GAROWE (SD) – An armed confrontation was reported on Friday at the eastern checkpoint of Garowe, involving Puntland police forces and armed guards accompanying opposition politicians. According to local residents and security […]
Armed Clash Reported Between Puntland Security Forces and Opposition in Garowe
Somaliland Orders Illegal Immigrants to Leave Within 10 Days
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland government has ordered all foreign nationals residing illegally in Somaliland to leave the territory within 10 days, describing the measure as part of broader efforts to strengthen […]
AFRICOM Announces Series of Airstrikes in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD)– The U.S. Africa Command (United States Africa Command) has announced a series of airstrikes targeting Al-Shabaab militants in southern Somalia on June 14, 16, 18, and 19. AFRICOM said the […]
Somalia’s Future Council Backs Transitional Election Model and Calls for National Consensus
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Somali Future Council has announced its support for a Transitional Direct Elections Model, describing it as a practical framework for maintaining political stability and achieving broad-based agreement on […]
Somaliland President Announces Direct Hargeisa–Tel Aviv Flights to Launch Soon
HARGEISA (SD)– President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, has announced that direct flights between Hargeisa and Tel Aviv are expected to begin in the near future, marking another milestone […]
International Media Highlights Growing Somaliland–Israel Partnership
HARGEISA (SD)– International media outlets have extensively covered the growing relationship between the Republic of Somaliland and Israel, describing recent engagements between the two sides as a significant diplomatic development with potential […]
Puntland Rejects Any Deployment of Federal-Linked Troops Through Its Territory
GAROWE (SD)– The Puntland government has declared that it will not permit the presence or movement of troops associated with the Federal Government of Somalia through Puntland territory, reaffirming its control over […]
The Guardian Investigation Alleges U.S. Drone Strike Killed Civilian Family in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD)– A report by The Guardian has alleged that a U.S. drone strike carried out on November 15, 2025, in the Jamame district of Lower Juba killed at least 12 civilians, […]
Somaliland Denies Reports of Israeli Military Base or Intelligence Center
HARGEISA – Somaliland’s Defense Minister, Mohamed Yusuf Ali, has dismissed reports alleging that Israel is establishing a military base or intelligence center in Somaliland, describing such claims as unfounded. Speaking to Reuters […]
Somaliland President Receives an Official Welcome at Israel’s Knesset
JERUSALEM (SD)– President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi continued his official visit to Israel today with a visit to the Knesset, where he was received alongside the First Lady and members of the Somaliland […]
Somaliland President Meets Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu During Official Visit
JERUSALEM (SD) – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro held a high-level meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his official visit to Israel, according to a statement issued by the […]
President Hassan Sheikh: Somalia faces two options: military force or dialogue to resolve disputes over Somaliland.
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has said that Somalia faced two possible paths in dealing with the Somaliland issue—military force or political dialogue—but ultimately chose negotiation and persuasion as […]
Israeli President Receives Somaliland President on Historic Visit to Israel
JERUSALEM (SD) – The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi, has begun a historic official visit to Israel, where he was received by Israeli President Isaac Herzog in what […]
Reports Suggest Somaliland President May Visit Israel This Week
HAREISA (SD) – Israeli media outlets are reporting that Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi could make an official visit to Israel this week, although neither Somaliland nor Israeli authorities have publicly confirmed the visit. […]
Global Criticism Follows U.S. Decision to Deny Entry to Somali World Cup Referee Omar Artan
MOGADISHU (SD) – The decision by the United States to deny entry to Somali FIFA referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan sparked widespread international criticism, concern, and sympathy, with many in the football community […]
Former Somali Presidents Accuse Government of Targeting Opposition Leaders
MOGADISHU (SD)— Former Somali presidents Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed have sharply criticized the Federal Government, accusing it of using state security institutions to intimidate political opponents and suppress […]
European Union Considers Tougher Visa Measures for Somali Citizens
Luxembourg (SD) – Interior and justice ministers from the European Union are reportedly considering stricter visa measures for citizens of Somalia, citing concerns over what European governments describe as insufficient cooperation from […]
Federal Government Says It Has the Capacity to Extend Authority to Somaliland
MUQDISHU (SD) – Abdullahi Mohamed Warfaa has stated that the Federal Government of Somalia possesses the capability to extend its authority throughout all territories it considers part of the country, including Somaliland. […]
International Pressure Reportedly Helps Secure Ceasefire in Mogadishu Clashes
MOGADISHU (SD) – International diplomatic intervention reportedly played a key role in halting intense fighting that erupted in parts of Mogadishu over the past two days, according to reports from sources familiar […]
U.S. Congressional Report Highlights Opportunities for Expanded Engagement with Somaliland
WASHINGTON (SD) – A new report submitted to the United States Congress identifies several areas where Washington could expand its engagement with Somaliland, particularly in security cooperation, diplomacy, trade, and investment. The […]
