UN envoy calls warring parties in central Somali town to uphold the ceasefire deal in Galkaayo Storyline:National News, Security UN special envoy to Somalia has expressed concern about the renewed fighting between forces from Galmudug and Puntland states in the central Somali town of Galkayo, which has killed at… 2 mins read
3 mins read Storyline:Business World’s last frankincense forests under threat The world’s last frankincense forests are under threat after prices soared in recent years thanks to the global appetite for essential oils,…
2 mins read Storyline:National News, Security Two killed, Safaricom mast destroyed as suspected Al-Shabaab fighters attack a village in Wajir Suspected Al-Shabaab fighters have attacked Dagah area in Tarbaj, Wajir County, some 630 kilometers north of the capital Nairobi where they killed two people. Tarbaj police boss, Andrew Mwiti, said…
1 min read Storyline:11th Parliament, National News Hirshabelle president given more time to name cabinet In a special sitting by regional assembly, the president of Somalia’s youngest regional state, Hirshabelle, Ali Osoble was given more time to name his cabinet after he failed to meet…
2 mins read Storyline:National News, World Ethiopia Frees Thousands of Detainees It’s good news that Ethiopia’s government has announced the release of 9,800 people detained for their participation in anti-government protests. But they represent fewer than half of the 24,000 people…
2 mins read Storyline:National News, Security Fighting ceases in Galkayo but tension high as elders intervene The clash between forces of Puntland and Galmudug which erupted on Friday morning in Galkayo town has reportedly lulled as warring sides are still…
1 min read Storyline:National News Puntland ex-President criticizes Somalia’s electoral malpractices Former President of semi autonomous regional state of Puntland Abdirahman Mohamed Farole has criticized Somalia’s electoral process which has been engulfed by corruption,…
4 mins read Storyline:National News, World Hijackers of Libyan plane surrender in Malta Two men used fake weapons Friday to hijack a Libyan plane with 117 people on board and divert it to Malta, before releasing everyone and surrendering, officials said. The Afriqiyah…
1 min read Storyline:National News, Science & Tech Mahas Hospital severely hit by medical supply shortage The administration of Mahas Hospital in Mahas town of Hiraan region has expressed concern over lack of medicine. The hospital is facing constantly lack essential drugs, according to the director…
2 mins read Storyline:National News, Security Three killed in an Al-Shabaab ambush near Baidoa, police Three people including two soldiers have been killed and seven others injured after Al-Shabaab fighters opened fire at a vehicle…
