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AMISOM Head of Mission Visits AU Forces in Kismayo

AMISOM Head of Mission Visits AU Forces in Kismayo

xeydar April 7, 2013 Comments Off

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

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Somali Federal Government launches Public Financial Management Reform (PFMR)

Somali Federal Government launches Public Financial Management Reform (PFMR)

xeydar April 6, 2013 Comments Off

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

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UK Warns of Terror Attack in Somalia Capital / An FCO spokesperson says:

UK Warns of Terror Attack in Somalia Capital / An FCO spokesperson says:

xeydar April 6, 2013 Comments Off

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

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Egypt Receives Invitation From Britain to Attend Conference On Somalia – Diplomat

Egypt Receives Invitation From Britain to Attend Conference On Somalia – Diplomat

xeydar April 2, 2013 Comments Off

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

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Somalia: United Arab Emirates to Re-Open Embassy in Somalia

Somalia: United Arab Emirates to Re-Open Embassy in Somalia

xeydar April 2, 2013 Comments Off

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

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AMISOM troops complete advance linking Mogadishu and Baidoa

AMISOM troops complete advance linking Mogadishu and Baidoa

xeydar April 2, 2013 Comments Off

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

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Kenya Supreme Court upholds Uhuru Kenyatta election win

Kenya Supreme Court upholds Uhuru Kenyatta election win

xeydar March 30, 2013 Comments Off

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

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President Hassan in a working visit to UAE

President Hassan in a working visit to UAE

xeydar March 30, 2013 Comments Off

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

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Journalist’s killer found guilt, sentenced to death

Journalist’s killer found guilt, sentenced to death

xeydar March 29, 2013 Comments Off

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

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President Hassan reiterates again, his commitment to the cause of Human Rights.

President Hassan reiterates again, his commitment to the cause of Human Rights.

xeydar March 28, 2013 Comments Off

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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