Al Qaeda urges Muslims to shun World Cup, stops short of threats Storyline:World REUTERS|CAIRO: Al Qaeda’s regional branch urged Muslims around the world to shun the soccer World Cup in Qatar, though it stopped short of threatening attacks or promoting violence in connection… 1 min read
3 mins read Storyline:National News Somali media group concerned about alleged government moves VOA|MOGADISHU: A media watchdog in Somalia says the government is pressuring one of its leaders to stop criticizing authorities. Abdalle Ahmed Mumin, secretary-general of the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS), is…
2 mins read Storyline:National News, World Former high-ranking Somali lieutenant colonel accused of human rights violations arrested in the US AP|SPRINGFIELD, Va.: A former high-ranking Somali army officer accused of multiple human rights violations against Somali civilians during the 1980s was arrested in Springfield, Virginia, Homeland Security Investigations announced Friday.…
1 min read Storyline:National News, Security Police avert possible attack after seizing vehicle loaded with explosives in Mogadishu GOOBJOOG NEWS|MOGADISHU: Police in Mogadishu foiled an attempted attack this morning after they seized a vehicle loaded with explosives in the Daljirka Dahsoon area, in Somalia’s capital. Police spokesperson Col.…
1 min read Storyline:National News Jubaland military court executes two soldiers for murder GOOBJOOG NEWS|KISMAYO: The Jubaland Armed Forces Court executed this morning by firing squad two soldiers found guilty of killing two people in the state’s capital, Kismayo, on diverse dates. The…
4 mins read Storyline:National News Al-Shabaab blockade exacerbating humanitarian crisis in Somalia ANADOLU AGENCY|MOGADISHU: An ongoing blockade by al-Shabaab insurgents in parts of Somalia is worsening the humanitarian situation in the Horn of Africa country. Bakool in southwestern Somalia is one of…
1 min read Storyline:National News, Security President Mohamud sets out to Galmudug and Hirshabelle to assess security situation GOOBJOOG NEWS|MOGADISHU: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud set out Saturday morning for Galmudug and Hirshabelle states to assess the security situation in the two regions. The president will be visiting the…
5 mins read Storyline:National News CBS News goes inside Somali hospitals where climate change-induced hunger is killing children CBS NEWS|BAIDOA: Almost half of the 16 million people who live in Somalia are facing extreme hunger. More than a third of the east African nation’s 5 million children under…
2 mins read Storyline:World UN, EU welcome agreement to continue Black Sea grain deal ANADOLU AGENCY|ANKARA: UN chief and top EU officials on Thursday welcomed the agreement reached by parties to continue the Black Sea Grain Initiative. “I welcome the agreement by all parties…
1 min read Storyline:National News Somali government stops with immediate effect the recruitment and exportation of workers GOOBJOOG NEWS|MOGADISHU: The government has suspended, with immediate effect, the recruitment and export of Somali workers after it emerged that the trade was not properly regularized. In a press statement…
