Defense Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called on the leaders in the Coast region to take the leading role in advocating for peaceful co-existence of the communities rather than fanning conflicts. Duale was speaking on Saturday in Lamu’s Kizingitini area, where he accompanied President William Ruto on a four-day tour of the region. He stressed...
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Why Immigration offices remain shut in Garissa despite state promise
When Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki visited Garissa town on June 2, he told a crowd that had gathered at Farmers Training College grounds that the immigration offices would re-open July 1. Six months later, there is no sign of activity at a facility that was once a beehive of activity as residents of the...
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The Latest Blunder of the Speaker of the Somali Parliament
Recently we have witnessed Somalia’s latest blunder at the IPU election that took place in Luanda, Angola. The Inter-parliamentary union (IPU) fosters cooperation among nations. It provides for lawmakers a space to discuss and find a consensus on pressing matters such as human rights, sustainable development, and peace-building efforts. Furthermore, IPU provides technical assistance to...
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ICRC assists Somali Red Crescent to prepare for potentially devastating El Niño rains
For weeks, forecasts have warned of increased rains due to El Niño this season, with a 90 per cent chance it will trigger severe flooding in the Horn of Africa. In Somalia, where the planting season just started, farmers have barely recovered from one of the harshest droughts in years and yet again find themselves...
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ATMIS intensifies joint offensives with Somali security forces against al-Shabaab
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has intensified its joint military offensives with Somali Security Forces, continuing the robust fight against Al-Shabaab. The ATMIS Force Commander, Lieutenant General Sam Okiding, at a press briefing on Wednesday said that following the technical pause in the phase two drawdown, ATMIS has reorganised its troops. He...
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Uganda court tries army officers over peacekeepers attack in Somalia
The Ugandan military on Thursday said a court martial temporarily sitting in Mogadishu, Somalia, has begun the trial of two of its senior army officers accused of “cowardice” following the deadly attack on peacekeepers by the militant group Al Shabaab in Somalia in May. The General Court Martial (GCM) chaired by Brig Gen Robert Mugabe...
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Somali government must take its responsibility to protect journalists, investigate and prosecute crimes against media workers
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...