Category: Somalia News & Reports in English
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Turkey to help in the reconstruction of Somalia’s postal service
(Geneva, September 28, 2019) Somalia’s Minister of Post, Telecom and Technology, H.E. Abdi Ashur Hassan, officially requested Turkish Post to help in the reconstruction of the country’s postal service that was completely destroyed during the long civil strife. During a meeting in Geneva with the Turkish delegation led by Mr. Kenan Bozgeyik, Chairman of Council…
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President Farmajo signs into law the Establishment Act of the Independent Anti-Corruption Commissions
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, has today assented to the Anti-Corruption Commissions Establishment Act that paves way for the formation of Federal and State levels Anti-corruption bodies at the State House, Villa Somalia. The establishment of the Federal Anti-Corruption Commissions at the two levels of administration is in…
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Radio Daljir PRESS RELEASE in response to false allegations against Daljir
Radio Daljir PRESS RELEASE in response to false allegations against Daljir and misleading public statements by Puntland Attorney General hereby issues the following Press Release: “And finally, let it be known to all that the rule of law holds the key to the economic development and prosperity of Puntland State of Somalia. And it is…
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Press statement on Somalia’s new ambassador to United States of America
The Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia warmly welcomes President Donald J Trump’s acceptance of credentials from Somalia’s new ambassador to Washington H.E Ambassador Ali Sharif Ahmed who presented his credentials at the White House to the president of United States of America and is mandated to build on the strong historical bonds of…
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The European Union awards the winners of the Silsiladda Nabadda poetry competition to celebrate the International Day of Democracy
Five young poets were recognised this year for their award-winning poetry submissions as part of the EU funded Silsiladda Nabadda poetry competition. The announcement was made at the Silsiladda Nabadda award ceremony held in Mogadishu. In attendance were representatives from the government and the European Union as well as the NGO and international community. The…
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NUSOJ condemns interference with editorial freedom
September 10, 2918 The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is deeply concerned by the harassment of the journalists, censorship of the local media coverage in Somaliland. After meeting with directors of media houses, Somaliland’s Ministry of Information has released a statement on Monday, September 9 in which it ordered all independent TV stations to…
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President Farmajo congratulates the Sovereign Council of Sudan
The president of the Federal Government of Somalia H.E Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has hailed the leaders of the Sovereign ruling council of Sudan, political parties, civil society groups and other stakeholders for their historic agreement in the formation of the transition government. The President commended the high level of responsibility demonstrated by all parties in…
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UK aid to provide life-saving support for up to one million people crippled by drought in Somalia
Somalia is one of the world’s poorest and most fragile states, compounded by climate shocks that severely affect the lives and livelihoods of millions. Minister for Africa, Andrew Stephenson, has announced extra food and water for Somalia to help vulnerable families in desperate need. He also met humanitarian partners to discuss how the international community…
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Government of Kenya Supports Jubaland JIBEC Electoral Process
Qoraal ka soo baxay wasaarada arrimaha dibada Kenya ayaa lagu taageeray guddiga madaxa banaan ee doorashada iyo xuduudaha Jubbaland oo isbedel ku sameeyay jadwalkii hore ee doorashada. “Xildhibaano labaatameeyo ah, saddex kamid ah xisbiyada siyaasada dalka ee ay hogaaminayaan Sheekh Shariif,Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud iyo Cabdiraxmaan Cabdishakuur ayaa taageeraya qaabka ay u socoto doorashada Jubbaland.”ayaa lagu…
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This Canadian woman was with Mogadishu’s mayor hours before attack that killed him
Hodan Ali, left a Canadian nurse-practitioner, and Abdirahman Omar Osman, the late mayor of Mogadishu who died Aug. 1 from wounds sustained in a suicide attack. (Submitted by Hodan Ali) Hodan Ali had just left the mayor’s office in Mogadishu to get some coffee and a bite to eat when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device.…
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Qatar’s terrorism against UAE in Somalia is ‘unfortunate,’ Dr Anwar Gargash says
Dr Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, speaking to the press in Dubai on Wednesday. Ruel Pableo for The National The New York Times report showcases Doha’s extremist activities in Somalia, the minister of state for foreign affairs said A report by The New York Times has revealed Doha’s terrorist and extremist activities in Somalia,…
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Qatar Revealed as Apparent Mastermind Behind May Terrorist Attack in Somalia
A newly-released phone recording has revealed that Qatar was apparently behind the explosion of a car bomb that injured at least eight people in Bosaso in northern Somalia in May. The port of Bosaso is operated by the Dubai-based company DP World. A local affiliate of the Islamic State (Daesh) had claimed responsibility for the terrorist…