Semi-autonomous state of Jubaland agrees to ally itself with national government, in deal hailed as boosting to efforts to unify Somalia. By Jenny Vaughan – ADDIS ABABA The semi-autonomous Somali state of Jubaland agreed Wednesday to ally itself with the national government, in a deal hailed as boosting to efforts to unify the war-torn nation....
The top United Nations envoy in Somalia today welcomed the agreement signed between the country’s Federal Government and the Interim Jubba Administration establishing the terms of governance in three southern regions. “This is a significant step towards restoring peace in Somalia, building a strong Federal Somalia and contributing to regional and international security” said the Secretary-General’s Special...
PREAMBLE: The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and Jubba delegation held talks in Addis Ababa from 20th – 27th August 2013, under the auspices of the IGAD Chair of the Council of Foreign Ministers. The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and Jubba delegations herein after referred to as the parties, discussed several issues regarding the current political,...
Muqdisho, August 28, 2013 (WDN)- Warka Radio Wardheer, kulanti wacan dhageystayaal,Qodobbada warka aad ku maqli doontaan waxaa ka mid ah, Mas’uuliyiin ka tirsan dowlada Itoobiya oo sheegay in Adiss Ababa ay ku heshiiyeen dowlada Soomaaliya iyo Jubbaland,Wasaaradda gaashaandhiga oo lacagaha mushaarka ah u kordhisay ciidamada,Maamulka Galmudug oo baaq u jeediyay dowlada Federaalka,Mareykanka iyo Yurub oo ku...
By RACHEL REILLY A man who has been late for everything in his life – from funerals to first dates – has had his chronic tardiness diagnosed as a medical condition. Jim Dunbar has been late for work, holidays, meals with friends, left women waiting on first dates and even had to sneak into funerals long...
Various statements have recently been made with respect to the alleged tampering of various provisions of the Somali Provisional Constitution. The Federal Parliament and its honourable Members are well aware of the deficiencies and inconsistencies of the Provisional Constitution of the Federal Repubkc of Somalia. This is why the constitutional review process is among the...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday that China is willing to cooperate with Somalia in economy and trade and actively participate in its national reconstruction. Wang made the remarks in talks with Somali Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fawzia Yusuf, who is in China on a week-long official visit. Chinese people will...
By Moulid Hujale MOGADISHU (IRIN) – My journey back to Somalia, my home country, was a dream and a choice I always wanted to achieve. I wanted to live on the soil of my ancestors away from the congested refugee camps of Dadaab and far from the tall buildings of Nairobi that hosted me temporarily...
Muqdisho, August 27, 2013 (WDN)- Warka Radio Wardheer, kulanti wacan dhageystayaal,Qodobbada warka aad ku maqli doontaan waxaa ka mid ah, Madaxweynaha oo magacaabay gudiga amaanka qaranka, Dagaal Qabiilo ku dhexmaray duleedka Gaalkacyo, Dowlada oo Shirweyne dib uheshiisiin ah ku qabanaysa Muqdisho, Ra’isul Wasaare Saacid oo iclaamiyay in 24-ka August ay tahay maalinta xaduuqda aadanaha Soomaaliya iyo...
By Peter Goonan, The Republican SPRINGFIELD – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, who has asked the federal government to stop sending refugee families to Springfield, sought to bolster his case Monday by presenting a Somali refugee who said his family has lacked adequate help and services from agencies since moving here last October. Abdulahi Ibrahim, the Somali refugee, spoke of...