Somalia

By: UNSOM The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, strongly condemns the suicide attack that took place in the offices of Mogadishu’s mayor today and which has reportedly led to casualties, with the mayor among them. “I deplore this heinous attack which not only demonstrates...

Horndiplonat-Mayor of Mogadishu Abdirahman Omar Osman injured in explosion in his office, he is being evacuated to a hospital, officials. Early reports indicate an explosion occurred inside the HQs of Mogadishu. According to Senior Voa Journalists Harun Maruf Suspected suicide bombing at Mogadishu Mayor’s office....

By: Qatar Petroleum The agreement is subject to customary regulatory approvals by the government of Kenya. Following such approval, the partners comprising the consortium will consist of affiliates of each of Eni (the operator) with a 41.25% participating interest, Total with a 33.75% participating interest,...

By:Wadsam Afghan has exported medical equipment and hygiene products to Somalia for the first time. Hamidullah Khadim, head of Herat Chamber of Commerce and Industries, stated that 25 types of medical equipment made by Asia Pharma had been sent to Somalia. The first cargo had three containers...

Mogadishu, July 20, 2019 -Former South Africa President  Thabo Mbeki leading a high commissioner of the African Union was highly welcomed by the Somalia Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; Ahmed Hassan Awad, Somalia representative to the UN Secretary-General, James Swan, the African...

Horndiplomat-Somaliland Warns National Committee for Reconciliation Appointed by Somalia's President Mohamed Abdilahi Farmajo.   The following statement was issued today by the Somaliland Foreign Affairs Ministry. The Government of the Republic of Somaliland would like to respond to the Government of Somalia’s recent announcement of what it...

Horndiplomat-Somaliland rejected the reconciliation and dialogue committee appointed by president Farmaajo and called it “a political mistake. In a press statement issued by the Somaliland Presidency said: "the appointment of that committee was a political mistake, Somaliland will only participate in talks at an international forum."Statement...

HORNDIPLOMAT-Somalia President Mohamed Abdilahi Farmajo names commission for dialogue with Somaliland. Horndiplomat reports According to Villa Somalia, President Mohamed Abdilahi Mohamed Has appointed the national commission for reconciliation and dialogue with Somaliland. The commission is chaired by ex-Foreign Minister Abdullahi Sh Ismail; includes Abdirahman Abdi Hussein,...

In last week, Somalia was in the headlines once again. At least 26 people, including a prominent journalist, Hodon Naalleeye, have been killed in an attack in Kismayo. Al Shabaab is a daily life reality in Somalia. Its murderous and indiscriminate attacks claim the lives...

By: Ottawa Citizen TORONTO — Family and friends of Hodan Nalayeh are remembering the Somali-Canadian journalist killed in a terrorist attack this week for her work redefining the global Somali identity through positive storytelling. Nalayeh, a broadcast reporter born in Somalia with roots in Edmonton and...