NY (SD) -Ethiopia is reportedly considering withdrawing its plans to recognize the breakaway government of Somaliland, due to international concerns over exacerbating regional tensions, as reported by sources familiar with the matter […]
Khatumo State of Somalia warns against Ethiopian interference
LAS ANOD (SD)-The leader of the Khatumo State of Somalia, Abdulkadir Ahmed Aw-Cali Firdhiye, addressed concerns regarding reports of Ethiopian troops being deployed to the regions under his administration. Firdhiye expressed his […]
Somalia and Turkey signed an agreement on the development of hydrocarbons in Somalia
ANKARA (SD) -The Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Abdirizak Omar Mohamed, currently visiting Turkey has reached an agreement with the Minister of Energy and […]
Somalia, the IMF and World Bank discuss boosting Somalia’s economy
NAIROBI (SD) -Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia, Bihi Iman Egeh, currently in Nairobi to attend a financial development conference between the IMF and the Somali government, engaged in […]
Banadir Regional Court Sayed Ali Moalim to death for killing his wife
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Banadir Regional Court today, sentenced Sayed Ali Moalim Daoud to death for the murder of his late wife, Luul Abdiasis. The Chairman of the Banadir Regional Court, Salah Ali […]
Somalia and Turkey discuss ways to implement Defense and Cooperation Agreement
MOGADISHU (SD) -Minister of Defense of Somalia, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, accompanied by the Chief of Staff of the Somali National Army, received a delegation from the Turkish government at the Ministry of […]
Egypt concerned about Ethiopia’s interference in Somalia
RIYADH (SD)-The Egyptian Foreign Affairs Minister Sameh Shoukry warned that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia is in danger. The Minster made these remarks during a consultative meeting held by the […]
Somalia is facing Deadly Cholera outbreak
MOGADISHU (SD) -Up to 37 people have died from the cholera outbreak that hit Somalia since January, indicating the spreading of the disease, according to the Somali Ministry of Health. The Ministry […]
NISA AND MI6 Chiefs discusses intelligence sharing
LONDON (SD) -The Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency Mahad Mohamed Salad, who is on a visit to the UK, met with the Chief of MI6 Richard Moore. The two […]
Somalia: PM Hamza opens Development Coordination Forum
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre, today chaired the Development Coordination Forum, which showcased government achievements, existing challenges, and recommendations on how to […]
Roadside blast targets Police in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) -A roadside bomb explosion occurred today in the district of Heliwa in the Banadir region. The explosion targeted a military police vehicle. According to reports, the explosion took place in […]
Somalia officially joins the EAC
ENTEBBE (SD) -The Federal Republic of Somalia has officially become a member of the East African Community (EAC), at an event that took place today in the city of Arusha in Uganda. […]
Somalia and UK security, stabilization, climate finance, and broader developmental efforts
MOGADISHU (SD) -Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, received a delegation from the British Foreign Office led by the Permanent Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Development, Sir […]
Puntland: Police seized military equipment intended for ISIS
GAROWE (SD) -The Police Force of Puntland in Nugal today seized military equipment that was intended for terrorist groups. The police apprehended a vehicle and its occupants, totaling five individuals, four men […]
Somalia to evaluate progress made since debt relief
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Bihi Iman Egeh, along with the Minister of Planning and the Governor of the Central Bank of Somalia, today […]
Turkey read to mediate Ethiopia and Somalia Dispute
ANTALYA (SD) -The President of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, met with the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in the city of Antalya. The meeting, held during the […]
Jubaland and Al Shabab troops fight in Bar-sanguni
KISMAYO (SD) -News coming from the city of Kismayo indicates that heavy fighting erupted today on the outskirts of Kismayo town, resulting in casualties. The conflict involves forces from the Jubaland administration […]
President Hassan speaks at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum
TURKIYE (SD)-The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who participated in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, spoke about the promising future of Somalia and the importance of […]
UK State Defense Minister visits Somalia and Kenya
MOGADISHU (SD) -UK Minister of State for Defense, James Stephen Heappey, concluded a visit to Somalia and Kenya, where he met with senior officials and defense commanders to discuss enhancing defense cooperation […]
Somaliland: Traditional leaders in Awdal reject MoU with Ethiopia
LUG-HAYA (SD) -The traditional leaders of Awdal Region, especially those residing in the city of Lug-haya, have come together to coordinate efforts for the protection of their coastline against Ethiopian territorial ambitions. […]