Somalia: President Sharif Hassan condemned the deadly attack of Baidoa

MOGADISHU, 06 Dec. 2014, (Qalin) - The newly inaugurated president of the South West Somalia Federal State Sharif Hassan Sheikh Adan strongly condemned the deadly twin blasts that killed 18 people in Baidoa.

Somalia: Parliament set to vote for the confidence of the PM

MOGADISHU, 06 Dec. 2014 (Qalin) - The Somalia parliament is set to its most sensitive session in the last twelve months on Saturday and will vote for "a no confidence motion" against the incumbent Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed.

Somalia: 2 Journalists Killed, three Others Wounded at restaurant exploions in the Southern Somalia town of Baidoa - Press Statement

MOGADISHU, 05 Dec. 2014, (Qalin) - The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is saddened to learn the murder of two journalists, while three others were wounded at Café attack that killed several people in the town of Baidoa around 5:30 pm local time, the latest and biggest journalists'…

Death toll rises in Baidoa blast, Somali and AMISOM officials mobilise relief efforts

The death toll from a car bomb in Baidoa Monday (May 12th) continues to climb upwards of 19, and the Somali government has sent a plane to evacuate the critically injured to Mogadishu after Baidoa Hospital ran out of medicines and supplies.

Somalia: Deadly explosions in Baidoa city claimed 18 people dead

MOGADISHU, 05 Dec. 2014, (QalinNews) – At least 18 people were killed and more than 40 others were wounded on Friday evening in Baidoa town after twin suicide explosions rocked a hotel and a restaurant in centre of the town.

BREAKING - Twin explosions rock Baidoa town in Somalia

BAIDOA, 05 Dec. 2014, (QalinNews) - Twin explosions rocked Baidoa town in south west Somalia Friday after suicide bombers targeted a hotel and a restaurant, officials confirmed.

Kenya army plane crashes in Somalia

Al-Shabab claims it brought down the plane, killing the pilot, while Kenyan officials cite technical problems.

Alshabab claims responsibility of shooting down Kenyan jet fighter aircraft

MOGADISHU, 05 Dec, 2014 (QalinNews) - Alshabab fighters in Somalia claimed the responsibility of a Kenyan jet fighter plane that fell down in Southern Somalia Thursday as it continued bombing rural areas outside Kismayo, officials confirmed to Qalin.

Somalia: Somali Media Organisations Unite to Counter Violent Extremism

Mogadishu — Many young Somalis join Al-Shabaab because they lack awareness about the dangers of the group and its misguided ideology, Somali media agencies said at a conference in Mogadishu last week where they pledged to make a concerted effort to counter extremist views.

Suicide bomber rams explosive-laden truck into UN convoy in Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia – A suicide bomber rammed his vehicle into a UN convoy near Mogadishu's airport on Wednesday, killing three people, Somali police said.

Somalia: Interim Southwest Admin President inaugurated

BAIDOA, Somalia Dec 3, 2014 (Garowe Online)-The newly-elected President of Interim Southwest administration Sharif Hassan Shiekh Adan has on Wednesday been inaugurated in Bay regional capital of Baidoa with Federal Government of Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud present, Garowe Online reports.…

Safety of Journalists in Somalia a Major Concern

MOGADISHU— U.N. agencies, the Somali government and the Somali journalists' union are working to address the problem of censorship and the threat of violence against journalists in Somalia.

Somalia: Counter piracy project at stake as the chairman of Somalia’s anti-piracy agency arrested in Belgium=

Mogadishu (Nov. 17, 2013) - A success anti-piracy project in Central Somalia, which disengaged over 900 pirate men from the sea pirating faces eminent set back after the Belgium police arrested Mohamed Abdi Mohamed aka Afweyne, the chairman of Somalia Anti-Piracy Agecy (SAPA), who was running the project…

Foreign forces raid militant's compound in Southern Somalia town

Barawe, QN - At least one militant fighter was killed and another was wounded after heavily armed foreign forces stormed a house in Barawe town early Saturday, witnesses confirmed.

Somalia: Alshabab militants executed high ranking Alqaeda officials, among them a British and American

Mogadishu - QN - Alshabab fighters loyal to the leader of the group Sheikh Muktar Abu Zubeyr aka Ahmed Godane Thursday executed top ranking Alqaeda officials in Shongolow town in Gedo region of Southwest Somalia.

Digil and Mirifle Elders: The Addis Agreement between the FGS and Raskamboni militia 'Null and Void'

THE COUNCIL OF TRADITIONAL ELDERS OF DIGIL & MIRIFLE

SRSG Kay’s speech at the “Vision 2016” National Conference Mogadishu, 2 September 2013

The Jubba Agreement is an Imperfect Progress- HIPS

he Agreement between the Somali Federal Government (SFG) and the leaders of the Jubba regions in Addis Ababa on 27 August is a much-needed break from a protracted stalemate between the two sides following the needless death and injury of hundreds of innocent Somalis.

Politician condemns food aid looting in Baidoa

Baidoa, QN - The president of Ganaane State of Somalia Nuur Mohamed Moalim aka Bukurow condemned the looting of a food aid intended for the vulnerable members of the internally displaced persons in Baidoa.

Mogadishu and rest of the country prepare for Eid al-Fitr celebrations

Mogadishu:-As the holy month of Ramadan is going to end and start the cheerful celebrations on this occasion, people in the Somali capital Mogadishu, the rest in the country and Muslim world are prepared while markets are very busy.

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