Security Council extends UNSOM mandate to May 2022 Storyline:National News, World GOOBJOOG NEWS|NEW YORK: The Security Council has today extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) until 31 May 2022. The Council, during a security meeting, noted that… 2 mins read
1 min read Storyline:National News, Security Red Cross, Red Crescent condemn torching of clinic in Gedo GOOBJOOG NEWS|GEDO: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) have condemned an attack on their facilities in Gedo region last week terming the…
1 min read Storyline:National News Puntland poll body stands ground on local election dates GOOBJOOG NEWS|GAROWE: The Puntland Electoral Commission (TPEC) has stood ground on election dates for Qardho, Ufeyn and Eyl slated for October 25. The Puntland Political Association had requested for postponement…
17 mins read Storyline:National News Q&A: British ambassador Kate Foster speaks on elections, COVID-19 and security Goobjoog TV special correspondent Mohamed Bishar spoke with the British ambassador to Somalia Kate Foster on a wide range on issues including elections, COVID-19 and security. On elections, could you…
1 min read Storyline:National News Close to 200 Yemenis arrive in Somaliland amid escalating war GOOBJOOG NEWS|BERBERA: Close to 200 refugees from Yemen arrived in Somaliland Sunday amid escalating fighting in the Arabian Peninsula nation that has since displaced millions. The 177 Yemeni refugees arrived…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Farmaajo in deal with FMS leaders for more time in office-CPC GOOBJOOG NEWS|MOGADISHU: The Council of Presidential Candidates (CPC) has once again fired at outgoing president Mohamed Farmaaajo accusing him of seeking more time in office through a deal with FMS…
1 min read Storyline:National News Puntland gears up for local government elections GOOBJOOG NEWS|GAROWE: The Transitional Puntland Electoral Commission (TPEC) has prepared voter identification cards in readiness for the Local Council Elections set to be held in Qardho, Eyl and Ufeyn districts…
1 min read Storyline:National News, Security Armed men who torched Red Crescent offices reportedly kill one person in Bardhere GOOBJOOG NEWS|GEDO: A group of armed men who torched the Somali Red Crescent premises in Bardhere are reported to have killed one person in a market this morning in the same…
1 min read Storyline:National News, Security Somali police chief holds talks with Turkish counterparts GOOBJOOG NEWS|ANKARA: Somali Police Chief, Abdi Hassan Hijar held talks with Turkish top security commanders including the head of Emergency Operations Force, and the Chief of the Police Academy in…
1 min read Storyline:National News, Security Tension high in Beletweyne following Friday killings GOOBJOOG NEWS|BELETWEYNE: Tension remains high in Beletweyne following the killing of six people Friday in inter-clan clashes that rocked the area. Sources said at least six people were killed Friday afternoon…