August 2015
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Disposition of Impeachment Motion will shape Somali politics
Aug 24, 2015By Mohamud M Uluso Since 2012, Somalia experienced series of political turmoil: The unforgettable resignation of Former Central Bank Governor of Somalia, Yusur Abrar, for protest against corruption peddling and abuse of power; polarizing and costly... -
Death toll rises to 20 in Somalia suicide bombing
Aug 24, 2015The death toll in a suicide car bombing at a military training base in southern Somalia has risen to 20, military sources said on Sunday. At least 45 people were wounded, including three Kenyan trainers... -
Somali President, UAE envoy talk mutual interests
Aug 24, 2015MOGADISHU: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia has received Mohammed Ahmed Al Osman, UAE Ambassador to Somalia, at the Office of the President. The meeting reviewed bilateral ties and discussed a... -
Albayrak Group to operate Somali’s Mogadishu Port
Aug 24, 2015A signing ceremony was held for the transfer of operations of Mogadishu International Port, located in Somali’s capital Mogadishu, to Turkey’s Albayrak Group, which was attended by Somali Ports Minister Abdurrahman Muallim and Deputy Minister... -
AU says terror attacks won’t derail efforts to stabilize Somalia
Aug 24, 2015The Africa Union envoy to Somalia on Sunday condemned Saturday’s terror attack in southern port city of Kismayo which left at least 16 people dead and 30 others injured. The Special Representative of the Chairperson... -
Two Car Bombs Kill 18 in Somalia
Aug 23, 2015At least 18 people were killed in Somalia on Saturday in two separate bomb attacks carried out by suspected al-Shabab insurgents, officials said. In the first attack, 14 soldiers were killed and more than 20... -
In Somalia, African Union Apologizes For Wedding’s Civilian Deaths, Vows Impartial Investigation
Aug 23, 2015The African Union has admitted that its soldiers in Somalia were responsible for the killing of seven civilians at a wedding last month, Agence France-Presse reported. The organization had previously denied the allegations, but issued... -
Uganda AU soldiers charged over Somali wedding attack
Aug 23, 2015Three Ugandan soldiers have been charged over the killing last month of a group of civilians in Somalia, an African Union (AU) official has said. Maman Sidikou, the head of the AU in Somalia, apologised... -
A Push To Impeach The President Hassan Sh Mohamud
Aug 19, 2015Let me start to say that, the parliament can impeach the president for “gross violations of the Constitution or a high treason” with the support of the motion at least two-third of the members of parliament... -
Int’l community urges rapid resolution to crisis created by impeachment motion
Aug 19, 2015JOINT PRESS STATEMENT: International community urges rapid resolution to crisis created by impeachment motion against President of the Federal Republic of Somalia. Mogadishu, 19 August 2015: As concerned partners of the Somali people, the envoys of...
