Garowe Online (Garowe)

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July 10

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Troops to Withdraw From Bay Region

Ethiopian troops stationed in Bay region of southern Somalia have began to vacate some districts in the region on Wednesday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »
Somalia: Federal Govt-Somaliland Talks Agree to Co-Manage National Airspace

The third round of a dialogue process between Somalia's Federal Government (SFG) and the country's separatist region of Somaliland concluded in the Turkish city of Istanbul on... Read more »
Somalia: Air Uganda Launches Weekly Flight Service to Mogadishu

Uganda's national carrier Air Uganda launched this week a weekly flight service connecting Entebbe International Airport and Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport, Garowe... Read more »

South Sudan: President Hassan On Diplomatic Visit to Republic of South Sudan

Somalia's president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Juba, capital of the Republic of South Sudan, on Monday ahead of South Sudan's second-year anniversary as Africa's newest... Read more »
Somalia: Somali Defense Minister Denies Govt Talks With Al Shabaab Senior Official

The defense minister in Somalia's federal government Abdihakim Haji Mohamud Fiqi has denied media reports that the government in engaged in talks with Al Shabaab senior official... Read more »
Somalia: Puntland Ministry of Education Unveils Secondary School Exam Results

The Puntland Ministry of Education has unveiled the secondary schools exam result on Tuesday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »
Somalia: Puntland President Hosts Delegation From Mudug Region

The president of Somalia's Puntland government Abdirahman Mohamed Farole met a delegation from Mudug region at Rugsan Square Hotel in Garowe on Tuesday morning, Garowe Online... Read more »

Somalia: Somalia: President Hassan's Flight Undergoes Mid-Air Mechanical Crisis

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud survived a plane crisis on Tuesday when his flight developed mid-air mechanical problems 20 minutes after take off, Garowe Online reports. Read more »
Somalia: Third Sound of Somalia-Somaliland Dialogue Opens in Turkey

A dialogue process between Somalia's Federal Government (SFG) and the country's separatist region of Somaliland entered a third round of discussions hosted by the Turkish... Read more »
Somalia: State Funeral in Qardo for Late Puntland Clan Chief

The Islamic ritual janaza prayer was performed on the the flag draped casket of his body that was flown from Finland through Istanbul and Mogadishu. Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland President Arrives to Big Welcome in Puntland

Puntland President Abdirahman Mohamed Farole welcomed the new president of Jubaland State Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Madobe) at Garowe airport on Saturday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »
Somalia: Seven Killed in Bakool Battle

At least seven persons were killed on Friday in Bakool region of southern Somalia in battles between Somali government forces and Al Shabaab militants, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

Somalia: Govt 'Responsible' for Kismayo Battles - Federal MP

Somali Federal Member of Parliament Abdi Barre Yusuf Jibril has accused the Somali Federal Government of being "responsible" for last month's deadly battles in the southern port of... Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland Reconciliation Committee Named, Warlord Vows to 'Attack Kismayo'

A reconciliation committee has been appointed in the southern Somali port of Kismayo to reconcile local communities of Lower Jubba, Middle Jubba and Gedo regions, Garowe Online... Read more »
Somalia: Four Killed in Galkayo Clash, Puntland Govt Responds

Puntland government has responded to Wednesday armed confrontation in Galkayo city, when four persons were killed in a shootout between police and a group of criminals, Garowe... Read more »

Somalia: President Farole Commends Puntland Elections, Amisom Role in Kismayo

The president of Somalia's Puntland government Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Farole returned to the Puntland capital of Garowe on Wednesday, after a month-long trip to Kenya, Australia,... Read more »

Somalia: Govt Calls for Calm After Mogadishu Protests Over Terrorist Chief's Arrest

Somalia's federal government has called for calm on Mogadishu streets after protesters took to the streets demanding the release of terrorist chief Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys,... Read more »
Ethiopia: Puntland VP Receives Delegation From Somali Region of Ethiopia

The vice president of Somalia's Puntland government received a delegation from the Somali region of Ethiopia at the Puntland State House in Garowe on Tuesday, Garowe Online... Read more »

Kenya: Amisom Rejects Somalia Govt Accusations

The spokesman of Kenya's army Col. Cyrus Oguna has rejected accusations from Somalia's federal government that Kenyan-AMISOM peacekeepers took part of fighting in the southern... Read more »
Somalia: 53rd Independence Day Celebrated Across Puntland

Celebration events marking the 53rd Independence Day in Somalia were held in major cities of Puntland State in northern Somalia on Sunday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

Somalia: Al Shabaab Admits Killing Its Own Senior Officials

Al Shabaab militant group in Somalia has publicly admitted killing two senior officials, underscoring the growing violent dispute within the militant group, Garowe Online reports. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Govt Accuses Kenya-Amisom of 'Civilian Casualties' in Kismayo Fighting

Somalia's federal government has accused African Union forces in Somalia (AMISOM) of "taking sides" in recent days of heavy fighting in the southern port city of Kismayo, Garowe... Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Political Associations Hold Massive Public Rallies

Political associations registered with the Transitional Puntland Electoral Commission (TPEC) have began holding massive public rallies in Puntland's major cities, Garowe Online... Read more »

Somalia: Al Shabaab Official Aweys Capture 'Big Test' for Somalia Govt Anti-Terrorism Policy

A diplomatic source in Nairobi tells Garowe Online that the capture of Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys is a "big test" for the Somali federal government's anti-terrorism policy, Garowe... Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland Forces Clash With Illegal Militia and Al Shabaab in Kismayo

Armed clashes erupted in Somalia's southern port town of Kismayo on Friday afternoon as Jubaland government forces clashed with an illegal militia, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

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