Somalia: Third Journalist Slain This Year
A Somali reporter was viciously stabbed to death in the Galkayo district of Puntland, a semi-autonomous region of Somalia, on 31 August, report the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).
Somalia unrest claims 19 more lives
At least 19 people have been killed in fresh fighting between forces loyal to the Western-backed government of Somalia and al-Shabab fighters in Mogadishu.
Somalia showing signs of progress UN
Reuters. NAIROBI. The twin-pronged political and peacekeeping approach to ending almost two decades of civil war in Somalia is beginning to pay dividends, a senior United Nations official said yesterday.
Somalia’s capital quiet after 10 days of fighting
The streets of Mogadishu, Somalia’s besieged capital, were finally quiet Wednesday after 10 days of heavy fighting that claimed more than 100 lives.
Somali Government Asked To Do More For Citizens
The United Nations political chief has voiced his solidarity with the people of Somalia during a one-day visit to the Horn of Africa nation, and encouraged its leaders to focus on governing the country.
Somali Islamists call for resignation of President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA : Islamist rebel insurgents called for the resignation of Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed due to his failure to establish order in the East African country.
Somalia: Journalist Murdered in Puntland
A Somali radio journalist died on Wednesday after being stabbed to death on his way home from work. Abdulahi Omar Gedi, 25, worked for the privately-owned Daljir Radio in Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region.
Al-Shabaab looking for partners
MOGADISHU, Somalia, Sept. 2 (UPI) — Somali insurgents with al-Shabaab are negotiating a partnership with the radical Islamic movement Hezb ul-Islam, a senior militant suggested. Somalia – Harakat al-Shabaab Mujahideen – Islamism – Africa – Hizbul Islam
Somalia’s buffer statelets want more bucks for their bang
Central Somalia pleading for international support to save youth from falling into piracy.
Somalia showing signs of progress – U.N. official
Source: Reuters * Growing international resolve to end conflict * Challenges remain, including strengthened rebels * More fighting in Mogadishu By Richard Lough NAIROBI, Sept 2 (Reuters) – The twin-pronged …
Somali pirates ally with both sides in war
HOBYO, Somalia, Sept. 2 (UPI) — Local Somali leaders increasingly align with former pirate foes to fight a much graver common enemy — the militant al-Shabaab Islamic movement, officials say. Somalia – Harakat al-Shabaab Mujahideen – Islam – Africa – Piracy in Somalia
Uganda ready to send 10,000 troops to Somalia: army
Uganda said Thursday it can provide up to 10,000 troops for deployment to Somalia where it already has soldiers in the African Union mission protecting the country’s embattled government.
