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Since the civil war erupted in Somalia more than two decades ago, thousands of families have flocked to the United States and left some of their loved ones in the war-ravaged country, which now has one of the highest unemployment rates in Sub-Saharan Africa. With their minds on those left behind, Somali-Americans have been sending…
MOGADISHU: Somalia’s Al-Qaeda linked Shebab insurgents ambushed President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Tuesday, the militants said, claiming to have destroyed vehicles with rocket-propelled grenades. “We ambushed a convoy that was escorting the self-appointed Somali president,” Shebab spokesman Abdulaziz Abu Musab told AFP. The ambush took place near the small settlement of Buffow, close to the port…
The Red Cross has launched a social media campaign to commemorate people who have gone missing throughout the world in disasters, as well as situations of violence and armed conflict. The British Red Cross is asking people to mark this year’s International Day of the Disappeared (on Friday 30 August 2013) by…
ADDIS ABABA – The semi-autonomous Somali state of Jubaland agreed Wednesday to ally itself with the national government in a boost to efforts to unify the war-torn nation. The deal was hailed by Somalia’s internationally backed authorities, who have struggled to extend their reach far beyond the capital Mogadishu. Jubaland, situated in southern Somalia and…
The Puntland regional government Sunday (August 25th) criticised a national conference organised by the Somali federal government planned for September 2nd-6th in Mogadishu. The conference, Vision 2016: Transitioning Towards Democracy, will take place in advance of the New Deal for Somalia conference in Brussels on September 16th. The Puntland administration said in statement said that…
Hopes that Somalia may soon turn the page on decades of anarchy have been dealt a string of blows, giving the internationally-backed government little to cheer as it marks its first birthday. Al-Qaeda-inspired fighters, breakaway regions, rival clans and an ongoing climate of rampant insecurity have conspired to ensure the Horn of Africa nation remains…
I was watching an occasion in this week, whereby the American secretary of state was honouring a noble award for Somali women that is employed and engaged on social development programmes in Somalia, mainly, the capital Mogadishu, even though America is away from Somalia not less than 10, 000.00 kilometer. However, the America state department…
For some Somali women, having lighter skin tone is the ultimate beauty goal and they use skin products containing dangerous chemicals to reach that goal, according to a new University of Minnesota study. “To be a beautiful Somali woman, one has to have lighter skin color,” Amira Adawe, co-author of “Skin-Lightening Practices and Mercury Exposure…
COLUMBUS, Ohio Aug 21, 2013 (SDN) – A former Somali military colonel who left the United States while facing civil allegations that he tortured a human rights advocate was ordered by a federal judge on Tuesday to pay $15 million in damages. Federal Judge Mark Abel awarded the compensation to Abukar Hassan Ahmed, who in a…
The East African Energy Forum (EAEF) has called on the Somali government to cancel the agreement that it signed with Soma Oil and Gas, describing it as detrimental to Somali national interest, the EAEF said in a statement Thursday (August 15th). “This deal goes against the very principle of transparency and anti-corruption that this government…
BARBER shops are excellent places for gossip. Hassan Ali’s place in Kentish Town is no different. The north Londoner arrived in Britain from Somalia with dreams of becoming a mechanic. But he was good at cutting hair: you do whatever work you can, he says. Most Somalis—Britain’s largest refugee population—do not work. They are among…
Hargeisa 10.Aug (SDN) Chairman of the Committee, Suleiman Omer Kujoog, stated that the work completed was hard; took a lot of effort and concluded in a successful manner. He confirmed that the military rankings, approved and instituted through a Presidential decree, took place in every region of the nation. The Chairman added that the military…
Jubbaland Statement on TCC Summit in Kampala, Uganda Jubbaland State of Somalia would like to express its gratitude to TCC countries, Ethiopia and Somalia forces for the sacrifices made in stabilizing Somalia and defeating Al-Shabab. However,recent communiqué of heads of States and Governments of the Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) to the African Union Mission in…
Nearly a year after the talks facilitated by Kenya between the Ethiopian government and Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) rebels stalled in October 2012, there are signs that the process may restart. Ostensibly, it was the ONLF’s refusal to recognise the Ethiopian constitution that halted the initial dialogue, but that issue covers more fundamental divides,…
Center for Somali American Engagement supports press release on 8/5/2013 that Puntland Government’s Decision to cut relationship with Federal Government of Somalia led by Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud. Center for Somali American Engagement recognizes and notes that Somalia is indeed in testing times and the current Federal Government of Somalia has failed to delivery basic needs…
Mogadishu Aug 06,2013(SDN)-The Minister of National Resources, on behalf of the Federal Republic of Somalia, announced that the Government has today signed an Agreement with Soma Oil and Gas Exploration Ltd, www.somaoilandgas.com a United Kingdom company. Under the agreement the company will conduct seismic surveying to assist the development of Somalia’s hydrocarbons sector. It is…
Radio Galkayo Director Awil Mohamud Abdi survived an assassination attempt Friday (August 2nd), according to a press release from the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ). Assailants followed Abdi as he returned home from the Radio Galkayo offices late Friday night, and fired seven bullets through his bedroom window. Abdi dropped to the floor, however,…
KAMPALA – The summit of regional heads of state from the African countries with troops in Somalia has directed that the Somali Federal Government should take over control of Kismayo. The decision came at the end of a Friday meeting for AMISOM troops-contributing countries meant to harmonize the ongoing approach in building a peaceful Somalia….
Garowe — Puntland government in northern Somalia has suspended cooperation with the Somali Federal Government in Mogadishu until the country’s constitution is restored, Garowe Online reports. Puntland President Abdirahman Farole speaks at State House in Garowe, Aug. 1, 2013 President Farole gave the keynote address on Thursday evening at a celebratory event held at Puntland…
Mogadishu — Somali journalists are expressing a range of opinions on a proposed media law that some say will allow the government to control the press and limit the free flow information. Somalia’s federal parliament soon will debate the draft media law, which the cabinet of Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon approved July 11th. Free…