Somali gov’t reduces Hajj fees by 15% to tackle corruption and complaints Storyline:National News GOOBJOOG NEWS|MOGADISHU: The federal government of Somalia in its bid to develop further and maintain its current momentum has responded to a complaint over the exploitation of Somali citizens attending Hajj… 2 mins read
3 mins read Storyline:World UN warns of humanitarian catastrophe over Sudan conflict GOOBJOOG NEWS | KHARTOUM: The ongoing fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) risks causing a humanitarian catastrophe which could spill to neighboring…
2 mins read Storyline:National News Somalia, Kenya ink new aviation agreement GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia has entered a new aviation agreement with Kenya which will see two neighboring countries enhance cooperation in various sectors including trade, transport and security. The…
2 mins read Storyline:World No breakthrough in first round of Ethiopia peace talks GOOBJOOG NEWS | ADDIS ABABA: Peace talks between the Ethiopian Federal Government and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) rebel group ended Wednesday without a major breakthrough, government officials say. The…
1 min read Storyline:National News Government intervention saves Somalis $8 million in Hajj costs GOOBJOOG NEWS|MOGADISHU: The Somali Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that the cost of Hajj travel packages will be set at $4,484, down from last year’s $5,230, saving $746 for…
1 min read Storyline:National News Catriona Laing to head UNSOM in shuffle between Brits and Americans GOOBJOOG NEWS|NEW YORK: British diplomat Catriona Wendy Campbell Laing will now take over the leadership of the UN Support Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Laing Wednesday following…
1 min read Storyline:National News Galmudug Vice President inspects education facilities ahead of national examinations GOOBJOOG NEWS | GALMUDUG: Galmudug Vice President Ali Dahir Eid yesterday visited the Ministry of Education office at Galmudug. The Vice President’s visit comes at a time when schools in…