UN to help 135,000 Somali refugees return home

TUNrefugeeagency head Antonio Guterres launched Wednesday a plan to return home 135,000 Somalis who have fled their conflict-torn country, calling on donors to put up $500 million to fund the operation. advertisements

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The European Union announces new support for Somali refugees Brussels, 21 October 2015

European Commission - Press release The European Union will announce €60 million in additional support for Somali refugees at a Ministerial Pledging Conference in Brussels Today, High Representative / Vice President Federica Mogherini and the European Commissioner for

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Ministerial Pledging Conference on Somali Refugees

Brussels, 21 October 2015 European Commission - Fact Sheet Somalia remains one of the countries with the largest and most protracted displaced communities worldwide with 1.1 million internally displaced and almost 1 million refugees in the Horn of Africa region. EU Cooperation in Somalia

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700 Al-Shabaab Recruits Return To Kenya - IOM

At least 700 Kenyans have quietly returned home after quitting al Shabaab and the Islamic State in Somalia, a report says. The 36-page report, titled 'Socio-economic and Survey of Kenya', was prepared by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims…

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Police Officers Reach out to Somali Community after Fatality in South Mpls.

Less than 24 hours after Adbi Haji Muhammed was murdered, members of the Minneapolis Police Department's community engagement team walked the area where the incident occurred with concerned Somali residents. advertisements

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National Consultative Forum for 2016 elections launched starday

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmake, Mohamed Osman Jawari, the Speaker of the Federal Parliament and the leaders of the Federal Member State of Puntland, and the interim regional administrations of ISWA, Galmudag, Jubbaland, launched the National Consultative…

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First Somali-Canadian elected to the Canadian Parliament

advertisements Ahmed Hussen made history by becoming the first Somali-Canadian elected to the Canadian parliament. Ahmed Hussein, Liberal candidate of York South-Weston in Toronto defeated incumbent Mike Sullivan of NDP.

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Somalia seeks political harmony ahead of 2016 elections

In an attempt to evade political wrangles related to the upcoming elections, Somalia's government has convened a national consultative forum with the attendance of the country's political stakeholders to enable the transfer of power when the government's mandate expires in 2016.

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Saudi Arabia: King Salman holds talks with Djibouti leader

President Guelleh confers on King Salman the Medal of Djibouti Grand Star, the highest medal in the Horn of African nation, in recognition of the king's efforts in the service of issues of Islamic and Arab nations, during their meeting at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)

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Dr. Cali Cusmaan: "Olympian Smith & Carlos oo gilgilay olympic 1968" + sawirro

Tartankii Olympigadda ee lagu qabtay dalka Mexico sanadku markuu ahaa 1968 ayaa Ciyaaryahanaddii ka soo jeeday Dalka Mareykanka gaar ahaan Qawmiyadda Madaw oo kala ahaa Tommy Smith iyo John Carlos waxa looga yeeray halka lagu bixiyo Biladaha,waxayna halkii tageen iyagoo ay gacmaha ugu jiraan gacan gashi(Gloves)…

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Shilling depreciation slows Uganda economic growth

advertisements The Ugandan shilling's dramatic slide in the last year is putting the economy's growth prospects under pressure and may force a rethink among planners of how the economy is structured.

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105 MPs sign motion to impeach President Uhuru Kenyatta

Some 105 MPs have signed a motion to impeach President Uhuru Kenyatta over claims he has violated the constitution. Suba MP John Mbadi, who is leading the initiative, said that the exercise is progressing well and he expects the matter to be concluded by the end of this week.

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EUROPEAN UNION DELEGATION TO THE AFRICAN UNION {Press release }

Horizon 2020: new opportunities for EU-funded collaborative research between Africa and Europe

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THE PM'S REMARK ON SOMALI FLAG DAY

It is really an honor to mark the Somali Flag Day in the place it was first hoisted 61 years ago. Many perished for this flag and many more were born under its freedom. In light of this I humbly extend my sincere joyous congratulations to the Somali people and of course the Armed Forces who have protected…

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Alleged Nauru rape victim arrives in Australia for abortion

Somali refugee who became pregnant after allegedly being raped on Nauru has arrived in Australia for an abortion. advertisements

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Journalists murder: CPJ's "Getting Away With Murder" says Somalia is worst offender

Committee to Protect Journalists' (CPJ) Global Impunity Index of countries where journalists are murdered and their killers go unpunished has included the names of South Sudan and Bangladesh, where journalists are killed but their killers get away without any punishment.

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Saudi air raids on Yemen leave 12 Somalis dead

advertisements Saudi Arabia's latest airstrikes on Yemen and ensuing explosions have claimed the lives of a dozen Somali nationals, local media say.

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Press Release: Cabinet approves Disable Policy

The weekly scheduled Cabinet meeting held today was chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia H.E. Mohamed Omar Arteh. The Cabinet deliberated several important issues. Among it was the Policy which will render rights to the Disabled people, and a plan geared towards the…

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Bill Shorten says refugee raped on Nauru should be allowed to come to Australia for an abortion

"This is a black-and-white matter": Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says a woman raped on Nauru should be allowed to come to Australia for a termination. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

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Reporters Without Borders condemn the arrest of Universal TV Staff

advertisements Reporters Without Borders condemns the indefinite closure of London-based Universal TV's East Africa offices in Mogadishu and the arbitrary detention of East Africa director Abdullahi Hersi Kulmiye and programme presenter Ali Dahir Salad.

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