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Somalia: NUSOJ is Not an Individual Property but a Trade Union of Somali Journalists
NUSOJ strongly condemns in the most emphatic terms, the falsely misleading statement circulated by Omar Faruk Osman in which it is claimed that the European Union trademark court decreed admissible judicial action against the elected Secretary General of National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu.
Somalia: Somali Foreign Affairs Ministry Officials Ordered to Stay Away From Media
The Federal Government of Somalia has ordered senior staff and diplomats at the ministry of foreign affairs to keep off the media. In a letter sent to all diplomatic missions across,the ministry cautioned the staff from talking to the press without permission from office headquarters in Mogadishu.
Somalia: Government to Compensate Barire Victims
Somali government will compensate the families of victims accidently killed by security forces during operation to flush out Alshabaab in Barire. The authorities have said all ten victims who were buried on Thursday were civilians contrary to previous press statements that they were militants. Government paid USD 130,000 for funeral arrangements while federal government representatives visited the families in Madina hospital in Mogadishu during burial preparations.
Somalia: ONLF Confirms Handover of Senior Official to Addis
Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has confirmed one of its senior figure was handed over to Ethiopian government by Somalia. The group spokesman said Abdihakim Sheikh Muse famously known as QalbiDhagax who was arrested on 23rd August in Galkacyo was handed over to Ethiopian authorities after few days. ONLF spokesman AdaniHirmoge termed the move by the Federal Government of Somalia as conspiracy against Somali people and disrespect to the international law and country's own constitution.
Somalia: 25 People Wounded in Jowhar Accident
Twenty Five people have been confirmed wounded in an accident in Jowhar, the capital of Hirshabelle state. Wednesday incident involved public service vehicle and lorry transiting goats. According government officials in the area some of the injured who were in critical condition were transferred to Mogadishu hospitals for further medical attention.
Uganda: AMISOM Fetes Uganda Police Officers for Distinguished Role in Stabilizing Somalia
A contingent of Individual Police Officers (IPOs) from Uganda have been feted by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) for their outstanding contribution in stabilizing the country. The officers who have completed their tour of duty were decorated at a function held in Mogadishu on Tuesday, presided by the AMISOM Police Chief of Staff, Rex Dundun.
Somalia: Somali Government Acquires Net Control Software for Social Media Security
Federal Government of Somalia is in the final process of storing software equipment meant to control or limit social media for security. Exclusive source has told Radio Dalsan that the equipment was tested on the early days of Monday and it has proved its efficiency. The source who requested not to be disclosed because of the sensitivity of the subject has confirmed that there was 20 minutes Internet blackout in the country as the result of the trial process.
Somalia: PM Visits Mogadishu Port in Anti-Corruption Campaign Move
The Prime Minister of The Federal Republic of Somali has on Monday toured the port of Mogadishu in what is seen as anti-corruption surveillance move. Mr. Hassan Ali Kheyre accompanied by Finance Minister Abdulrahman Duale Beyle toured the main economic hub of the country and met the staff and management. Mr. Beyle who spoke to the media after the visit expressed satisfaction of the working environment in the port.
Egypt: Somalia and Egypt Agree to Cooperate On Farming and Livestock Development
Federal Republic of Somalia and the Arab Republic of Egypt have signed agreement to cooperate in farming. Egyptian Agriculture Minister Abdulmoneim Al Banna has confirmed the cooperation during a meeting with his Somali counterpart in the capital Cairo. Mr. Al Banna confirmed that his government will send agricultural experts to Mogadishu in order to assess over 200 hectors of farm land to implement the first phase of the project.
Somalia: Former Kenyan PM On Fire for Suggesting to Recognize Somaliland
Photo: Somaliland Mission UK In 1991, north-west Somalia broke away from the rest of the country after a civil war, and declared itself independent. Today, 25 years later, Somaliland celebrates its "independence", despite not a single country recognising it. Somalis have taken to the social media to strongly condemn former Kenyan Prime Minister Comments to recognize self declared state but not internationally recognize northern Somali autonomous state of Somaliland.
Somalia: Amisom Honours Sierra Leonean Police Officers for Contributing to Peace in Somalia
Individual Police Officers (IPOs) from Sierra Leone have been commended by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) for their performance in mentoring and advising their Somali counterparts during their deployment in Mogadishu.
Somalia: Deputy Prime Minister Inaugurates Government Network Operations Center
The Deputy Prime Minister, H.E. Mahdi Ghuled, has today officially opened the Network Operations Centre (NOC) of the Ministry of Posts, Telecom and Technology (MPTT), the first of its kind for federal institutions. The NOC is aimed at providing free Internet services to 26 federal government agencies in different parts of the capital Mogadishu.
Somalia: From 2007 to 2017 - the Rise of Mogadishu
The year 2007 was perhaps the harshest time to the millions of Somalis particularly those in Mogadishu who were already suffering from 16 years of unremitting chaos resulted by the civil war. In that year, the humanitarian crisis in Somalia has reached on a scale which was not seen since the early 1990s. For those of you, who might not remember the context and the crisis in the country at that time, let me give you a glimpse overview.
Somalia: UN Under-Secretary-General Expresses Support for Progress in the Country
The United Nations Under-Secretary-General (USG) for Political Affairs, Jeffrey Feltman, visited Somalia and held a series of meetings with the country's leadership to show solidarity with the government and people of Somalia, as well as to reiterate the United Nations' support to the new government and discuss ways to address the country's challenges such as the recent drought and security.
Somalia: UNSOM Holds Training On Sexual and Gender-Based Violence for South West State Police Officers
United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) is holding a three-day workshop on sexual and gender-based violence and conflict-related sexual violence for police officers to help tackle the vice in South West state. The workshop, organized in conjunction with the state's Ministry of Women and Human Rights, is aimed at raising awareness among security officers on the dangers of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and conflict-related sexual violence to peace and security.
Burundi: New Burundi Battle Group Arrives in Somalia
A new battle group of the Burundi National Defence Force (BNDF) arrived in Somalia today, commencing a one year tour of duty under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). The 45th battalion of the BDNF, led by Lt. Col. Philbert Hatungimana, landed in Mogadishu on Sunday to replace battalion 39, which is rotating out after completing its tour of duty, during which it helped the Mission achieve its mandate of restoring peace and stabilizing Somalia. Lt. Col.
Somalia: Upper House Approves the National Communications Act
The Upper House of Somalia's parliament has today passed the National Communications Act, which was earlier passed by the National Assembly on August 9, 2017. The Act was approved with 39 of the 40 sitting members voting in favour after serious discussions in the last couple of days. This makes the first act that is approved by this new House to Somalia's legislative system. The president is expected to sign this bill into law very soon before it becomes effective. H.E. Eng.
Somalia: Hirshabelle Speaker Welcomes Federal Government Decision
The Speaker of the HirShabelle State Assembly, Shiekh Osman Bare has welcomed the Federal Government of Somalia's decision to support the move by the regional MPs to oust Ali Abdullahi Osoble from office. He said he welcomes the decision by the Council of Ministers that approved the vote of no confidence motion against the ousted President.
Djibouti: Telecom Ministries of Somalia and Djibouti Agree On Cooperation
Djibouti — The ministers of posts and telecommunications of Somalia and Djibouti, H.E. Abdi Ashur Hassan and H.E. Abdi Youssouf Sougueh, have issued a joint statement on a four-day official visit of Somalia minister to Djibouti. The main purpose of the minister and his delegation's four-day visit was to strengthen the bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the areas of posts and telecommunications.
Somalia: Hirshabelle President Blames Federal Government for His Ouster
President Ali Abdullahi Osoble has blamed the Federal government in Mogadishu for his ouster. Speaking in Jowhar on Tuesday shortly after his return from Mogadishu, Mr. Osoble accused the federal government of being directly involved in the political crisis in his regional state. He said he believes the federal government was responsible for the political crisis in his regional administration.
Somalia: Former Alshabaab Deputy Leader Makes First Public Appearance After Defecting to Government
Former Deputy leader Founder member and Spokesman of the Somali militant group confirmed of his defection and denounced violence. " I wasn't part of Alshabab in past 5 yrs & 7 months, i thank Somalia govt & its leadership for the hospitality in Mogadishu"Robow Told the journalist in Royal Place Hotel .
Somalia: Hirshabelle President Voted Out of Office By State Parliament
Ali Osobole President of Somalia's Hirshabelle state has lost no-confidence vote at the state Parliament on Monday , after MPs criticized him of poor leadership and recent appointment of new Bulo burte commissioner.Radio Dalsan reports.
Somalia: Prisons Chief Survives Suicide Bombing By His Niece
The Commander of custodial corps General Hussein Hassan Osman on Friday survived an assassination attempt after a suicide bomber detonated explosives in prison. Radio Dalsan has learnt from a source that the bomber is a niece to General Osman. The bomber detonated at the entrance of the Mogadishu Prisons Mosque. Gen.Osman, according to our source, had invited the would be bomber.
Somalia: 27 Killed in Fighting Between Alshabaab and Robow Militia
Authorities in South West State have put the death toll of clashes between AlShabaab and militia loyal to ex AlShabaab leader Mukhtar Robow at 27 . Alshabaab had launched an attack on Robow's base in Yabaal village in Bakol region on Wednesday. According to South West administration 13 Alshabaab fighters and 6 Robow militia were killed in the fighting. An attack has been on the offing ever since the US removed Robow from a $5M bounty list.
Somalia: Violent Riots in Garissa As Incumbent Gov. Nathif Declines Vote Results
VAt least one man has been shot and injured after riots erupted following the results of the gubernatorial election in Garissa town. The Incumbent Governor Nathif Jama rejectee the results where he was unseated by rival Ali Bunow Korane saying he will not leave office until a recount is done. Garissa town was characterised by running battles as rival groups and police clashed. The main market Suq Mahdi was partly set ablaze by rioters. Bonfires were lit across the town center.
Somalia: I Authorised Strike That Killed Alshabaab Leader - Farmaajo Says
Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmaajo authorized the August 10th strike that killed a high level Alshabaab The strike was coordinated by the US and targeted an Alshabaab base near Shashweyne on the outskirt of Benadir region. "This individual was part of an al-Shabaab terrorist network responsible for planning and executing several bombings and assassinations in Mogadishu that have killed innocent Somali citizens" the statement said.
Somalia: Hundreds Gather to Show Solidarity at Fire-bombed Minnesota Mosque
By Mohamed Olad Hassan AndAbdi Mohamud MascadeIn a show of solidarity, hundreds of people gathered Tuesday night at a Minnesota mosque that was fire-bombed over the weekend. Mohamed Omar, executive director of the Islamic center, told VOA that the gathering, which included community and political leaders and congregants, was meant to send message to those behind the attack.
Somalia: Smugglers 'Drowned' Teenage Migrants Near Yemen - UN Agency
Up to 50 people believed to have been migrants from Somalia and Ethiopia have been "deliberately drowned" near Yemen. The UN's migration agency has called the killings "shocking and inhumane." Smugglers forced more than 120 migrants from Ethiopia and Somalia - most of them teenagers - off of a boat near the coast of Yemen on Wednesday, the International Organization for Migration announced in a statement. According to the IOM, survivors buried 29 bodies and at least 22 people remain missing.
Kenyans Vote and Hope for a Peacful Elections as Counting Begins
Twenty million plus registered voters took to polling stations in Kenya to vote for the next president of East Africa's largest economy. The voting process was largely peaceful with no incidents of violence reported. Vote counting begun at the close of the poll stations at 5pm Tuesday. In the ethnic Somali counties of Wajir, Mandera and Garissa no incidents were reprted except for delays at a station in El Wak and Garissa due to technical problems.
Kenya: Lobby in Court Seeking KDF Withdrawal From Somalia
By Sam KiplagatA lobby wants the Kenyan troops withdrawn from Somalia. To this effect, the Women Empowerment Kenya filed a case under certificate of urgency before the High Court in Milimani on Monday. However, Justice George Odunga said he did not see any urgency in the matter. Judges are currently on recess until September 15.
Somalia: Al-Shabab Militants Retake Strategic Town in Western Somalia
By Harun MarufAl-Shabab militants have retaken a strategic town linking Somalia’s capital to the western regions of the country. Residents in Leego, 120 kilometers from Mogadishu, said they saw militants enter and seize the town early Friday morning after Ugandan troops stationed there completed their withdrawal. Residents reported that the troops, who are part of the African Union mission AMISOM, had been loading military equipment and personal belongings onto military trucks since Thursday.
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Militants Kill Provincial Governor in Mogadishu
By Harun Maruf And Abdulaziz OsmanAl-Shabab militants have shot dead a provincial governor and his brother in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. Mohamed Ali Elmi, the governor of Galgadud region in central Somalia, and his brother were gunned down in Mogadishu’s Yaaqshid neighborhood Friday night, witnesses said. The governor was visiting relatives when gunmen who trailed him opened fire. Witnesses said the gunmen fled before security forces arrived.
Somalia: Children Flee Al-Shabaab Recruitment
By Mohamed Olad HassanMore than 100 children fleeing areas controlled by al-Shabab militants in central Somalia have arrived in the coastal town of Adale, seeking the government's protection, officials said. Adale is a key trading town in the Middle Shabelle region, 220 kilometers northeast of Mogadishu. In an interview with VOA Somali, the town's district commissioner, Muse Mohamed Ahmed, said the fleeing children are resisting new al-Shabab recruitment campaigns.
Somalia: Citizens Outraged Over Appointment of Sacked PS Yahay By PM Kheyre
Radio Dalsan can report that relations between the Ministry of Interior and Federal Affairs and that of the Office of the Prime Minister is at its lowest following the Thursday appointment of sacked Permanent Secretary Yahya Ali Ibrahim as an advisor. Somalis on the social media were quick to be heard expressing their disappointment to PM Hussein Kheyre decision to appoint a government official alleged to be corrupt.
Somalia: UAE Envoy Recalled in Effort to Mend Strained Relation
Photo: Hamza Mohamed Most of Al-Shabaab weapons were also taken from the military United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Somalia Mohammed Ahmed Othman Al Hammadi has been recalled back to the country in what a source at the Embassy says is a move by the Gulf country to mend relations with the new administration in Mogadishu. A source has told Radio Dalsan that Al Hammadi left for the UAE this week and is expected to be replaced by a new Ambassador.
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