MOGADISHU (SD) -In a statement released by former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire, and MP Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame, they rejected the electoral commission and election […]
Somalia’s opposition rejects the new Electoral Law and commission
NISA Kills 27 Militants in Middle Shabelle
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) and the Somali National Army carried out a planned operation in which they claimed to have killed Al-Shabab (AS) militants in the […]
The Somali Minister of Defense says Jubaland will be held accountable for any clashes between the SNA and Jubaland forces in Lower Juba.
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Somali Minister of Defense, Abdikadir Mohamed Nur, stated that the Jubaland administration will be held accountable for any clashes between the Somali National Army and Jubaland forces in […]
The President-elect of Somaliland met with a U.S. delegation led by Ambassador Richard H. Riley and AFRICOM military commanders
HARGEISA (SD) – The President-elect of the Republic of Somaliland, Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro), met with a large delegation led by the U.S. Ambassador, Richard H. Riley, accompanied by AFRICOM military […]
France has cancelled $145.6 million of Somalia’s debt
NAIROBI (SD) – In a brief ceremony held today at the French Embassy in Nairobi, the agreement concluding the debt owed by the Government of Somalia was jointly signed by the Ambassador […]
Somalia’s National Electoral and Boundary Commission elected its chairman and a deputy
MOGADISHU (SD) -The National Electoral and Boundary Commission today, Monday, elected its chairman and deputy chairman by a show of hands. The chairman of the electoral commission was elected to be Cabdikariin […]
Djibouti President receives a delegation from Somaliland
DJIBOUTI (SD) – A delegation led by the Second Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Somaliland, Cali Hamud Jibril, accompanied by MPs and officials from the Waddani […]
Somali President delivers a historic speech at the East African Community Summit
ARUSHA (SD) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud delivered a historic speech at the East African Community (EAC) Summit, praising the cooperation and progress achieved since the establishment of the EAC. This […]
Somaliland’s conflicting stats on HIV/AIDS levels
HARGEISA (SD) -Hargeisa Group Hospital has announced the number of HIV/AIDS cases detected over the past 20 years. The hospital’s HIV/AIDS Treatment, Care, and Monitoring Department, which was established in 2004, has […]
Somalia and France discuss collaboration in security, migration, and economic development
PARIS (SD) – A delegation from the Somali government, led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Ali Mohamed Omar, along with Ambassador Yonis Hashi, Director of the Europe […]
Somalia insists that Ethiopia nullify its agreement with Somaliland before any meetings
ARUSHA (SD) – Somalia responds to Kenyan President William Ruto’s announcement that he is working to facilitate talks between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Currently, there […]
Somaliland: Waheen Market reopens without president-elect and Mayor absent
HARGEISA (SD) – The outgoing President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, officially inaugurated the WAAHEEN commercial market this afternoon, which has undergone extensive reconstruction. The President conducted a brief inspection of the […]
The WFP announces the suspension of all its operations in the SSC-Khatumo
NAIROBI (SD) The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a temporary suspension of all its operations in the SSC-Khatumo region due to security concerns and looting that affected the distribution of humanitarian […]
Somali Internet Governance Forum opens in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Salah Ahmed Jama, officially opened the Somali Internet Governance Forum, a significant platform for discussing the role of the […]
Ruto announces plan to mediate Somalia and Ethiopia
ARUSHA (SD) – The leaders of Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda are planning to hold a meeting to reduce tensions in the Horn of Africa region between Somalia and Ethiopia, as announced […]
Somalia’s Prime Minister holds closed-door meetings with Kenyan security officials
NAIROBI (SD) – The latest reports on the visit of Somalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, to Kenya indicate that he has held closed-door meetings with the Director of Kenya’s National Intelligence […]
Puntland Police conducts an operation against charcoal production
BOSSASO (SD) – The Puntland Police Force conducted an operation to combat tree burning and charcoal production in areas of the SHAXDA district in the Karkar region. A report issued by the […]
House protection committee inspects Berbera Municipality and Customs.
BERBERA (SD) – The National Property Monitoring and Protection Committee of the House of Representatives, who are on an inspection and monitoring visit in the Sahil region, today held meetings and inspections […]
Somalia’s State-Sponsored Evictions: A Crisis deepens for displaced communities
Recurrent and protracted displacement has been a major problem in Somalia. An estimated millions of Somalis are internally displaced due to climate-induced disasters and conflict. Mogadishu, Baidoa, and Kismayo have the highest […]
Somalia requests Interpol issue a Red Notice against the President of Jubaland
MOGADISHU (SD) The Federal Government of Somalia has requested Interpol issue a Red Notice against the President of Jubaland, Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe). The Somali government has accused Ahmed Madobe of […]