“Today’s car bomb attack in Mogadishu has caused the lives of many and injured a lot people. We wish for a speedy recovery of those injured, and reaffirm our continued solidarity and support to the people of Somalia” the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell wrote in his Twitter micro blog. Today’s car bomb attack in…
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Mogadishu car bomb explosion
A car bomb exploded in the Somali capital Mogadishu on December 28, leaving at least 90 dead and scores of injured – with the death toll expected to rise. MOGADISHU (Reuters) – At least 90 people were killed and dozens were wounded when a bomb-laden vehicle exploded at a bustling checkpoint in the Somali capital…
Mogherini inaugurates EU mission in Nairobi
Today the European Union top diplomat – Federica Mogherini – inaugurates new premises of the EU Mission in Nairobi, Kenya. “The Delegation has the status of a diplomatic mission (Embassy or High Commission) and officially represents the European Union in Kenya. We promote the European Union’s (EU’s) values and interests, monitor the political, economic and…
Mogadishu explosion death toll rises
The triple explosion and following gunfire attack next to the hotel in Mogadishu area claimed lives of 39 people and left 17 wounded, media has been reporting since November 9 afternoon, when the suicide bomber used his device. Death toll from Somalia hotel attack rises to 39 https://t.co/aug6jrviqC — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) November 10, 2018…
Al-Shabaab bans plastic bags
Following world outcry to protect nature, Al-Shabaab also prohibited plastic bags on territories under their control. According to their decision-makers the measure can improve the safety of the environment and prevent the livestock from the consumption of these dangerous materials. Al-Shabaab imposes a ban on plastic bags in the areas they control. They say, this…
Bomb explosion kills pedestrians in Somalia
Seven people were wounded by a roadside bomb in Mogadishu, Somalia officials said. There was no claim of responsibility so far, however attacks of the Islamist group al Shabaab became common in their pursuit to overthrow government. On Sunday, four civilians died in Mogadishu in mortar attacks that were claimed by al Shabaab. The other…
Red Cross nurse abducted in Mogadishu
The International Committee of the Red Cross confirmed the abduction of a nurse in Mogadishu (pictured), at present police, and intelligence agents are working on the case. At present no further information has been released on the circumstances of the incident, police added the nurse is a German citizen. BREAKING: The International Committee of the…
Somalia at “critical political juncture”
“The attacks in Somalia’s capital mark one of the worst the city has suffered in over a decade, leading to a large number of casualties and injuries to innocent civilians” – says the text of the statement by the EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini on the attacks in Mogadishu, Somalia. https://t.co/Wr0agr8OnL — Catherine Ray (@_CatherineRay) October…
Al-Shabaab strikes in Mogadishu
A suicide car bombing and assault by Shabaab militants on two neighbouring restaurants in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu ended on the 15th of June, in the morning with 18 dead, a government spokesman said. “The operation is over now and the gunmen were killed by the security forces,” said Mohamed Ahmed Arab, spokesman for Somalia’s security…
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