UN food security agencies sign new data sharing agreement to improve humanitarian assistance in Somalia
The agreement will enable FAO and WFP to deliver assistance more effectively and transparently to the people who need it most by strengthening strategic and operational coordination.11 September 2023, Mogadishu - The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have...
AU Mission in Somalia Resumes Drawdown After 3-Month Pause
By : Harun Maruf, VOA
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia on Sunday resumed handing over security responsibilities to Somali government forces after a three-month pause, officials said.
The mission known as...
‘They felt they could die at any time’: Families’ relief as Somali pirates free hostages
By: The National
Relatives of 23 hostages on a cargo ship seized by armed Somali pirates have expressed relief and happiness that the men were released after more than a month in captivity.
The freed...
Somaliland: Waddani Party condemns the torture and illegal detention of five Somalilanders in Mogadishu
Somaliland opposition party Waddani condemns the torture and illegal detention of five Somalilanders in Mogadishu.
The WADDANI Party issued the following statement today
Following the WADDANI Party's statements of condolences and condemnation of...
Somalia condemns terror attack in Turkish capital Ankara
By:Staff writter
Somalia on Sunday strongly condemned a terror attack foiled by security forces in the capital Ankara, in which two police officers received minor injuries.
"We strongly condemn the attempted terrorist attack on...
At Least 20 Killed in Triple Car Bombings in Central Somalia
By: VOA
At least 20 people were killed in a triple car bombing attack Monday in central Somalia, among them two local government officials. Witnesses said two vehicles loaded with explosives detonated in the morning, and a third in...
Tanzanian opposition leader to face ‘terrorism’ charges: opposition party
BY:AFP
Tanzania’s main opposition party has said that its leader and other members will be charged with “terrorism” after being arrested in a sweeping midnight raid that has drawn international concern.
Chadema chairman Freeman Mbowe and 15 other members were rounded up during the night on Wednesday in...
Somalia detains US-trained military unit over alleged theft of rations
By: REUTERS
Somalia's government said it had suspended and detained several members of an elite, U.S.-trained commando unit for stealing rations donated by the United States, adding that it was taking over responsibility for provisioning the force.