The Somali government needs to invest in intelligence more than ever before. They need to be well-trained, well-equipped, well-funded, and removed from all political agendas. Somalia has a newly elected government after […]
Somali President says he will hold talks with Al-Shabaab
ANKARA (SD) – Speaking in Turkey, the Somali president said that the government will eventually negotiate with Al Shabaab and the conflict will be resolved peacefully. The president made the remarks at […]
US Ambassador: Somaliland opted to join Somalia
MINNEAPOLIS (SD) – U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Larry Andre, who was attending Independence Week in Minneapolis, was asked about a recent call from Somaliland to respect its independence from the rest of […]
Somali government and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar discuss drought relief
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Special Representative of the Somali president for Humanitarian Affairs and Drought Relief, MP Abdirahman Abdishakur and the leadership of the Drought Relief Committee, had a Zoom meeting with […]
Former convicted Somali Minneapolis Police officer released
MINNEAPOLIS (SD) – A former Somali-American Minneapolis police officer arrested for shooting an unarmed woman in 2017 has been released. Mohamed Nur 36 has now been released from prison after serving three […]
Jamal Osman: It is easier to interview Al Shabaab Leaders than Somali Government officials
LONDON (SD) – UK’s Chanel four news recently aired a segment called inside Al Shabaab, by Somali born British journalist Jamal Osman. Jamal’s ground shaking report has been the main discussion point […]
Wadani party cautions Western Allies about President Bihi’s anti democratic Tendencies
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland’s electoral dispute entered a new realm this week after president Muse Bihi Abdi officially announced that he intends to register new political associations, instead of holding the presidential […]
A Somali Woman kills her attacker in Cairo
CAIRO (SD) – A story of a Somali female who killed an Egyptian man who tried to rape her has been widely covered in the international press, especially in the Arab world. […]
Faisal Roble examines Somalia’s challenges and prospects under Hassan Sheikh’s second coming
LOS ANGELES (SD) – Somalia elected its tenth president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on may 15, his administration will face some old and new issues. This being President Mohamud’s second term, expectations very, […]
This Week on Dispatches: Presidential elections, Al Shabaab Attacks ATMIS base and World Press Day
LONDON (SD) – Somalia’s upper and lower house elected a joint presidential election committee and said that election will be held on May 15, 2022 Also Al Shabaab launched a major attack […]
13 Somalis elected to London City Council
LONDON (SD) – Somali-UK politicians have won a numerous councillor seats in the London municipal elections. The London Municipal elections saw the largest number of Somalis being elected to local councils. There […]
The Islamic world celebrates Eid al-Fitr
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali cities in the Horn of Africa and across the Islamic world, Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Fitr today after the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Crowds flocked […]
Canadian police arrest Abilaziz Mohamed after lengthy manhunt
TORONTO (SD) – Police in Canada have arrested Abilaziz Mohamed 32, a Somali-Canadian national accused of murdering Craig MacDonald 43. Police in Canada have offered $250,000 as a reward for information leading […]
Somali Father of Eight Killed in Portland
PORTLAND (SD) – The Somali community in Portland, Oregon is deeply saddened by the murder of Shaani Mohamed, a father killed while working, according to Somali residents. The late Father of eight […]
All of a sudden Canada doesn’t want us, say Somalis facing deportation
TORONTO (SD) -The Canadian government is planning the deportation of many Somalis that have lived in the country for several years, due to them having a false documents. The Somalis that are […]
On Dispatches: Halima Yarey and Ibrahim Mohamed Discuss election irregularities
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s electoral process is at near completion with multiple issues regarding transparency, delegate selection, government and security officials being elected and most of all robbing women’s 30% quota.To discuss […]
This week On Dispatches: Bihi meets US lawmakers, China gives military equipment to Somalia Deni’s candidacy
London (SD) – This week on our Dispatches program we will be discussing President Bihi’s Visit to the US and what it means for the Horn, China Donates Military donation to Somalia […]
Somaliland President Meets with Somaliland Community in US
WASHINGTON (SD) – The president of Somaliland Muse Bihi and his accompanying delegation met with members of the Somaliland community in the United States last night. The second meeting between Somaliland President’s […]
President Bihi meets with Senior Officials from the US National Security Council
WASHINGTON (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi and a large delegation he is leading who are in the United States, Washington DC, had a meeting with senior officials from […]
Somali-Canadians seek response on youth killing
EDMONTON (SD) – The Somali community in Canada, particularly in Edmonton, have demonstrated their concern regarding the recent attacks on Somali youth in Edmonton. Leaders of the community stated that five victims […]