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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)…

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.

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.

EUROPEAN UNION DELEGATION TO THE AFRICAN UNION {Press release }

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

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…

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

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.

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.

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…

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

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.

Somalia accuses arrested journalists of public 'incitement'

advertisements MOGADISHU (HOL) ----Somalia's national intelligence agency has accused a journalist and his director it arrested this of inciting violence through their coverage after their television station hosted a debate which discussed about a meddling by neighbouring countries in Somalia's…

Universal TV Staff to remain in Prison for 21 Days, its offices remain Closed

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns the closure of the London based Somali language Television office in Mogadishu and the arrest of the its staff on Friday October 2, 2015 by the National Security and Intelligence Agency (NISA).

Somalia PM and UN Secretary General met and discussed issues relating to the progress Somalia has made

The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia H.E. Omar Abdirashid Sharmarke who is attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York today visited the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in his office. The Prime Minister and he Secretary General discussed issues relating to the progress…

International Day of Older Persons 2015

25th International Day of Older Persons: Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment advertisements The 2015 celebration of the 25th anniversary of International Day of Older Persons (IDOP), in anticipation of the third United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development…

Soma Oil Lobbies U.K. to Oppose Proposed Moratorium on Somalia

Soma Oil and Gas Holdings Ltd., the U.K.-based explorer under investigation by the Serious Fraud Office, asked the British government to help block a United Nations proposal that a moratorium be placed on oil deals in Somalia.

Yahya Samatar, Somali who swam into Canada, wins bid to stay here

Yahya Samatar stands with Karin Gordon, executive director of resettlement for Hospitality House Refugee Ministry, just before the start of Wednesday's hearing. (Kaj Hasselriis/CBC) Yahya Samatar, the Somali man who swam across the Red River from North Dakota to Manitoba, is allowed to stay in Canada…

President welcomes Djibouti's call to host a summit for Troop Contributing Countries to Somalia

New York, 28 September, 2015: HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, has welcomed the suggestion made by Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Gelle to host a follow-on summit on behalf of Somalia for the Troop Contributing Countries (TCC) to the African Union Mission…

DRAFT COMMUNIQUÉ: HIGH-LEVEL MEETING ON SOMALIA NEW YORK 28 SEPTEMBER 2015‏

Today's meeting was co-chaired by H.E. Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Iyad Ameen Madani, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Mr. Nabil Elaraby, Secretary-General…

The Speech of his Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud The High Level Meeting on Somalia‏

The Speech of his Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud The High Level Meeting on Somalia Monday 28 September "Investing in Peace: priorities for 2016 and beyond"

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