Somali

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Outgoing Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo convened a closed-door meeting with foreign diplomats on Saturday at the Afisyonie tent at Mogadishu airport. Sources close to Villa Somalia said Farmajo went to the venue early in the morning to hold talks with international partners five days after Parliament in the lower house extended its mandate by two years, a move the Senate rejected as unconstitutional. Axadlesources revealed that the foreign diplomats are making a final effort to convince…

A Somali defense official threatens to take over Mogadishu Airport MOGADISHU, Somalia - A senior Somali defense official has threatened to take over Aden Abdulle International Airport, commonly known as Mogadishu Airport, and has rejected the decision of the House of Commons to extend President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo's reign. The lower house quickly extended Farmajo's mandate amid…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - In one of the unprecedented moves, Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble on Sunday swapped his cabinet amid a continuing stalemate that has unleashed uncertainty in Somalia's political landscape in recent months. The Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Duran Farah, swapped positions with the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Mohamed Salat, but strangely enough, no reason has been given for the changes of President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo's outgoing government. But sources have told…

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…

Somali minister meets with Jubaland elders and politicians in mid-election talks MOGADISHU, Somalia - A gaggle of senior clans and politicians met on Tuesday with the federal authorities of Somalia's Minister of the Inside, Federalism and Reconciliation in what might change the political dynamics of western Somalia. The group held a gathering with Normal Mukhtar Hussein Afrah, who…

Somali Prime Minister meets with Jubaland elders and politicians MOGADISHU, Somalia - A bunch of senior clans and politicians met on Tuesday with the federal authorities of Somalia's Minister of the Inside, Federalism and Reconciliation in what may change the political dynamics of western Somalia. The staff held a gathering with Normal Mukhtar Hussein Afrah, who can be an in depth…

Somalia, Northeastern State - The present administration in Somalia should be certain that elections are held in time to keep away from inconvenience, two senators have warned in the midst of ongoing negotiations earlier than the election in Mogadishu, the nation's capital. Senator Abdirahman Farole, former president of Northeastern State, informed reporters in Garowe on Monday that the continued talks needs to be inclusive, including that each one stakeholders needs to be a part of the discussions. Farole stated even…

No progress on the agenda as Somali leaders try to unlock a dead end MOGADISHU, Somalia - Talks between the federal government of Somalia and federal states resume on Sunday at the Afisiyooni Center inside the airport, a day after both parties disagreed on the meeting agenda as the country longs for a lasting solution to the current election dead end. Members of the international…

Somali military and Al-Shabaab claim victory in several attacks MOGADISHU, Somalia - The al-Qaeda-linked group, Al-Shabaab, claimed victory in several military base attacks in Somalia on Saturday morning, a claim that has been disputed by the federal government in Somalia and the military, which insisted that the militants be rejected. Fierce fighting was reported in Lower Shabelle…

Somali troops repel several Al-Shabaab attacks near the capital MOGADISHU, Somalia - Al-Qaeda-linked group Al-Shabaab claimed victory in several military bases in Somalia on Saturday morning, a claim that has been disputed by the federal government in Somalia and the military, which insisted the militants be expelled. Heavy fighting was reported in Lower Shebelle early Saturday…