Somalia warns of possible A/H1N1 flu outbreak
Listen MOGADISHU (alshahid) — The Somali Government on Wednesday warned of a possible spread of the A/H1N1 pandemic into the war-wrecked Horn of Africa nation, calling on the international community and the World Health Organization (WHO) for assistance. “We know of no case of the A/H1N1 flu in the country but we worry about the [...]
INTERVIEW: Deputy Speaker talks about dismissal of MPs
Listen Nairobi (Alshahid)—Professor Mohamed Omar Dalha, the deputy speaker of the Somali parliament has given an interview about the dismissal of five lawmakers from the parliament on Monday. The deputy speaker said the legislators who missed their posts were his colleagues who worked with him and were respected and active among the parliament. “The leadership [...]
Seven killed in fierce fighting in Mogadishu
Listen At least seven civilians have been killed and twelve others have been injured in fierce fighting between government soldiers and Islamist forces in the capital Mogadishu, witnesses said on Monday. The fighting started after the Islamist insurgents launched heavy attack to bases of African Union troops in KM4 are in Mogadishu. Witnesses said seven [...]