Tag: Somalia

‘Scores dead’ after twin blasts in Mogadishu

Twin car bombings rocked Somalia’s education ministry in the capital Mogadishu on Saturday, causing “scores of casualties”, police said. A vehicle loaded with explosives was driven into the ministry compound and was followed by gunfire, police officer Ibrahim Mohamed said. “In a few minutes another blast occurred in the same area,” he said. “Many bodies” […]

Somalia appoints former Al-Shabab spokesman as religion minister

Somalia has appointed a former spokesman and deputy leader of the al-Shabab Islamist group as religious affairs minister, Prime Minister Hamya Abdi Barre said on Tuesday. The appointment comes months after Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was elected Somalia’s president by lawmakers in May. Recently, Mohamud signalled a willingness to negotiate with al-Shabab, saying that more than a military […]

Kenya to resume Miraa exports to Somalia after lifting of 2-year ban

Miraa crop export to Somalia will kick off in the next two weeks after an appeal to lift a two-year ban was successful. Making the announcement, Agriculture Cabinet secretary Peter Munya said the lifting of the ban is a great breakthrough in the growth of the economy of the country. Following a fruitful diplomatic dialogue […]

All-female newsroom launched in Somalia

The first all-women media house in Somali has been launched, creating a rare opportunity for female journalists in the country to research and publish stories they want to tell. Led by one of the few female senior news producers in the country, the team of six will produce content for TV, radio and online media on […]