May 23

• Somalia: Motion Against PM and Cabinet Back Fires

  the normal parliamentarian session was today held at the public hall in Mogadishu where almost 200 Mps attended and chaired by national assembly speaker. Read more »

• Somalia: The Federal Govt to Forward the Stabilization Plan to the Parliament.

  Eng. Abdi Rahman Osman Yarisow who is the president's spokesman held a press conference in the capital. Mr. Yarisow said that the government is due to forward the stabilization... Read more »

May 22

• Somalia: Thousands Protest in Support of PM

  Thousands of demonstrators in support of prime minister Shirdon gathered today outside the parliament buildings. Demonstrators matched along Seyid Road in Mogadishu. They sung in... Read more »

• Somalia: Elders Who Appointed MPs Criticize the Motion Against the Cabinet.

  Elders who appointed Mps have strongly condemned the proposed motion to vote out the prime minister and his cabinet. Read more »

• Somalia: Amisom Spokesman Talks About the Recent Operations in Mogadishu.

  the spokesman of AMISOM troops in Somalia Ali Adan Humud today held a press conference at the capital Mogadishu to address the recent security operation conducted by government... Read more »

May 21

• Somalia: Parliamentarians Withdraw From the Proposed Motion Against PM

  a motion against the prime minister of the federal republic of Somalia and his cabinet was recently proposed by some parliamentarians but a large number of them made a u- turn and... Read more »

• Somalia: Military Commander - There Are No Govt Troops Based in Kismayu

  colonel Farah Makombo who is the newly appointed military commander in charge of federal governments troops in the Juba regions said that there were no government troops in the... Read more »

• Somalia: Canada Calls for a Joint Fight Against Al Shabab

  Canada calls for a joint fight against Alshabab to eradicate the threats from the militia group. Canada has made a call for the Somalia Government to double its efforts infighting... Read more »

• Ghana: Ghana to Support Peace Efforts in Somalia

  President John Dramani Mahama has affirmed Ghana's commitment to support efforts at restoring peace and security in Somalia. Read more »

• Somalia: Heavy Bombardments Near the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu.

  news from war-digley district in Mogadishu report that heavy bombardments was heard at the surrounding of the presidential palace in Mogadishu last night. Read more »

• Somalia: Galmudug State Criticizes the Motion Against the Prime Minister.

  the administration of Galmudug state has criticized the move by some parliamentarians to pass a vote of no confidence against the cabinet of the federal republic of Somalia. Read more »

• Somalia: Several People Arrested After a Security Operation in Mogadishu

  a security operation was today conducted by federal government troops and AMISOM troops in some parts of Mogadishu. Several people who were suspected to have connections with... Read more »

• Somalia: Top Army Commander - We Have Successfully Removed Some Road Blocks

  Mogadishu - (sh.M.Network) General Abdullahi Osman Agey the second in command of the army forces who addressed Shabelle media in Mogadishu said that they have successfully removed... Read more »

May 20

• Somalia: IGAD Delegation Meets Groups Opposing Madobe.

  Delegation from IGAD regional governments is set to meet Somalia traditional elders from the Juba regions today in Kismayu. The delegation met Ahmed Madobe who is one of the self... Read more »

• Somalia: Security in Kismayu Deteriorating

  The city of Kismayu which is located in a strategic location has faced political scramble in the past few days. The Raskamboni militia which administrates the city has been... Read more »

• Somalia: Elders Oppose MPs Motion Against the Prime Minister.

  Traditional elders who selected the parliament have warned the motion against Prime Minister Shirdon. Read more »

• Somalia: We Request Amisom and Govt Troop Forces to Intervene Between the Two Opposing Sides

  Internal affairs and security minister Abdi Karin Hussein Guled addressing the media requested AMISOM troops from Kenya based in Kismayu and government troops to intervene and... Read more »

• Somalia: Meeting Held in Mogadishu to Address the Situation in Juba Regions.

  A large meeting organized by IGAD addressing issues of Jubba regions and the current political turmoil facing the region was today held in Mogadishu. The meeting was attended by... Read more »

May 19

• Somalia: Foreign Minister Returns to the Country

  Fowzia Yusuf Haji Adan who is Somalia's deputy prime minister and foreign affairs minister addressed the media at the Adan Adde international airport in Mogadishu. The minister... Read more »

• Somalia: Thousands of Kismayu Residents Protest in the Streets Against IGAD, Kenya and Ahmed Madobe

  Thousands of Kismayu residents today protested in the streets of Kismayu against IGAD officials, Kenya and the leader of the Raskamboni militia Ahmed Madobe. Read more »

• Sudan: IGAD Delegation Meets Juba Lands Self Elected Presidents.

  the meeting which was held in one of the five star hotels in Kismayu was attended by 4 self elected presidents, IGAD officials and assistant minister for internal affairs and... Read more »

May 18

• Somalia: President Hassan - the Current Political Scramble Is What the Government Cautioned

  Mogadishu (Sh.M.Network) the president of the federal republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud during the opening ceremony of an educational center funded by the Turkish... Read more »

• Somalia: Somali Youth Celebrate Europe Day in Mogadishu

  The first ever Europe Day in Mogadishu was celebrated on 15th May 2013. The celebration brought together Somalia government officials, Civil Society and international partners, led... Read more »

• Somalia: Government Claims Victory in Bakol Fighting

  News sources from El Barde in Bakol region report that a fierce battle occurred today at a place not far from the town of El Bar between government forces and Alshabab militia. Read more »

• Somalia: IGAD Delegation Meets Prime Minister of Somalia.

  Mogadishu (sh.M.Network) information and technology minister of the federal republic of Somalia who addressed the media today said that the prime minister of the federal republic... Read more »