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NUSOJ condemns the arbitrary arrest of a journalist in Galkayo{Press Release}

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns – in the strongest terms possible – the arrest of a Somali journalist on Friday, 12 January, 2018 in Galkayo.   The arrest of Hanad Abdi Farah who is the Director of radio Vioce of Mudug, came after his radio released a report on number…

Turkey, Somalia sign economic partnership pact

Turkey and Somalia on Friday signed a pact to boost their strategic economic partnership. "We wish to deepen relations with Somalia. Turkey's investment in Somalia stands at over $100 million," Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Recep Akdag told a signing ceremony alongside his Somali counterpart…

1 Somali soldier killed during clash with Kenyan troops in border town

The tension was high for hours in the area with the presence of the foreign troops, who crossed the border into Somalia without informing the town's local administration. According to Hussein Deyr Adaawe, A Somali military officer, SNA soldiers engaged Kenya's ATPU soldier in a gun battle early…

Why people come to the US from President Trump's 'shithole' countries

According to CNN sources, at a closed-door meeting in the Oval Office, lawmakers brought a proposal to reduce the number by half, with the rest going to underrepresented countries in Africa and nations with Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Trump appears to have glossed over the fundamental humanitarian…

PICS NUSOJ concludes the last leg of series training for journalists in regional states on conflict-sensitive reporting and safety of journalists in Jowhar with UNSOM support

Pictures of NUSOJ training in Jowhar NUSOJ concludes the last leg of series training for journalists in regional states on conflict-sensitive reporting and safety of journalists in Jowhar with UNSOM support

NUSOJ concludes the last leg of series training for journalists in regional states on conflict-sensitive reporting and safety of journalists in Jowhar with UNSOM support{Press Release}

NUSOJ concludes the last leg of series training for journalists in regional states on conflict-sensitive reporting and safety of journalists in Jowhar with UNSOM support National Union of Somali Journalists supported by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) has embarked on a countrywide…

Somalia Launches Digital Counter-extremism Center

The Somali Ministry of Information says the center will carry out campaigns on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and state-run media designed to promote stability in the Horn of Africa nation, which has seen little peace during the past 30 years. "The center plans to raise public awareness campaign on…

Somali Community in Zambia donate 35 trucks for garbage collection

Community Chairperson Mohamud Mohamed says of the 35 trucks donated 10 have been allocated to Ndola while 25 have been allocated to Lusaka. Mr. Mohamed says the Somali community is concerned with the increase in cholera cases hence the donation of trucks to supplement government efforts in fighting…

Up to 64 migrants drown in weekend sinking off Libya -NGOs

Eighty six people were plucked from the stricken rubber dinghy on Saturday and eight bodies, all women, were recovered. However, the boat had been carrying 150 migrants, survivors said, with many of the dead vanishing beneath the waves.

A journalist Abdishakur Shaashaa released from custody in Jowhar with the help of NUSOJ{Press Release}

Jowhar, Januray 08, 2018 A journalist Abdishakur Shaashaa released from custody in Jowhar with the help of NUSOJ Abdishakur Abdullahi Ahmed known as Shaashaa the Director of Radio City FM in Jowhar and RTN reporter was released from custody after 12 days of detention at the Police Station in Jowhar.…

Kenya likely to compensate Somalia over oil exploration on disputed sea area

The case lodged by Somalia on August 28, 2014 is set to gain full steam after Kenya lost preliminary objections last year. The government was then required to file a substantive response to the main case in December last year. And although Kenya, through the Office of the Attorney General Githu Muigai,…

Press Release:-NUSOJ concerned about IFJ safety Funds meant for Wounded two journalists and family of a deceased journalist squandered

Mogadishu- Saturday 06/01/2018:-The legitimate National Union of Somali Journalist (NUSOJ) received complaints from media practitioners and families of victims of recent terrorist attack in Somalia and is deeply concerned the recent reports by some of the local media indicating Funds meant for Wounded…

BREAKING: Somali PM sacks three ministers

nformation Minister, Abdirahman Omar Osman announced the sacking on Somalia's state-owned television said ministers for Foreign Affairs, Interior and Trade were relieved of their duties. According to Omar, the prime minister appointed three new individuals to hold three ministerial dockets with…

Report: Expect more war, hunger in 2018

The report by ACAPS, a non-profit venture that supports humanitarian aid workers with daily monitoring and analysis of 150 countries, examined the anticipated needs of 18 countries in 2018 and found little to cheer. "If 2017 did not look good, predictions for 2018 are no better: violence and insecurity…

Somalia Charges 5 for Attack That Killed over 500

Somali prosecutors have filed charges against five men in connection with the Oct. 14 truck bombing in Mogadishu that killed 512 people — the single deadliest terrorist attack in African history. Four of the accused men are in government custody and appeared before a military tribunal in Mogadishu…

UN Chief Warns World Faces More Dangers in Year Ahead

U.N. Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres warns the world is likely to face many complex and new dangers in 2018. In a year-end message, Guterres appeals for greater unity to overcome these threats and create a more peaceful world. When Guterres assumed office one year ago, the world was in the midst…

Media Group: 81 Reporters Died, Threats Soared in 2017

At least 81 reporters were killed doing their jobs this year, while violence and harassment against media staff has skyrocketed, the world's biggest journalists' organization says.

Somalia's capital returns to an unpredictable new normal

CBS News' Deborah Patta filed this reporter's notebook from Mogadishu. A brutal civil war followed by al-Shabab's bombing campaign has left a city in ruins. Despite this, there is a semblance of normality in parts of Somalia's capital Mogadishu.

Breaking: Security forces raid home of Senator

Somali security forces on Saturday raided the home of the house of Senator in Mogadishu barely two weeks after they raided the residential house of a vocal government critic. Senator Abdi Hassan Awale Qaybdiid says government forces "unlawfully entered" his residence just after 1:00 PM (local…

Turkey, Russia sign deal on supply of S-400 missiles

Turkey and Russia on Friday signed an accord for Moscow to supply Ankara with S-400 surface-to-air missile batteries, Turkish authorities said, finalizing a deal set to deepen military ties between NATO member Turkey and the Kremlin. The S-400 deal, reportedly worth some $2.5 billion and in the works…

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