UN’s new envoy pays first visit Somaliland for talks with Bihi
HARGEISA, Somalia - The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi received the UN Envoy for Somalia Catriona Laing at his office during her...
Fighting resumes in the disputed city of Las Anod
LAS ANOD, Somalia - Heavy fighting again erupted in the town of Lasanod on Saturday following UN calls for a ceasefire and an immediate cessation of the hostilities.
Local forces...
Somali president visits Jowhar ahead of all-out military offensive
JOWHAR, Somalia - President Hassan Sheikh lands in Jowhar, HirShabelle state headquarters while the government is planning the 2nd phase of the military...
Al-Shabaab sets up the blockade on Baidoa, southern Somalia
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA — Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has condemned the militant group al-Shabab for imposing a weeklong blockade on the southwestern town of Baidoa....
UN ramps up aid for flood victims in Somalia as toll hits 30
MOGADISHU -- The United Nations humanitarian agency said on Monday it has stepped up assistance to people affected by the recent floods in Somalia...
UNFPA team pays a visit to SouthWest State
BAIDOA, Somalia - The President of the Southwest state Abdiaziz Laftagareen, received a delegation from UNFPA at the Presidential palace in Baidoa City...
Al Shabaab casts wide recruiting net as Tanzanians arrested heading for Somalia
NAIROBI, Kenya - Al Shabaab militants are recruiting foreigners from neighbouring countries, as fewer Kenyans are joining, security officials have said.
Two Tanzanians were arrested...
2.7 mln people displaced by drought in Horn of Africa: WFP
NAIROBI - Drought conditions in the Horn of Africa region have displaced around 2.7 million people, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) said...
One person missing after boat carrying miraa capsizes in Lamu
LAMU, Kenya - One person is yet to be found following a tragic boat accident that occurred in the waters of Mkokoni-mlango wa Chanu...
Miraa Traders Fight Back at Exploitative Cartels
NAIROBI - Kenyan miraa traders are protesting the exorbitant commissions they are being forced to pay to cartels within the industry following the resumption...
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Xasan Sheekh oo Hiiraan u ballanqaaday Caasimadda HirShabeelle, xilli xiisad siyaasadeed ka taagan tahay...
JOWHAR — Madaxweynaha Soomaaliya, Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, ayaa sheegay in gobolka Hiiraan la siinayo caasimadda maamulka HirShabeelle, isaga oo ka hadlay tabashada bulshada gobolka,...
Somalia’s President Offers HirShabelle Capital to Hiiraan Amid Political Tensions
JOWHAR, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Sunday that the regional capital of HirShabelle would be allocated to Hiiraan region, seeking to...
Former Somali Prime Minister Condemns Civilian Killings During Mogadishu Evictions
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire on Sunday condemned the killing of civilians during protests against house demolitions and forced...
