Update on the Internet in Mogadishu, Somalia

4 July 2017 - RPS Partnership

RPS Partnership's consultant has just returned from Mogadishu. We are getting up to the minute information on what is taking place on the ground in the capital of Somalia.

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Update on Mogadishu

Currently it is very difficult to get online in Mogadishu.

Reports coming from a source inside the Somali capital say that the problem is alledgedly caused by a broken fibre-optic cable on the sea floor, but we cannot verify this. 

The Somali Government and some of the larger companies based in the Mogadishu area have a satellite link, but most don’t so this makes it difficult to get information from within the country and for those working in the city it is tricky getting information out.

There is no sign of when this situation might be resolved, but we will keep you u[dated. 

RPS Partnership's consultant is an experienced security consultant with good Somali contacts and current local knowledge of the capital city and the country. He maintains a local network of people within the country who update him daily on the situation; often by phone.

Latest incidents

Monday, 3 July

A minibus containing an  improvised explosive device ( IED) was intercepted by Security Forces in the area of the old ‘888’ building, Maka Al Mukarama Road, Mogadishu.

There was also an assassination of a civilian in Waaberi district. The victim may have been involved in the electoral process.

Tuesday 4 July

There was a mortar attack targeting Villa Somalia. shooting was heard but we have no further information at this time.

For continued updates and further Somali information, email us on [email protected]

Photo: RPS Partnership - the harbour in Mogadishu