UK minister for Africa offers condolences after the death of a journalist in Somalia

British minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has spoken of the ongoing struggle for press freedom around the world after Somali journalist Farhan James Abudlle was killed.

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Somalia is the most dangerous place for journalists, says Amnesty.

Somalia is one of the worst countries for practicing journalists, according to Human Rights Watchdog, Amnesty International.

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Al-Shabaab recruits students in Kismayo

Al-Shabaab rebel group in the port city of Kismayo is forcibly recruiting students from schools in the city, reports say.

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VIDEO INCOMING AMISOM FORCE COMMANDER TOUR OF FRONTLINE - Waagacusub Tv

Incoming AMISOM Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Andrew Gutti, made a tour of the AU forces' defense lines in and around Mogadishu on 26 April, 2012 where he met and was briefed by field commanders

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Abdi Qaybdiid has destroyed incalculable lives and property

REF: CABDI HASSAN CAWALE QEYBDIID - PRESIDENCIAL CANDANCY - GENOCIDE SUSPECT

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The Arab Salaaf: AlQaeda’s Racist Worldview

By Dr. M. Omar Hashi [email protected]

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Dutch tackling Somali pirates at sea and on land

Dahir Alasow agrees. The Somali refugee who lives in the Netherlands is editor of Somalia's most popular online newspaper, Waagasucub. "It's all about money. It's been proven a lucrative business, now that pirates are more experienced and 'grown-up'. They even cooperate and share money with terrorist…

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Lt Gen. Andrew Gutti takes up AU Force Command in Mogadishu

Lt Gen. Andrew Gutti today takes over command of the military component of the African Union Mission in Somalia, the Force says.

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35 Somali youth groups stick together for a common goal.

Over 30 Somali youth groups in Nairobi merged together to form a united force to advocate for peace and stand up for Somali youth interests.

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Another candidate declares his interest in Galmudug’s top seat

A third presidential aspirant for Galmudug regional state has joined the growing list of candidates eying for the regional top seat ahead of the forthcoming August election in the region.

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Ali visits proposed accommodation sites for Somali elders.

Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed Ali on Monday visited the proposed accommodation venues for traditional elders attending the upcoming constitutional meeting in Mogadishu.

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AU Claims Defeat of Al-Shabaab in Mogadishu.

The African Union military force in Somalia has declared victory over Al-Qaida-linked rebels in Mogadishu.

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A sigh of relief as TFG shuts down illegal checkpoints in Beledweyne.

Hiran regional administration on Monday removed two checkpoints illegally mounted in Beledweyne's Bundo-weyn neighbourhood by armed local clan militias, officials say.

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Several suspected killers arrested in Mogadishu.

Police in Mogadishu are holding suspects believed to have been involved in various acts of criminal activities including the death of government soldier who was shot dead in Shibis district on Sunday.

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Dahabshiil Violations against Civilians condemned

Others say the president is not fit enough to attend to his day-to-day duties and that's why he needs an assistant. An Assistant to the President!! Have you heard such a thing before?

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Passenger plane escapes fatal crash at Galkayo Airport

Jubba Airways reports

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Jubba Airways destroyed in Somalia — Terror support

One of the Passengers said , This is very dangerous situation because we could loose many people's lives easily. My question is what can our government Puntland State do to prevent such incident again?

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Somalia Draft Constitution: An instrument for balkanization and brutalization of Somalia

v It lacks clarity, simplicity and practicability. It is written as a policy diktat paper. v It devalues the Somali Citizenship and Somali Nationalism. v It is not prepared in adherence to the provisions of the Transitional Federal Charter and in accordance

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TFG, Al-Shabaab clash outside Mogadishu.

Two people were confirmed to have been killed and several others injured following a clash between government soldiers and Al-Shabaab militants on the outskirt of Mogadishu last night.

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15 suspected militants arrested in Bakol region.

Fifteen people have been arrested in Hudur town after TFG forces in the area conducted a security operation in the town.

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