In his statement to the Security Council, the SRSG asks the Council for political and financial support to the Somali Government, immediate and concrete support to AMISOM as well as the regional organization, IGAD, and continued support in the fight against...
14 Dec 2009 - Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson says the US is prepared to give more aid to Somalia. He also condemns Eritrea for allegedly providing weapons to the opposition.
14 Dec 2009 - The Transitional Federal Parliament votes to reject the Memorandum of Understanding between Kenya and Somalia on maritime issues. Originally signed in April 2009, the MoU generated a negative reaction among many of the parliamentarians.
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14 Dec 2009 - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meets with President Sheikh Sharif demonstrating U.S. support for the government. Commenting to BBC, Somali Foreign Minister calls the event "a golden opportunity" adding that "the people of Somalia are sick and tired...
30 Nov 2009 - Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Sharmarke re-shuffles and expands his cabinet in an attempt to reduce grievances among clans who feel underrepresented. In the new cabinet, Ali Jama Ahmed is appointed new Foreign Minister and Abdallah Boss Ahmed, Defence Minister. The Finance...
30 Nov 2009 - In South Central Somalia, the United States Special Forces kills top East African Al-Qaeda militant. Kenyan-born Saleh Ali Saleh Nabhan, associated with Al-Shabab in Somalia, was suspected of involvement in the 2002 bombing of a Kenyan hotel and a failed...
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