Int’l partners Urge Resolution of Somalia Political Dispute, Focus on Elections
Mogadishu, 2 October 2021 - Somalia's international partners* note that President Mohamed Abdullahi "Farmajo" and Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble continue to engage in mediated efforts to resolve the differences expressed in their exchange of statements on 16 September 2021.
Nevertheless, partners remain concerned that the...
Somalia officials congratulate China on 72nd anniversary of PRC’s founding
By: Xinhua
Somali officials have recently extended congratulations on the 72nd founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China during a virtual reception.
The officials expressed appreciation for the historic friendship between Somalia and China at the online reception held by the Chinese Embassy in Somalia...
UK Ambassador in Puntland to witness preparations of the historic local elections
The British Ambassador to Somalia, Kate Foster, today visited Garowe ahead of the planned local elections in October, to underline the importance of the elections to the wider democratisation process in Puntland.
In her first visit to Puntland since her appointment, Ambassador Foster met with...
Somalia’s international partners visit Puntland for Discussions on Local and Federal Elections
Garowe - Continuing their regular contact with the leaders of Somalia’s Federal Member States, representatives of some of the country’s international partners today visited Puntland to discuss a range of issues, with a particular focus on upcoming local and federal elections.
“On the local elections, we were...
British and Malaysian men jailed in Somalia for terror offences
By:BBC
British man Darren Anthony Byrnes was one of two foreigners to be sentenced to 15 years by a military court in Somalia for belonging to Islamist militant group al-Shabab.
Byrnes and Malaysian Ahmad Mustakim bin Abdul Hamid were convicted of recruiting foreigners.
Al-Shabab has been battling...
Dahabshiil, AECF partner to support SMEs in Somali regions
By:Star
Africa' s money transfer company, Dahabshiil through its subsidiary MicroDahab micro finance institution, has partnered with the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) to support SMEs in Somalia regions.
Ripple effects are expected to be felt in Kenya, which exported goods worth Sh11.4 billion to the...
10 impacts of climate change in East and Horn of Africa
24 September 2021 - Next week is Africa Climate Week, the regional week run by the UN ahead of COP26 in Glasgow. During the week, countries will come together to develop their national strategies and plans to tackle climate change. On the first day of Africa...
Somalia President underscores need for COVID-19 vaccines for all
Not only did reform efforts enhance trust between the Somali people and Government, he added, but international financial institutions also provided funding to help mitigate the worst of the crisis.
“Economic reforms are key to the sustainable recovery and development of Somalia,” said President Mohamed,...
University of Peace students encouraged to contribute to Somalia’s peacebuilding
Coinciding with the International Day of Peace, a group of Somali students today graduated with master’s degrees in subjects with special relevance to peacebuilding in Somalia – and were encouraged to channel their learning towards the betterment of their country.
“The degree certificate I have...
Somali scholar Abdiwahab Sheikh abducted in Kenya released
By:BBC AFRICA
A Somali scholar who was abducted in the Kenyan capital two weeks ago has been released.
Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdiswamad's family had said four men kidnapped him as he was walking on the streets of Nairobi.
Rights group Haki Africa had asked the police to produce...
