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Somalia: Father Throws Son Into a River in Jowhar
Mohamed Dayow, a 41-year-old man is reported to have allegedly thrown his son (19 years old) in river Shabelle in order to end his constant disturbances of stealing livestock. It is said that Mohamed tied his and threw him in river Shabelle in Jowhar at night according to a relative. "He used to steal livestock slaughter them and sold them in the market his father warned him several times but we never thought he could take this action," said Isse Dayow the boy's uncle.
Somalia: Turkey Equips Somali Troops It Helped Train With New Armour
Turkey on Thursday donated 12 new armoured personnel carriers to the Somali National Army to support its fight against al-Shabab. The Somali Defense Minister Hassan Ali Mohamed and Somali Armed Forces commander Gen. Odawa Yusuf Rageh received the donation at a ceremony held in the capital Mogadishu on Thursday. Turkish ambassador to Somalia Mahmet Yilmaz and other government officials were present at the ceremony.
Somalia: Al Shabaab Launches Attack On Military Base in Southern Somalia
A heavy gunfight between Somali military and Al-Shabaab fighters took place on Saturday morning in Bar-sanguni military base which lies some 40 kilometres (24 miles) north of the regional capital Kismayo. The battle broke out following an ambush attack against army base where U.S troops and Somali commandos are stationed., according to the sources. Several witnesses in nearby villages reported the two sides exchanged heavy and light weaponry during the fighting which raged on for hours.
Somalia's Real Estate Players Rush to Erect New 'Diplomatic Square'
New houses have started to come up amid an economic boom, as the diaspora returns and the newly wealthy businessmen capitalise on the relative peace in the city. The Marina beachfront estate which is under construction will be housing high ranking officials which is still under construction the 104 acres which is equivalent to Hamarweyne and Shangani districts according to the engineers.
Somalia: Mogadishu Mayor Warns Against Second Wave of Covid-19 Infections
Mogadishu mayor who also doubles up as Benadir governor Omar Mohamud has warned Mogadishu residents of the second wave of COVID-19 infections. The governor said there may be coronavirus come back in the country especially in the capital Mogadishu and they are planning to resume awareness campaigne. "The risk is still there so we have to remain vigilant and follow the government set measure to contain the spread of the virus," he said.
Somalia: Mogadishu Court Jails Fisheries Official, Son for Stealing U.S.$140,000
A court in Mogadishu has sentenced four government officials to jail including father and son after they were found guilty of robbing the countries resources for illegal contracting on Thursday. The court found Guled Mohamed Ibrahim, the director of administration in the Ministry of Fisheries guilty of embezzling close to $140,000.
Kenya: President's Spokesman Lampoons Somali Media for 'Siding' With Kenya
The Spokesman of President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo is critising some Somali media for affiliating themselves with the Kenyan government in the maritime dispute between the two countries. Speaking during the signing of the long-awaited (amended) media law on Wednesday, Mr Mohamed said that while journalists have the freedom to report, they have not shown sufficient fairness to Somalia, mostly because there has been no law to guide them.
Somalia: 12 New Covid-19 Cases Reported
There are now 3,275 cases of the coronavirus in Somalia according to health ministry's tally with a total of 95 deaths. On Wednesday the health minister, Fowzia Abikar Nur reported 12 new cases in the past 24 hours. The total includes cases from 3 regions with Mogadishu having the highest being 6 cases. Jubbaland and Puntland had 2 and 4 cases respectively while the Benadir region recorded 6 cases.
Somalia: Puntland Orders UN, International NGO Workers to Pay Tax
Somalia's Puntland state has ordered UN and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) workers pay tax or their work licences revoked crackdown on evasion. Puntland Attorney General Mohamed Hared Farah said his office has up to 140 names of people who are working for different NGOs under the UN but thought to have dodged local taxes. "You either pay the tax or we come for you, from today to 27 August.
Somalia: AMISOM Staff Officers Honoured for Contributing to Peace and Stability
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has awarded service medals to 42 senior military staff officers serving within the AMISOM Force Headquarters in Mogadishu from 10 African countries in recognition of their contribution towards peace and stability in Somalia. The recognized officers hail from Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Egypt, Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, Ghana, Eswatini, Ethiopia and Zambia.
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Senior Commander Killed in an Airstrike in Middle Jubba
A senior al-Shabaab commander was killed in a joint operation by the AFRICOM and Somali military conducted in the vicinity of Saakow southern Somalia on Tuesday. According to the state media, SONNA the senior commander killed was Abdikadir Osman Yarrow famously known as (Abdikadir Commando). "Working with our Somali partners, we continue to weaken and degrade the al-Shabaab network," said U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Bradford Gering, deputy director for operations, U.S. Africa Command.
Somalia: President Farmajo Signs Amended Media Bill Into Law
The President of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo has signed into law the long-awaited amended Somalia Media Law which both the House of the People and the upper House (the Senate) have approved on July 8 2019 and 14 January 2020, respectively. The Media Law safeguards the freedom of the press, as it is enshrined in Somalia's provisional Constitution.
Somalia Launches First National Nutrition Survey Since 2009
The Micronutrient Survey launched by the Federal Ministry of Health and UNICEF today shines a spotlight on the nutrition status of women and children in Somalia. According to the survey, the nutrition status of women and children has improved during the past decade. Nine in ten infants are breastfed and the prevalence of both stunting and wasting has decreased. "Completing the micronutrient survey is an accomplishment that we should all be proud of.
Somalia: SNA Retakes Darrusalam Village in Lower Shabelle Region
The Somali National Army (SNA) on Tuesday recaptured a key village in Awdhegle in lower Shabelle. Osman Abdimalik Malim, a special forces (Danab) commander, told journalists that the Somali forces liberated Darrusalam village in the Lower Shabelle province after a military operation in the region and the military is also searching for landmine. He added that the military operation was well planned to aim at eliminating the presence of Al-Shabaab militants in the region.
Somalia: Somali Elder Shot Dead Mogadishu
A clan elder is reported to have been shot and killed in Wadajir district in Mogadishu on Tuesday morning by unknown gunmen. The elder whose name has been released as Sheikh Ali Mohamed Osman was shot by young men armed with AK47 several times in the head near a shop he owned according to a witness who spoke to Dalsan Radio. Mohamed reportedly died on the scene, according to the witness who asked to be anonymous.
Somalia: Turkey Donates 12 Vehicles to Somali Military
The Turkish government has donated twelve military vehicles to Somalia as part of bilateral military and financial cooperation agreements. In a statement, it said the vehicles, which are meant for use over rough terrain, were supplied for the Somali 3rd (Eagle) Infantry Battalion. The Turkish defence ministry said that the vehicles were intended to promote Somali forces in the fight against Al-Shabaab fighters in the country.
Somalia: Galmudug State President Appoints New Chairperson of Regional Supreme Court
Galmudug State President, Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qorqor, has appointed Abdullahi Mohamud Ga'al as the new Chairperson of the regional Supreme Court, in line with his commitment to building effective judicial institutions within the state. The decree from the Office of the President stated that the decision on the appointment had been reached after extensive consultation with various stakeholders in the region.
Somalia Sentences Ministry of Health Officials to Jail On Graft Charges
Benadir regional court has sentenced ministry of health officials including the director general of the ministry of health after they were found guilty of stealing COVID19 funds on Monday. Abdullahi Hashi Ali, 61 the director-general of the health ministry was arrested in mid-May after failing to account millions of aid money.
Somalia: Somali Forces Kill Three Al-Shabaab Militans in Middle Shabelle
The U.S trained Somali forces unit Danab have killed three Alshabab militants in El-Gellow in a special operation conducted in middle Shabelle on Sunday. Osman Abdimalik Malim, a special forces (Danab) commander, told the military radio that Somali forces killed the militants while planting landmine in the road.
Somalia: AMISOM Handover Renovated Classrooms to Hosingow Community of Jubaland State
Kenyan soldiers serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) handed over three newly renovated classrooms at Hosingow Primary School in the Lower Jubba region of Jubaland State of Somalia, to the local administration, in an effort to improve education in the area. The renovation of the classrooms is part of the AMISOM's Quick Impact Projects (QIPs), aimed at ensuring quick but long lasting impacts, thereby improving service delivery in the education sector to the Somali people.
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Executes Four Men for Spying
Alshabab militants have publicly executed four men on Sunday for spying for Somali intelligence agencies, Ethiopia, the U.S. and one working for the federal government according to the militants, which supports the Islamist group that's linked to al-Qaeda on the group in El-Adde of Gedo region.
Somalia: Yaqshid DC Survives IED Attack in Mogadishu
Yaqshid district commissioner has narrowly survived a landmine explosion planted on the roadside near Mogadishu's Abdiaziz district in engineer Yarisow stadium on Sunday. Muse Gesey was on his way to to the stadium to participate in a friendly soccer match between Yaqshid and Hodan. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack but Al-Qaeda linked group Alshabab have conducted similar attacks in the past.
Somalia: Alcohol Seized and Destroyed in Joint Operation in Galgadud Region
In a joint operation conducted in Abudwaaq Galgadud region by the Somali military and the police have seized and destroyed alcohol on Saturday. The police said they conducted a raid together with the military following a tip-off that there was alcohol in the area. Photos showed the consignment full of alcoholic drinks under the keen watch of the relevant authorities. The police have warned distributors and people engaged in this illegal business to stop their activities.
Somalia: U.S. Kills Al-Shabaab IED Expert in an Airstrike
The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) says it had killed Alshabab bomb maker in an airstrike conducted in the vicinity of KunturWarey on Thursday. In a statement from the U.S Command (AFRICOM) said it had killed one terrorist and destroyed a motorbike. "Al-Shabaab continues to put Somali people in danger by ruthlessly attempting to place explosive devices in public areas," said U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joel Tyler, AFRICOM director of operations in a statement.
Somalia: Somali Pirates Release Iranian Hostages Held Since 2015 As Armed Men Attack Panama-Flagged Ship
Somali pirates have released three Iranian hostages held for five years, a maritime security official said on Thursday, as conflicting reports emerged whether another ship had been seized after a three-year hiatus in hijackings. The three Iranians are the last of the crew of the Iranian fishing vessel FV Siraj, which was captured by pirates on March 22, 2015.
Somalia: SJS Submits Communications Concerning Attacks On Journalism in Somalia to UN Bodies
Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) submits Communications to the United Nation's Independent Expert on Human Rights in Somalia, Human Rights Council, and Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression concerning the attacks on journalism in Somalia.
Somalia Expels CARE Country Director for 'Creating Chaos and Mistrust'
The government of Somalia has ordered the expulsion of CARE Country Director Iman Abdullahi, according to a letter issued Tuesday. The letter, which was sent from the country's Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education Abdullahi Godah Barre, accused the head of CARE Somalia of disregarding the government's policies and procedures, as well as meddling in politics. It also accused him of creating "unnecessary tensions" among Somalia's state and federal governments.
Somalia: Somaliland Tells Off Somalia Over Taiwan Office in Hargesa
Somaliland has stated it will not cut ties with its newly found ally Taiwan despite protestations from the Federal Republic of Somalia. Just two days after Taiwan opened its representative office in Somaliland capital Hargeisa on Monday, Somalia warned Taiwan of retaliatory measures if it continues to make moves in the breakaway territory, with its Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmed Issa Awad cautioning Taiwan against interfering with its unity and sovereignty.
Somalia At a Critical Juncture, As Federal, State Leaders, Meet to Break Election Impasse
With elections slated for November delayed due to COVID-19, Somalia is at a critical juncture, the top United Nations official in the country told the Security Council on Thursday, pressing federal and state leaders to agree on voting modalities, and bolster the capacity of forces which are meant to assume full control of national security, next year.
Somalia: Somali Pirates Hijack Panama-Flagged Ship
The ship was on its way from the United Arab Emirates to Mogadishu port when it was attacked. Although piracy has decreased in recent years, Somalia's waters are considered extremely dangerous. Somali pirates hijacked a Panama-flagged ship on Wednesday night, according to regional officials on Thursday.
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Issues Veiled Threat Against 'Meddling' Catholic Bishops
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a warning to religious organisations against meddling in the country's politics. In his opening remarks during the Zanu PF 343rd Ordinary Session of the Politburo in Harare, Wednesday, President Mnangagwa appeared to direct his veiled threat to the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBS). The Catholic bishops irked the government after penning a letter titled "The March is not Ended" which sought to highlight the human rights situation in the country.
Somalia: AMISOM Launches Environmental Standard Operating Procedures
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has today launched a document detailing mandatory environmental protection guidelines and practices that all mission personnel are to follow as they go about their duties on the peacekeeping mission.
Somalia: Abdulaziz District Police Commissioner Suspended Over Hotel Attack
The Somali police chief General Abdi Hassan Hijar has suspended Abdulaziz district police commissioner Ahmed Abdullahi Bashane on Wednesday. According to Somali National News Agency (SONNA), the police district commissioner was suspended and soldiers who were at Abdulaziz checkpoint arrested on suspicion of facilitating car bomb with Al-Shabab attackers to pass through checkpoints on last Sunday Elite hotel attack.
South Africa: GBV - Structural Inequalities Exacerbate Our Hidden Pandemic of Violence Against Women
While gender-based violence remains a burning issue in the country, it is important to identify the paradox that exists between the liberal agenda couched in the language of women's rights on the one hand, and the blind eye turned towards slow economic transformation and high unemployment on the other. The transition to democracy in South Africa has been characterised by an uphill battle towards equality.
South Africa: Missing Person Sought By Kwa-Thema Police
Kwa-Thema SAPS is investigating a missing person's case and seeking assistance in locating Malwande Siqingqi (43) from Ekuthuleni Squatter camp, Kwa-Thema. According to his wife he was last seen on 27 June 2020, wearing a royal blue jacket, navy blue trouser, white hat & navy blue sneakers. Police is appealing to anyone who may have information to contact Constable Shabangu on 081 209 6057, Crime Stop 08600 10111 or alternatively leave an anonymous tip-off on the MySAPS App.
Seychelles: Shade, Large Seed-Dispersing Animals Key to Large Size of Seychelles' Coco-De-Mer - Study
Scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have conducted a new study that is providing an understanding of what might have led to the extreme size of the Seychelles' coco de mer seed and its related palm trees. A researcher at the Garden, Sidonie Bellot, and leader of the study told SNA that several conditions had to be met to allow the big size of the coco de mer seed to exist. "The first condition to be met was overall structure.
South Africa: Minister Nathi Mthethwa On the Passing of Veteran Sport Journalist Sbusiso Mseleku
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has learned with sadness about the passing of one of the legendary Sport prolific writers Mr Sbusiso Mseleku. The news of his passing was announced and confirmed by his friend Mr Duma Ndlovu. "In reading the dedication piece that Mr Duma Ndlovu wrote and posted on social media, it somehow gave me a synopsis of the path and the journey travelled by Mr. Sbusiso Mseleku in his career.
South Africa: SA Tourism Gets Lifeline, but Needs Foreign Travellers to Escape Life Support
The resumption of interprovincial leisure travel offers hope for the decimated tourism industry but the sector's challenges are far from over. Until the country's borders reopen, the fight to save businesses and jobs continues. Total income in the tourism accommodation industry in June 2020 decreased by 95.3% compared to June 2019, announced Statistics SA last week.
Kenya: KAA to Auction 101 Aircraft Over Accrued Parking Fees
Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has given owners of 101 aircraft abandoned at various airports across the country 30 days to claim them or have them auctioned. In a Gazette notice dated Friday August 14, KAA unveiled the plans to auction the planes in an attempt to recover the parking fees accrued by the planes. The auction notice comes a month after Kenya allowed air travel to resume following the phased reopening of the country from a Covid-19 lockdown.
Zimbabwe: MDC Stands By Arrested Councillors, Blames ED Interference
MDC Alliance maintains its six corruption accused councillors were innocent and has blamed their arrests on undue interference on the affairs of the Harare City Council by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's office. The six councillors, Lovemore Makuwerere, Hammy Madzingira, Costa Mande, Warlord Chakaredza and Anthony Shingadeya, were arrested early this week accused of parcelling out large tracts of city land illegally.
Liberia: Rep. Koffa Reacts to Senator Dilion's Accusation of Being 'Inconsistent' Over Lawmakers Salary Cut
Monrovia — Nearly two days after being accused by Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon of backpedaling on his previous call for the reduction of lawmakers' salary, the Chairman of the House's Committee on Judiciary, Jonathan Fonati Koffa, has reacted, saying that he regrets his previous support for the reduction of lawmakers' salaries in 2019.
Mauritius: New Cancer Hospital - Donation of Rs 25 Million for Purchase of Equipment
A Memorandum of Understanding, officialising the donation of Rs 25 million from the late Dr Hansa Gandhy Gunesee Estate to the Ministry of Health and Wellness for the purchase of equipment for the new cancer hospital in Vacoas, was signed, today, in Port Louis. The Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Kailesh Kumar Singh Jagutpal, was present.
Zimbabwe: Govt Escalates Row With Catholics, Summons Envoy to Explain Mnangagwa 'Insult'
Government has moved to escalate its widely publicised row with Catholic priests through a planned meeting with the Vatican Representative to Zimbabwe ostensibly to seek explanation over 'insults' directed at President Emmerson Mnangagwa by the church's local clerics.
Liberia: 'GOL's Rape Response Weak'
opinion By Lewis S. Teh And Winston W. Parley --YALDA Representative As rape continues to be on the increase in Montserrado and other parts of Liberia, a group known as Youth Alliance Leadership for Development in Africa (YALDA) has criticized the Government of Liberia for its weakness and poor response in instituting harsh measures to curtail rape. Speaking to this paper in an exclusive interview Tuesday, 18 August, YALDA Financial Director Ms. Lisa T.
Africa: Echoes From Mali - Is Anyone Listening?
Popular street protests in Mali against corruption and misrule had continued for a protracted period. The protesters had called on the President to step down, which he refused to do. The protesters however remained adamant and, eventually, their mass action culminated in the sacking of the government by the country's military. As expected, the coup has been condemned by regional and continental bodies, namely the AU and ECOWAS and they have called for a return to constitutional rule.
Liberia: MTN Group Gets New Group President and CEO
MTN Group on Wednesday announced that the current group CFO of MTN Group, Ralph Mupita, has been appointed as the new group president and CEO with effect from 1 September 2020. Ralph has served as the MTN Group CFO since April 2017 and has played a critical role in the development and execution of the group's strategy, capital allocation processes, and financial performance as well as in the resolution of a number of complex regulatory matters.
Liberia: Treat Them Equal?
By Winston W. Parley -Lawyer compares Milton Weeks & Charles Sirleaf over immunity Former Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Executive Governor Milton A. Weeks and CBL Board Members David Fahart, Elsie Dossen Bardio and Kollie Tamba's fate lies in one man's hands for now - and that's Judge Yami Quiqui Gbeisay, lawyer representing Mr. Weeks said during his closing argument. Cllr. Abrahim Sillah, then wonders why it's good to set Charles Sirleaf free, but not Weeks too.
Lesotho: Maseribane Never Squandered NECC Funds - Mofomobe
BASOTHO National Party (BNP) deputy leader Machesetsa Mofomobe says his party's leader, Thesele 'Maseribane, never misused any funds meant to fight the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Chief Maseribane chaired the short-lived National Emergency Command Centre (NECC), originally established by ex-premier Thomas Thabane in March 2020 to spearhead the fight against the pandemic. However, the controversy dogged NECC was disbanded by new Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro in June 2020.
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Cuts Sod for €32 Million 100-Bed Shama District Hospital
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has cut the sod for the construction of a 100-bed District Hospital at Shama.
Nigeria: Buhari Committed to Ending Fuel Import - Sylva
President Muhammadu Buhari is committed to reversing Nigeria's status as a net importer of refined petroleum products, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has said. Sylva stated this Wednesday after inspecting the first hydro-skimming private modular refinery being built by businessman, Dr. Azibapu Eruani in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state. The refinery, which is about 75 per cent completed, has the capacity to process 12, 000 barrels of crude per day.
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