June 11

• Amisom Highlights Djiboutian Successes in Somalia

  Sabahi

  The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) outlined the successes of Djiboutian troops in Somalia Saturday (June 8th) during a public relations workshop in Djibouti, Djibouti's... Read more »

• Dialogue the Only Avenue for Peace in Kismayo

  Sabahi

  Residents, traditional elders and government officials across Somalia are urging militias feuding over control of Kismayo to put down their arms and come to the negotiating table... Read more »

• Anti-Riot Police Complete Their Training, Match in the Streets of Mogadishu

  Shabelle

  fully trained anti-riot police who completed their training inside and outside the country matched in the streets of Mogadishu today. Read more »

• A Saudi Arabian Funded Relief Program for Somalia

  Ethiopia Government

  Somalia's Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon welcomed the launch over the weekend of a Saudi-funded relief program covering health, education and welfare in Somalia. Read more »

June 10

• Puntland VP Alleges Federal Govt Is Supporting Conflict in Kismayo

  Garowe Online

  Puntland Vice President Abdisamad Ali Shire accused the Somali Federal Government (SFG) that they had a part in the 2 day clashes that led to over 15 dead in Kismayo, Garowe Online... Read more »

• With Clashes Reported in Port City, UN Political Mission Chief Calls for Immediate End to Fighting

  UN News

  The head of the new United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) called today for an immediate end to fighting in the southern port city of Kismaayo, where clashes have... Read more »

• Somalia's Govt Plans to Fly the Injured Civilians in Kismayu to Mogadishu

  Shabelle

  the Somali government plans to fly the injured civilians in the Kismayu fighting to Mogadishu. Read more »

• AU Statement On Kismayu

  Shabelle

  The Somali people and leaders must necessarily capitalize on the security gains made by AMISOM, the Somali security forces and their allies, to further peace and prosperity. They... Read more »

• President Hassan Sheikh Calls for Peace and Reconciliation Between the Warring Factions in Kismayo

  Shabelle

  Prof Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the president of the federal states of Somalia has called for peace and reconciliation between the fighting groups in Somalia's second largest city of... Read more »

• Somalis Reject Al-Shabaab's Polio Vaccine Claims

  Sabahi

  For over two weeks al-Shabaab militants failed to derail a government-led national campaign to inoculate children against polio, public health officials said. Read more »

• Ras Kamboni, Tribal Militias Battle in Kismayo

  Sabahi

  Heavy fighting broke out in Kismayo Friday (June 7th) involving the Ras Kamboni militia and members of a rival miltia, various Somali news sources report. Read more »

• Somali Cabinet Clarifies Position On Territorial Waters

  Sabahi

  Somalia's cabinet has re-iterated its claim to waters 200 nautical miles from its shores, including the continental shelf, according to a statement issued through the office of... Read more »

• Somalia Asks for International Aid in Refugee Repatriation

  Sabahi

  First Secretary at the Somali embassy in Nairobi Ali Mohammed Sheikh called on international solidarity with Kenya and Somalia during the repatriation of half a million Somali... Read more »

• United Kingdom, China Reiterate Support for Somalia

  Sabahi

  British and Chinese ambassadors to the United Nations called on the international community to continue to support peace-building and development in Somalia during a UN Security... Read more »

• Govt Officials Narrowly Escape Ied Attack

  Garowe Online

  At least two government security officers were killed after an IED intended for Somali Federal Government officials exploded in Mogadishu on Saturday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Pirates Capture, Release Dhow Off Puntland

  Sabahi

  Somali pirates captured and released an Indian dhow and its 14-member crew off the coast of Puntland Wednesday (June 5th), the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) announced in a press... Read more »

• The UN Security Council Meets On Somalia

  Ethiopia Government

  The United Nations Security Council discussed Somalia on Thursday (June 6th), hearing from Deputy UN Secretary-General, Jan Eliasson, the UK's Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds ,... Read more »

• Somalia Joins Cotonou Agreement

  Sabahi

  The ministerial meeting of the European Union and more than 70 countries in the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) approved Somalia's request to join the Cotonou... Read more »

• Silatech, Dahabshil to Promote Youth Employment in Somalia

  Sabahi

  Qatar-based social initiative organisation Silatech has signed an agreement with Dahabshil, the largest African money transfer company, and the American Refugee Committee (ARC) to... Read more »

• Dr. Tedros Meets the Head of the UN Mission in Somalia

  Ethiopia Government

  Foreign Minister, Dr. Tedros today (June 7th) held discussions with the new Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of the new UN Mission in Somalia... Read more »

• Somali PM Salutes Saudi Arabia and OIC On Launch of Landmark Relief Programme

  Shabelle

  The Prime Minister praised the Saudi and OIC contribution, which would be directly aligned with government priorities. Read more »

• UN Security Council Meets On Somalia

  ERTA

  The United Nations Security Council discussed Somalia on Thursday hearing from Deputy UN Secretary-General Jan Eliasson, the UK's Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds , Somalia's... Read more »

• Tedros Meets Head of UN Mission to Somalia

  ERTA

  Foreign Minister, Dr. Tedros Adhamon 7 June 2013 held discussions with the new Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of the new UN Mission in... Read more »

• Thousands Protest in Mogadishu Against the Recent Killing of Somali's in South Africa

  Shabelle

  thousands protested in the streets of Mogadishu today expressing their anger towards the killing of Somali refugees in some parts of South Africa. Read more »

June 9

• Iranian Companies Are Taking Over Mogadishu Port

  Shabelle

  As the UN, US, EU sanctions continue to bite the Iranian government; its subsidiary companies are now playing the smart role to explore in new business opportunities in Africa.... Read more »