Somalia: Puntland parliament strips legal immunity from 8 MPs

Puntland's regional parliament voted to strip legal immunity from 8 of its members after being accused of violating the standing orders of parliament. A wide margin passed the vote with 35 MPs backing the motion, while only one MP rejected. There was a single abstention vote as well.

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The U.N. and Ethiopia agree on humanitarian access

The U.N. and Ethiopia agree on humanitarian access, IDB's president pledges cooperation with Joe Biden's White House, and the U.N. presents its "bleakest and darkest" humanitarian overview. This week in development: The United Nations signed a deal with the government of Ethiopia on…

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Ethiopia is Atlantis! - undisputed proof

The great Ethiopian or Cushite Empire, which in the earliest ages pre‐ vailed, as Mr. Rawlinson says," from the Caucasus to the Indian Ocean, from the shores of the Mediterranean to the mouth of the Ganges," was the empire of Dionysos the empire of "Ad," the empire of Atlantis, p.278…

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Human Capital Development Strategy for Somalia

The last 20 years have been characterized by slow but steady recovery and a modest reconstitution of state institutions, including the adoption of a contested and unsettled federal governance structure. There is much to be optimistic about Somalia's recovery despite the protracted instability. This…

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Somalia: President Farmajo Mocks Opposition Leaders Who Protested Against Biased Electoral Committees

The Speaker of the Upper House of the federal parliament, the presidents of the federal member states, the prominent leaders of the political opposition groups and the civil society organizations, and the public in general strongly objected the legitimacy and impartiality of the two Federal Election…

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Somalia: Power of FMS leaders a stain on electoral system

FMS presidents can deny anyone they dislike the right to run for a Senate seat. Even if a candidate meets all the guidelines of the political agreement (and is prepared to put up 20,000 US dollars), a simple stroke of an FMS president's pen can keep them from running As in 2016, FMS presidents wield…

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Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed resists calls for peace talks amid Tigray conflict

Ethiopia's leader has resisted pressure from foreign leaders to begin peace talks, amid a war in the country's north that has spilled into neighbouring Eritrea.

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Somalia's intelligence chief worked with an al Qaeda affiliate

Somalia has become a money pit for the United States. In recent years, the U.S. government has pumped hundreds of millions of dollars annually into the country. Just one month ago, Ambassador Donald Yamamoto and Somali Minister of Finance Abdirahman Duale Beile signed a deal to reduce Somalia's…

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Somalia Electoral process: a vicious cycle marred by corruption,lack of oversight

There are myriad other problems with the implementation of the electoral process, for example the proposed fee structure for candidates for both houses of parliament. Candidates for the Upper House (Senate) are required to pay a whopping 20,000 US dollars to compete for a seat, while candidates Candidates…

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SOMIJ : A time for real change in Somalia - Journalists freedom

The Somali investigative Journalists SOMIJ has today commemorated the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI) by bringing together journalists at the national monument of Dhagah-Tur, a symbol of freedom and justice, to demand justice for journalists in unusual way.

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UN Report shows Al-Shabaab's infiltration in Salaam Somali Bank

A new report released by the United Nations Sanctions Panel on Somalia has documented that Al- Shabaab remains financially strong in Somalia through a deep infiltration network in Somalia's financial system. Al Shabaab generated about $13 million (Sh1.3 billion) between December 2019 and August…

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Al-Shabaab's financial system of SALAAM SOMALI BANK

Countering money-laundering and the financing of terrorism In accordance with article 14 (2) of the Somali Anti-Money-Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act of 2016, a reporting entity must expediently report to the Financial Reporting Centre any transactions or series of transactions…

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Somalia:Official distribution of Djibouti nationality in Al-Shabab in Mogadishu.

The Djibouti embassy in Somalia has just issued a statement calling for ′′ All and all passport holders of the Republic of Djibouti are advised to sign up immediately for the embassy of the Republic of Djibouti in Mogadishu with two photos and copies of their passport ".

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Somali Prime Minister names new cabinet

Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has named a new cabinet composed of 27 ministers, 17 state ministers and 26 deputy ministers.

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Minnesota reports single-day record 2,297 new COVID-19 cases

Minnesota health officials reported a record-setting 2,297 new COVID-19 cases Friday, the first time that the state has surpassed a daily total of 2,000. Friday's case count is 50% higher than the last daily record of 1,516 cases last Saturday. The number of tests reported to the Minnesota Department…

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Migrants face "double threat" amid Coronavirus pandemic

This article discusses the economic and social impacts of the coronavirus pandemic with a particular focus on refugees, asylum seekers, and migrant workers. A brief look at past economic crises reveals the importance of legal and governmental support as a way to reduce out-bound migration and uphold…

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Somalia:Terrorist Controlling Salaam Somali Bank System of Hormuud Telecom Group

Somalia's Islamist insurgents are moving millions of dollars through the formal bank system and appear to be investing in businesses and real estate, according to a United Nations report offering a rare glimpse into their finances. Al Shabaab has for years been battling Somalia's internationally-backed…

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Terrorist financing at Salaam Somali Bank of Hormuud telecom Group

Al Shabaab has for years been battling Somalia's internationally-backed government to impose strict Islamic law in the anarchic Horn of Africa nation. "Al Shabaab remains in a strong financial position and is generating a significant budgetary surplus, some of which is invested in property purchases…

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Terrorist infiltrates Somalia's banking systems SALAAM AFRICAN BANK

Somalia-based Al-Shabaab militants have infiltrated the financial sector in the Horn of Africa nation, the United Nations has said, in a report which exposes the weak security in the country, which has been struggling to contain the insurgency for the last 14 years.

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Somalia: The UN Report of Salaam Somali Bank terrorism

Feared Shabab Exploit Somali Banking and Invest in Real Estate, U.N. Says Despite sanctions, Shabab militants have found ways to extort, move and invest money using Somalia's banking system, a United Nations panel says.

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