MOGADISHU (SD) – Galmudug Darawish forces backed by the Somali national army (SNA) have killed six al-Shabaab operatives including high ranked al-Shabaab commanders in security operations in central Somalia. SNA said he […]
Former Somali PM criticises ongoing elections in Puntland
GAROWE (SD) – Former Somali Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke has cast doubt on the transparency of the recent parliamentary elections in Garowe town of Puntland state. Abdirashid warned the rigging […]
Jubbaland state elects six more parliamentary seats
KISMAAYO (SD) – Six new more members of Lower House have been elected today in Kismayo town of Jubbaland state in southern Somalia. According to Jubbaland state electoral implementation team (SEIT), two […]
Somalia, AU agree to form transitional force to replace Amisom
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government and African Union (AU) agreed on a transitional force to take over from African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) following talks between January 7 and 21. According to an […]
Puntland leader is accused of violating electoral rules
GAROWE (SD) – Several parliamentary candidates contesting for lower house of Somali parliament in Puntland state have accused Puntland’s president, Saed Abdullahi Deni of blocking them from running for the seats. In […]
Somaliland hails UK Parliament debate on Hargeisa’s recognition
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland government has hailed UK’s parliament move to debate on the recognition of Hargeisa as independent state.The UK Parliament on Tuesday debated a motion on whether to recognise Somaliland. […]
Somali, UAE agree to enhance relations
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to strengthen their relations barely two weeks after the country’s top leadership differed over the return of close $10m to […]
Poll arbitrator elects new chairparson
MOGADISHU (SD) – Ahmed Awil Warsame was today elected as the chairperson of the Elections Dispute Resolution Committee (EDRC). The election of today follow the Committee meeting at the airforce hangar within […]
Federal minister raises election process violations in Garowe
GAROWE (SD) – Somali Minister of Transportation and Civil Aviation, Duran Ahmed Farah said that the selection process for HOP 166 seat have been violated. In a brief statement, the minister claimed the electoral […]
Chinese sends fleet to anti-piracy mission on Somalia’s waters
Beijing (SD) – Chinese government has this week dispatch the 40th fleet of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy to carry out an escort mission in the Gulf of Aden and […]
Somali minister elected MP in Baidoa
BAIDOA (SD) – A minister in prime minister, Mohamed Hussein Roble’s cabinet was today elected a member of parliament in Baidoa town of Southwest state less than two weeks after the federal […]
Rebel commander arrives in Mogadishu to hold talks with Villa Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government succeeded to convinced rebel commander in central to hold talks with the federal government leaders in Mogadishu. A former Somali national army (SNA), Abukar Warsame Huud has […]
Somalia, UK discuss relation amid debate to recognize Somaliland
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia and UK governments have discussed bilateral relations amid UK parliament debates on recognition of Somaliland’s independence. In a statement, Somali foreign ministry said minister Abdisaid Muse Ali and […]
Somaliland president arrives in Addis to hold talks with PM Abiy
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – Somaliland president Muse Bihi Abdi has today arrived in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia amid concern over Berbera port stake. The leader was invited by Ethiopian […]
UK donates $10 million to tackle impact of drought in Somalia
LONDON (SD) – Half a million of Somalis facing acute water shortages in Somalia will receive $10 million aid, UK government Monday. UK Minister for Africa Vicky announced the new funding Monday […]
Govt spokesperson, Moalimuu to be airlifted outside country for further treatment
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government spokesperson Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu who was seriously injured in Sunday’s suicide bomb explosion in Mogadishu was airlifted to abroad for further treatment. According to multiple sources in […]
Jubbaland to hold elections of 13 parliamentary seats
KISMAAYO (SD) – Jubbaland state in southern Somalia will soon hold elections of 13 parliamentary seats following the release of the list by election commission. The Jubbaland administration is the fifth regional administration […]
Somali gov’t spokesperson wounded in Mogadishu bomb blast
Mogadishu (SD) – A suspected suicide bomber has today targeted Somali government spokesman, Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu in Mogadishu. According to multiple sources, Moalimuu was injured and his car was extensively damaged. “A […]
Somalia’s FEIT elects new chairperson
MOGADISHU (SD) – Members of Federal Elections Implementation Team (FEIT) have today selected a new chairperson following an election which took place in Afisyoni in Mogadishu. According to the poll, Muse Guelleh […]
Kenya kills four al-Shabaab fighters in Mandera
MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – Kenyan government has claimed to have destroyed alleged al-Shabaab training bases following security operations in Mandera county. The forces have reportedly engaged al-Shabāab fighters in Takaba, Mandera County, killing […]