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…

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.

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…

Somalia: AMISOM Sector II command hands over to new contingent

Dhobley – The outgoing commander of the AMISOM Kenyan contingent, Brig. Dickson Rutto has officially handed over office to the incoming commander, Brigadier Paul Njema.

Somali TV journalist briefly arrested in SW Somalia over critical Facebook post

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 11 February, 2020 – Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) condemns the brief detention of journalist Hussein Ali Gesey, a correspondent for the privately-owned independent Five Somali TV, by South West State authorities in Burhakaba town of Bay region on Tuesday 11 February, 2020…

What did Somalia's President Farmaajo tell African Union Summit in Addis Ababa?

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (HORN OBSERVER) Peace and Security Commission has submitted an outstanding report and I want to emphasise that Somalia is a great example of why we need to silence the guns because with total stability Somalia can be an economic powerhouse playing a key role in the development…

Burundi journalists conclude 5-day visit to Somalia

Mogadishu – Twelve Burundian journalists have concluded a five-day embed with the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).

AMISOM, Somali civil society actors discuss upcoming elections

Mogadishu,– The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) including senior officers from the military, police, and civilian components yesterday received a detailed briefing on the proposed constitutional reforms for the upcoming elections and challenges in Somalia.