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National NewsExclusive: President Farmajo Appoints 3 New Ambassadors
Reliable sources informed Goobjoog News that President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo appointed three new ambassadors. They are as follows: Jama Abdullahi Mohamed (Jama Aidiid) appointed as the Somali Ambassador to Turkey. Mr. Jama is novice in...
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National NewsNews In Pictures: The Destroyed Properties in Wadajir Attack
More than 17 persons died and the injured are much higher in numbers from today’s car bomb attack in Wadajir Administration block in Mogadishu. Goobjoog News visited the area and these are the latest photos...
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OpinionWill the Real Farmaajo Please Stand Up?
Author Mohamed Haji Ingiriis addresses the audience at the British Embassy in Mogadishu, Somalia, for the book launch of The Mayor of Mogadishu by Andrew Harding on August 20, 2016. UN Photo By Mohamed Haji...
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FeaturedOpinion: Africa and Turkey at the threshold of a lasting partnership
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt ÇAVUŞOĞLU. (Photo by Abdulhamid Hosbas/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) By Mevlüt ÇAVUŞOĞLU Africa is undergoing immense change. The positive transformation is fueled by the hard work, resilience and perseverance of Africans young and...
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OpinionLondon Conference: Security architecture will deal a fatal blow to building a strong Somali army
Newly proposed national security architecture would jeorpardise efforts at building a strong and effective Somali National Army. File Photo: Sonna By Mahad Salad A statement from the conference of leaders of the national federal...
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ElectionsANALYSIS: Declaration of wealth an uphill task but positive move-analysts
PM Hassan Khaire (R) and President Mohamed Farmaajo during a meeting Tuesday with newly appointed cabinet. Photo: Villa Somalia|March 21, 2017 Prime Minister Hassan Khaire’s announcement the new administration starting from the President will declare...
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FeaturedTHE INTERVIEW: Navigating the foreign policy maze for Farmaajo administration
That umbilical cord of dependency must be cut– Abukar President Mohamed Farmaajo addressing the media during a media conference with UN chief Antonnio Guterres in Mogadishu. Foreign policy expert Abukar Arman opines Farmaajo must cut...
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FeaturedANALYSIS:UAE naval base deal with Somaliland a violation of Somali and international law-legal expert
An act relating to the conclusion of a treaty performed by a person who cannot be considered under article 7 as authorized to represent a State for that purpose is without legal effect unless afterwards...
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EDITORIALEDITORIAL: PM Khaire must settle for a competent and lean cabinet
The House of the People last week unanimously endorsed Hassan Ali Khaire to serve as Prime Minister clearing him to engage in the delicate act of selecting a cabinet which will also require parliament’s nod....
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EDITORIALEDITORIAL: First address an opportunity for President to build relations with House
President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo will be making his inaugural address to Parliament today and equally important seek approval for his choice of PM, Hassan Ali Khaire. This is not only a constitutionally mandated practice but...