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Somalia

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:26:06 GMT
SPF, AU Secure Parliamentary Elections in Mogadishu
[Dalsan Radio] The police component of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the Somali Police Force (SPF) on Sunday secured the election of the first four members of the Somali federal Parliament representing clans from Somaliland.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:26:04 GMT
Man Sentenced to 2 Years for Sharing Nude Video of Ex-Wife
[Dalsan Radio] A man was sentenced to two years in prison for sharing his ex-wife nudes on social media.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:26:01 GMT
Gunfight Erupts Between Rival Forces in Bosaso
[Dalsan Radio] Heavy fighting has broke out between two rival forces in Bosaso city in the northeastern Bari region in Puntland.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:25:57 GMT
UN Seeks U.S.$1.5 Billion to Help Drought Affected People in Somalia
[Dalsan Radio] The United Nations and other humanitarian partners are seeking about 1.5 billion U.S. dollars to help 5.5 million of the most vulnerable people in Somalia.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 04:39:04 GMT
Lives On the Line As UN and Partners Launch 2022 Humanitarian Plan for Somalia
[UN News] Roughly 7.7 million people in Somalia will need assistance and protection in 2022, a 30 per cent rise in just one year, the UN and partners said on Monday, launching a nearly $1.5 billion Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) for the country.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 07:53:29 GMT
Outgoing AMISOM Force Commander and His Deputy Feted for Distinguished Service
[Dalsan Radio] The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Force Commander, Lt. Gen Diomede Ndegeya and the Deputy Force Commander in charge of Support and Logistics, Maj Gen. Gerbi Kebede Regassa, have been awarded African Union (AU) service medal...

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 07:53:27 GMT
SNA Kills Six Al-Shabaab Fighters, Destroys Bases in Lower Jubba Region
[Dalsan Radio] Somali military killed at least six Al-Shabaab fighters and wounded several others wounded in operation against the Al-Shabaab group.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 07:53:25 GMT
Somali FM Participates in the 17th Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers
[Dalsan Radio] Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdisaid Muse Ali, participated in the 17th Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 04:51:46 GMT
Millions of Somalis Facing Conflict, Drought, Disease Need Lifesaving Assistance
[VOA] Geneva -- The United Nations estimates 7.7 million people, half of Somalia's population, will require humanitarian assistance and protection in 2022.It is appealing for $1.5 billion to assist 5.5 million of the most vulnerable among them.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:36:39 GMT
Crackdown On Ilicit Alcohol Intensify in Mogadishu
[Dalsan Radio] Police in Mogadishu has intensified efforts to crack down on illicit alcohol brewing within the capital.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:31:35 GMT
Somaliland Elects Four More MPs to Somalia's Parliament
[Dalsan Radio] Four More Somaliland more candidates from Somaliland were voted into the Lower House on Sunday.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:31:35 GMT
Opposition Presidential Candidates Welcome Dismissal of 7 Dispute Committee Officials
[Dalsan Radio] The council of the presidential candidates have welcomed the prime minister's decision to dismiss seven members of the electoral dispute resolution body.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:31:31 GMT
Army Chief Facebook Account Hacked!
[Dalsan Radio] Somalia's army chief, Gen.Odawaa Rage's official Facebook account has been hacked.

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 10:16:58 GMT
Germany Grants 12 Million Euro Top Up for the Somalia Humanitarian Fund
[Dalsan Radio] The German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) has granted a 12 million Euro top up for the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF) doubling Germany's total contribution to the SHF for 2021 to 24 million Euro.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 09:33:31 GMT
IGAD Says Upcoming Polls in Kenya, Somalia a Litmus Test for Constitutionalism
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has urged Kenya and Somalia to ensure democratic and peaceful national elections describing impending polls as a litmus test to constitutionalism.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:31:46 GMT
Farmaajo Arrives in Istanbul for Third Turkey-Africa Summit
[Dalsan Radio] Somalia's president, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, has arrived in Istanbul, Turkey for the third Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:31:43 GMT
Outgoing AMISOM Burundi Contingent Commander Talks About Achievements
[Dalsan Radio] The outgoing commander of the AMISOM Burundi contingent, Brig Gen. Telesphore Barandereka, has attributed his contingent's victories over Al-Shabaab to the existing cordial relations with Somali security forces and residents of Hirshab...

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:31:40 GMT
Somalia's FM Discusses Bilateral Issues With Turkish Counterpart
[Dalsan Radio] Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, AbdiSaid Muse Ali has met with his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu in Istanbul, Turkey.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 07:39:31 GMT
Foreign Affairs Minister Meets Qatar Ambassador to Somalia
[Dalsan Radio] The new Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdisaid Muse Ali met with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Somalia Hassan bin Hamza Hashem.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 07:39:31 GMT
18 SNA Commanders Conclude Training-of-Trainers Course
[Dalsan Radio] Eighteen commanders and instructors of the Somali National Army (SNA) and Ministry of Defence personnel have completed a five-day Training-of-Trainers course to enhance their knowledge in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and Intern...

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 07:39:29 GMT
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director-General of Protocol Receives Copy of Credentials of the New Ambassador of Norway
[Dalsan Radio] Director-General of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Somalia received a copy of the credentials of the Ambassador of Norway in Mogadishu.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 07:39:29 GMT
Two Somali Nationals Test Positive for Omicron in India
[Dalsan Radio] Two Somali nationals have tested positive for Omicron just three days after they arrived in Hyderabad, India.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 20:13:07 GMT
U.S. Policy in Africa Should Reflect Renewed Commitment to Democracy
[CFR] American policy in Africa has not always empowered those fighting on behalf of democracy--and sometimes even supports anti-democratic forces--taking away from its stated aim of promoting democracy abroad.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 07:59:48 GMT
U.S. Urges Somalia Not to Delay Lower Elections
[Dalsan Radio] The United States embassy in Somalia on Wednesday urged the leaders of the Federal Members States not to delay the Lower House election.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 07:59:44 GMT
Former Deputy Somali PM Arrested in Hargeisa
[Dalsan Radio] Former Somali Deputy Prime Minister Mohamed Omar Carte Qalib has been arrested at Egal Airport in Hargeisa on Wednesday.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 07:17:31 GMT
Electoral Commission Meet With Donors
[Dalsan Radio] Somalia's international partners have met with Federal Election Implementation Team, State Electoral Implementation Teams and Election Dispute Resolution Committee officials in Mogadishu.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:47:09 GMT
40 People Rescued After Al-Shabaab Raid Mosque in Wajir
[Dalsan Radio] At least 40 Muslim faithful were rescued by Kenya police officers after suspected Al-Shabaab militants stormed a mosque in Konton area, Wajir County as they were just about to conduct the morning prayers.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:47:05 GMT
FEIT Chairman Welcomes Released 14 Seats By Somaliland and Jubaland
[Dalsan Radio] The chairman of the Federal Electoral Implementation Team (FEIT) has welcomed the 14 seats released by Jubaland on Tuesday.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 06:04:43 GMT
UN Official Says Drought in Somalia Worsening
[VOA] Washington -- Drought conditions in Somalia are worsening despite rains in parts of the country, a top United Nations humanitarian official said.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:47:04 GMT
Poll Commission Urges Three States to Fast-Track Lower House Elections
[Dalsan Radio] The Federal Election Implementation Team (FEIT) has urged three regional governments to expedite the lower house polls after a missed deadline.



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