Shabelle Media Network (Mogadishu)
March 18
Somalia: DP World Invests U.S.$12Million to Improve Operations At Berbera Port
DP World Berbera has announced it has invested $12 million to improve operations at the Port of Berbera in Somaliland. Read more »
Somalia: Calm Return to Somalia Town Following Deadly Clan Clashes
At least thirty people were killed at clans militia clash between two groups in Burdere location. Burdere is the location within Adale where the clash took the course. Read more »
Somalia: AMISOM Holds Memorial Service for Christine Alalo
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) on Saturday held an inter-denominational memorial service in honour of Ugandan police commissioner, Christine Alalo. Read more »
Somalia: Govt Denies Accusations That It Failed to Pay Armed Forces
The Somali government has denied accusations that is has not provided salary and remuneration for its armed forces for the past months. Read more »
March 17
Somalia: Inter-Clan Battle Erupts in Southern Somalia
At least 7 dead and 17 injured after Clan clashes on Sunday morning reported in Middle Shabelle at locations that come under Adale district. Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Streets On Lock-Down for the Second Day
The main streets of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu remained closed for the second consecutive day after Djibouti president, Ismail Omar Guelleh arrived in the city on Saturday. Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Hosts Dinner Banquet in Honor of Guelleh
Somali president, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo hosted a dinner banquet at Villa Somalia in honour of the President of Djibouti, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh and his accompanying… Read more »
March 16
Somalia: Joint AU-UN Team Examines the Implementation of the Somalia Transition Plan
A visiting African Union and United Nations (AU-UN) delegation wind up its weeklong assessment tour of Somalia this weekend, after evaluating progress made by the African Union… Read more »
Somalia: Great Somali Singers Back Home After 30 Years in Abroad
Famous Somali musician, Hassan Adan Samatar arrived in the Somali capital, Mogadishu on Saturday after 30 years. Samatar was part of high profile Somali figures that accompanied… Read more »
Somalia: Roadside Bomb Targets AU Military Convoy in Mogadishu
A remote-controlled landmine struck a military convoy carrying African Union troops in southern Somalia on Saturday, witnesses said. Read more »
Djibouti: Djibouti President Visits Mogadishu
A delegation led the president of Djibouti, Ismael Osmar Gelle has arrived in the Somali capital, Mogadishu on Saturday morning. Read more »
Somalia: Govt Condemns 'Depraved and Despicable' Mosque Massacre in New Zealand
Somalia's president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and prime minister on Friday joined with world leaders to express condolences and condemnation following the deadly attacks on mosques… Read more »
March 14
Somalia: PM Holds Talks With Jubbaland State Leader in Kismayo
Somali prime minister, Hassan Ali Khaire held meeting with Jubbaland state leader Ahmed Madobe in the southern port city of Kismayo on Wednesday night. Read more »
East Africa: UN Chief Appoints Gabonese Diplomat As His Special Envoy for Horn of Africa
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday announced the appointment of Parfait Onanga-Anyanga of Gabon as his special envoy for the Horn of Africa. Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabab Militants Killed in Southern Somalia
Somali National Army (SNA) and local forces backed by international partners killed 16 al-Shabab militants in an operation in the country's southern region on Wednesday, officials… Read more »
Somalia: KDF Troops Kill 3 Al-Shabaab Gunmen in Gunfight
U.S. Army Sergeant Jerry Kastein helps Kenyan air force Senior Private Rob Bagaja Hassan get in position during a counter-improvised-explosive-device drill March 30, 2011. Soldiers… Read more »
March 13
Somalia: Five Killed in Livestock Market Bomb Blasts
At least five people were killed and more than 50 others were wounded in 4 landmine blasts in Goof-Gaduud, 30-Km west of Baidoa, the interim capital of the southwest state. Read more »
Somalia: National Assembly Speaker Returns Home From Overseas Trip
The speaker of Somalia's Lower House Chamber of Federal parliament, Mohamed Mursan on Wednesday returned home following a visit to Jordan and Turkey. During his stay in Jordan, the… Read more »
Uganda: President Farmajo Inspects Somali Soldiers At Uganda Training Camp
Somali president, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo paid a visit to officials from Somali national army training in Kambamba military academy in central Uganda on Tuesday. Read more »
Somalia: Govt Seeks Experts to Replace Old Currency
The Somali government is seeking the services of a Kenyan-based currency expert seconded by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to issue a new currency to replace the current old… Read more »
March 12
Somalia: Army Kills 8 Al-Shabaab Militants
Somali special forces killed eight al-Shabaab militants overnight in the country's Lower Shabelle region, state media said Tuesday. Read more »
Somalia: Japan Donates U.S.1$ Million for Reduction of Threat Posed By IED in Somalia
The government of Japan has donated $1 million to the United Nations to combat improvised explosive devices and remnants in Somalia. Read more »
Uganda: Somali President in Uganda for Summit
A delegation led by Somali president, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo is in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, to take part in the conference to discuss economic development and cooperation… Read more »
Somalia: France's Macron Eyes Investments in Strategic Djibouti
French President Emmanuel Macron is offering support for Djibouti to boost its economy and pursue further peace in the Horn of Africa region. Read more »
March 10
Africa: Egypt, Somalia Bolster Security Coordination Amid Suez Canal Fears
Egypt and Somalia are strengthening security coordination because of what they deem are common threats. Read more »
