United Nations says new draft legislation "could easily be used to curtail freedom of expression"..
The United Nations has raised concerns about a new media law in Somalia only days after UN experts sounded the alarm over corruption in the African country's new government.
The UN Human Rights Office has urged...
Turkish Foreign Minister Davutoglu said "May Allah rest his soul" after the death of a Turkish security official by a suicide attack against Turkish Embassy in Somali capital in Mogadishu on Saturday.
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu wished a speedy recovery after suicide attack in Somalia and said "May Allah...
Olympic medallist urges bank not to withdraw facilities to send money transfers to Africa and Asia, including his native Somalia
Double Olympic gold medallist Mo Farah has thrown his fame and weight behind a campaign to stop Barclays Bank withdrawing from Britain's £2bn remittance market, a decision campaigners say will...
Mogadishu — The Somali Ministry of Development and Social Affairs is drafting a bill that outlines a new gender policy for the country and safeguards women's rights, particularly in politics and education.
The proposed legislation is part of a wide-ranging government programme that aims to promote women's rights and support...
Mogadishu — The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) today urged Somaliland authorities to reconsider its decision to ban privately-owned television network, while stressing the importance of ensuring media freedom in Somaliland following the reshuffle of the cabinet.
Authorities in Somaliland officially banned on Monday, 22 July, the operations of...
Kenya has dismissed a UN report which accuses its troops in Somalia of facilitating charcoal exports in defiance of a UN Security Council ban.
The report, leaked to Reuters news agency, said Kenyan troops helped export charcoal from Kismayo port after militant Islamist group al-Shabab lost control of it...
Madaxweynaha dowladda Soomaaliya Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ayaa kulan Muqdisho kula qaatay ku-xigeenka xoghayaha guud ee Qaramada Midoobay u qaabilsan arrimaha bani'aadamnimada iyo gargaarka degdegga ah ee OCHA, Martin Griffiths.
Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ayaa la wadaagay Martin Griffiths qorsheyaasha dowladda ee ku aaddan wax ka qabashada arrimaha bani'aadamnimada, iyo saameynta...
South Africa stands ready to play its part in supporting Somalia as it moves closer to realising its vision of a prosperous and stable democracy.
"We are committed to assisting the Somali people through capacity and institution-building that will empower that country to respond to the challenges faced in the...
A U.N. report paints a dark picture of corruption in Somalia's government, which could turn off countries that bankroll the country's budget.
NAIROBI, Kenya—A United Nations report published Wednesday paints a dark picture of rampant corruption within Somalia's fledgling government, a portrait that could turn off donor countries that bankroll...
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Tuesday decided to extend its travel ban on four nations -- Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and Somalia -- for another six months to one year, the foreign ministry said, citing worsening unrest in the countries.
Under the decision, South Korean citizens are prohibited...