MOGADISHU, Somalia 2 November, 2023 – On the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI), The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) expresses deep concern about the escalating crimes against journalists in Somalia and the persistent culture of impunity surrounding the violence against journalists. Today, on 2 November 2023, as we observe the IDEI, we...
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AU mission trains new military officers to help stabilize Somalia
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on Tuesday began induction training for its 12 military officers who recently joined the mission to help stabilize the country. The ATMIS said the training, which is taking place in the Somali capital of Mogadishu, will bring the military officers up to speed on ATMIS’ mandate and...
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UN Security Council renews mandate of assistance mission in Somalia
The UN Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution to renew the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) for a year, till Oct. 31, 2024. Resolution 2705, which was adopted unanimously by the 15-member council, requests UNSOM to continue to maintain and strengthen its presence across Somalia, in consultation with the federal...
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The boundless potential of girls in school in Somalia
Farah was 12 years old before she stepped into a classroom as a student. Farah’s family had not been able to afford the fees to send her and her older brothers to school. Her mother learned about Bar ama Baro’s free accelerated basic education program and eagerly went to their local school in Mogadishu to...
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November 1, 2023November 1, 2023English
UN Security Council renews mandate of assistance mission in Somalia
The UN Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution to renew the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) for a year, till Oct. 31, 2024. Resolution 2705, which was adopted unanimously by the 15-member council, requests UNSOM to continue to maintain and strengthen its presence across Somalia, in consultation with the federal...
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October 31, 2023October 31, 2023English
U.S. Ambassador held discussion with Ethiopian Defense Chief of Staff, Berhanu Jula
The United States’ Embassy in Addis Ababa announced on Monday that Ervin Massinga, United States Ambassador to Ethiopia, met with Ethiopian Defense Force Chief of Staff, Field Marshal Berhanu Jula in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. The discussion covered partnerships between the two countries, the internal security crisis in Ethiopia, and the importance of the...
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Mogadishu’s blacksmiths worried by cheap imports of metal goods
Ali Warsame Elmi, 31, a blacksmith in Mogadishu has been struggling to keep his business going since the market was flooded by cheap imported products since May. He’s now struggling to pay the $35 rent for the two room iron-sheet house in Karan district where he and his wife and three children live. “Some of...
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October 31, 2023October 31, 2023English
Widespread abuse in Amhara fighting – Ethiopia watchdog
Ethiopia’s state-appointed rights watchdog says the county’s volatile north-western Amhara region, where local militias continue to fight government troops, has seen widespread incidents of extrajudicial killings and sexual violence. In a report released on Monday, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said since August – when violence broke out in the region – many civilians...
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October 31, 2023October 31, 2023English
Israel Gaza: US rejects global calls for ceasefire
he US has rejected global calls for a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, arguing it is not the “right answer right now”. National Security spokesperson John Kirby made the comments on Monday, suggesting instead “pauses” to allow aid to be delivered inside Gaza. Currently, supplies of food, water, fuel and medicines for...
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October 31, 2023October 31, 2023English
Najib Mikati said that his country will not participate in the war with Israel
Interim Prime Minister of Lubnan Najib Mikati Confirmed that they are not ready to enter the War between Isra’il and phalastin. Also Najib Mikati he explained in a statement he gave agency news France that his country is in a Political situation. Other side, he shows his concern against security issues in Lubnan, but east...