Somalia: Political manipulation threatens elections process

28.09.2016. 15:24

The Special Representative of the Secretary General and Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), Michael Keating, told UN Security Council that delays in the electoral process is a matter of “immediate concern,” raising fears that the process is being politically manipulated and latest delays may only be one of yet further “rolling delays”.....

Somalia: Joint security operations carried out in the capital Mogadishu

27.09.2016. 15:31

The Security operation is aimed at flushing out suspected members of Al Shabaab group in Howlwadaag, Wardigley districts and Bakara market Mogadishu’s main business district. The joint security forces have closed roads and blocked vehicles from entering...

Somaliland

Somalia: Somaliland leader jets off to UAE, UK

28.09.2016. 23:36

President Siilanyo was accompanied by Somaliland Foreign Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Muse Bihi Abdi the Chairman of Kulmiye-Ruling Party. Speaking to the media before departure at the Airport, President Siilanyo, said the visit is aim...

Puntland

Somalia: Puntland security forces attack Al Shabaab group, 15 killed

28.09.2016. 11:43

The clashes sparked when PSF soldiers-U.S. Pentagon backed counter terrorism taskforce- attacked Al Shabaab fighters in Buraad area located 15 km east of Galkayo city, according to military sources. Al Shabaab fighters were regrouping in the outskirt of...

Somalia

Somalia: Mortar shells target Ethiopian military base in Somalia

27.09.2016. 17:10

Local residents told GO at least 8 mortar shells landed in Halgan district near the Ethiopian military base, but so far there is no clear information on the casualties of the attacks. Al Qaida linked Al Shabaab group has announced its mortar attacks has i...

World

Syrian conflict: US and Russia agree peace moves

10.09.2016. 08:24

Seven days after the start of the cessation of hostilities, Russia and the US will establish a "joint implementation centre" to fight the Islamic State group and al-Qaeda-allied Nusra fighters. Mr Lavrov said the joint implementation centre would allow...