IEBC clears President Kenyatta, DP Ruto to seek re-election Share

They were cleared by IEBC's Chairman Wafula Chebukati who also presented them with nomination certificates at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), effectively setting them off to start their re-election bid.

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Beware new +252 telephone scam, Swedish police warn

Police in Sweden are warning the public to avoid answering calls from unknown foreign numbers after apparent telephone scammers from Somalia targeted Swedish phones.

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Pres. Farmajo arrives in Adado for Galmudug regional President's inauguration

Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has travelled to Adado to attend the inauguration of Galmudug regional President Ahmed Du'ale Geele Haaf.

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Trump's Ramadan message gets hard response from US-Somali legislator

The message has, however, elicited a response which raises issues with the content and wording. According to a US-Somali legislator, Ilhan Omar, Trump's 'tepid statement,' was willfully ignorant and encouraging terrorism in parts.

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Their American Dream Deferred, Deported Somalis Arrive Home

A group of 50 Somali nationals deported from the United States arrived in Mogadishu on Friday, officials says. The Somali ambassador to United States, Ahmed Isse Awad, told VOA Somali that the 50 deportees are the second group to be sent to Mogadishu this month.

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Africa Day is marked in Somalia with a call for increased investment in the country's youth

Mogadishu, 25th May 2017– Africa Day celebrations in Somalia was marked in the capital Mogadishu today, in pomp.

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Somaliland Freed the detained journalist Mr Oldon with Presidential Pardon.

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) welcomes the release of Somali journalist by the Somaliland authority on Thursday 25 May, 2017 from Hargeisa prison.

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AMISOM hands over part of the Chinese donated equipment to the Somali National Army (SNA) {PRESS RELEASE}(For Immediate Release)

Mogadishu-May 25th, 2017;The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), has handed over an assortment of items to support the Somali National Army (SNA), in its security operations.

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U.A.E. May Fly Warplanes From Somalia as It Expands Africa Reach

A proposed United Arab Emirates base in semi-autonomous northern Somalia may add a naval facility to a military airport, extending the Arab nation's reach on the Horn of Africa coastline, a Somali official said.

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Somali PM ensures freedom of expression to media practitioners

Mogadishu, 24 May 2017 - H.E. Hassan Ali Khayre, the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia last night hosted a dinner with media practitioners and leaders of Somali journalists and gave assurances of freedom of expression as enshrined in chapter 18 of the provisional constitution.

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US Congress panel demands documents on Kenya arms deal

A US Congress investigative committee has demanded it be provided with key documents related to the proposed Sh43 billion sale to Kenya of armed border-patrol aircraft intended for use against Al-Shabaab in Somalia.

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South West State regions held consultation to review Somali Media Law

Baidoa, 21 May 2017 - South West State regions of Somalia today held a public consolation and discussions to review Somali Media Law as part of the commitment and determination of the Minister of Information of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

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Riyadh summit discusses ways of rooting out terrorism

King Salman of Saudi Arabia was the first to address the summit, telling the gathering that Islam provided the best example for coexistence and "will always be the religion of mercy and coexistence".

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Somali Government Progress Activities in the Past Week

Mogadishu, 20 May 2017 – H.E. Abdirahman Omar Osman (Eng. Yarisow) briefed the media on the progress activities undertaken by the Federal Government of Somalia in past week.

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Please rescue our son, family pleads after Al Shabaab video

The family of Snr Private Alfred Ndanyi Kilasi were Friday heartbroken but hopeful after they saw the face of their emaciated son, who had been taken hostage during the attack that left more than 100 of his colleagues killed, pleading for help. They had given up and were planning traditional rituals…

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Statement on Constitutional Consultations held 14-16 May 2017

The Ministry of Constitutional Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia (MoCA-FGS) held a constitutional consultation on 14-16 May 2017 at Jazeera Palace Hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia. The meeting brought together Federal Member States from Puntland, Jubaland, South West, Galmudug, Hirshabelle and…

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As Somalia combats insecurity, drought worsens 'more rapidly than projected' – UN official

The humanitarian crisis in Somalia is worsening, a senior United Nations official told the Security Council, calling for more than $800 million in aid to offset the impact of a severe drought in a country that is already battling insecurity and poverty.

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Somalia gets $1.3b for economy, security

World leaders have pledged to support Somalia's new government and its security and economic reforms. However, the government has been tasked with using its support from citizens to deliver on its promises.

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ICAO and Somali Government in dispute over Somali Airspace

MOGADISHU (HOL) - The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), are in a dispute over the transfer of Somalia's airspace.

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Minister of Information opens editorial guidelines training to Somali journalists

The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, H.E Abdirahman Omar Osman "Eng. Yarisow" and the Minister of Women and Human Rights, H.E Deka Yasin Haji Yusuf, have today opened a workshop on editorial guidelines and building the capacity of Somali Media.

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