Dadweynaha ku dhaqan gobolada iyo degmooyinka Somaaliya,
Dadweynaha ku dhaqan gobolada iyo degmooyinka Somaaliya, ayaa siwayn ugu soo baxay munaasibada ciidal Fidrida, waxaana kala qayb galay saraakiil sar sare oo katirsan dowlada oo Somaaliya.
Somalia News Update
- Tanzania, Somalia to Heighten Ties On Health[Daily News] TANZANIA and the Republic of Somalia have agreed to strengthen their partnership on health matters. This was revealed over the weekend by Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu when the President of Somalia visited Tanzania on Saturday.
- Somali Prime Minister Leads Meeting On Food Security and Nutrition[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- In a move towards addressing the pressing issue of food security and nutrition in Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, the Prime Minister of Somalia, recently presided over a high-level meeting with officials from relevant authorities.
- Somali National Army and U.S. Special Forces Join Forces Against Al-Shabaab Militants[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- In a significant development in the ongoing fight against terrorism in Somalia, a special meeting was recently convened between Major General Ibrahim Sheikh Muhuddin, the Commander of the Somali National Army, and Colonel David Haskell, the Commander of the US Special Forces in Somalia.
- Somali Government Condemns Killing of Hormuud Telecom Workers[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- In a shocking and tragic turn of events, six employees of Hormuud Telecom, Somalia's largest telecommunications company, lost their lives in a roadside blast on the outskirts of Mogadishu, the country's capital on Sunday afternoon.
- Somali President Participates in the IDA21 Summit for African Heads of State in Nairobi[Shabelle] Nairobi, Kenya -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Nairobi on the evening of April 28, 2024, to participate in the International Development Association (IDA) 21 for the African Heads of State Summit, scheduled for April 29, 2024.
- Somalia - Six Hormuud Telecom Staff Killed in Tragic Mogadishu Blast[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- On the afternoon of April 28, 2024, a devastating explosion rocked the outskirts of Mogadishu, Somalia, claiming the lives of six employees of Hormuud Telecom, the country's largest telecommunications company.
- American Official Confirms to Shabelle TV That the US Stopped Food Rations to Danab Forces[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The US has suspended the food rations provided to the Danab forces in Somalia due to the diversion of these rations and fuel intended for them, a senior US Embassy official confirmed to Shabelle TV.
- Massive Visa Scandal Unraveled At Indian Embassy in Kenya - Somali Patients Exploited[Shabelle] Nairobi, Kenya -- In a shocking revelation, an intricate network of corruption involving Somali, Kenyan, and Indian nationals has been exposed within the Indian Embassy in Kenya. These groups are accused of exploiting vulnerable Somali patients seeking medical treatment in India by significantly inflating the cost of medical visas. Typically priced at $92, the […]
- Somalia Reports Food Diversion Involving U.S.-Trained Soldiers[VOA] The Somali government has admitted that rations for the elite Somali soldiers trained by the United States have been diverted within a unit of its forces.
- Somali Defense Ministry Investigates Diversion of Rations for Elite Danab Forces[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- In a significant development, the Somali Defence Ministry has confirmed the diversion of rations intended for the elite US-trained Danab forces, a unit within the Somali National Army (SNA).
- Somali PM Hosts Dinner for Turkish Navy Officers, Marking New Chapter in Bilateral Relations[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- In a significant display of the strengthening ties between Somalia and Turkey, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, hosted a dinner for the Turkish navy officers and commanders aboard the Turkish Navy Ship Kinaliada F514.
- High-Level Meeting Between Somali and U.S. Defence Officials Takes Place in Nairobi[Shabelle] Nairobi -- In a significant development for regional security and cooperation, a high-level meeting was recently held in Nairobi between officials from the Federal Government of Somalia's Ministry of Defence and their counterparts from the United States.
- World News in Brief - South Sudan Tax Impositions, Somalia Flash Floods, Ukraine Attacks[UN News] The UN acknowledges assurances from the South Sudanese government that the recent imposition of taxes on fuel and supply trucks does not apply to the Organization. Still, concerns remain regarding humanitarian aid efforts in the region since some of the UN's fuel and supply trucks are being held at many depots and the […]
- Historic Arrival of Turkish Warship in Mogadishu Marks New Era in Bilateral Relations[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- In a significant display of military cooperation and partnership, the first Turkish warship has docked at the port of Mogadishu, Somalia. This momentous occasion coincides with a high-level event in the port, attended by the heads of state of both nations.
- Somalia's EAC Contribution Depends On Cutting Organised Crime[ISS] East African Community member states must support Somalia's efforts to curb destabilising criminal markets.
- UN Says Heavy Rains to Affect About 770,000 People in Somalia[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The upcoming heavier normal Gu rains and floods in 22 districts of Somalia are expected to affect some 770,000 people, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Sunday, according to Xinhua.
- Joint Press Release | Supporting Immediate Emergency Response for Cross Border Communities in Eastern Africa[Africa CDC] Nairobi -- To strengthen regional cross-border Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) readiness during public health emergencies, Africa CDC, UNICEF, IFRC, and WHO (the Collective Service core partners) as well as IOM, READY and the UK-PHRST, organized a simulation-based training from 15th to 19th April 2024 in Mombasa, Kenya.
- Galmudug State Claims Victory in War Against Al-Shabaab[Shabelle] Dhusamareb -- In a recent announcement, Galmudug's Minister of Information, Abshir Abdi Shikow, revealed that the Al-Shabaab group is now severely depleted within the state's territories.
- EU Warns Against Ransom Payments to Somali Pirates[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The European Union (EU) has issued a stern warning against paying ransom to Somali pirates, citing concerns that such payments could fuel further hijackings in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden.
- Nusoj Demands Immediate Release of Journalist Detained By Nisa in Brazen Assault On Press Freedom[Shabelle] 17 April 2024: The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) vehemently condemns the arbitrary arrest and overnight detention of independent journalist Hussein Abdulle Mohamed by National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) operatives at the Godka Jilicow detention centre, following his broadcast of in-depth and critical reports on his online channel, SYL Somali TV, accessible […]
Africa News Update
- Missing South Africa girl: Our children are scaredJoshlin Smith has still not been found after going missing from a South African town in February.
- Ghana celebrates as looted artefacts put on displaySome of the royal artefacts were stolen by British colonisers during the 19th Century Anglo-Ashanti war.
- Mining town key to global coltan trade seized - DR Congo rebelsRubaya is DR Congo's main coltan producer, used to make batteries for electric vehicles and phones.
- Floods maroon tourists in Kenya's Maasai MaraHelicopters are deployed to evacuate tourists and staff trapped in the famous game reserve.
- Failed UK asylum seeker given £3,000 to go to RwandaThe asylum seeker went to the east Africa country under a scheme separate to the forced returns scheme.
- Waking to a 'different world' after Kenya's floodSurvivors desperately search for loved ones as the president announces a large-scale evacuation.
- Nigeria raises civil servants' pay by up to 35%Nigeria raises salaries for government workers to help them cope with the cost-of-living crisis.
- Mali kills IS commander blamed for US deaths - state TVAbu Huzeifa had a $5m bounty on his head and was accused of being behind a 2017 attack on US troops.
- 'Nature fights back' as Nairobi battles delugeKenya's capital, which sits on a floodplain, has not taken enough measures to mitigate against flooding.
- Migrants hit by high fees to send money homeSending money across borders, particularly in Africa, can still be expensive.
Middle East News Update
- Watch: Inside Lebanon's ghost towns after Israeli strikes
- 'Qatar targeted my brother on Grindr - I want him home’
- Blinken says 'time is now' for Israel-Hamas deal in Gaza
- 'I watch my back': Spike in BBC journalists living in exile
- Saudi women's rights activist jailed for 11 years
- Gaza hostage's mother pleads for ceasefire deal
- 'I could not protect her': Dad mourns child killed in Channel
- Southern Lebanon: BBC sees air strike destruction in deserted towns
- Netanyahu vows to follow through with Rafah attack
- Iran commutes tycoon's death sentence