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AMISOM troops in a joint military offensive with Somali National Army, SNA, on Monday, March 16, 2020, liberated the bridge town of Jannale, a stronghold of Al-Shabaab, in Somalia.

0 Visits: 573 | Wednesday March 18, 2020 - 13:36:57
Jannale, approximately 95 km (55 miles) south-west of Mogadishu, Somalia's capital city, has been the hub for terrorists' operations and activities – it was where they planned dastardly activities to wreak havoc – killing innocent civilians and destroying properties across Somalia.

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Jubbaland police officers complete traffic management training

0 Visits: 580 | Wednesday March 18, 2020 - 13:33:23
Twenty-Five Jubbaland police officers have undergone training to hone their skills in traffic management, road traffic rules and regulations, road accident investigations and public order management.

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Somalia and Italy sign an agreement to boost domestic production

0 Visits: 634 | Tuesday March 17, 2020 - 11:24:06
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (FGS) and the Italian Agency for development cooperation have formally signed an agreement to boost the manufacturing sector in Somalia, particularly in the fields of agriculture and fisheries.

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AMISOM hands over OPD near Halane to the govt of Somalia

0 Visits: 694 | Tuesday March 17, 2020 - 11:15:13
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has handed over the security responsibilities of a community near the Halane basecamp back to the Federal Government of Somalia. The handover is part of the Somalia Transition Plan, which is a gradual transfer of security responsibilities from AMISOM to…

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Somali National Army Liberates Janale town

0 Visits: 708 | Tuesday March 17, 2020 - 11:15:13
The Somali National Army (SNA) has today liberated Jannale town, about 95 kilometers South-West of Mogadishu from Al -Shabaab terrorist group. Janale is approximately 14 kilometers off the Coastal city and Regional Capital of Marka.

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Somalia ministry of health hold emergency meeting on Corona virus threat

0 Visits: 545 | Sunday March 15, 2020 - 14:42:30
The ministry of health of the Federal government of Somalia had made emergency Coordination on Covid 19 meeting to mainly get concerned about the risk of the deadly spreading disease {corona virus}with some of the ambassadors and donors to unite their support towards the Somali government.

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Somali government canceled all the Flights from four countries over coronavirus

0 Visits: 764 | Sunday March 15, 2020 - 14:42:30
Somali government has announced that it will not allow entry for passengers originating from Iran, China, Both of Korea South and North Italy in its country.

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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle

0 Visits: 688 | Saturday March 07, 2020 - 11:43:38
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab terrorist in the vicinity of Qunyo Barrow, Somalia.

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UNHCR welcomes Somalia's move to protect displaced persons

0 Visits: 866 | Saturday March 07, 2020 - 11:43:38
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has welcomed Somalia's official deposit of the instruments of ratification of the African Union Convention for the protection of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to the AU Commission in Ethiopia.

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Press release about Kenya's interference in Somali internal affairs

0 Visits: 723 | Friday February 28, 2020 - 14:01:00
The Federal Government of Somalia calls upon the Government of Kenya to immediately halt its ongoing violations of the Federal Republic of Somalia's sovereignty and encroachment in the border areas between the two countries.

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Somalia to Reestablish Financial Relations with the World Bank Group after Thirty Years

0 Visits: 733 | Friday February 28, 2020 - 13:39:40
The World Bank Group Board of Executive Directors today moved toward normalizing its relations with the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) after thirty years.

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IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva Announces Financing Milestone on Debt Relief for Somalia

0 Visits: 721 | Thursday February 27, 2020 - 14:51:37
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva today announced that the International Monetary Fund has secured sufficient financing pledges to allow the Fund to provide comprehensive debt relief to Somalia.

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African Development Bank Group approves framework to clear nation's arrears

0 Visits: 753 | Thursday February 27, 2020 - 14:51:37
The African Development Bank and African Development Fund today approved a framework for $122.55 million to clear Somalia's arrears, paving the way for the Bank Group to fully reengage with Somalia and opening opportunities for enhanced financing for the country.

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AMISOM trains Somali police officers in community policing

0 Visits: 766 | Sunday February 23, 2020 - 14:33:32
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has completed a week-long training workshop to enhance the skills of the Somali Police in crime prevention through community policing.

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AMISOM honours police officers for efforts in stabilizing Somalia

0 Visits: 726 | Sunday February 23, 2020 - 14:33:32
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has honoured 32 police officers for their contribution restoration of peace and security in Somalia.

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Somalia witnesses a change in the fight against Al-Shabaab in the town of Sabiid Lower Shabelle region

0 Visits: 678 | Sunday February 23, 2020 - 14:33:32
Late last night, 22 February 2020, Somalia witnessed a change in the fight against alShabaab in the town of Sabiid.

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The Upper House has today to pass the National Elections law

0 Visits: 738 | Saturday February 08, 2020 - 15:50:47
The Upper House of the Federal Parliament of Somalia is set to pass the National Elections bill, which has been debating in the House in recent days, after it issued a committee for the bill to be approved.

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Somalia and Rwanda had an agreement of airspace deal

0 Visits: 746 | Saturday February 08, 2020 - 15:50:47
The governments of Somalia and Rwanda have signed an agreement to open airspace between the two countries in order to facilitate trade between the two countries.

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State Minister of Finance concludes training for ministry staff

0 Visits: 877 | Saturday February 08, 2020 - 15:46:56
The Minister of State of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia HE Mohamud Heir Ibrahim concluded a 10-day training session for the Office of the Auditor General.

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Somali President approved petroleum bill into law

0 Visits: 689 | Saturday February 08, 2020 - 15:46:56
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia HE Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo, has signed the Petroleum Act after the two chambers of the Parliament have finalized the legal framework for its implementation.

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