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May 6, 2024, 4:08 pm
Turkish Food Aid to Injured Soldiers' Families in Mogadishu
- [Radio Dalsan] These soldiers were injured during a recent security operation and are currently undergoing treatment at the renowned Recep Tayyip Erdogan Training and Research Hospital.
Shabelle Media Network Celebrates 22 Years of Impactful Journalism in Somalia
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- On the 6th of May 2024, Shabelle Media Network marked its 22nd anniversary, celebrating over two decades of its commitment to delivering accurate news and insightful analysis to the Somali community and the world at large.
Somali President Meets With Outgoing UN Special Representative
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud recently met with the outgoing United Nations Special Representative for Somalia, Catriona Laing, in Dhusamareb, the administrative capital of Galmudug State.
Four Suspected Pirates Arrested in Jubbaland State, Foiling Planned Attacks On Somali Waters
- [Radio Dalsan] In a security operation near the coastal town of Kismayo, Jubbaland State police forces successfully apprehended four individuals suspected of planning pirate attacks on ships in Somali waters.
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre Arrives in Nairobi for Key Bilateral Meeting and for Kenya-Somalia Joint Commission's 3rd Session
- [Radio Dalsan] Somalia Federal Government Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has on Monday arrived in in Nairobi in Kenya's capital Mogadishu.
Crisis in Beledweyne - Severe Floods Trigger Mass Displacement
- [Radio Dalsan] Beledweyne -- The central Somali town of Beledweyne continues to witness a harrowing exodus as residents flee their homes for the second consecutive day due to severe floods caused by heavy rains.
UN Special Representative Catriona Laing Bids Farewell to Southwest State of Somalia
- [Shabelle] Baidoa -- The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Catriona Laing, recently concluded her farewell visits to the Southwest State of Somalia, where she met with President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed 'Laftagareen' in Baidoa.
Tanzania, Somalia to Heighten Ties On Health
- [Daily News] TANZANIA and the Republic of Somalia have agreed to strengthen their partnership on health matters. This was revealed over the weekend by Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu when the President of Somalia visited Tanzania on Saturday.
Somali National Army and U.S. Special Forces Join Forces Against Al-Shabaab Militants
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- In a significant development in the ongoing fight against terrorism in Somalia, a special meeting was recently convened between Major General Ibrahim Sheikh Muhuddin, the Commander of the Somali National Army, and Colonel David Haskell, the Commander of the US Special Forces in Somalia.
Somali Prime Minister Leads Meeting On Food Security and Nutrition
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- In a move towards addressing the pressing issue of food security and nutrition in Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, the Prime Minister of Somalia, recently presided over a high-level meeting with officials from relevant authorities.
Somali Government Condemns Killing of Hormuud Telecom Workers
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- In a shocking and tragic turn of events, six employees of Hormuud Telecom, Somalia's largest telecommunications company, lost their lives in a roadside blast on the outskirts of Mogadishu, the country's capital on Sunday afternoon.
Somali President Participates in the IDA21 Summit for African Heads of State in Nairobi
- [Shabelle] Nairobi, Kenya -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Nairobi on the evening of April 28, 2024, to participate in the International Development Association (IDA) 21 for the African Heads of State Summit, scheduled for April 29, 2024.
Somalia - Six Hormuud Telecom Staff Killed in Tragic Mogadishu Blast
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- On the afternoon of April 28, 2024, a devastating explosion rocked the outskirts of Mogadishu, Somalia, claiming the lives of six employees of Hormuud Telecom, the country's largest telecommunications company.
American Official Confirms to Shabelle TV That the US Stopped Food Rations to Danab Forces
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The US has suspended the food rations provided to the Danab forces in Somalia due to the diversion of these rations and fuel intended for them, a senior US Embassy official confirmed to Shabelle TV.
Massive Visa Scandal Unraveled At Indian Embassy in Kenya - Somali Patients Exploited
- [Shabelle] Nairobi, Kenya -- In a shocking revelation, an intricate network of corruption involving Somali, Kenyan, and Indian nationals has been exposed within the Indian Embassy in Kenya. These groups are accused of exploiting vulnerable Somali patients seeking medical treatment in India by significantly inflating the cost of medical visas. Typically priced at $92, the visas are being illicitly sold for $1500, exploiting the desperation of families seeking urgent medical care.
Somali Defense Ministry Investigates Diversion of Rations for Elite Danab Forces
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- In a significant development, the Somali Defence Ministry has confirmed the diversion of rations intended for the elite US-trained Danab forces, a unit within the Somali National Army (SNA).
Somalia Reports Food Diversion Involving U.S.-Trained Soldiers
- [VOA] The Somali government has admitted that rations for the elite Somali soldiers trained by the United States have been diverted within a unit of its forces.
High-Level Meeting Between Somali and U.S. Defence Officials Takes Place in Nairobi
- [Shabelle] Nairobi -- In a significant development for regional security and cooperation, a high-level meeting was recently held in Nairobi between officials from the Federal Government of Somalia's Ministry of Defence and their counterparts from the United States.
Somali PM Hosts Dinner for Turkish Navy Officers, Marking New Chapter in Bilateral Relations
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- In a significant display of the strengthening ties between Somalia and Turkey, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, hosted a dinner for the Turkish navy officers and commanders aboard the Turkish Navy Ship Kinaliada F514.
Historic Arrival of Turkish Warship in Mogadishu Marks New Era in Bilateral Relations
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- In a significant display of military cooperation and partnership, the first Turkish warship has docked at the port of Mogadishu, Somalia. This momentous occasion coincides with a high-level event in the port, attended by the heads of state of both nations.
UN Says Heavy Rains to Affect About 770,000 People in Somalia
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The upcoming heavier normal Gu rains and floods in 22 districts of Somalia are expected to affect some 770,000 people, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Sunday, according to Xinhua.
World News in Brief - South Sudan Tax Impositions, Somalia Flash Floods, Ukraine Attacks
- [UN News] The UN acknowledges assurances from the South Sudanese government that the recent imposition of taxes on fuel and supply trucks does not apply to the Organization. Still, concerns remain regarding humanitarian aid efforts in the region since some of the UN's fuel and supply trucks are being held at many depots and the border.
Joint Press Release | Supporting Immediate Emergency Response for Cross Border Communities in Eastern Africa
- [Africa CDC] Nairobi -- To strengthen regional cross-border Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) readiness during public health emergencies, Africa CDC, UNICEF, IFRC, and WHO (the Collective Service core partners) as well as IOM, READY and the UK-PHRST, organized a simulation-based training from 15th to 19th April 2024 in Mombasa, Kenya.
EU Warns Against Ransom Payments to Somali Pirates
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The European Union (EU) has issued a stern warning against paying ransom to Somali pirates, citing concerns that such payments could fuel further hijackings in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden.
Galmudug State Claims Victory in War Against Al-Shabaab
- [Shabelle] Dhusamareb -- In a recent announcement, Galmudug's Minister of Information, Abshir Abdi Shikow, revealed that the Al-Shabaab group is now severely depleted within the state's territories.
Food Insecurity Plagues Somalia's Displaced
- [Shabelle] In Somalia, an estimated 4 million people--or one-fifth of the population--face acute food insecurity; 3.8 million people are displaced from their homes; and 1.7 million children under five are acutely malnourished. The protracted humanitarian crisis behind these shocking figures is a result of ongoing conflict, climate-related disasters such as floods and droughts, recurrent outbreaks of infectious diseases, and high levels of poverty.
Nusoj Demands Immediate Release of Journalist Detained By Nisa in Brazen Assault On Press Freedom
- [Shabelle] 17 April 2024: The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) vehemently condemns the arbitrary arrest and overnight detention of independent journalist Hussein Abdulle Mohamed by National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) operatives at the Godka Jilicow detention centre, following his broadcast of in-depth and critical reports on his online channel, SYL Somali TV, accessible via Facebook.
Somalia's Finance Minister Engages in High-Level Talks in Washington
- [Shabelle] Washington -- Somalia's Finance Minister Bihi Iman Cige is currently in Washington D.C. for the spring conference hosted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.
Somali Pirates Free Bangladesh Cargo Ship After Ransom Paid
- [DW] All 23 crew members on board the ship were released, according to a shipping firm CEO. Somalia has seen an uptick in piracy in recent months amid other threats to maritime commerce in the Red Sea and elsewhere.
