Garowe Online
The independent news Web site GaroweOnline.com is the online sister publication of Radio Garowe, a community radio station based in Garowe, the State capital of Puntland, a self-governing region in northern Somalia
Historic Somaliland Election: Citizens Head to Polls to Elect New ...
2 days ago · Hargeisa (Garowe Online) – In a highly anticipated election, the people of Somaliland today flocked to polling stations to cast their votes for a new president who will lead the region for the next five years. The presidential race features three major contenders: incumbent President Muse Bihi of the Kulmiye Party, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Cirro” of the Waddani Party, and Faisal Ali ...
Garowe Online
The independent news Web site GaroweOnline.com is the online sister publication of Radio Garowe, a community radio station based in Garowe, the State capital of Puntland, a self-governing region in northern Somalia
Somalia's Jubaland beefs up security in Kismayo amid threats from …
1 day ago · KISMAYO, Somalia - Jubaland leader Ahmed Madobe had ordered surveillance within Kismayo Airport, Garowe Online understands, following threats by the federal government, which wants the state to halt planned indirect elections. The Federal Government of Somalia had reportedly ordered for deployment of more security officers within Kismayo, in what was seen as an attempt to allow Prime Minister ...
Social Media Crackdown Targets Somali Politicians and Journalists …
2 days ago · MOGADISHU, Somalia — Over the past 48 hours, a wave of Facebook account suspensions has impacted Somali politicians, journalists, and prominent figures critical of the Federal Government. This development comes as Somalia faces heightened political tensions. According to information gathered by Garowe Online, the suspensions have not affected individuals affiliated with the Federal ...
Somalia: Gov't Plots Military Move to Block Jubaland Election In …
2 days ago · Multiple sources told Garowe Online that to flex muscles the state leadership, the office of Hamsa Abdi Barre intends to deploy troops to the strategic port city of Kismayo via sea, a move that could further escalate tensions. Hamza Abdi Barre served as the chairperson of the Jubaland Independent Boundaries and Electoral Commission in 2019-2020 ...
Somalia: Hassan Sheikh rejects PM Barre's resignation offer Amid ...
3 days ago · MOGADISHU, Somalia - Bewildered Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud reportedly rejected a resignation offer by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, sources told Garowe Online, with the two leaders finding it difficult to trigger synergy with federal member states, as some cut ties with Mogadishu. Jubaland became the latest state to drop allegiance with the federal government, just as the two ...
Somalia: Puntland Bolsters Security in Garowe Post Al-Shabaab …
Aug 26, 2024 · GAROWE, Somalia - Puntland authorities have ramped up security measures in Garowe amid reports of Al-Shabaab militants infiltrating the city, escalating fears of potential attacks in the northeastern Federal State of Somalia. Security operations have intensified, with forces now conducting searches at night, scrutinizing both vehicles and pedestrians to find out Al-Shabaab members.
Garowe Online
GaroweOnline.com [est. 2004] is an independently-operated news agency that specializes in publishing objective and timely Somali news from direct sources inside Somalia. The Web site is updated on a minute-by-minute basis and offers our global audience all the latest developments in Somalia on a bilingual platform [Somali, English].
Somalia: Puntland seizes weapons and drugs in Garowe
Jun 10, 2024 · GAROWE, Somalia - The regional state of Puntland on Sunday displayed weapons and drugs seized during the most recent operations in Garowe, the regional administrative capital of the northern state of the Federal Republic of Somalia. Abdirahman Haji Abshir, the governor of Nugal, said one civilian killed and two other people sustained injuries during the operation, adding that the security ...