MOGADISHU (SD) -More than 70 Members from both houses of the Somali parliament have come forward to protest constitutional amendments that they argue marginalize both the people and the country, and they […]
MPs from both Houses oppose amending the Constitution
Somalia to attend the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition summit in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH (SD)-A delegation from the Federal Government of Somalia is participating in the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) summit in Saudi Arabia. The delegation, led by Major General Abdirahman Tuuryare, has […]
PM discusses capital security with officials
MOGADISHU (SD) -Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, chaired a meeting discussing national security, the threat of Al-Shabaab, and how to enhance the security of the capital. […]
President Hassan makes an unexpected visit to Eritrea
ASMARA (SD) -President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today reached the city of Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, on an official visit. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who began a […]
Somalia freeze the accounts of 16 individuals and companies sanctioned by the US
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Central Bank of Somalia has informed the country’s banks to freeze the accounts of 16 individuals and companies sanctioned by the United States. In a letter addressed to commercial […]
Indian Navy rescues MV Ruen from Somali Pirates
BOSSASO (SD) -An Indian Navy ship stationed near the Somali coast launched an attack on a vessel called Ruen, which was hijacked in December 2023. A statement released by the Indian forces […]
Somaliland to Ethiopia: No recognition no Military base
PARIS (SD) -Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somaliland Isse Kayd Mohamud, who is in France, said that Somaliland and Ethiopia are in the process of finalizing the understanding they have reached. The […]
Somali President visits SYL victims
MOGADISHU (SD) -President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, visited Erdogan Hospital in the city of Mogadishu today, where some of the victims of the SYL hotel bombing are […]
Operation to rescue Pirate held vessel fails off the coast of Somalia
BOSSASO (SD) – Sources close to Somali pirates reported that a warship yesterday launched an attack on a pirate-hijacked ship off the Somali coast. The warship, believed to be from the United […]
Somalia vows to end the 30-year-old drama that’s Somaliland independence.
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Minister of Interior of the Federal Government of Somalia, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, vowed that the Somali government will soon end what he called the 30-year-old drama that’s Somaliland independence. […]
Ethiopia: Our army in Somalia is in control of 60% of Somalia’s territory
ADIS ABABA (SD) -The Ethiopian government has announced for the first time that its troops are in control of 60% of Somalia, at a time when there is significant tension with Somalia, […]
Somaliland: Outgoing president finally signs amended Electoral Law
HARGEISA (SD) -The outgoing president of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland President Muse Bihi has finally signed into law the enclave’s electoral Law following multiple amendments causing hurdles in the electoral process. […]
President Hassan commits to promote higher Education
MOGADISHU (SD) -The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who attended the graduation ceremony of the 22nd class of the Somali National University, spoke about the priority given […]
Ethiopia reportedly considering withdrawing from MoU with Somaliland
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 […]