East-Africa
The UN supports the new Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble
MOGADISHU, Somalia – The United Nations has welcomed the appointment of Mohamed Hussein Roble as the new Prime Minister of the federal…
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France is investigating banking giant BNP Paribas for alleged complicity in Sudan crimes
French prosecutors have launched an investigation by banking giant BNP Paribas into allegations of complicity in crimes against humanity, genocide and torture…
East-Africa
Al-Shabaab militants attack intelligence base in central Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia-based Al-Shabaab militants on Wednesday attacked a base occupied by the National Intelligence Security Agency [NISA], officials said in…
East-Africa
One killed in the Al-Shabaab bombing in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia – At least one person was killed in Somalia on Wednesday, reports show, after a massive explosion on the outskirts…
East-Africa
Somalia: Deni visits southwest by historic Mogadishu deal
BAIDOA, Somalia – Relations between Puntland and Southwest received a major boost on Wednesday after Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni visited his…
East-Africa
Khaire meets Qoorqoor in Mogadishu after announcing the president’s bid
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire has continued his “diplomatic” missions across the country, more than 50 days after…
East-Africa
Somalia: Farmajo hosts meetings with FMS leaders and parliamentary leadership
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo held a closed-door meeting with federal government on Tuesday just hours after the international…
East-Africa
Al-Shabaab plans to recapture Somalia after suffering heavy losses
DHUSAMAREB, Somalia – Somalia-based Al-Shabaab militants have renewed efforts to recapture the historic city of Dhusamareb, the regional administrative capital of Galmadug,…
East-Africa
Villa Somalia’s official was found dead at a Mogadishu hotel
MOGADISHU, Somalia – One of Villa Somalia’s top officials was found dead at a hotel in the capital Mogadishu on Monday in…
East-Africa
The army kills several Al-Shabaab militants in central Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Somali National Army [SNA] on Monday killed at least 16 al-Shabaab militants in central Somalia, officials said in…
East-Africa
AU Force Commander visits combat troops in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia – The new African Union Head of Mission, Lieutenant General Diomede Ndegeya, visited Soldiers serving in Sector V of AMISOM…
