International Observer Delegations in Hargeysa May 30, 2001 ( All Africa Global Media )- Two delegations of international observers are in Hargeysa, capital of the self-declared state of Somaliland .

Preparations for Referendum in Somaliland 'Rushed' May 30, 2001 ( All Africa Global Media )- Determined support for a "yes" vote for independence is being voiced in Hargeysa, capital of the self-declared

TNA Says Referendum "Illegal" May 29, 2001 ( All Africa Global Media )-- The Transitional National Assembly (TNA) of the Transitional National Government (TNG) of Somalia, on Tuesday called on the president .

Somali militia group admits attack May 29, 2001 (BBC)-A militia faction in Somalia has said it carried out an attack on the town of Wanlaweyn on Sunday in which at least five people were killed. .

19 Killed in Fighting in the Southwest May 29, 2001 (All Africa Global Media)- - The Rahanweyn Resistance Army (RRA), which controls the Bay and Bakol regions in southwestern Somalia, has denied .

Puntland Says No Referendum in Sool And Sanaag May 29, 2001 (All Africa Global Media)- There will be no referendum in Sool and Sanag according to the administration of the self-declared autonomous .

Egal Says General Elections Will Follow Referendum May 29, 2001 (All Africa Global Media)- President Muhammad Ibrahim Egal of the self-declared state of Somaliland said that once the referendum to .

Opposition Leaders See Kenyan President May 29, 2001 (All Africa Global Media)- President Daniel arap Moi of Kenya met Somali faction leaders in Nairobi to discuss the reconciliation process in Somalia. .

MUDULOODKA DIBEDDA EE NABAD UGU BAAQAYAY BEELAHA DAGAALAY May 26, 2001 - Waxaa nasoo gaaray inuu dagaal dhexmaray, labo jilib oo Mudulood ah kana tirsan beesha Abgaal , ee kala ah Kabaale .

Moi meets Somali delegation over peace May 26, 2001 (dailynation)- President Moi met a delegation of Somali leaders in his Harambee House office yesterday. .

Eritrean officers due in Mogadishu to help government rebuild army May 25, 2001 (All Africa Global Media)- Reports received from sources close to the Defence Ministry of the Transitional Government of .

Faction Leaders Arrive in Nairobi May 25, 2001 (All Africa Global Media)- A group of Somali opposition faction leaders arrived in Nairobi on Wednesday, including Mogadishu-based Usman Ato and MuseYalahow

Kenya to Help Somalia Restore Peace May 25, 2001 (All Africa Global Media)- Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi said Friday that his country is prepared to assist in any possible way to restore peace in Somalia.

Peace but not prosperity for self-proclaimed Somaliland BERBERA, Somaliland, May 24 (AFP) - Berbera appeared to be set to enjoy a bright future as the main port of Somaliland not long ago, but ..

Somaliland arrests leading politician HARGEISA, Somalia (Reuters) -- The government of the self-declared republic of Somaliland has arrested a leading politician on charges of treason, officials ..

Warning of Land Mine Danger in Mogadishu May 23, 2001 (UN Integrated Regional Information Network/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX)-- The Transitional National Government (TNG) of Somalia has ..

Somali Refugees Remain Because of Instability May 23, 2001 (All Africa Global Media )-- Despite receiving an ultimatum by the Kenyan authorities to leave Mandera border town, some 7,000 Somali ..

Fighting in Shabele region of Somalia May 23, 2001 (BBC)-- Reports from Central Somalia say at least 20 people have been killed in the middle Shabele region. ..

Degrees of normality for Somali students May 22, 2001 (BBC)-- More than 500 Somali students are now sitting their annual exams at Mogadishu University, which is situated near the former green ..

Puntland Nominates Five for the SRRC May 22, 2001 (UN Integrated Regional Information Network/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX)-- The administration of the self-declared autonomous region ..

Hard Courses in Gunfire -- Somalia's First College Students to Graduate Since 1991 MOGADISHU, May 21, 2001 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Over 500 Mogadishu University students Monday sat for their yearly

Somali refugees flee into Kenya (sunday stardard) - THE United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) yesterday estimated that between 6000 to 10,000 refugees have fled into the border . ...

The brush strokes of a painter's life Official artist to Somalia's warlords finds haven in Toronto: Toronto, (thestar) - In a store in Etobicoke specializing in Somali fashion and music hangs a painting of a nomadic woman holding the reins of a wild-eyed. ...

Somaliland Searches for Survivors of Mass Drownings NAIROBI (Reuters) - Somaliland said on Sunday hopes were fading of finding more survivors from a boat carrying scores of illegal immigrants . ...

Interview with Somaliland’s leader : President Mohammed Egal talks to NBC News May 19 — On the 10th anniversary of Somaliland’s declaration of independence, NBC’s Dr. Bob Arnot sits down with...

Somali bus fire kills 26 MOGADISHU, May 19, 2001 (BBC) — At least 26 people were killed in Somalia when a piece of luggage reportedly filled with gunpowder exploded on their ..

An oasis of stability in East Africa: Does Colin Powell have the courage to save Somaliland? May 18 (NBC) — Unknown to many Americans, there is a Somalia that didn’t murder U.S. Rangers and . . ..

Somalis forced overboard to deaths MOGADISHU, May 18, 2001 (BBC) -- At least 86 Somalis have died at sea after being forced off a boat at gunpoint when it broke down in the Gulf of Aden. . ..

86 Somalis Killed on Way to Yemen MOGADISHU, May 18, 2001 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- The horrible journey of the 150 Somalis, who left on a boat from the port town of Bassaso in northeastern Somalia . ..

Lacklustre celebratations mark decade of "independence" in Somaliland HARGEISA, Somalia, May 18 (AFP) - The loud-speakers were broken so "president" Mohamed Ibrahim Egal had to shout his . ..

Irin Interview With Somali National Movement (snm) HARGEISA, Somalia, May 18 (IRIN) - The self-declared state of Somaliland, northwestern Somalia, is gearing up for a referendum on the constitution . ..

Kenyan President Meets with Somali Leader NAIROBI, May 16, 2001 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi on Wednesday expressed hope that the transitional government in ..

Somali refugees flee into Kenya (sunday stardard) - THE United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) yesterday estimated that between 6000 to 10,000 refugees have fled into the border . ...

The brush strokes of a painter's life Official artist to Somalia's warlords finds haven in Toronto: Toronto, (thestar) - In a store in Etobicoke specializing in Somali fashion and music hangs a painting of a nomadic woman holding the reins of a wild-eyed. ...

Somaliland Searches for Survivors of Mass Drownings NAIROBI (Reuters) - Somaliland said on Sunday hopes were fading of finding more survivors from a boat carrying scores of illegal immigrants . ...

Interview with Somaliland’s leader : President Mohammed Egal talks to NBC News May 19 — On the 10th anniversary of Somaliland’s declaration of independence, NBC’s Dr. Bob Arnot sits down with...

Somali bus fire kills 26 MOGADISHU, May 19, 2001 (BBC) — At least 26 people were killed in Somalia when a piece of luggage reportedly filled with gunpowder exploded on their ..

An oasis of stability in East Africa: Does Colin Powell have the courage to save Somaliland? May 18 (NBC) — Unknown to many Americans, there is a Somalia that didn’t murder U.S. Rangers and . . ..

Somalis forced overboard to deaths MOGADISHU, May 18, 2001 (BBC) -- At least 86 Somalis have died at sea after being forced off a boat at gunpoint when it broke down in the Gulf of Aden. . ..

86 Somalis Killed on Way to Yemen MOGADISHU, May 18, 2001 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- The horrible journey of the 150 Somalis, who left on a boat from the port town of Bassaso in northeastern Somalia . ..

Lacklustre celebratations mark decade of "independence" in Somaliland HARGEISA, Somalia, May 18 (AFP) - The loud-speakers were broken so "president" Mohamed Ibrahim Egal had to shout his . ..

Irin Interview With Somali National Movement (snm) HARGEISA, Somalia, May 18 (IRIN) - The self-declared state of Somaliland, northwestern Somalia, is gearing up for a referendum on the constitution . ..

Kenyan President Meets with Somali Leader NAIROBI, May 16, 2001 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi on Wednesday expressed hope that the transitional government in ..

Ten years after quitting Somalia, Horn's "invisible state" votes on independence HARGEISA, Somalia, May 16 (AFP) - Ten years after their leaders unilaterally seceded from Somalia, the people of Somaliland ..

Companies change to fit Muslim employees' needs COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Mamadou Sar's religious beliefs require him to pray five times a day, including at sunset when he's working the second shift at a r. ..

U.N. Helps to Train Somali Refugees in Mine Awareness UNITED NATIONS, May 15, 2001 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Tens of thousands of Somali refugees living in two camps in Djibouti are being trained in mine ..

Payout for family of hanged man (BBC) - The family of a south Wales man who was wrongly hanged for murder have won compensation thought to total several hundred thousand pounds. . ..

Somali premier, UNDP in talks (Sunday Standard) - The visiting Somali Prime Minister, Prof Ali Khalif Galaydh, yesterday held a closed-door meeting with top officials of the (UNDP). . ..

Somalia Faction Leader Withdraws MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) -- Pro-government militia regained control of Mogadishu's abandoned seaport Saturday after 40 people, including 21 civilians, were killed in . ..

Police seek missing car of murdered prosecutor Atlanta, US - (accessatlanta) -- Police believe the person who killed Fulton County prosecutor Ahmed Dabarran is driving his car. . ..

Somali Fighting Kills More Than 42, 100 Wounded MOGADISHU (Reuters) - More than 42 people were killed Friday and Saturday in heavy fighting between government troops and militia opponents . ..

Somalia's Aidid claims bid to kill him led to loss of 80 lives MOGADISHU, May 12 (AFP) - Somali warlord Hussein Mohamed Aidid claimed Saturday that 80 people, including 33 of his bodyguards. ..

Wasiirka Warfaafinta DKM oo maanta qabtay shir-jaraaid oo uu kaga hadlaayay Dagaaladdii shalay iyo xalay ka dhacay Magaaladda Muqdisho. Somaligov..12-April … Wasiirka Warfaafinta DKM Mudane Zakariya Mxamud Xaaji yaa Tacsi u diray Dhamaan .

Somalia fighting leaves 40 dead MOGADISHU, Somalia -- At least 40 people have been killed and dozens wounded amid heavy fighting in Mogadishu. . . ..

Somalia Faction Leader Claims Win MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) -- A faction leader claimed victory Saturday in a 15-hour gun battle with pro-government militia at the abandoned Indian Ocean . . ..

Major clash in Mogadishu MOGADISHU, Somalia - Heavy fighting has broken out in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, between forces of the transitional government and fighters loyal to a warlord. ..

Somali government accuses Ethiopia of aiding opponents MOGADISHU, Somalia (Reuters) -- Somalia's provisional government accused Ethiopia on Friday of sending a convoy of arms and ammunition

SRRC Slams Reconciliation Committee MOGADISHU, May 10 (IRIN) - The Somali Reconciliation and Restoration Council (SRRC) has criticised the reconciliation committee recently formed . ..

Encamped Militia Fight Over Resources MOGADISHU, May 10 (IRIN) - At least five people were killed when fighting broke out between two militia groups encamped by the interim government in . ..

Interim Government Buys Up Money to Fight Inflation MOGADISHU, May 9 (IRIN) - The Somali shilling has been gaining ground against the US dollar in the Mogadishu currency markets over ..

Prime Minister to Meet World Bank Officials MOGADISHU, May 9 (IRIN) - Prime Minister Ali Khalif Galaydh will lead a delegation to meet officials from international financial institutions, in Nairobi .

Interim Government to Attend Arab Trade Meeting MOGADISHU, May 9 (IRIN) - Somalia will attend an Arab free trade meeting to be held in Iraq in early June. The meeting, to be attended by the ..

New Somali passports cause a storm MOGADISHU, May 9 (AFP) - Somalia's transitional government, which enjoys varying degrees of recognition both at home and abroad, is to issue the country's first ..

Somalis ordered to leave Kenya MOGADISHU, May 9 (BBC) - Kenya has ordered 10,000 Somali refugees who've been living in the north-eastern border area that they must move. .

Ethiopia 'dividing Somalia' Djibouti - Somalia's deputy information minister on Wednesday accused Ethiopia of planning to divide Somalia into "smaller powerless states" which it could dominate. .

33 Immigrants Charge Exploitation MINNEAPOLIS, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Charges of assault, intimidation, exploitation, religious and racial discrimination, and unfair working . .

Four die in Somali fighting Mogadishu - At least four people were killed and eight wounded when two groups of militiamen loyal to Somalia's interim government clashed in their camp in northern .

Air Somalia Suspended for "Unsafe Practices" May 08, 2001 (UN Integrated Regional Information Network/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX)-- The recently established cross-clan national airline . .

Cholera in Somalia kills 80 Mogadishu - A cholera epidemic in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia claimed the lives of more than 80 people at the weekend, a local leader said on Monday. .

SNA Oo Sheegtay In Aanay Itoobiya Xiriir Siyaasadeed La Yeelan Doonin Muqdisho, (hornafrik) – Masuuliyiin ka tirsan isbahaysiga SNA ayaa soo saaray warsaxaafadeed ay ku sheegeen inuu Xuseen.

Somalia Sets up Independent Reconciliation Committee MOGADISHU, May 6, 2001 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Somalia's transitional government Sunday inaugurated a 25-member independent . ..

Duqa Magaalada Muqdisho oo beeniyay in la weeraray May 05, 2001 (banadir.com)-- Duqa magaalada Muqdisho Dr. Abdullahi Muuse Xusseen oo aan caawa . ..

Five Killed in Fighting in Mogadishu May 03, 2001 (AfrikaNews)-- Five people were killed and many others wounded in Mogadishu on Wednesday when militia members fought among themselves. ..

Libyan Radio Team in Mogadishu May 03, 2001 (AfrikaNews)-- A six-member Libyan team is in Mogadishu to assess setting up . ..

Somalia: A chequered year May 02, 2001 (BBC)--Somalia's interim government marked the first anniversary of the Somali Peace Conference with a big show of support in the capital Mogadishu. ..

Agencies to Verify Cholera Outbreak May 02, 2001 (COMTEX)-- A cholera outbreak has been reported in the Lower Shabelle Region, southern Somalia. New cases of cholera - which is endemic in Somalia ..

Puntland Challenges Neighbouring Referendum May 01, 2001 (COMTEX)-- The self-declared autonomous region of Puntland, northeastern Somalia, has warned the self-declared independent ..

Ethiopia, Sudan Want Somalia Peace Process All-Inclusive Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Ethiopia and Sudan Monday advocated an "all-inclusive" approach to national reconciliation in Somalia, which ..