Uhuru among those scheduled to attend the inauguration of president Farmaajo Storyline:National News President Uhuru Kenyatta is among several Heads of State and Government scheduled to attend the inauguration of the elected Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo. Uhuru who has been invited to… 1 min read
1 min read Storyline:World Bodies of 74 migrants found on west Libyan shore – Red Crescent The bodies of 74 migrants have been found washed up on a beach near the western Libya city of Zawiya, a Red Crescent spokesman said on Tuesday. Mohamed al-Misrati said…
3 mins read Storyline:National News Coastal city of Kismayu hosts inaugural Book Fair Book lovers and enthusiast are today gathering at the coastal city of Kismayu for the inaugural Kismayu Book Fair. Organisers of the event have told Goobjoog News the two day…
3 mins read Storyline:National News, World Gaddafi son’s trial unfair, should be sent to ICC – UN By Reuters The trial of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, a son of the ousted Libyan leader sentenced to death in absentia, did not meet international standards and he should face murder…
1 min read Storyline:National News Security beefed up ahead of President Farmaajo’s inauguration Security in Mogadishu has been tightened ahead of Wednesday’s inauguration of President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo. Forces from the various armed forces were seen patrolling the streets of Mogadishu ahead of…
2 mins read Storyline:Business IMF says drought to cut Somalia’s 2017 growth to 2-2.5 pct By Reuters Somalia’s economy is likely to expand by 2-2.5 percent this year, down from an estimated 3.4 percent last year, as drought cuts output in the important agriculture sector,…
2 mins read Storyline:National News The 2011 famine signs on sight, UN in Somalia warns as it calls for scaled up response Somalia is fast falling into a famine and no effort should be spared to avert the crisis as fears of a possible 2011 scenario grip the better of the country,…
4 mins read Storyline:Business, National News IMF urges Somalia to clear arrears and take concrete action to reform economy The International Monetary Fund says creditors may forgive part of Somalia’s outstanding $5.3bn debt if the strife-torn Horn of Africa state takes concrete steps toward reforming its economy and improving…
1 min read Storyline:National News Armed men shoot and kill trader in Bakaro market Armed men on Tuesday shot and killed a trader at Mogadishu’s main market, witness said. The trader, who was selling groceries at the market was opening his shop when the…
3 mins read Storyline:National News, World Robert Mugabe turns 93, vowing to rule on in Zimbabwe Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, the world’s oldest national ruler, turns 93 on Tuesday, defiantly vowing to remain in power despite growing signs of frailty and failing health. He will celebrate…
