Kismayo under pressure as Somali refugees return from Kenya Storyline:National News Some 18,000 former refugees have poured into the Somali city of Kismayo this year, with most struggling to find adequate shelter, food, health care and jobs. Abdullahi Mohamed, a former… 4 mins read
2 mins read Storyline:National News, World Some 1,400 migrants rescued, 8 bodies recovered: Italy coastguard By Reuters Some 1,400 boat migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean from North Africa to Europe have been rescued so far on Tuesday, Italy’s coastguard said, after at least 11…
1 min read Storyline:National News Two Al-Shabaab fighters surrender to Jubbaland security forces In Kismayo Two alleged Al-Shabaab fighters surrendered to Jubbaland security forces in Kismayo. One of the alleged defectors, Nageye Abdi Shilow, said he was Al-Shabaab’s former Elbur district commissioner. He gave himself…
2 mins read Storyline:National News, Sports Somali referees embrace communication technology Somalia has made a progress as soccer referees have been seen using the wireless referee communication system at the start of the 2016-2017 Somali National football league. This is the first time…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Somali President congratulates on World Teachers’ Day As the world marked World Teachers’ Day on Tuesday, Somalipresident, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has congratulated all Somali teachers for their hard work, steadfastness, self-sacrifices and for contributing their share of…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Voting continues in four states, two ministers remain suspended Elections will continue today in four states across the country as electoral teams and states endevour to beat the deadlines ahead of presidential poll slated for November 30. At the…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Somali president seeks mediation amid charges of violence during vote Somali politicians and clan elders have reported violence and irregularities in voting for a new parliament, limited to just 14,000 citizens due to an Islamist insurgency, and the president urged…
1 min read Storyline:National News Somali president lauds security forces for their role to secure the city Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has commended Somali forces for their roles in restoring peace and security. “I commend the forces for their alertness, vigilance; Somali Security Forces are committed…
2 mins read Storyline:National News HirShabelle state to resume voting for Lower House representatives following temporary suspension of polls A deadlock in an electoral dispute in HirShabelle state was resolved on Sunday, following the intervention of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia Michael Keating and…
1 min read Storyline:National News Newly elected MP from Puntland Daahir Geele passes on in Garowe Newly elected MP from Puntland Daahir Geele died last night in a hospital in Garowe after he was rushed there following sudden illness, the family has said. The MP who…
