MOGADISHU (SD) – In a joint operation on December 10, 2025, international partners and Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) conducted an airstrike in Jilib town, Middle Jubba region. The strike […]
Senior Al-Shabaab Commanders Killed in the recent Jilib Airstrike
Federal MPs and Senators Representing Somaliland accused successive federal governments of bad faith.
MOGADISHU (SD) – A group of Federal Parliament MPs and Senators representing Somaliland’s administrative regions have proposed that the political conflict between Mogadishu and Hargeisa can be resolved through dialogue involving the […]
Somaliland Summons Its Diplomatic Representative from Djibouti for Consultations
HARGEISA (SD) – The Government of Somaliland has announced that it has summoned its diplomatic representative to the Republic of Djibouti, Abdullahi Mohamed D. Ukuse, for consultations, following Djibouti’s strong condemnation of […]
President Hassan Sheikh: “Somalia Can Establish Relations with Israel”
DOHA (SD) – In an interview with Al Jazeera, Somalia’s President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, confirmed that the missing element between Somalia and Israel is formal diplomatic relations. He stated that Israel is […]
Somali and Israeli Envoys Exchange Fiery Words at UN Security Council
UNITED NATIONS (SD)– A heated exchange erupted during the UN Security Council debate between Somalia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Abukar Dahir Osman (Balle), and Jonathan Miller, Israel’s Deputy Permanent Representative to […]
SOMALIA: Senator Dube Resigns, Abandons Politics of Somali Unity
Mogadishu (SD) – Senator Osman Abukar Dube, a member of the Upper House (Senate) of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, has resigned from his seat, stating he has lost hope in the […]
Somali Federal Parliament Passes Resolution to Counter Israeli Recognition of Somaliland
Mogadishu (SD) – Members of both houses of the Federal Parliament of Somalia today held an extraordinary session at the Villa Hargeysa complex, where they overwhelmingly approved a strong resolution rejecting and […]
Ted Cruz: Somaliland is a Strategic Partner the United States Needs
WASHINGTON (SD) – A U.S. Senator with significant influence in American politics has called for Somaliland to be granted full national recognition, stating that the region has faced an unjust situation since […]
Israel officially recognizes Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state
JERUSALEM / HARGEISA (SD) – The State of Israel has today officially recognized the independence of the Republic of Somaliland. The announcement followed a formal video conference between the President of Somaliland, […]
SOMALIA: Polling Stations in Banadir Region Closed This Evening
Mogadishu (SD) – At approximately 6:00 PM this evening, polling stations for the Banadir Regional Council elections were officially closed. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the National Electoral Commission, […]
UN Security Council Votes to Close Longstanding UN Political Office in Somalia, Extends AU Mission to 2026
NEW YORK (SD) – The United Nations Security Council has extended the mandate of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) until December 2026. In a separate but significant decision, the […]
Federal Government Responds to Communiqué Somalia’s “Future Council” Meeting in Kismayo
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia has officially responded to the communiqué issued from the recent “Future Council” meeting held in Kismayo, which contained pointed criticisms of President Hassan Sheikh […]
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Faces Regional Backlash Over Controversial Map
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is facing significant criticism and widespread anger from across the Horn of Africa after a map displayed on social media—purportedly from his official […]
Federal Government of Somalia and United Nations Sign Plan for Protecting Children in Armed Conflict
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations today formally signed the 2025 Action Plan for Strengthening the Protection of Children Affected by Armed Conflict. Defence Minister Ahmed […]
Israel Announces Establishing Relations with Somalia for the First Time
JERUSALEM/MOGADISHU (SD) – Israel has announced for the first time that it has initiated a specific relationship with the Government of Somalia, citing “shared interests” in countering Houthis’ influence in the Horn […]
Minister Fiqi Responds to Trump: “The Somali People Will Not Accept Being Insulted”
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Moalin Fiqi has stated that the Somali people will not accept being insulted, following renewed derogatory remarks by the U.S. President Donald Trump targeting Somalia […]
Trump Again Launches Verbal Attack on Ilhan Omar and Somalia
Washington (SD) – U.S. President Donald Trump has once again directed a verbal attack at Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and the nation of Somalia. Trump, speaking at a rally yesterday, described Congresswoman Ilhan […]
Powerful Suicide Bombing Causes Casualties in Mogadishu Tonight
Mogadishu (SD) – A powerful explosion rocked the city of Mogadishu tonight, specifically in the Wadajir district, resulting in casualties and injuries. According to reports, the explosion, which was a suicide attack, […]
Somalia: Wife of ISIS Leader Breaks Silence in Rare Interview on Missing Husband
LONDON (SD) – In a surprising development, the wife of the current ISIS leader in Somalia, Abdulkadir Mumin, has spoken publicly for the first time about her husband’s whereabouts and their severed […]
Somalia and Somaliland Clash Over Dialogue: Conflicting Claims on Status of Relations
DOHA / MOGADISHU / HARGEISA – A stark diplomatic rift has surfaced between the Federal Government of Somalia and the administration of Somaliland, with both sides issuing contradictory statements on the state […]
