Somali

Toronto Somali hub advances towards becoming a reality .socializer2 { float: left; list-style: none; padding: 1px; margin: 6px 0px 0px 0px; display: inline-block; position: relative } Earlier this year, leaders took a crucial step in rectifying the community's sense of isolation by agreeing to collaborate with advocates in establishing a Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation.With the tireless efforts of figures like Obo Hassan, manager at Istar restaurant, backing the cause, Rexdale's…

In the heart of Mogadishu, the Somali authorities are poised to inoculate 1.5 million children, encompassing both undosed youngsters and those yet to finish their vaccine regimen, now including kids up to the age of five. At a recent gathering to mark World Immunization Week in the same city, Health Minister Dr. Ali Haji Aden unveiled plans to introduce Pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccines within the year. Pneumococcal vaccines fend off grave illnesses like pneumonia and meningitis, while rotavirus vaccines combat the…

On a bright Sunday, Nairobi, Kenya, became the landing spot for Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. He aimed to dive into discussions at the African Sovereigns and World Bank Assembly scheduled for Monday, April 29, 2024. This gathering, masterminded by the International Development Association (a branch of the World Bank), promises to shine a spotlight on Africa's economic trajectory. It will dissect avenues for development, bolstered by weighty developmental enterprises. Villa Somalia disclosed that President…

After revealing some disturbing news, Somalia's Defense Ministry declared it would dig into why grub meant for troops went astray, signaling a wave of military clean-up efforts. "In the midst of this scrutiny, our own Somali National Armed Forces coughed up intel about Danab chow getting side-tracked within one of our squads. The FGS is dead serious about sorting this mess and has kicked off inquiries lickety-split, leading to some officers getting benched and locked up to keep things square and above board." Whispers in…

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya for the African Heads of State and World Bank Summit on April 29, 2024. Hosted by the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank, the summit will focus on African development and investment opportunities, along with strategies to boost them through major projects. Villa Somalia announced that President Mohamud will engage in sideline meetings with African leaders and IDA officials to enhance cooperation between Somalia and…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's Minister of Defense, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, admitted that the Danab Special Forces had sold food rations donated by the United States government. This acknowledgment came a few days after the federal government of Somalia addressed the incident. Nur disclosed in an interview with Universal TV that the theft of Danab rations was confirmed two weeks ago, and some of the involved officers were apprehended about a week ago. Following the theft, several officers have been taken into custody.…

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Minister of Defense Abdikhadir Mohamed Noor has admitted that high-ranking officials of the U.S.-trained elite unit were involved in the misappropriation of rations donated by the United States, although their identities were not disclosed. During an interview with Universal Somali TV on Saturday, Minister Noor disclosed that the diversion of rations took place last month and that the officers linked to the incident have been under detention for five days. He mentioned that the food supplies were…

Jowhar (HOL) - The Director of the Somali National Security and Intelligence Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloolshe, urged traditional elders in the Middle Shabelle region to work together to stop deadly inter-clan conflicts along the Hiiraan-Middle Shabelle border. The land dispute between the Hawadle and Abgal communities has led to violent clashes in the Moqokori and Aden Yabal districts, highlighting the seriousness of the situation. A mediation gathering between the two clans took place in the Middle…

In recent weeks, a hundred al-Shabab fighters surrendered to the Somali government in the South-Central region. The Ministry of Information announced that the government welcomed the defectors in various regions and is urging more militants to take advantage of the president's amnesty. The government is encouraging misled youths to surrender and is praising Somali parents for guiding their children away from extremism. However, the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) recently reported over 205…

In Somalia, the death toll of Al-Shabaab members rises to 70 due to successful operations conducted by the Somali National Army (SNA) in collaboration with US Africa Command and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). The recent crackdown focused on central regions, with fierce fighting resulting in the killing of over 70 militants and injuring 30 others near Tabar-mooge area, north of Harardhere town. This area is known for harboring Al-Shabaab operatives. The joint military operation involved Somali forces…