:44:55 GMTUNSC to Endorse New AU Mission in Somalia
[Shabelle] The UN Security Council is expected to meet today, March 30, to approve the mandate and approval of the ATMIS operation.
Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:42:43 GMTUS Ambassador to Somalia Condemns Al-Shabab Attacks
[VOA] U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Larry André has condemned a recent wave of attacks by al-Shabab militants across the country that killed more than 60 people.
Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:49:19 GMTIs the AU Mission in Somalia Changing in Name Only?
[ISS] The mandate and capacity of a new operation should allow robust engagement to deal with underlying political conflicts.
Thu, 31 Mar 2022 05:53:22 GMTAttacks Intensify as Nation Prepares for Presidential Election
[DW] Concerns are growing over rising insecurity in Somalia as the Horn of Africa nation edges closer to a much-delayed presidential election. Al-Shabab militants have warned they will target politicians.
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:52:06 GMTSouthwest State Leader Meets With UN Official in Baidoa
[Shabelle] BAIDOA [SMN] - The President of the Southwest State, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed (Lafta Gareen) today received the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Isha Dyfan.
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:52:02 GMTJustice Minister Receives UN Team At His Office
[Shabelle] MOGADISHU [SMN] -The Minister of Justice Hassan Hussein Haji held a meeting at his office with officials from UNSOM and the UN Independent Human Rights Observers.
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:24:34 GMTSomalis Held in Ukraine Now Freed - Statement
[Shabelle] The Federal Government of Somalia is pleased to announce the release of three hundred and forty-eight displaced Somali nationals who have been stranded in Ukraine and along its borders including some due to lack of documentation.
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:24:31 GMTUN Human Rights Expert to Conduct First Visit
[Shabelle] The UN Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia, Isha Dyfan, will conduct her first official visit to the country from 28 March to 2 April 2022.
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:24:27 GMTSomalia-Based KDF Officers Restore Water Supply, Donate Food to Tabda Residents
[Shabelle] The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops operating in Somalia under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) last week repaired a water pump supplying water to Tabda residents.
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 07:42:26 GMTSomalia Claims Fresh Terror Attack Foiled, 12 Shabaab Militants Killed
[Shabelle] Security forces in Somalia on Sunday repelled an attack on a military base in northeast Puntland State, killing 12 militants of the al-Shabab terror group, local officials said.