Book Fair in Mogadishu Encourage Booksellers
The Mogadishu Book Fair, which seeks to improve literacy and the art of writing in Somalia, entered its third and final day Friday, attracting hundreds of book lovers who turned…
Two Isiolo NSSF staff arrested for recruiting youth to join Al-Shabaab
n Isiolo District Criminal Investigation Officer Peter Ndubi Two National Social Security Fund (NSSF) workers have been arrested on suspicion of recruiting young people to join Al-Shabaab. The NSSF Isiolo…
Somali Minister Survives Assassination Attempt
A Somali minister survived an assassination attempt Sunday when a hand-grenade was thrown at his car in the capital, Mogadishu. Mohamed Abdullahi Hassan Noah, Minister of Youth and Sport, told…
Democracy rally held in front of White House, Gülenist coup attempt in Turkey condemned
Turkish Americans and American Muslims staged a rally on Sunday in front of the White House to show support for Turkish democracy after the failed Gülenist coup of July 15.…
‘Mental health was a factor in London horrific attack.’ says London police
A woman was killed and five other people injured by a man with suspected mental health issues who went on a rampage with a knife in central London, an attack…
Officer injured after explosive is thrown at group in Lamu
An Administration police officer and a National Youth Service excavator machine operator have been injured in Lamu County after they were attacked by suspected Al-Shabaab members. According to Lamu County…
Al-Shabab attacks CID headquarters in Mogadishu
Al-Shabab attackers set off two car bombs outside a police base in Somalia’s capital before gunmen stormed inside, leaving at least 10 people dead, police said. The armed group quickly…
Somali Government Reaffirms Its Commitment to Fighting Female Genital Mutilation
– The Federal Government of Somalia has reaffirmed its commitment to ensure female genital mutilation (FGM) and other forms of gender violence are eliminated. The pledge was made at a…
UPDF soldiers injured in Mogadishu attack
raadi macluumaad… Daawo sawirada: Qasaaraha ka dhashay qaraxa garoonka oo sii kordhay (Faahfaahin) Two Ugandan soldiers were yesterday injured and eight Somali nationals killed in an early morning attack on…
ISIS claims deadly attack on French church
Two assailants who had taken five people hostage in the church at Saint-Etienne-du -Rouvray near Rouen were killed in a police operation to end the assault. (AFP) Reuters, Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, France…