Somalia Survived ‘Coup Attempt’ During Opposition March: Minister
MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia survived a “coup attempt” during opposition protests last week, Information Minister Osman Abokor Dube, said on Tuesday in a briefing...
Somalia Bans Gatherings Ahead of Opposition Protest
MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia’s Security Minister Hassan Hundubey said the government will not allow opposition protests to take place in the capital, citing COVID-19.Hundubey,...
Police Officer Wounded in Explosion in Somalia’s Capital
MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) - An explosion, said to be caused by an explosive vest placed near a police station, has taken place in Somalia’s capital,...
US, Somalia Push for Fresh UN Sanctions against Al-Shabaab Leaders
WASHINGTON (Somaliguardian) – The United States and Somalia are pressing the United Nations to add three senior Al-Shabaab leaders to its sanctions list, as...
US Says Firmly Opposes Use of Violence in Somalia amid Election Unrest
WASHINGTON (Somaliguardian) – The United States said on Monday it “firmly opposes” the use of violence by any party in Somalia as tensions over...
Somalia’s Opposition Calls for More Protests amid Ban on Gatherings
MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia’s opposition presidential candidates have called for more anti-government protests in the capital, Mogadishu amid ban on gatherings due to COVID-19.Chair...
Turkey ‘Concerned’ over Election Unrest in Somalia
MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Turkey said on Sunday that it was concerned about recent “negative developments” in Somalia as tensions simmer due to delayed elections...
Farmajo Planning to Rule Somalia by Force: Puntland President
MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia’s leader Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, whose term expired weeks ago, is planning to rule Somalia by force, leader of the northeastern...
Somalia’s Leader Meets Pro-Government State Leaders on Upcoming Elections
MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia’s leader Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has held a meeting with three pro-government regional state leaders in the capital Mogadishu on Sunday...
Sudan Says Can’t Trust Ethiopian Peacekeepers in Abyei
KHARTOUM (Somaliguardian) – Sudan said on Saturday that it “cannot trust” Ethiopia and its troops serving the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Abyei region...