UK, Denmark and Netherland sign agreement with Somaliland Storyline:Security, World The United Kingdom, Denmark and Netherlands have signed agreements with the Somaliland government on projects to improve people’s livelihoods. According to a statement from the British ambassador to Somaliland and… 1 min read
2 mins read Storyline:Security, World Uneasy calm in Ethiopia after protests, official death toll doubles By: More than 166 people were killed during anti-government protests in Ethiopia last week, the government said on Sunday, as the capital and other hotspots remained closely guarded by security…
1 min read Storyline:National News, Security Al-Shabab shot dead Hirshabelle regional state MP in Bala’ad district Reports indicate Al-Shabaab fighters have shot dead Hirshabelle regional state member of parliament, Mohamed Mohamud Siyad on Sunday. The incident confirmed by close family members who were at the scene…
1 min read Storyline:National News Somalia officially reopened local flights The Federal Government of Somalia has reopened the local flights on Sunday. The local flight has been suspended on March to curb the COVID 19 risk in Somalia. The new…
1 min read Storyline:National News, Security Demos rock Mogadishu over poll delay Demonstrations have broken out in Mogadishu following announcement of delayed elections by the electoral body NIEC. At least one journalist was arrested as security forces dispersed angry residents who took…
3 mins read Storyline:World UN Envoy calls for continuing support for Somalia’s ongoing response to COVID-19 and praises frontline health workers By:WHO On a visit to the major tertiary hospital in Mogadishu, which plays a critical role in the management of COVID-19 patients’ care, on 21 June, the United Nations Secretary…
1 min read Storyline:National News Southwest state president appoints two new ministers The President of the Southwest Regional State, Abdulaziz Hassan Muhammad (Laftagreen) appoints Elias Saeed Ali for Minister of Information and Sulaiman Shuaib Ali, Minister for Minerals and Petroleum. The decree…
4 mins read Storyline:Security, World Somalia: Authorities must immediately release journalist Mohamed Abdiwahab Nur (Abuja) By: Amnesty International is concerned about the continued detention of journalist Mohamed Abdiwahab Nur (Abuja) and the organization is calling on Somalia authorities to immediately and unconditionally release him. Amnesty…
1 min read Storyline:National News, Security IED explosion kills 5 civilians in Baidoa, southwest Somalia At least five people were killed and injured more than ten in a remote-controlled IED explosion in southwest headquarter of Baidoa on Saturday morning. Reports indicate the explosion targeted a…
1 min read Storyline:National News, Security UPDATE:Suicide car bomb hits checkpoint at Somalia’s Mogadishu port Suicide Car explosion kills one, injuries 5 gov’t soldiers and one civilian in front of Mogadishu port main gate early on Saturday. The explosion targeted Mogadishu port revenue office but…