Ugandan leader says Al-Shabab may be holding his troops Storyline:National News The leader of Uganda conceded Saturday that Islamic extremists in Somalia may have taken some of his country’s troops as prisoners, and blamed his own commanders for being “asleep” in… 3 mins read
1 min read Storyline:National News, World Death toll rises in Mecca crane crash In a developing story the death toll has risen to 87 persons in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where a crane has crashed on pilgrims at Grand Mosque of the…
3 mins read Storyline:National News, Sports Mo Farah admits he did take drug Khat Read Mo Farah has admitted using a drug that is banned by anti-doping authorities and categorised as class-C in the UK, although did so before it was prohibited. The double-Olympic gold…
1 min read Storyline:National News Puntland’s President Reaches Kismayo The president of semi-autonomous regional State Puntland, Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas has paid official visit to Kismayo town on Friday. Along with entourage, including ministers, lawmakers and senior presidential officials,…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Government of Iran accused of Supporting Ahlu-Sunna waljama’a The administration of Galmidug state has accused the government of Iran of supporting the Somali Moderate Islamist, Ahlu-Sunna waljama’a. Galmudug information minister Mohamed Adan Osman said that the Islamic Republic…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Somalia: Humanitarian Dashboard – July 2015 (issued on 27 August 2015) With US$414 million received so far in 2015, about 217 humanitarian organisations are working to save lives and build livelihoods of people across the country. As of 31 July, humanitarian…
2 mins read Storyline:Business, National News Cabinet warns against currency printing as counterfeit notes reported in Puntland The government has for the first time spoken about allegations of fake currencies in the country warning of risks to the economy and destabilisaton of the markets. During a cabinet…
3 mins read Storyline:National News AMISOM Community Policing Drive Extends To Karaan District Residents of Karaan, one of Mogadishu’s districts have welcomed the partnership extended by the Somali Police Force and African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), Police unit, aimed at enhancing the…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Shariif Adan: SNA should be paid, we know what a hungry soldier with a gun can do The administrative of Interim South-West State has commented on the problems encountered by Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers who fighting with Al-Shabab fighters, including undue salaries and lack of ammunition.…
1 min read Storyline:National News Puntland soldiers go on strike over ‘meagre salaries’ Hundreds of soldiers absconded duties in Puntland’s city port Bossaso after they were given what the soldiers said was little pay. Over 200 soldiers left their bases in the town…
