Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, Somalia - For over nine months now, several meetings have been held in the Federal Republic of Somalia over forthcoming elections that could determine the future of the nation of Horn of Africa, which has been fighting for decades. Since 1991, there have been genuine efforts to find a lasting solution that includes the creation of both the Transitional Government and later the Federal Government, with the international community credited for these impressive gains. But the last few months have been tough for…

A bomber was targeting the Bay region governor who was outside the Suez Cafeteria, officials reported Another explosion went off in the Huriwa district of Mogadishu, killing one government soldier and wounding a bystander

EDITORIAL | But this should never have surprised anyone. From the start, it always looked like a dance of grasshoppers being forced by an attentive crow. Now the biggest question must be whether outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, whose term expired in February, has a bit of legitimacy and confidence left to save the boat. When these meetings began, this platform was categorical, that all solutions found in this dialogue should be the result of free exchange of views. We warned that any presumed misleading…

How Farmajo is reportedly frustrating ahead of elections in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - Outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo frustrates ongoing talks ahead of elections in the Afisiyooni Center within the Somali capital, Mogadishu, Northeastern State President Said Abdullahi Deni has told Voice of America Somali in the latest twist on the Horn of Africa. Deni said Farmajo's…

Jubaland and Northeastern State struck back at Villa Somalia after opinion polls coincided MOGADISHU, Somalia - Northeastern State and Jubaland have refused to sabotage the pre-election negotiations and extended an accusing hand to Villa Somalia, whom they accuse of deliberately dragging out the conference by pushing on a predetermined agenda. Even after spiritual efforts to find a…

Somali military conquers Al-Shabab bases in central area MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Somali Nationwide Military (SNA) mentioned its forces had taken over a number of bases that had been below al-Shabab areas throughout early Wednesday operations in Galgaduud, in central Somalia. Mohamed Tahlil Bihi, commander of SNA infantry, mentioned the twenty first Brigade of SNA captured new bases…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Regardless of questions on his legitimacy, outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and the leaders of the federal states resumed their assembly in Afisiyooni Heart, Mogadishu, because the nation struggles to resolve the election loss of life toll. The nation is in a state of limbo, forcing members of the worldwide neighborhood to chip in and push for an amicable deal earlier than the election. The composition of the Nomination Committee has been one in every of the largest issues for a number of…

FGS-FMS talks resume in Somalia as US threatens to punish saboteurs MOGADISHU, Somalia - Negotiations between the federal authorities of Somalia and the federal states have resumed on the Afisiyooni Middle in Mogadishu as each events try to search out an enduring answer to the present lifeless finish. For a number of weeks, stakeholders from either side have pitched a tent close to…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Outgoing Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble visited Somalia's national army on Monday troops at the military hospital in Mogadishu, where dozens of them are undergoing treatment after several Al-Shabaab attacks in Lower Shebelle on Saturday. The Somali-based Al-Shabaab militants ran over Awdheele and Barire military bases early Saturday morning, leading to fierce fighting with the troops paying attention. This was the first time Al-Shabaab attacked SNA bases in so many months. Roble, who was…

Six killed in Mogadishu explosion as Turkey condemns attacks on SNA bases MOGADISHU, Somalia - At least six people were killed Saturday in Mogadishu, police confirmed after an explosion at a busy restaurant in the Shangaani district of the capital in the latest deadly attack suspected to have been carried out by al-Shabaab militants. Police said several other people were critically…