May 16

• Explosion in Mogadishu

  Shabelle

  News from KPP junction in Mogadishu confirms that a large explosion occurred today at the junction. Read more »

• Somalia's Defense Ministry Pleads for Help to Rebuild Its Army Force.

  Shabelle

  London (sh.M.Network) during an interview with BBC Somali branch in London, deputy defense minister Abdi Rahman Kulmiye revealed strategic plans put up by his ministry to restore... Read more »

• Dr. Maryan Qasim - UN Promised to Help Us Improve Health Care in Somalia

  Shabelle

  Dr. Maryan Qasim, the minister for development and public services after meeting world health organization (WHO) officials said that they addressed enhancing health care in the... Read more »

• EU Navfor Force Commander Bids Farewell to French Navy Ships [press release]

  EU Navfor

  During their final patrol with the EU's counter piracy mission - Operation Atalanta, the French Landing Helicopter Dock, FS Tonnerre and Destroyer FS Georges Leygues, rendezvoused... Read more »

• Ahmed Mohamed Islam Announced Juba Land President

  Shabelle

  Kismayu (Sh.M.Network) news from Kismayu have confirmed that Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe) has been just announced the president of Juba land. Read more »

• Prime Minister of Somalia Name's a Committee for the Juba Regions.

  Shabelle

  May 15 2013 Mogadishu_ the prime minister of the federal republic of Somalia Abdi Farah Shirdon has named 2 committees for the Juba regions. The two consist of a parliamentarian... Read more »

May 15

• Can Britain Fix Somalia? [analysis]

  African Arguments

  Last week, Somalia's donors and international partners came together in London to lay down the foundations of post-transitional government in the country. Read more »

• Somalia - '92 MPs Sign Motion' Against Prime Minister Shirdon

  Garowe Online

  Reports from Mogadishu say that some 92 Somali MPs have signed a motion against Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Kismayo Admin Detains 'Troublemakers From Mogadishu'

  Garowe Online

  A group of persons have been detained at an airport in the southern port town of Kismayo on Tuesday by the local administration, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• No Forced Returns to 'Volatile' Situation in Somalia [press release]

  AI London

  Forcibly returning people to a volatile security situation in Somalia would violate international law, Amnesty International said as the Danish Refugee Board is due to consider... Read more »

• PM Shirdon Launches New Deal for Somalia At Mogadishu Event

  Garowe Online

  Somali Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon gave the opening remarks Tuesday at a event held in Mogadishu to mark the launch of the 'New Deal' for conflict-affected countries, Garowe... Read more »

• Somalia to Take Control of Airspace This Year

  Sabahi

  The Somali government will take control of its own airspace by the end of 2013, Minister of Information, Posts and Telecommunications Abdullahi Ilmoge Hirsi said Monday (May 13th). Read more »

• Somalia Taking Steps to Re-Open Embassies

  Sabahi

  Somalia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation is working to re-open embassies and diplomatic missions that have been closed since 1991, in an effort to align... Read more »

• Somaliland Minister Rejects Control of Airspace By Somalia Govt

  Garowe Online

  A minister in the separatist region of Somaliland in northwestern Somalia has rejected a new agreement to transfer control of Somali airspace over to the Somali Federal Government... Read more »

• Simultaneous Attacks Aimed At Federal Troops in Mogadishu

  Shabelle

  Mogadishu (sh.M.Network) simultaneous land mine attacks aimed at federal government troops occurred early morning near the ministry of defense offices in Mogadishu. Read more »

• UNDP Starts Development Projects At Bai Region

  Shabelle

  Baidoa (Sh.M.Network) the interim administration of Bai region has confirmed that the United Nations development programme have started development projects at the south central... Read more »

• 5 Killed in in Al-Shabaab Ambush Near Baidoa

  Sabahi

  At least five people were killed and ten injured after al-Shabaab militants ambushed Somali and African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) bases in Gof Gadud near Baidoa on Monday... Read more »

May 14

• Somalia's Security Sector Reform

  IRIN

  At Gashandiga barracks in Mogadishu, Somalia, Pvt Mohamed Sheikh Issak pulled back his military fatigues to show his scarred right shoulder. "I was shot by Al-Shabab when they... Read more »

• Negotiating Peace - Somaliland's Perspective [analysis]

  ThinkAfricaPress

  Although the formation of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's is an encouraging first step towards nationwide peace, it should not be assumed that Somalilanders will want to quickly unify. Read more »

• Piracy Threat Contained, Not Over - EU Naval Commander [press release]

  EU Navfor

  The Operation Commander of the EU Naval Force, Rear Admiral Bob Tarrant, has issued a renewed warning that Somali pirates are still determined to get out to sea and, if presented... Read more »

• Flight to Kismayo 'Forced to Return to Mogadishu'

  Garowe Online

  A flight carrying some 25 passengers flew from Mogadishu to Kismayo on Sunday, but the flight returned to Mogadishu's airport, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somali President Vows to Divert Youth From Al-Shabaab

  Sabahi

  The absence of opportunities for Somali youth has made them vulnerable to recruitment by al-Shabaab, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Wednesday (May 8th). Read more »

• Two Killed As Somali Troops Clash in Baidoa

  Sabahi

  Two people were killed when Somali government troops battled each other in Baidoa on Thursday (May 9th), Somalia's Garowe Online reported. Read more »

• Two Al-Shabaab Journalists Surrender in Baidoa

  Sabahi

  Two journalists employed by al-Shabaab-run Radio Andalus surrendered to the Bay regional administration in Baidoa this week, Somalia's Radio Kulmiye reported Thursday (May 9th). Read more »

• Somaliland, Ahlu Sunna Wal-Jamaa Praise London Conference

  Sabahi

  The Somaliland regional administration and pro-government militia Ahlu Sunna wal-Jamaa (ASWJ) have welcomed the outcome of the London conference on Somalia, UN-funded Radio... Read more »