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Press Release (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) 'English Version'

Date : March 14,2016 Mogadishu - Somalia Press Release (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) 'English Version' The government and people of the Federal Republic of Somalia strongly and unequivocally condemn the heinous violent acts of terrorism in Ankara yesterday evening in at least 34 innocent people lost…

Garissa power line to be commissioned in three weeks - Duale

Garissa Township MP Aden Duale has said the 132 KVA Kindaruma, Mwingi, Garissa Power Line will be commissioned in three weeks.

Two US halal food execs sentenced following export fraud

A judge in Iowa has sentenced two brothers who own companies that distribute and certify halal food products after they pleaded guilty to federal charges.

Polls Reveal Deep Republican Voting Divides

The average Donald Trump voter wants a presidential candidate who supports barring Muslims from the United States.The typical Marco Rubio supporter strongly opposes barring Muslims.

From refugee to the White House: A woman's American Dream realized

In the latest edition of our series profiling Muslim Americans working at the White House, we met Fatima Noor, Policy Assistant for Immigration Policy and Rural Affairs at the White House Domestic Policy Council.

Fears of renewed conflict amid Somaliland troops' build up near flashpoint town

Residents in Buhodle town, the provincial capital of Khaatumo state, a Somali government backed regional state said that Somaliland troops' movements outside the town started after Somali lawmakers paid visit to the town this week.

Al Shabaab facing cash crunch - brief

AL Shabaab militia in Somalia are experiencing a financial crunch that has weakened operations, Kenya security agencies say.

Chaotic scenes as Trump cancels rally amid protests

Donald Trump cancelled a rally in Chicago in the face of huge protests, triggering chaotic scenes as demonstrators scuffled with supporters of the Republican White House frontrunner and police struggled to maintain order.

Jihadist links? UN probes boss of oil firm chaired by ex-Tory leader Michael Howard

Leaked correspondence reveals that the director of an oil firm chaired by former Tory leader Michael Howard is under investigation by the UN over possible links to violent extremism.

Keep On Trucking With Gadiid's Software

Thursday, March 10, 2016 The emergence of new technologies can add game-changing efficiency and convenience to industries that have been around for a long time.

Italian Police Arrest Imam Who Infiltrated Migrant Center and Planned Rome Terrorist Attack

Italian counterterrorist police have arrested a 22-year-old Somali imam and asylum-seeker, for planning a terror attack on the city of Rome as well as "intense and vehement proselytism" among migrants for jihad.

An elephant returns to Somalia for first time in 20 years

An elephant marched hundreds of kilometres and briefly crossed into Somalia this month marking the first time the animal has been seen in the country in 20 years, conservationists said Wednesday.

Press Release EU joins Somalia in commemorating International Women's Day.

Mogadishu, March 8 - Dozens of Somali leaders including first lady Zahra Omar Hassan, Minister of Women and Human Rights Development Sahra Samatar, Minister of Health Hawa Mohamud and Deputy Speaker of Parliament Mahad Abdallah Awad joined the EU Ambassador to Somalia, Michele Cervone d'Urso,

Suicide car bomb kills three outside police center in Mogadishu

The bomber targeted a café outside the academy where cadets were taking a short break before resuming their morning classes in the academy. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast; however, the attack carried hallmarks for AL Shabab group which continues guerrilla attacks across…

Mpls. man who pleaded guilty to threatening agents is released from jail

Abdulkadir's aunt used her overflowing headscarf to wipe away the tears of joy and hugged Abdulkadir's mother, Deqa Warsame. "I'm very happy today," Warsame said outside the courtroom.

Somali terror group al-Shabab's ambitions grow

The Somali terrorists have shown signs of resurgence, staging deadly attacks and assassinations in recent months, despite the billions of dollars being spent by the United States to fight them. That has prompted the Islamic State to try to woo them away from al-Qaida, as U.S. and other Western intelligence…

Somali president appeals for unity amid security challenges

Somali president has appealed for unity by members of the country's parliament in the midst of pressing security challenges facing the government which is struggling to stop deadly attack by Al Shabab group.

Ethiopian farmers need urgent assistance amid major drought, warns UN agency

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today announced that timely agricultural assistance for the upcoming rainy season is essential to help the drought-affected people of Ethiopia, as one of the strongest El Niño events on record continues to have devastating effects on the lives…

Djibouti president meets UN envoy on Somalia situation

Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh on Monday held talks in Djibouti with the new UN Special Envoy in Somalia, Michael Keating.

Strikes al Shabaab training camp in Somalia, more than 150 killed

WASHINGTON — American aircraft on Saturday struck a training camp inSomalia belonging to the Islamist militant group the Shabab, the Pentagon said, killing about 150 fighters who were assembled for what American officials believe was a graduation ceremony and prelude to an imminent attack against…

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