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AMISOM Head of Mission Visits AU Forces in Kismayo
The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the Commission, His Excellency, Ambassador Mahamat Saleh Annadif accompanied by the Force Commander, Lt General Andrew Gutti, and the Director of the United Nations Support Office for
Read More »Somali Federal Government launches Public Financial Management Reform (PFMR)
The Federal Government of Somalia launched a well anticipated Public Financial Management Reform (PFMR) today in a meeting convened by the Minister of Finance and Planning Hon. Mohamud Hassan Suleiman. A final report on
Read More »UK Warns of Terror Attack in Somalia Capital / An FCO spokesperson says:
The British government says it believes terrorists are in the final stages of planning attacks in Somalia and urged U.K. nationals to leave the country. The Foreign Office already advises against all travel to
Read More »Egypt Receives Invitation From Britain to Attend Conference On Somalia – Diplomat
Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs Ambassador Mona Omar said on Thursday that Britain extended an invitation to Egypt to take part in an international conference in May 7 on Somalia. Omar told
Read More »Somalia: United Arab Emirates to Re-Open Embassy in Somalia
The United Arab Emirates intends to re-open its embassy in Somalia after 22 years of closure, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan announced, Somalia’s RBC Radio reported Saturday
Read More »AMISOM troops complete advance linking Mogadishu and Baidoa
PRESS RELEASE (For immediate release) Mogadishu; April 1st, 2013: Somali government forces with the support of African Union Troops have successfully completed the last leg of their 241 kms advance from Mogadishu to
Read More »Kenya Supreme Court upholds Uhuru Kenyatta election win
Kenya’s Supreme Court has upheld Uhuru Kenyatta’s presidential election victory, rejecting several petitions challenging the vote. Chief Justice Willy Mutunga announced the decision, which was unanimous, saying the poll was free and fair. The
Read More »President Hassan in a working visit to UAE
In a working visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE), President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sh Mohamud, has met tonight with the Crown Prince of UAE, HRH Mohamed Bin Zayed Al
Read More »Journalist’s killer found guilt, sentenced to death
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) welcomes the ruling passed by Somalia’s military tribunal which made a judgment on journalist’s murder case. The military tribunal today found guilty a suspected journalist’ killer
Read More »President Hassan reiterates again, his commitment to the cause of Human Rights.
H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, welcomed the Human Rights Watch report: Hostages of the Gatekeepers – Abuses against Internally Displaced in Mogadishu, Somalia. “I and The Federal Government
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