114 Somali Prisoners Released From Ethiopia Arrive in Mogadishu
More than 100 Somalis, recently released from Ethiopian detention facilities and handed over to the Somali government, arrived in Mogadishu on Saturday, government officials told...
Category : SOMALIA
Somaliland’s dock workers start work strikes against reforms
Subsequent negotiations between the 448-members dock workers and the company broke down, leading to protests followed by work strikes that started on Thursday. By Jamal...
Denmark pushes for timely presidential elections in Somaliland
Already delayed twice, Somaliland’s presidential election is to be held on November 13 after which president Ahmed Silanyo is expected to end his one term...
Somaliland blocks 5 popular websites for ‘fake news’
The crackdown of online media has been a major concern for journalists based in Somaliland who have also seen waves of arrests and intimidation by...
BBC Somali celebrates its 60th Anniversary
NAIROBI – To mark the 60th anniversary of BBC Somali, specially commissioned programming will be broadcast starting today (Friday 14 July). BBC Somali launched on...
New viper Cobra snake found in Somaliland
It remains unclear how the new species of the Egyptian Cobra snake come to Somaliland. However, the Egyptian cobra is one of the largest cobras...
In Somaliland election, one candidate stirs hope for int’l recognition
Muse Bihi, 69, a former military colonel who announced his presidential ambition last year under the ticket of his party, Kulmiye founded by the outgoing...
Somali govt to tax foreign firms operating from Mogadishu airport
For years, foreign firms have evaded taxation and operated outside the government’s authority, something which sparked an outrage across the country. By Jeff Mwaura, jeff@alleastafrica.com...
Somaliland arrests another journalist
Harassment and intimidation against journalists have been a major concern for journalists based in Somaliland who have also seen waves of arrests and intimidation by...
CAR BOMB IN SOMALIA CAPITAL KILLS AT LEAST 7, POLICE SAY
A police officer says a suicide car bomber has detonated at a district headquarters in Somalia’s capital, killing at least seven people. Capt. Mohamed Hussein...
