Formation of the Upper House draws mixed reactions from Somalis
Somalis have expressed mixed reactions regarding the establishment of the Upper House in the forthcoming general elections.
Participants in an interactive talk show in Media...
Official: Al shabaab suffers casualty in commando raid
The deputy governor of Lower Shabelle admin said they are currently figuring out the exact casualties inflicted on Al shabaab in a raid carried...
We use legitimate means to fight terror, Somalia says but pledges to probe use...
Somalia has insisted its security forces use legitimate means in its military and ideological battle against terrorism amid reports by the Washington Post last...
Somali government plans to give chance young people in 2016 election, PM says
Somalia’s Prime Minister Omar Abdirshid has said his government plans to give young people chance to participate the upcoming 2016 elections.
Well organized meeting held at...
Somali judiciary should work independently, former Chief Justice says
Somalia’s former chief justice, Eydid Abdullahi Ilka-Hanaf has said judicial independence should be respected by other branches of government and should execute its duties...
US, Somali Forces Target al-Shabab in Joint Helicopter Raid
Wednesday May 11, 2016
By Harun Maruf
A Somali soldier stands amid ruins in Mogadishu, May, 9, 2016, after a suicide car bomber linked to al-Shabab...
15 militants killed in central Somalia raid – army
Somali Special Forces have killed 15 fighters from the Al-Qaeda linked Al Shabab group during a raid in a rebel-held town in central Somalia,...
Ahead of elections, Somali govt warns officials from stealing public money
In the run up to this year’s elections, Somalia’s government has warned its officials against stealing public money by taking advantage of the crucial...
Ilka Hanaf hands over office to his successor
Former high court chief Aideed Abdullah Ilka hanaf has handed over oath to the newly appointed successor Ibrahim Idle Suleiman on Tuesday.
During a hand-over...
Gunmen shot dead Mogadishu airport staff
Gunmen have shot dead Mogadishu International airport staff on Tuesday morning.
The gunmen who were on motorbike carried out the attack near Wadajir district in...
Somali National, Omar Faruk, Arrested After Dodging Sh3.6 Million Nairobi Hotel Bill
The Kenyan immigration authorities arrested last week a Somali National, upon arrival at JKIA International airport, while traveling to Morocco, after a court in...
U.S. Special Forces launch raid on Al-Shabaab bases in southern Somalia us especial forces
US special operation forces and Somali troops launched a raid overnight in southern Somalia, targeting high profile members of the militant group Al-Shabaab.
According to...
Explosives-laden Car seized in Mogadishu
Somalia’s security forces have seized a car packed with explosives at Sayidka street in Mogadishu on Tuesday, Eyewitnesses said.
The car bomb was spotted at shopping...
Al Shabab claims ‘repelled’ raid by ‘US forces’
The Al-Qaeda linked Al Shabab group claimed its fighters have fought a raid by US forces in southern Somalia on Monday night.
According to the...
Somalia to send 2,000 domestic workers to Saudi Arabia starting this month, Deputy Labour...
At least 2000 domestic workers from Somalia will be sent to Saudi Arabia for work this month following an agreement between the two countries,...
Al-Shabaab become weak, say Somali president Hassan
Al-Shabaab, the Somalia based terrorist group has become weak and the Somali National Army has been extending its offensives against controlled areas controlled by...
Tracking back 4 years: President Hassan sheikh’s weak leadership
Baidoa(INO)- 10 September 2012, the election of a novice for Somalia’s President caught the attention of all politicians, presidential candidates, election monitors, International Community,...
Somali President hails EU’s support towards Somalia’s stabilization
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has hailed the European Union (EU) for its support in rebuilding Somalia’s security institutions.
President Sheikh Mohamud applauded the European Union...
‘Ethiopia is Boiling’: Rebel group’s founder warns of new Arab Spring
After 30 years of unsuccessful protests, even violence, Abdirahman Mahdi, the Ogaden National Liberation Front’s (ONLF) foreign secretary and founding member, denies it is...
Somalia says to investigate child spies’ allegations
Somalia’s government said Monday it had launched an investigation into allegations that its intelligence agency is using children who defected from militants ranks as...