Kenya plans offensive against Islamist militants in coastal forest Storyline:National News, World Kenya plans to launch a military offensive against Islamist militants who have set up bases in a remote forest at the northern tip of its Indian Ocean coastline bordering Somalia,… 2 mins read
1 min read Storyline:National News Puntland: Somali Government is dragging its feet on the Transfer of Somali pirates from Iran Jails Puntland Counter-Piracy has accused Somali government of dragging its feet on the transfere of Somali pirates who were sentenced in other countries in the world through Piracy Prisoner Transfer Programme.…
1 min read Storyline:National News One soldier dies as Al-Shabaab fighters attack SNA military base In Qoryooley At least one SNA soldier died and another injured after Al-Shabab fighters engaged in a gun battle with Somali government forces in Qoryooley town, a government official has said. Shabab…
1 min read Storyline:National News Galmudug council of ministers approve state’s 2015 budget Cabinet members of Galmudug State of Somalia have passed the 2015 budget of the state estimated to be $4,600,000. According to statement from the regional government, the budget would be…
1 min read Storyline:11th Parliament, National News Foreign envoys in shuttle diplomacy to defuse political tension Foreign ambassadors to Somalia are trying to negotiate a deal between president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and members of parliament who are seeking the impeachment of the president. In an effort…
1 min read Storyline:National News Hiran Governor tours Baladweyn Hospital Abdifatah Hassan Afrah has toured the main hospital in Baladweyne, with the purpose of assessing and supervision. The governor observed all the wards and sections of the hospital including the…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Somali government offers amnesty to Al-Shabab spokesman Federal Government of Somalia has said it is ready to welcome Al Shabaab fighters who defect and renounce violence as military operations alone cannot bring peace and stability. Minister for…
3 mins read Storyline:National News Timeline of main news events in Jubbaland State for the month of August 2015 Our new Regional State Check series seeks to provide an informed up to date understanding of the major developments in Somalia. We focus on the stories which make the headlines…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Security Talks Note AMISOM Progress In Degrading ‘Al-Shabaab’ The joint Military Operations Coordination Committee (MOCC) and the African Union Police Strategic Support Group (PSSG) for AU peace support operations has convened its most recent 16th meeting in Addis…
3 mins read Storyline:Business, National News Somalia’s First Insurance Company Thrives as Economy Reinvigorates Somalia’s first insurance company in over 25 years is now operational in Mogadishu, adding yet another step to the country’s reconstruction journey. Tafakul Insurance currently offers motor vehicle, health and…