Somalia

Somalia's International Parners issue a joint statement on the situation in Gedo

Mogadishu – Somalia's international partners express grave concern at the build-up of security forces in the Gedo region of Jubaland, Somalia, and clashes in the vicinity of Belet Hawo on 2 March that have resulted in the displacement of civilians and casualties.

Somalia: AMISOM hails Ghana's contribution to peace in Africa

Mogadishu, Somalia– As the Republic of Ghana marked its 63rd independence anniversary on Friday, the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) hailed the country's contribution to global and continental peace efforts.

Somalia: NISA again detains Editor of Radio Hiigsi in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, Somalia (Horn Observer) Members of Somalia Security and Intelligence agency (NISA) once again detained editor Radio Hiigsi, Mohamed Abdiwahab Nuur (better known as Abuuja), the latest in a string of violence against journalists and media practitioners in Somalia.

Consultations on Somalia's new constitution closes in Hirshabelle

Jowhar, Somalia– A three-day public consultation ended today in Jowhar, at which representatives from all walks of life in Somalia's federal state of Hirshabelle discussed and shared views on key elements of a future constitution for their country.

UN urges protection of civilians as clashes displace an estimated 56,000 people in Jubbaland State of Somalia

Mogadishu, 3 March 2020 - Preliminary reports indicate that up to 9,000 households (approximately 56,000 people) have been displaced in Gedo, Jubaland State, following a stand-off since early February between the parties to the conflict in the region.

Somalia and the African Development Bank Group sign agreement for arrears clearance support

Somalia's Minister of Finance, Dr. Abdirahman Beileh and the African Development Bank's Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery, Khaled Sherif on Monday signed a $122.55 million grant agreement to advance Somalia's national development agenda, consolidate…

Somalia: UK supercomputer to combat Africa's worst locust outbreak in decades

A supercomputer funded by UK aid is helping countries in East Africa to tackle devastating locust outbreaks by tracking the insects' movements around the continent.

Somalia: Radio Hiigsi editor released without charge

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 02 March, 2020- Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) welcomes the release of Radio Hiigsi's editor, Mohamed Abdiwahab Nuur (better known as Abuuja) who was illegally arrested by officers from the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) on Saturday 29 February, 2020 over…

Fighting in Somalia's border town of Belet-Hawo displaces hundreds of families

BAARDHEERE, Somalia (Horn Observer) Hundreds of families have displaced their homes after fighting between forces loyal to federal government of Somalia and militias loyal to Abdikarin Janan, a fugitive wanted for war crimes by Somalia's government, witnesses said.

Somalia arrests Radio Editor in Mogadishu over critical editorial report

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 01 March, 2020 – Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) condemns the arrest of Mohamed Abdiwahab Nuur, the editor of the independent privately-owned Radio Hiigsi by the Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) around 11.30 a.m on Saturday 29 February, 2020 in Mogadishu.

Somalia: EU announces €10 million to head off one of the worst Desert Locust outbreaks in decades

The outbreak could have devastating consequences on food security in a vulnerable country like Somalia, where 1 million people are already severely food insecure and at least 2.8 million are at risk.

AMISOM hands over captured weapons to Somali government

Mogadishu, Somalia– The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has handed over to the Somali Federal Government weapons of war captured from Al-Shabaab terrorists.

Somalia's international partners urge all stakeholders to work together to hold elections on time

Mogadishu – Somalia's federal electoral law has now been approved by the House of the People and was signed into law by the President on 20 February. This law is part of the essential electoral legislative framework required so one-person-one-vote national elections that allow as many citizens…

US government calls on Somali President to end Offensive in Gedo region

MOGADISHU, Somalia (Horn Observer) The US Political coordinator at the US Mission to teh United Nations has on Monday called for the Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo to end offesive by the Somali National Army in Gedo, calling it "Politically motivated and unacceptable"

Remarks by UN envoy James Swan to the Security Council on the situation in Somalia

Mr. President, 2020 has the potential to be a transformative year for Somalia. A number of key national priorities are due to conclude and will impact Somalia's trajectory for years to come.

US airstrike in Somalia's Jilib town kills Hormuud Telecom Official

MOGADISHU, Somalia, Somali government together U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab terrorist in the vicinity of Jilib, Somalia, Feb. 24, however local media reports that Hormuud Telecom official was killed in the strike.

AMISOM honours police officers from Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, and Zambia for efforts in stabilising Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia – The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has honoured 32 police officers for their contribution restoration of peace and security in Somalia.

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.