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.Somalia clears arrears to World Bank Group Bank Group
WASHINGTON, March 5, 2020 –The Federal Government of Somalia today cleared its arrears to the International Development Association (IDA), completing the process of normalizing its financial relationship with the World Bank Group. With this clearance, Somalia has fully re-established its access to…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 To Reestablish Financial Relations with The World Bank Group After Thirty Years
WASHINGTON, February 27, 2020 — The World Bank Group Board of Executive Directors today moved toward normalizing its relations with the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) after thirty years. This will open up opportunities for Somalia to access concessional financing from the World Bank's International…Somalia: African Development Bank Group approves framework to clear nation's arrears
The African Development Bank and African Development Fund today approved a framework for $122.55 million to clear Somalia's arrears, paving the way for the Bank Group to fully reengage with Somalia and opening opportunities for enhanced financing for the country.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.- Popular
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