The governing party of the #Somali region in Ethiopia has changed its name from Ethiopian Somali People’s Democratic Party to Somali Democratic Party (SDP). SDP members meeting in Jigjiga for the 2nd day approved a new logo (below) for the party.
The #Somali security forces captured a giant tanker truck packed with destructive explosives. Investigators indicate it’s one of the largest bombs ever made by Al-Shabab. #Mogadishu was inevitably supposed to be the target of this heinous bomb.#Somalia
#BREAKING: A Somali government soldier gunned down a young three-wheeler driver in #Mogadishu at #Waberi district. The shooter fled the scene shortly after shooting.#Somalia.
#BEEAKING: Suspected Al-shabab militants are reported to have kidnapped a father and his two sons in #Mogadishu at #dharkiinlay district. Sources say the father was a government worker. Family members confirmed the kidnapping to #Universal awhile ago.#Somalia
#Somali government forces arrested a woman who was recruiting young girls to the al Qaeda affiliated group of al-Shabab in the outskirts of #Mogadishu.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of George Conway of #Canada as Acting Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Assistance Mission in #Somalia, where he will also serve as United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator.