Ladies and gentlemen,It is a great honor and privilege for me to deliver the 2020 Annual Constitutional joint House of parliament, especially members of the House of Representatives, who were elected in […]
President Bihi further disrupts the November election
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, has taken yet another step that could further delay in holding the upcoming presidential election in the country. Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, has […]
Somaliland lawmakers intimidated allegedly by plain clothed officers
HARGEISA (SD) – According to MP Barkhad Jama Batun, unidentified individuals continuously harass and intimidate members of the Somaliland House of Representatives. Opposition lawmakers have reportedly complained of intimidation by unknown groups, […]
Somalilanders’ Quest for Independence Isn’t ‘Neocolonial’ Plot. It’s Self-Determination
Salon.com ran a piece recently warning that the American right is “waging a stealth, neocolonial assault on Somalia.” The supposed “assault” is a growing campaign within the U.S. and elsewhere to recognize Somaliland’s independence […]
Unelected House of Legislation, Uneducated Parliamentarians and a government on the end of its term; could they take us to the road to recognition or achieving a modern government system?
The challenges and burdens our people faced during the last three generations, including colonialism, bad governance, massacre by a dictatorial regime, neglect and being scattered all over the world as refugees makes […]
Hargeisa mayor announces Waheen reconstruction committee
HARGEISA (SD) – The popular Mayor of Somaliland’s Capital Hargeisa Abdikarin Ahmed Mooge finally appointed a Waheen Market disaster recovery committee. The appointment by the mayor of the capital follows a similar […]
Somaliland government appoints a controversial committee to rebuild Waheen market
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland’s Minister of Public Works has taken over the reconstruction work of Waheen Market which was recently destroyed by fire. In a decree issued by the Minister of Public […]
Former BBC Somali Service chief calls release of Somaliland journalists
MOGADISHU (SD) – The former head of the BBC Somali Service Yusuf Garad Omar called on the Somaliland government led by President Muse Bihi to release imprisoned journalists. Yusuf Garaad Omar posted […]
This week on dispatches: the passing of General Jama Mohamed Qalib and the election of speakers and their deputies
MINNEAPOLIS (SD) – We will talking about the passing of General Jama Mohamed Qalib, an influential Somali politician and academic. Jama was an instrumental in Somalia’s independence and nation building and later […]
Taiwan donates to Waheen Market Reconstruction Commission
HARGEISA (SD) – The Taiwanese government has donated $550,000 and other equipment to the Somaliland government. Taiwan’s envoy to Somaliland Amb Allen Lou handed over the donation to Somaliland’s Minister of Religion […]
Somaliland president issues statement on electoral commission dispute
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, addressed the dispute between the country’s electoral commission, calling for an end to the dispute through the rule of law. An statement from the […]
Jama Qalib: The most influential Somali since independence dies in Djibouti
DJIBOUTI (SD) – Gen. Jama Mohamed Qalib died last night in Djibouti, were he was last few days for treatment. Gen Jama Mohamed Qalib had a long history will be remembered for […]
Kenya names new consul to Somaliland
HARGEISA (SD) – Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed a new Representative to Hargeisa, the capital of the Republic of Somaliland. Last year, the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent four officials, […]
Fadumo Said updates UK MPs about the fires in Waheen market
(SD) – The International Relations Adviser to Somaliland House of Elders, Ms. Fadumo Said, addressed a meeting on the Waaheen market fire in Hargeisa at the British Parliament. The purpose of the […]
Human Rights Center Expresses Concern Over Detained Journalists in Hargeisa
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland’s Independent Human Rights Center has released a statement on the situation of journalists illegally detained in Hargeisa since April 13,2022. The center said it, the families and Lawyers […]
Somaliland: court orders three journalists remain in jail
HARGEISA (SD) – Three recently arrested journalists who have not yet been charged have been arraigned again in Marodi-jeh Regional Court today. In a surprise ruling, the Marodi-jeh court remanded Mohamed Abdi […]
Somaliland Opposition Parties: President Bihi is blocking election timetable
HARGEISA (SD) – Opposition parties in Somaliland have sent a letter of protest to the country’s parliament and the international community. Opposition parties have stated in their statement that the incumbent president […]
Somaliland: Court Releases Some of the Detained journalists
HARGEISA (SD) – Some of the recently arrested journalists in Hargeisa have been released, following an acquittal decision by Marodi-jeex Regional Court . Some of these journalists were arrested while covering prison […]
Opposition Party Wadani: We demand the release of journalist
HARGEISA (SD) – The leaders of Somaliland’s opposition party Wadani visited 15 journalists jailed in Hargeisa, calling for their freedom. Somaliland’s opposition party led by presidential candidate Abdirahman Abdilahi Irro and chairman […]
Despite Somalilander’s Democratic achievements, their Government acts as a typical autocratic State
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland journalist faced a volatile situation this week as the country’s ruling party Kulmiye implemented mass arrests on reporters covering riots at the capital Hargeisa. While the prominent young […]