33,000 Somali refugees repatriated from Dadaab
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said Saturday more than 33,000 Somali refugees living at Kenya’s Dadaab camp have returned to their motherland since December...
Men accused of plotting attack on Somalis in Kansas were preparing for ‘social upheaval,’...
Three men accused of plotting to bomb Somali immigrants in western Kansas were preparing to defend themselves in the event of "massive social upheaval"...
Tunisia and Somalia apply to join Comesa
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) is considering admitting Somalia and Tunisia into the bloc.
“ mandated the Bureau of Council to enter...
Fresh fighting in Galkaayo as calls for peace hit a dead end
Galmudug and Puntland forces exchanged Saturday in a series of clashes which have hit the border town of Galkaayo as calls for cessation of...
Clashes between Local Militia men and Djiboutian Troops in Beledwene leaves one soldier dead
At least one Djiboutian soldier killed and another one injured after angry militia men attack their base in Beledwene. Two civilians were also injured...
Newly appointed UNSOS chief takes office in Mogadishu
UN Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) newly appointed head Hubert Price took up the leadership of the reformed UN body in Mogadishu Friday.
Hubert who...
AMISOM probes killing of civilians by its soldiers
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) said on Friday it had launched a probe into the circumstances of a shooting by its soldiers...
Somali president in Jowhar to attend Hir-Shabelle Presidential Inauguration
Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has arrived in Jowhar to attend presidential inauguration for Hir-Shebelle president Ali Abdullahi Osoble taking place there.
Also there are a significant number of...
AU mission in Somalia probes killing of civilians by its soldiers
Saturday October 22, 2016
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) said on Friday it had launched a probe into the circumstances of a shooting...
South Africa’s withdrawal rocks International Criminal Court
Saturday, October 22, 2016
South Africa announced Friday that it would withdraw from the International Criminal Court, dealing a major blow to a troubled institution...
Al Shabaab attacks Somali military base in Km-50 area
Al Shabaab has staged an overnight daring ambush attack on Somali military barracks in Km-5o area in Lower Shabelle region, residents and officials said.
After...
LISTEN: Somalia electoral season begins
An electoral process in Somalia that has been described as "a big step forward" for the country is underway.
It is being held to choose...
Southwest government says it will tighten the security Lower Shabelle region
Southwest information minister, Hassan Abdi Mohamed said on Thursday that his government plans to tighten the overall security of Lower Shbelle region barely two days after Al-Shabaab fighters raided...
South Africa to quit International Criminal Court
Government to submit a bill to exit the ICC, amid growing concerns that Hague-based court tries mostly African leaders.
South Africa has faced criticism for...
AMISOM apologises for shooting dead a civilian in Somalia
Friday, October 21, 2016
MOGADISHU - The African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia (AMISOM) on Thursday apologised for shooting dead a civilian and injuring two...
Three women voted in, former warlord locked out in Puntland Senate polls
A former warlord whom the UN questioned his candidature for Puntland Senatorial race on grounds of violent history, Mohamed Hersi Morgan was floored in...
Al Jazeera journalist Hamza Mohamed freed in Somalia
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Mohamed, a British national, was detained on Tuesday afternoon along with a driver, fixer and cameraman.
Al Jazeera journalist Hamza Mohamed has...
Somaliland group protests Morgan’s candidature in Puntland senate polls
A group representing victims of the 1988 massacre in Somaliland’s capital Hargeisa during Mohamed Siad Barre’s regime have called for the removal of Mohamed...
Galmudug, Puntland defy UN, Jubbaland concedes, drops former warlord from Senate race
A senior leader in the defunct Islamic Courts Union Abdifitah Mohamed Ali whose name first appeared in the Jubbaland senate list was dropped following...
Chinese donation to AU will assist AMISOM
The African Union (AU) has been given “a donation of equipment and general supplies from the government of China” that will go to the...