Somalia opposition leader urges Gov’t to sit down with candidates
By: staff Writer
Former President of Somalia Sheikh Sharif Ahmed has asked Somalia's federal government to agree to dialogue and iron out contentious issues.
At a press conference in his residence in his return from a working trip, Mr Ahmed who is also Chairman of the...
UN chief “deeply regrets” decision by Somalia to expel UN Envoy
Horndiplomat-The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres deeply regrets the decision of Somalia to declares UN Envoy persona non grata.-Horndiplomat reports
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
The Secretary-General deeply regrets the decision of the Government of the Federal Republic of...
25 miraa cargo planes head to Somalia after flights ban lifted
Twenty five cargo planes carrying miraa have left for Somalia after flights to Aden Adde International Airport resumed on Wednesday.
The spokesman of Nyambene Miraa Traders Association (Nyamita) Kimathi Munjuri said that business was back to normal after a one-week suspension.
On Wednesday, only two cargo...
Somalia welcomes ceasefire declaration in Libya
By: Staff Writer
Somalia has welcomed a declaration announced by the Libyan House of Representatives for a ceasefire and cease of military operations in all Libyan territories.
The following statement was issued today by the Somalia Foreign Affairs Ministry.
The Federal Republic of Somalia government warmly welcomes...
In Somalia, communicating about reforms is just as important as implementing them
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Reform communications explains and promotes reforms to all concerned audiences, and ensures consistency, balance, and participation, all the way from a reform’s design to its implementation. It can also make sure that audiences understand the reform, contribute to stakeholder...
Somalia’s International Partners Welcome Convening of Consultative Forum
Mogadishu, 31 January 2021 – International partners* welcome the 30 January announcement by H.E President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed that he will hold a consultative forum with Federal Member State leaders, to be held in Dhusamareb between 1 and 3 February. We commend his leadership in...
At Security Council meeting on Somalia, UN envoy highlights political tensions and need for dialogue
Mogadishu/New York, 22 February 2021 – The political stresses currently gripping Somalia and the need for dialogue and compromise to resolve them featured strongly in the briefing today of the United Nations envoy to the country at a meeting of the world body’s Security Council.
“Today’s...
Somali PM Meets with Turkey Delegation led by Defense Minister Hulusi Akar
Horndiplomat-Somalia Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaireh receives Turkey's delegation led by Defense Minister Hulusi Akar.Horndiplomat Reports
On Wednesday, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar arrives in Mogadishu, the Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi M Guled receives the delegation at the airport.
The defense minister is accompanied by the...
UN Envoy to Somalia Condemns Attacks In Lower Shabelle
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The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, condemned yesterday's attacks against the Somali National Army bases in Barire and Awdhegle towns in Lower Shabelle region.
"We strongly condemn these attacks that targeted Somali forces. This is a vivid reminder...
Dahabshiil waives charges in aid of Mogadishu blast victims
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Money transfer company Dahabshiil has waived all commission charged on money sent to aid victims of Mogadishu terror attack.
"We stand with our community and apart from just having those affected in our prayers, we will also offer our support...