Former MP shot dead in Mogadishu Storyline:11th Parliament, National News, Security A former member of Parliament has been shot dead in Mogadishu in an attack by suspected Al-Shabaab members. Witnesses said Abdikadir Qassim was killed when gunmen attacked him on his… 1 min read
3 mins read Storyline:World Sources: U.S. considers quitting U.N. Human Rights Council The Trump administration is considering pulling the United States out of the United Nations Human Rights Council, a body that has been accused of being biased against Israel and criticized…
1 min read Storyline:National News, Security Puntland soldiers seize assembly over delayed pay The forces of the semi-autonomous regional state of Puntland have take control of Puntland assembly in Garowe town over complaints of delayed salaries and poor working conditions. The soldiers are…
2 mins read Storyline:National News, World Egypt annoyed as Britain continues suspension of flights Egypt expressed frustration on Saturday at Britain’s refusal to lift a suspension of flights from the United Kingdom to the Red Sea resort of Sharm al-Sheikh, imposed after Islamic State…
2 mins read Storyline:National News I chose Hassan Khaire because of the principles and value we share-President Farmaajo President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has for the first time spoken publicly about his choice for Prime Minister noting his endorsement of Hassan Ali Khair was informed by shared principles and…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Saudi Arabia pledges budgetary support for Somalia Saudi Arabia has pledged to fund Somalia’s national budget alongside a range of support areas, President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has said following a three day official visit to the Kingdom…
1 min read Storyline:National News Five people in clan clashes in Marka At least five people have been killed in renewed inter-clan clashes in the past two days in Marka town of Lower Shabelle region, residents said on Wednesday. Rival clan militias…
1 min read Storyline:National News Gunmen kill traditional elder in Mogadishu A traditional elder was killed in Wartanabada area of Mogadishu on Saturday evening, according to local reports. Osman Kheyre was shot dead in Hamar-Bile neighbourhood as he was leaving a…
3 mins read Storyline:11th Parliament, National News Senate approves interim committees to spearhead formation of Senate structures The Senate has today approved the formation of six interim committees responsible for setting up critical structures of the senate. The committees will provide both technical and advisory services to…
3 mins read Storyline:National News, World DHS intel report disputes threat posed by travel ban nations Analysts at the Homeland Security Department’s intelligence arm found insufficient evidence that citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries included in President Donald Trump’s travel ban pose a terror threat to the…
