Use London conference to boost direct donor financing, FGC advises government Storyline:Business, National News The government should capitalize on the upcoming London conference to mobilise increased direct government financing from the international community, a multi-sectoral financial governance body has advised. In its first financial… 4 mins read
1 min read Storyline:National News Assailants gun down elder in Qoryooley A group of men shot and killed a clan elder on Saturday night in Qoryooley town of Lower Shabelle region. The clan leader identified as Haji Hassan is said to…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Somali Journalist escapes assassination bid A Somali photographer, Faisal Omar Hashi on Saturday night survived an assassination attempt when bombs fitted into his car exploded in the capital, Mogadishu. Hashi who works with Reuters…
2 mins read Storyline:National News, World AU Chairman urges African leaders to cut ties with France Guinea’s president, who also serves as African Union (AU) chairman, has called on African countries to “cut the umbilical chord with France” so as to initiate the continent’s development. Speaking…
2 mins read Storyline:National News South Sudan beats Somalia with 2-1 South Sudan capped their maiden outing in the qualifiers for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) with victory after edging Somalia 2-1 away in Djibouti on Saturday. The match held at…
3 mins read Storyline:National News, Security Revised military rules on Somalia guard against collateral damage -AFRICOM We are authorized to develop our own target and take appropriate action if required but we are under very strict conditions to ensure civilians are not harmed in any combat,…
1 min read Storyline:National News Military court executes soldier for murder in Afgooye Somalia executed a soldier on Saturday morning accused of killing a civilian, as the Western-backed government came under international pressure to hold its forces to account for abuses. The military…
2 mins read Storyline:National News, World Kenya’s ruling coalition annuls party primaries after chaotic voting Kenya’s ruling coalition annulled party primaries held on Friday, the organisation’s secretary general said, and reports of widespread anger over chaotic voting raised fears that poorly organised national polls in…
2 mins read Storyline:National News, Security UK announces £21m to prop up new Somali security architecture The UK will inject a £21 million support to jumpstart the new National Security Architecture agreed by the Federal and State leaders last week in Mogadishu. In a statement Friday,…
1 min read Storyline:National News Turkey donates millions of dollars to Somalia for budgetary support The government of Turkey has donated eight million dollars which is meant to support the Somali government’s budget. In an online post, the Turkish Embassy in Mogadishu has said it…
