Somalia: SNA kills 2 senior Al-Shabab commanders, takes over its base in Middle Shabelle region
MOGADISHU, Somalia (Horn Observer) Somali National army took over militant base in Lower Shabelle region in an operation carried out by special units in the National Army, Officials said.Somalia: AMISOM trains 200 police officers in Hirshabelle State
Jowhar, 21 February 2020 – A total of 200 police officers trained by the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) will soon graduate from Jowhar Police Academy to maintain law and order in Hirshabelle State.Somalia President signs Federal Electoral bill into law
The President of the federal republic of Somalia H.E Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has signed the long-awaited Election Bill into law on a historic night at the State House, Villa Somalia.Public consultations on new Somali constitution held in South West State
BAIDOA, Somalia – "I would like to see changes that address our interests," Nurta Mohamed, a resident of the Qasab 2 camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs), said today at a gathering in the city of Baidoa, in Somalia's South West State.Somali Journalists Union condemns multiple arrests against journalists in Hirshabelle and Puntland
MOGADISHU, Somalia, 20 February, 2020 – Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) condemns the arbitrary arrests against four journalists in the towns of Galkayo and Bulo-Burte on Wednesday 19 February and Thursday 20 February respectively.Somalia: AMISOM hands over police station to Hirshabelle police
Beletwyene, 20 February 2020 – The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has handed over a newly built police station at the Ugas Khalif Airport in Beletweyne to the Hirshabelle State police.Abdiwali: The journalist who was not liked by al-Shabaab and Somalia officials
MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) Early on Sunday of February 16, Abdiwali Ali Hassan, who is better known as "Abdiwali Online" for his love of using the internet to follow the news, and checking of social media platforms, left home at Hawo Tako neighborhood for work.US airstrike targets al-Shabaab in Somalia as militants hit military base outside Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) Somalia's military, in partnership with its ally United States Military Command (AFRICOM), conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants near the village of Wadajir, in the Lower Shabelle region, killing at least three militant, as they intensify attacks…After long silence, US Embassy finally calls for end of violence against Somalia journalists
MOGADISHU, Somalia (Horn Observer) -Abandoning its long silence on the violations committed against human rights in Somalia, including violations against freedom of the media, the United States Embassy in Somalia has on Tuesday condemned the killing of the young Somali freelance Somali journalist, Abdiwali…AfDB Director Hanan Morsy named one of Egypt's 50 most influential women
The Director of Macroeconomic Policy, Forecasting and Research at the African Development Bank, Dr Hanan Morsy, has been named one of Egypt's 50 most influential women.Somalia: Keysaney hospital commemorates 28 yrs of providing health care in Mogadishu
Keysaney hospital commemorates 28 years of providing impartial war surgery and emergency medical care for civilians and wounded combatants. The hospital is run by the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) with the support from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The anniversary was marked…Somalia introduces first ICT Licensing system
(Mogadishu – February 17, 2020) National Communications Authority (NCA) of Somalia has today announced the introduction of a unified licensing framework (ULF) in Somalia after consultation with the stakeholders.Somalia: Young Somali freelance journalist shot dead in Afgoye
MOGADISHU, Somalia, 16 February, 2020 - Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) condemns in the strongest terms possible in the killing of a young freelance TV and radio journalist, Abdiwali Ali Hassan aka Abdiwali Onine) who was shot dead in Afgoye town, 30KM south of Mogadishu, on Sunday evening 16 February,…Somalia: Newly deployed AMISOM staff officers undergo induction training
Mogadishu, 16 February 2020 – Thirty-four (34) officers recently deployed under the African Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) have completed a weeklong induction to familiarise with the peacekeeping mission.Turkish trained unit of the Somali national army (Gor Gor) arrive in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia (Horn Observer) A unit of the national army trained in Turkey was warmly welcomed in Mogadishu's Adan Adde airport on Friday as government mobilizes troops along the border region of Gedo in the Jubbaland region of Somalia.IMF and World Bank Consider Somalia Eligible for Assistance Under the Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative
The Executive Boards of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank met, on February 12 and 13, respectively, to consider Somalia's eligibility for debt relief under the Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative.Somalia: AMISOM senior leaders undergo induction training
Mogadishu, 14 February 2020 – The senior leadership team of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) are undergoing a two-day leadership induction training on peace support operations.HRJ Welcomes the Amnesty International report on Freedom of Expression in Somalia and calls for the government to stop violations
The Human Rights Journalists (HRJ) has today welcomed the report of the Amnesty International on the worsening situation of freedom of expression in Somalia. The report titled, "WE LIVE IN PERPETUAL FEAR" sheds light on the concerns over endless attacks on journalists and violations of freedom…AFRICOM Commander Visits Kenya, Somalia, to Emphasize Partnership, Security
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, completed a two-day trip to East Africa to personally assess the security situation at the Kenyan Defense Force installation at Manda Bay, Kenya, before continuing to Somalia to meet with senior Somali officials to discuss the impact of broader…SJS welcomes AI's findings on Somalia's freedom expression report, calls authorities to publicly condemn violations
MOGADISHU, Somalia 13 February 2020 – Somali Journalists (SJS) welcomes Amnesty International report entitled "We live in Perpetual Fear: Violations and Abuses of Freedom of Expression in Somalia" that documented violations and abuses against Freedom of Expression in Somalia in the past three…- Popular
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