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UN envoy urges Somalia's regional states to stick to ceasefire deal

Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) in Somalia, Michael Keating said personal commitment of Presidents Abdiweli Mohamed Ali "Gaas" of Puntland and Abdikarim Hussein Guled of Galmudug is encouraging, but must be accompanied by full realization of the agreements

For Immediate release Mogadishu, Nov 12, 2016

National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns – in the strongest terms possible – the arrest of three Somali journalists on Saturday, 12 November, 2016 in Kismayo, the capital of Jubbaland regional state, located around 500 km South of the Somali capital Mogadishu.

Hillary Clinton blames FBI chief James Comey for loss: reports

Mrs Clinton told fundraisers and donors in a conference call that Mr Comey's two letters to Congress on the probe had tilted crucial states towards Republican Donald Trump, US media including Quartz and CNN reported.

President appeals for aid in the drought-stricken parts of Somalia

12 November, 2016, Mogadishu: HE Hassan Sheik Mohamud, the president of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), has appealed to Somali pubic and the international community to urgently help Somali people affected by the drought in parts of the country.

Africa waits and wonders on Trump's foreign policy

Across Africa, the approaching presidency of Donald Trump has provoked deep uncertainty over how the United States will pursue policies ranging from counter-terrorism and trade, to aid and climate change.

Al-Shabab regains land as Ethiopia pulls troops

Moqokori, Somalia - As the clock ticked past 11am and birds nestling on the short dry shrub trees chirped away, a large group of young men in camouflage uniforms and black face-wraps appeared from nowhere and marched towards an open clearing in the bush, their feet kicking up dust in the soft, sun-baked…

Donald Trump and Barack Obama meet at White House

US President-elect Donald Trump has said it was a "great honour" to meet President Barack Obama for transition talks at the White House.

EU Naval Force Operation Commander Reinforces Need for Vigilance at Sea as Chemical Tanker Attacked by Suspected Somali Pirates

The Operation Commander of the EU Naval Force (Somalia), Major General Rob Magowan CBE, has reiterated the need for continued vigilance at sea after a chemical tanker, CPO Korea, was reported as being attacked by six armed men 330 nautical miles off the east coast of Somalia on 22 October. The attack…

Joint Press statement: EU and FAO engage in supporting Somali coastal communities in the framework of IGAD regional initiative for Maritime Security.

Joint Press Release Wednesday, 9 November 2016 EU and FAO engage in suThe European Union, the Federal Government of Somalia, the Federal States of Puntland and Galmudug and, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations today jointly launched a new project promoting economic opportunities…

Energy Globe World Award Ceremony at the UN Climate Change Conference

It won't be long until the UN climate conference takes place in which most of the world's countries will participate. Main topic of the World Climate Conference in Marrakech is the climate change and the linked urgent need for a significant reduction of emissions. This year is really special…

Somalia Press Statement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate : November 09, 2016 Mogadishu -

The Government and people of the Federal Republic of Somalia warmly congratulate President elect Donald Trump on his electoral victory today.

PRESS RELEASE Somali President congratulates the US President Elect, Donald J Trump.

Mogadishu, 09 November 2016: H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia congratulates President Elect Donald J Trump for being elected as the 45th president of the United States of America, and wishes the US president-elect, every success in leading his nation forward.

US election: No rest in final campaign hours for Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on Monday gave US voters a stark choice as their brutal White House battle neared its end — between her vision of unity and his promise to take back power from Washington's corrupt elites.

Ilhan Omar Likely to be First Somali-American Muslim Woman in Elected Office

WhenIlhan Omarbeat a 22-term incumbent to win her primary for Minnesota state representative of District 60B, the Somali-American former refugee was suddenly primed for a trio of significant firsts: first Muslim refugee in elected office, first Somali-American Muslim woman in public office, and first…

FBI clears Clinton of criminal offense in emails saga

The FBI has cleared US presidential nominee Hillary Clinton of criminal offense after reviewing the latest batch of emails she sent using her private account when she served as the secretary of state.

PRESS RELEASE NUSOJ Sends a message of condolence to the family of the deceased of a Somali journalist

Mogadishu, 06 11 2016: The National Union of Somali Journalists is shocked to hear the death of Somali Journalist Mahad Ali Mohamed in Galka'ayo.

Burundi MPs call for bringing troops back from Somalia

Burundian lawmakers have asked the government to call back all its troops performing duties in the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). The parliament on Thursday summoned Defense Minister Emmanuel Ntahomvukiye and Police Commissioner Alain Guillaume Bunyoni to answer questions about the Burundian…

EU confirms its unwavering commitment to the Somali people

3 November 2016 Villa Somalia, Mogadishu Today, 3 November, EU Ambassador Veronique Lorenzo presented her credentials to H.E. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

International Day to End Impunity commemorated across Somalia with a call to IFJ to recognize the democratically elected journalist leaders.

Mogadishu, 2 November, 2016: Somali journalists, media employers, union representatives, trade Unionists have gathered at Peace Garden in the capital Mogadishu to mark the World Day to End crimes of impunity against the journalists in the midst of a year in which 3 media workers have been killed in…

Somali President "Somali journalists are our heroes and we must do all to protect them and end impunity for Crimes against Journalists"

Mogadishu, 02 November 2016 – HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia met Media practitioners ahead of today's commemoration of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists and reassured them on the Federal Government's commitment…

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