Somalia: ASOJ strongly condemns the wounding of a journalist & arresting another.

ASOJ.ORG - Associated Somali Journalists (ASOJ) is deeply concerned about the escalating violence against Somali journalists in the Gedo region, particularly in Beled Hawo district on the Somali-Kenyan border where a journalist was injured by security forces and another was arbitrarily imprisoned by…

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Al-Qaeda Affiliate Al-Shabab Calls On Somalis To Reject AstraZeneca Vaccine

On March 30, 2021, the Somalia-based Al-Qaeda affiliate Harakat Al-Shabab Al-Mujahideen released a statement calling on the people of Somalia to reject the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, which it described as "deadly and unsafe," and advising them to use the black seed plant and honey instead.

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Somaliland:Online Media Gangs planned to embezzle NEC AwarenessFunds

Sunatimes.com - As many source of information mentions, there is online gang media group that prepared a plan to embezzle the funds that the Somaliland National Electoral Commission (NEC) intended for media awareness campaign and the broadcasting of news, that related to these elections.

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RSF files lawsuit in France accusing Facebook of "deceptive commercial practices"

In a lawsuit filed with the public prosecutor in Paris on 22 march 2021, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) accuses Facebook of "deceptive commercial practices" on the grounds that the social media company's promises to provide a "safe" and "error-free" online environment are…

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Somalia:Puntland Frees Independent Journalist after Presidential Pardon

ASOJ.ORG - The Associated Somali Journalists ASOJ welcomes the release of independent journalist Kilwe Adan Farah, who was today pardoned by Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni. Kilwe Adan Farah had on, 17 March 2021, been sentenced to three years in jail by the Military High Court of Puntland, following…

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Ending the Somalia Conflict through Economic Self Determination

Sunatimes.com - The Organization of Emerging African States (OEAS) is a unique African based international organization serving the emerging states of Africa seeking political and economic self-determination under the African Charter on Human & Peoples' Rights.

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Somali military court sentences journalist to 3 years in prison

Sunatimes.com - In response to yesterday's decision by a military court in the semi-autonomous Somali state of Puntland sentencing journalist Kilwe Adan Farah to three years in prison, the Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following statement: "Sentencing journalist Kilwe Adan Farah…

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Thousands died Covid 19 in Somalia and deteriorating

Sunatimes.com - Somalia is staring at another national lockdown as deaths resulting from COVID-19 related deaths continued to rise with the country's fragile health system unable manage the situation. Health workers are presenting a grim picture in a country whose public medical system is on its…

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UN Security Council Should Not Empower Mohamed Farmajo, Former President of Somalia

Sunatimes.com - The political and security situation of Somalia is ominous after former president Mohamed Abdullahi "Farmajo", whose mandate ended 15 days ago (precisely February 8, 2021) ordered a midnight military assault against former presidents of Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and Hassan Sheikh…

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USA and EU "assigned to identify peace spoilers in Somalia"

Sunatimes.com - Breaking News. UNSC, at the request of USA and European Union, has established a committee assigned to identify peace spoilers in Somalia. Its third report dated February 10th, 2021 indicate that "since Sep 17, 2020 agreement of the FGS and FMS plus BRA, the UNSC Committee has been…

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THE PEACE MAKER AND FATHER OF AFRICA.

Sunatimes.com - The commonly known pearl of Africa Uganda in East Africa, is one among the countries with a terrific developing economy in the Region. Uganda holds the hub of Business where all gates are open and exit routes leading to all international markets world over. Its through the leadership…

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UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs called upon the Somali interim government

UAE expresses grave concern over deteriorating situation in Somalia

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The Somali Red Crescent problems -mismanagement of funds

Sunatimes.com - Corruption and mismanagement of funds remain the biggest setback in meeting emergency efforts in Somalia humanitarian efforts as the United Nations announced it will require US$ 1.09 billion to provide life-saving assistance to Somalis this year.

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Coronovirus is back in Somalia - Samia Solemian has died in Martine Hospital

An old friend of mine, Samia Solemian Sh. Nur has died this morning in Martine Hospital in Mogadishu for Coronovirus. Having lived in England over forty years, Allah granted her to die the same hospital she was borne and to be buried among her nation. Samia was human rights activist and was the daughter…

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Somalia in Post-Farmajo Turbulent Presidency

Sunatimes.com - On February 8, 2021, the Federal Republic of Somalia (FRS) descended into leadership crisis after the members of the federal parliament and president Farmajo lost the mandate to govern because of the end of their terms in office on December 27, 2020 and February 7, 2021 respectively.…

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Somalia: Flocking A dead Horse

Sunatimes.com - Somalis everywhere are following very closely the political crises in Somalia. There are two camps emerging. One group consisting of regional leaders, the Council of presidential candidates, the speaker of Upper house, a group of MPs and civil society's groups. They believe that…

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Somalia:Time Will Tell Farmaajo !!

Sunatimes.com - The term of the president finishes today. Many people have been waiting for this day to dawn. The president was sworn in on 8th of February 2017. The draft institutions limits his term for four years. Unfortunately, the draft constitution itself expired 31st of December despite, what…

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Sudan's Military kills 'Dozens' of Ethiopian Soldiers, Captures Others

Sunatimes.com - Sudan's army regained control of an Ethiopian settlement inside the Sudanese border following clashes with Ethiopian forces and militias in Al-Fasha Al-Saghra on Thursday, which resulted in casualties on both sides. Military sources told the Sudan Tribune website that the army managed…

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Al-Shabaab to Issue Report Card of Somalia's President as Term Ends

Sunatimes.com - The Al-Qaeda-linked militant group Al-Shabaab said on Wednesday that it will release a report card of Somalia's incumbent president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, whose four year term expires next week.

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Somalia: No preconditions

Sunatimes.com - Somalis in very region are thankful for the International Community in their relentless effort of bringing about this important meeting between President Farmaajo and the Federal State leaders. The meeting is an outcome of their shuttled diplomacy and hardworking after long standing…

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