UK Minister for Armed Forces Visits Mogadishu
By: British Embassy Mogadishu
UK Minister for Armed Forces James Heappey MP, visited Mogadishu on 25 February in order to reaffirm the UK’s commitment to defence and security cooperation with Somalia.
His visit offered...
Somalia presidential election moves to second round
By: Zakariye Ahmed, Horndiplomat correspondent
Somalia’s presidential election has moved to the second round after completing the first round by counting the votes, this election is being held at an airport hangar called “Afisyooni camp” for security reasons, and both houses of lawmakers attend to...
Pentagon identifies soldier killed by al-Shabaab extremists in Somalia
the Pentagon has identified the soldier killed Friday in a firefight with Somali extremists.
Alexander W. Conrad, 26, of Chandler, Arizona, died following the clash, which also claimed the lives of one member of the Somali-Kenyan partner force and saw four Americans wounded. Conrad was assigned to...
Suicide bomb at market in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu kills 35 , wounds 50
A truck bomb detonated at a busy intersection in Mogadishu’s Wadajir district ripped through Kawa-Godey market just after Dhuhr prayers killing at least 35 and injuring scores more, a local official said, days after the country elected a new president.
Casualties were confirmed by Ahmed...
World Bank:New Somali Business Fund Creates Jobs
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Several of Somalia’s small and medium-sized businesses are getting support from the new Somali Business Catalytic Fund, launched in November
The fund aims to boost economic growth in the country by providing grants to profitable businesses...
Somalia elections: Mogadishu traffic ban ahead of presidential vote
A traffic ban has been imposed and major roads sealed off in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, ahead of Wednesday's presidential election.
Correspondents said most schools and offices remained open but people had had to walk to reach their destination.
MPs will gather at the airport on...
Somalia Bombing and Ambush Kill at Least 13, Including Soldiers
By Mohamed Sheikh Nor
At least seven people were killed and eight others injured after a bomb ripped through a restaurant in the Middle Shabelle region town of El-Baraf in Somalia, an army official and relatives said. A separate ambush killed at least six soldiers...
Islam, Peace-building & Somalia/land
This essay will cover the reason for my attendance at the upcoming UNAOC Global Forum in New York, the topics I will be focusing on and plan to bring to the forefront of discussions.
UNAOC Global Forum 2018
On 19 - 20th November 2018 United Nations...
Somalia Opens First Forensic Lab Dedicated to Rape Investigation
Somalia has opened its first forensic laboratory to process rape kits. Sexual assault is widespread in the country, according to human rights groups, but few victims come forward and few perpetrators are punished. The new forensic lab in Somalia's Puntland region has been hailed...
Somali youths challenged to help fight discrimination and gender-based violence
Somali youths have been challenged to play an active role in fighting discrimination against women and minorities.
The plea was made at a workshop attended by youths, members of the civil society and representatives from regional administrations among others.
Speaking at the meeting, Galmudug Minister for...