Somalia

ICJ Begins Hearing The Maritime Dispute

The Hearing on the maritime dispute between Somalia and Kenya began at The Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ). A Somali delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi Mohamed Guled and lawyers hired by Somalia attended the hearing. Somali Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi Mohamed Guled delivers a sweeping speech at the maritime hearing saying Kenya […]

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Relief Committee Responded To Drought-stricken Regions

Government-tasked disaster relief committee responded to drought-stricken regions saying that their call for actions have been answered by several international agencies. At a press conference in Mogadishu today, the chairman of the committee, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Information and the Minister of Aid for Somalia, said that other international agencies and organizations […]

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Maritime case at the ICJ

Kenya Withdraws From The ICJ Maritime Case

To everyone’s surprise, Kenya withdrew from the maritime dispute case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ahead of a hearing scheduled for Monday, following months of delays at the request of Nairobi authorities. Kenyan media have reported that Kenya has withdrawn from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) case ahead of a hearing scheduled […]

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UN Security Council Extends AMISOM Term

The United Nations Security Council on Friday passed a resolution extending AMISOM‘s term until the end of the year. The resolution authorizes the nearly 20 thousand African Union forces to remain in Somalia until the end of the year, with the mandate to reduce the risk of militant groups to allow “stability, federalism, independence and […]

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Army Destroys Al-Shabab Hideouts

The Somali National Army (SNA) has carried out an operation in Bal’ad district in Middle Shabelle region, destroying Al-Shabab militants’ hideouts. The areas where the operation was carried out include God Doonfar, Halushin, Diidow, Bulo Dhagaxow, Bulo Mcalin, Durey and Banyaale in Balad district. Commander Abdullahi Mustafe Ali Madale Qaran, who led the forces that […]

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Gov’t Functions Despite Elections Deadlock

This past week, we have seen certain stability and a tacit acceptance of the current elections deadlock. The opposition are escalating their antagonizing rhetoric and disruptions, stalling the elections and calling foreign meddling in Somalia’s affairs. On the other hand, the government keeps working for the benefit of the country. For the past few weeks, […]

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Former President Ali Mahdi received a State Funeral in Mogadishu

The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, joined the Janazah (funeral) prayer for the late President Ali Mahdi Mohamed, who was laid to rest in Mogadishu. The plane carrying the body of President Ali Mahdi Mohamed landed at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu. The funeral was attended by the […]

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Former President Ali Mahdi Died From COVID-19 Complications

Ali Mahdi Mohamed, the first interim president after the collapse of the Siyad Barre regime, and the 4th president since the independence has died in a Nairobi hospital today from COVID-19 complications. President Ali Mahdi Mohamed, was born in the village of Addow-uul in the Middle Shabelle region in 1938. President Ali Mahdi went to […]

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Benadir Region Imposed Drastic Rules To Contain Covid-19 Spread

Banadir Regional Administration has issued fines to people who do not use face masks to prevent COVID-19 Infection. An extraordinary meeting of the Banadir Regional Administration chaired by the Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu Mr. Omar Mohamud Mohamed Filish discussed the latest developments about COVID-19 and the progress of the awareness campaign […]

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Ahmed Madobe arrives in Mogadishu with heavily armed militia

Today the President of Jubaland Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe) has arrived in Mogadishu to attend a conference on electoral matters. Various opposition leaders welcomed Ahmed Madobe’s delegation at Aden Abdulle International Airport. “We have come to let the country move forward. You will hear from me later, ”said Ahmed Madobe. Earlier, a plane load […]

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