MOGADISHU (SD) -Senator Abdi Ismail Samatar, speaking at a press conference in Mogadishu alongside other politicians, strongly criticized the recent agreement between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy […]
Senator Samatar strongly criticized the Ankara agreement between the Somali President and Ethiopian PM
Somali Police says explosions were fake and not real threats
MOGADISHU (SD) – A press release from the Somali Police Force detailed explosions heard last night in Daaru Salaam district, Banadir region. The police clarified that the sounds were from fake explosives […]
A Chinese fishing vessel hijacked off the Somali coast in November has been released
BOSSASO (SD) – The Chinese Embassy in Somalia announced on Monday that a Chinese fishing vessel hijacked off the Somali coast in November has been released along with its 18 crew members. […]
Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef welcomes the restoration of diplomatic relations between Somalia and Ethiopia
MOGADISHU (SD)—Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), has welcomed the […]
Puntland forces killed several ISIS members, including foreign fighters
BOSSASO (SD) – A fierce battle is ongoing in the mountainous region of Cal-Miskad in the Bari region, where Puntland forces are clashing with ISIS militants. Puntland forces, which have been conducting […]
SSC-Khatumo leaser vows to take Erigavo
LAS ANOD (SD)—The leader of the interim SSC-Khatumo administration, Abdulkadir Ahmed Aw-Ali (Firdhiye), issued a stern warning to Somaliland during a speech at an event last night in Las Anod. His warning […]
The FBI is seeking private companies to assist in implementing Somalia’s Automated Biometric Identification System
WASHINGTON (SD) – The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking private companies or organizations to assist in implementing and managing Somalia’s Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS). According to the biometricupdate.com […]
Somali lawmakers condemn the illegal seizure of public land in Mogadishu by government officials.
MOGADISHU (SD) – Members of both Houses of the Federal Parliament of Somalia have issued a press statement opposing what they describe as the looting of public land in Mogadishu. The 97 […]
Officials from the self-declared “Hiiraan State,” formally handed over key government facilities to the Feds
BELEDWEYNE (SD) -Officials from the self-declared “Hiiraan State,” including Abdikadir Olow and Abdirashid Ilkase, formally handed over key government facilities in Hiiraan to representatives of the Federal Government of Somalia. The facilities […]
Somaliland vows to take back control of its airspace
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland government has announced plans to take control of its airspace with the assistance of international legal experts. Somaliland’s Minister of Aviation and Airports Development, Fu’ad Ahmed Nuh, […]
Somalia’s President and Ethiopian Prime Minister have agreed to fully restore diplomatic ties
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed have agreed to fully restore diplomatic relations between their countries. They also committed to honoring previous agreements, […]
Ethiopia still determined to get access to the sea through Somalia
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – Ethiopia is determined to continue its legal and diplomatic efforts to secure access to the sea, said Nebiyou Tedla, the spokesperson for the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. […]
28 New Somaliland ministers sworn in
HARGEISA (SD) – A total of 28 ministers were officially sworn in by the newly appointed President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro. The oath of office, which was legally administered by […]
Leaders from Puntland and Galmudug regions resolve clan dispute in Mudug
GALKAYO (SD)—Officials from Puntland and Galmudug held a recent peace conference in Galkayo, and decisions were made to resolve the clan conflict in the western Mudug region. The joint statement released by […]
Somalia announced its candidacy for the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) seat
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Somali government has announced, for the first time, its candidacy for a seat on the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC). The Federal Government of Somalia […]
Djibouti’s Coast Guard rescued three fishermen from Berbera
Djibouti (SD) -Fishermen who had been missing for nearly a month off the coast of Somaliland have been found safe in Djibouti’s waters. While carrying out their regular patrol duties, Djibouti’s Coast […]
An airstrike by Puntland and international forces target ISIS militants in parts of the Bari region
BOSSASO (SD) – Details have emerged about a heavy airstrike carried out last night by Puntland forces and their international partners targeting ISIS militants in parts of the Bari region. The strike […]
Puntland President Receives Chinese Ambassador in Bossaso
BOSSASO (SD) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni today welcomed the Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, and his delegation in Bossaso, according to Puntland’s presidential office. The meeting was attended by […]
Somalia and Egypt to discuss troop deployment next week
MOGADISHU (SD) – Egypt will hold discussions with Somalia next week to talk about Cairo’s participation in the ongoing efforts against Islamist groups operating in the Horn of Africa. The talks are […]
President Deni Meets Warsangeli Clan Leaders in Bossaso
BOSSASO (SD)-The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, held a meeting today in Bossaso with Sultan Said Sultan Abdisalam Garaad Mohamud Cali Shire, accompanied by the committee from the Elbuh Conference of […]
