SOMALILAND VOTES: An overview of the November 13 Presidential election Storyline:National News Upwards of 700,000 voters in the break-way region of Somaliland will be casting their vote next Monday for a new president ending a two year delay in choosing a new… 4 mins read
3 mins read Storyline:National News, World UK aid minister resigns over secret Israeli meetings Priti Patel’s resignation comes amid news of unauthorized meetings with senior Israeli officials The U.K. International Development Secretary Priti Patel resigned on Wednesday following revelations of a number of unauthorized…
9 mins read Storyline:Archive, Opinions The desperate survival of local NGOs in Somalia By Mohamed Yarrow They are often times referred to as Local Non-Governmental Organizations or National Non-Governmental Organizations. These are the indigenous and homegrown organizations formed and operate within a country, however,…
3 mins read Storyline:Business, National News Somalia Oil Summit organiser says surprised by country’s change of heart The international events organizer at the centre of a controversial oil summit for Somalia has responded to Somalia’s dissociation with the event noting it duly received the endorsement from the…
4 mins read Storyline:National News, World After Kenya vote drama, secessionist talk enters mainstream During Kenya’s election upheaval, a few protesters displayed images of the flag of the “People’s Republic of Kenya,” a notional breakaway state. Some posted online images of Kenya divided into…
3 mins read Storyline:National News, Security Amisom urges patience and cooperation as Shabaab offensive starts If you see bombs blasting here in Mogadishu, don’t worry because we are dealing with an invisible enemy Amisom chief Francisco Madeira has called for patience and support across the…
3 mins read Storyline:National News, Security Amisom appeals for urgent support to Somali forces ahead of draw-down Amisom has called for increased reinforcement of Somali security forces to enable them effectively position themselves for takeover ahead of phased exit by the African Union troops who have been…
5 mins read Storyline:Business SPONSORED: KIMS reaches the final stage of prestigious Ethical Financial Innovation Award Kaah International Microfinance Services is among the three finalists to be selected by EFICA Judges. Dubai, UAE: Kaah International Microfinance Services (KIMS) has made it to the final stage of the…
5 mins read Storyline:National News, Science & Tech Public-Private partnership key to sustainable energy in Somalia- Forum A dedicated public-private partnership backed by effective policies and regulatory framework is key to achieving sustainable energy goals in Somalia, stakeholders attending an energy forum in Mogadishu Monday said. The…
4 mins read Storyline:Business, National News EXCLUSIVE: Somalia distances itself from Nairobi Oil Summit but affirms earlier nod Somali Government has unequivocally distanced itself from a much publicized international oil and gas summit which the organisers indicated would be opened by Prime Minister Hassan Khaire noting it is…