US, Russia cheer new peace deal on Syria Storyline:National News Marathon peace talks between the U.S. and Russia have reportedly produced a sweeping new agreement on Syria, including a nationwide ceasefire and coordinated strikes against the Islamic State in Iraq… 2 mins read
1 min read Storyline:National News Turkish humanitarian aid ship leaves for East Africa A Turkish ship carrying some 11,000 tons of humanitarian aid for East Africa left Friday from the southern port city of Mersin. Ismail Hakki Turunc, deputy chair of the Turkish…
2 mins read Storyline:National News IDPs face dire conditions in Mikhori village as hunger and water shortage bites Conditions for 300 of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Mikhori of Galgaduud region continue to worsen daily, with hunger, disease and lack of shelter taking toll on an already vulnerable…
3 mins read Storyline:National News Bussiness booms as Eid Ul Adha celebrations approach Thousands of Muslim shoppers thronged Mogadishu’s main markets as preparations for the forthcoming Eid Ul Adha celebrations are on course. Business at Bakara, Ba’aad and Hamarweyne markets as well as retail shops were booming as locals trooped…
2 mins read Storyline:National News, World U.N. Security Council Condemns North Korea Nuclear Test The Security Council strongly condemned North Korea’s nuclear test on Friday, saying it would immediately begin consultations on further “appropriate measures.” The statement, which was unanimous and came on the…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Southwest prepares resettlement centers for Somali refugees from Kenya’s Dadaan camp Southwest state is carrying out plans to resettle Somali refugees coming back to the region from Dadab refugee camps, the State’s agriculture minister, Mohamed Hassan Fiqi said on Saturday. Kenya which…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Uhuru, Kandie urged to talk with Somalia and resolve miraa ban Meru leaders have asked President Uhuru Kenyatta, East African Affairs CS Phyllis Kandie and Foreign Affairs CS Amina Mohamed to talk with the Somalia government to lift the miraa ban.…
2 mins read Storyline:National News UK pledges more peacekeeping troops for South Sudan and Somalia The United Kingdom has pledged 100 more troops to South Sudan to boost the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The UK already has 300 troops in Juba that…
1 min read Storyline:National News Coalition Of Political Parties asks the president and premier to hand over the power Political parties in Somalia on Friday called on Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the prime minister Omar Abdirashid to step down after their term of offices expire. The Coalition asked the speaker…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Explosion targeted Kenyan troops near Somali-Kenya border, no casualties Kenyan authorities have said an improvised explosive device went off early Friday Kenyan troops’ checkpoint near Somali-Kenya border along the Somali border, caused no casualties. Mandera County Commissioner, Fredrick Shisia, said…
