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Israel orders Gaza residents to relocate

Gaza (QJ) -The Israeli military issued a warning to all the residents of Gaza City, which has a population of over 1 million, to evacuate south within 24 hours due to an impending strike on the northern of the strip, following the recent rocket attacks from near the Gaza border. This warning comes as the […]

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UN to provide Somalia $15 Million for Flood mitigation

Mogadishu (QJ) – The United Nations (UN) has allocated $15 million in U.S. dollars to assist in addressing the impacts of the El Nino-related floods in Somalia, as reported by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The relief efforts will primarily be focused on the regions most affected by the pending […]

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PM Hamza Abdi Bare visits NADMA and warns of predicted floods

Mogadishu October 08, 2023 (QJ) -Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, visited the National Disaster Management Authority headquarters to assess the level of preparedness in dealing with flooding and the potential impact of the upcoming rainy season on the country. During his visit, the Prime Minister received briefings from the […]

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Pres. Laftagareen: South West State is ready to take on Al Shabaab

Baidoa October 07, 2023 (QJ)  -The President of South West State, Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, today chaired a meeting discussing the second phase of the fight against the Al-Shabaab group, which is set to begin in the region. The meeting was attended by the Commander of the Special Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army, […]

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President Hassan linked to tribal violence in Mudug

Garoowe October 03, 2023 (QJ) -Puntland’s Minister of Planning, Mohamed Said Farole, has linked Somalia’s federal President Hassan Sheikh to the ongoing conflict in Mudug, which involves Galmudug and Puntland. The Minister claimed that recent events in the Goldogob district, where clashes occurred, were initiated by Galmudug militias, leading to a third round of fighting. […]

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Kenyan forces hit Al Shabaab strongholds in Jubaland

Mogadishu (QJ) – Reports from Bu’aale district in the central region of Jubaland, which is the largest stronghold of the Al-Shabaab group in Somalia, indicate that yesterday, there were fierce clashes involving combat aircraft. Combat aircraft reportedly carried out several airstrikes on Al-Shabaab-held locations within Bu’aale district. The reports suggest that some of these airstrikes caused […]

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ATMIS joins the fight against Al Shabaab in Middle Shabelle

Mahaday October 01, 2023 (QJ) -News from Middle Shabelle region indicates that African Union Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) forces stationed there have recently aided the SNA forces in Cali Fooldheere, located on the outskirts of Mahaday district, where there has been a prolonged presence of Al-Shabaab militants. The AMTIS troops are said to have initiated […]

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UNHCR: At least 2,500 immigrants died or were missing while trying to reach Europe

NY September 30, 2023 (QJ) – Over 2,500 migrants have died or gone missing while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea into Europe so far in 2023, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). “As of September 24, over 2,500 have died or gone missing this year alone,” said Ruven Menikdiwela, the head […]

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Ethiopian forces clash with Somali troops in Doolow Somalia

Doolow September 26, 2023 (QJ) -News coming from the town of Doolow in Gedo region reports that a conflict erupted today involving troops from the Somali government and Ethiopian forces who entered the town. According to local sources, the conflict began after Ethiopian troops entered several key locations within Doolow, and residents of these areas […]

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Somaliland’s Economy plumets following Las Anod eviction

Hargeisa September 26, 2023 (QJ)-Somaliland’s Minister of Finance, Sa’ad Cali Shire, has stated that the economy of Somaliland has been severely affected, especially since the two of the enclave’s main markets burned down and the beginning of conflicts in the Sool region. During a meeting with the Economic Committee of the Somaliland House of Representatives, […]

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