INTERVIEW: Electoral Commission chair says presidential debate is canceled, embattled committee member has resigned

The head of the Federal Electoral Commission has responded to blistering comments made by presidential candidates after the cancellation of a highly anticipated debate yesterday.

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Dear friends and colleagues, As one of his final acts as President of the United States of America, Barack Obama signed an executive order easing sanctions against Sudan.

The decision to lift the nearly twenty year old embargo was met with mixed reactions from the human rights community, drawing sharpcriticismfrom civil society organisations, while also being welcomed by the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and international sanctions who previously made recommendations…

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Somali FM: Somalis 'Finger-Pointed' by Immigration Ban

Somalia's foreign minister says he is "saddened" by the order barring Somalis from entering the United States and hopes officials will reconsider the policy.

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DEADLINE: 24 candidates register for Presidential elections as registration officially closes

24 Candidates vying for the office of the presidency have completed the registration process as the electoral commission closed official registration at 5:30 pm today Mogadishu time.

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U.S. judge bars deportations under Trump travel ban

Travelers, refugees from 7 Muslim-majority nations targeted by president's order

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PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate Release) UK reaffirms commitment and support to AMISOM

January 28, 2017– Britain's Secretary of State for International Development, the Rt Hon Priti Patel travelled to Mogadishu today (28th Jan 2016) where she re-affirmed the importance of the UK's partnership with Somalia and commitment to AMISOM.

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UPDATE: BREAKING: Al-Shabaab launches major attack on a KDF base in Kulbiyow, seizing the town and base

Al Shabaab militants have launched a major attack against a Kenyan Defense Force (KDF) military installation in Kulbiyow town in Lower Jubba near the Kenyan border on Friday and are now in control of the base, according to witnesses and local reports.

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Seven Somali Journalists Wounded in Mogadishu's Suicide Attack

Mogadishu — The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ is dismayed by the suicide attack targeted toDayahhotel in Mogadishu which caused the deathandinjuriesofofmanyinnocentpeople. Seven journalists were among the injuries and NUSOJ condemns that incident in strongest possible terms.

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Explosions, gunfire erupt at Dayah Hotel in Mogadishu

The hotel is located on Al-Mukarama Road and is currently hosting a number of government officials. Ads By Google

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Mind-body Wellness Helps Trauma Survivors in Somalia

MOGADISHU — In Somalia, an exercise program for survivors of sexual violence is helping participants overcome trauma. It's a trendy program in an unlikely place.

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Turkish President targets cleric's schools on Africa visit

Turkey has courted Africa for more than a decade, boosting trade, opening more than two dozen new embassies and Turkish Airlines routes and dispatching aid to conflict-torn Somalia.

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NUSOJ launches annual report on Somalia Press Freedom

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) today released its Annual Report on the state of press freedom. The report is the result of extensive and systematic monitoring and documentation of incidents of attacks on journalists and media organizations in Somalia.

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Press Statement on the Drought Appeal

Mogadishu, 19 January 2017-The President of Somali Federal Republic, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, hold a breakfast meeting for the Arab League Ambassadors and representatives in Mogadishu with the National Drought Response Committee, which consists of FGS FMS, Civil Societies. The purpose of the meeting…

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Former Somali president blasts Hassan Sheikh Mohamud 208Google +00

Former Somali president Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed blasted the incumbent President in a campaign speech in Mogadishu on Wednesday, accusing Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of graft and corruption.

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Les principaux titres • L'Arabie Saoudite nomme son premier envoyé en Somalie depuis 1990 (Goobjoog News) • Deux morts et trois blessés dans l'explosion d'une grenade à Bardere (Garowe Online)

• Les pêcheurs somaliens à Elbur se plaignent des navires illégaux (Goobjoog News) • La rivière Shabelle se sèche (Goobjoog News) • La Somalie a été invitée à appliquer la loi sur les infractions sexuelles après le viol en masse d'une fille de 16 ans (The Guardian)

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Les principaux titres: • La Somalie va bientôt clôturer les élections pour la Chambre basse (Garowe Online)

• Les Etats-Unis prolongent le statut de protection temporaire pour les Somaliens (Hiiraan Online) • Des députés seraient en train de préparer une motion contre le président du Sud-ouest Sharif Hassan (Jowhar.com) • Un chef traditionnel avertit contre une escalade des conflits à Galmudug…

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New rules regarding vacant MP seats

The Federal Electoral Commission for Somalia (GFHDD) met with the newly re-elected Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Sheikh Osman Mohamud as well as his deputy speakers, Abdiweli Ibrahim Sheikh and Mahad Abdalla Awad at Peace 1 Hotel in Mogadishu today.

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Call for applications: Project Coordinator – Great Lakes region

DefendDefenders (the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) is the secretariat to a network of more than 75 member organisations drawn from eleven countries in the sub-region that is, Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia (and Somaliland), South Sudan, Sudan,…

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Mali urges Gambia's leader to step down to avoid 'bloodbath'

BAMAKO Mali's president called Saturday for Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh to step down and avoid an unnecessary "bloodbath" by clinging to power and forcing a potential military intervention. The Gambia's political crisis dominated a summit co-organised by Mali and France as Gambian president-elect…

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IMG-20170114-WA0005 NUSOJ is concerned over Galmudug's decision to ban Media to cover political meetings and rallies in Adado.

For Immediate Press Release Mogadishu : Sunday 15 January 2017. National Union of Somali Journalists is worried about the restriction imposed by Galmudug State Minster for Interior Ministry Omar Mohamed Diriye ordering that local media outlets and journalists can't report on political gatherings…

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