President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Declares New War Against Al Shabaab
Somalia’s new president on Thursday declared the country a war zone and replaced its military and intelligence chiefs while instructing the army to prepare a new offensive against al-Shabab extremists. The shakeup is an attempt to improve the worsening security situation as the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab steps up its deadly bombings in the capital since President […]
Kenya to Reopen Border With Somalia
The Kenyan government says it will open the border with Somalia to boost trade and allow the flow of people between the two countries. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta also pledged to help Somalia in the fight against al-Shabab militants and support and train government workers. His remarks followed a meeting he had in Nairobi with […]
Somalia Starvation Kills Over 100 As Famine Looms
The UN has said 5 million people are at risk, and thousands have already begun streaming into the capital in search of food. Aid efforts are being hampered by a lack of international response and conflict on the ground. Somalia’s prime minister announced Saturday that 110 people have died of hunger in the past 48 […]
Somalia a Great Example to Rest of Africa
As Somalia’s president Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, popularly known as “Farmajo”, prepares to be sworn into office on Wednesday, his ascent to power evokes positive events in Africa in the last two years. Particularly encouraging is the fact that Mohamed managed to beat his incumbent Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud who had served one term only. The latter […]
Somalia’s New President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Wants Trump to Remove His Country Off Immigration Ban
Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, more commonly known as “Farmajo,” told VOA of his plans in a phone interview late Thursday, a day after his unexpected victory in the Somali presidential election. “It is part of my responsibility to talk about this issue with the U.S. government by conveying our message to the president and his government […]
