August 17
Somalia: Ilhan Omar Could Become the First Somali-American Elected to Congress
This is Africa
IIhan Omar gained international attention in 2016 when she became the first Somali-American to be elected to a state legislature. She has made history again by winning a Democratic… Read more »
August 16
Somalia: Farmajo Shakes Security Chiefs to Ramp Up War On Al-Shabaab
Shabelle
The president of Somalia's Federal government, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has made a major security shake-up on Thursday to step up the fight against Al-Shabaab. Read more »
Africa: Ilhan Omar Closer to Becoming First African Refugee in US Congress
VOA
The foundation of Democrat Ilhan Omar’s historic primary election win to represent Minnesota’s 5th District in the U.S. Congress was built on a simple campaign message. Read more »
Somalia: Will She Be the First Ethio-Somali Region President? [analysis]
Dalsan Radio
The Somali region of Ethiopia has lately been in the news in the Horn of Africa since guards changed hands in the capital Addis Ababa with Prime Minister's Ahmed Abiy ascending to… Read more »
Somalia: Mandera Leaders Meet to Address Al-Shabaab Attacks
Shabelle
Mandera South MP Adan Kullow held a meeting with the local security leaders and community elders to address the insecurity problem that has pervaded the region stifling… Read more »
Somalia: Military Court Sentences Soldier to Death for Killing
Shabelle
A Somali military court in Mogadishu on Thursday sentenced a government soldier to death for killing a colleague in the army, Hassan Abshir Warsame in February this year. Read more »
Somalia: AMISOM Force Commander Tours Bases in South Central Somalia
Shabelle
Lt. Gen. Jim Beesigye Owoyesigire, the Force Commander of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), has concluded a weeklong extensive tour of Forward Operating Bases in all… Read more »
Djibouti: Somali President Arrives in Djibouti for Official Visit
Shabelle
Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo on Thursday arrived in Djibouti after receiving an official invitation from his counterpart Ismail Omar Guelleh. The plane carrying… Read more »
Somalia: Farmaajo Appoints 3th Army Chief Since Taking Office
Dalsan Radio
Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmaajo has appointed Gen Dahir Aden Elmi "Indhoqarsho" as the new army chief replacing Gen Abdiweli Gorod. Read more »
August 15
Somalia: Senior Eritrean Delegation Concludes Visit to Somalia
Shabait
Senior Eritrean delegation comprising Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and Presidential Advisor Yemane Gebreab concludes official visit to Somalia from 13 to 15 August. Read more »
Somalia: Compromised Police to Blame for Al Shabaab Attacks, Says Mandera MP
Shabelle
Mandera South MP Adan Kullow has accused police officers of taking bribes and permitting terrorists to carry out attacks in Kenya. Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu 4th Book Fair Registers Highest Number of Participants
Dalsan Radio
The fourth Mogadishu Book Fair was held in the Somali capital attracting a larger number of participants compared to last year, Radio Dalsan reports. Read more »
Somalia: Farmaajo to Arbitrate in the Eritrea-Djibouti Diplomatic Row
Dalsan Radio
Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmaajo will on Thursday jet off to Djibouti for what an insider has told Radio Dalsan the first stage to initiate talks between… Read more »
Somalia: How Poor Health in Somalia Hurts Mandera Locals [analysis]
Shabelle
Mandera is prone to outbreaks of chikungunya, cholera, dengue fever and polio because of proximity to Somalia and the nomadic lifestyle of residents. Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Mayor Welcomes Eritrean Delegation
Shabelle
Mayor of Mogadishu and Governor of Benadir Region, Abdirahman Omar Osman Yarisow has held a welcoming ceremony for a visiting delegation from Eritrea. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Braces for First Addis-Mogadishu Flight in 41 Years
Dalsan Radio
The first commericial flight in 41 years linking Somalia capital Mogadishu and Ethiopia's Addis Ababa is expected to land next week at the Aden Abdulle International Airport, Radio… Read more »
Somalia: Ilhan Omar Wins Primary to Replace Keith Ellison in Minnesota's Fifth District
Dalsan Radio
Ilhan Omar has won the Democratic primary in Minnesota's House race to replace Rep. Keith Ellison. Read more »
August 14
Somalia: Finance Ministry Official On Graft Probe Denied Bail
Dalsan Radio
A Banaadir court on Monday reject to release a Finance Ministry official on bond, Radio Dalsan reports. Abdihakim Abdi was arrested last week and is facing corruption charges. Read more »
Somalia: Respect International Laws On Combat, Somalia Army Chief Tells SNA Soldiers
Dalsan Radio
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Somali National Army (SNA), Maj. Gen. Abdiweli Jama Hussein 'Gorod', has instructed his troops to ensure compliance with International… Read more »
Somalia: Hormuud Accuses KDF of 'Undermining' It's Services, Says 60000 Affected in Recent Mast Destruction
Dalsan Radio
Somalia's leadimg telecommunicationb company Hormuud Telecom has yet again protested the destruction of it's property by Kenya security agents inside Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: Meeting of High Level Committee of Eritrea and Somalia
Shabait
The Joint High Level Committee of Eritrea and Somalia that was established during the historic visit of President Mohammed Abdulahhi Mohammed to Eritrea from 28 to 30 July held its… Read more »
Somalia: Jubbaland Rejects And Detains Federal Gov Appointed Regional NISA Chief
Dalsan Radio
Newly appointed Soma lia National Intelligence Agency (NISA) Jubbaland Chief was on Tuesday detained at the Kismayu International airport upon his arrival, Radio Dalsan reports. Read more »
Somalia: President Receives Eritrean Delegation At the State House
Shabelle
Somalia's President Mohamed Farmaajo welcomed a delegation from Eritrea on Monday, as the Horn of Africa neighbors moves forward in re-establishing diplomatic relations. Read more »
Somalia: Foreign Minister Meets With Chinese Ambassador to Mogadishu
Shabelle
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Isse Awad, received at his office in the Ministry His Excellency… Read more »
Somalia: Forces Clash With Gunmen in Mogadishu
Shabelle
Somali security forces were reported to have clashed with unidentified assailants in the capital, Mogadishu on Tuesday morning, witnesses said. The clash came after gunmen on Auto… Read more »
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