KAMPALA (SD)– Countries contributing troops to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) are urging Somalia’s political leaders to reach an inclusive political agreement, warning that continued disputes could […]
AUSSOM Troop Contributors Demand Political Roadmap for Somalia
President Irro Accuses Mogadishu of Abandoning Previous Somaliland-Somalia Agreements
NAIROBI (SD) – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro) has accused Somalia’s Federal Government of abandoning key agreements reached during years of talks between Hargeisa and Mogadishu, while reaffirming his government’s commitment […]
Somaliland, AFRICOM Hold High-Level Talks on Maritime Security and Defense Cooperation
STUTTGART (SD) – A high-level Somaliland delegation led by Defense Minister Mohamed Yusuf Ali held talks with officials at the headquarters of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Stuttgart, Germany, focusing on […]
Puntland Forces Takes Control of All PSF Facilities in Bossaso and Galkayo
GAROWE (SD) – Puntland authorities have announced that the Puntland Defense Forces have officially taken control of all facilities and camps previously used by the Federal aligned Puntland Security Force (PSF) in […]
Puntland Forces launch Major Security Operation Against PSF in Galkayo, Over 100 Arrested
GAROWE (SD)– Puntland authorities say they have concluded a planned security operation in Galkayo, resulting in the arrest of more than 100 people and the seizure of weapons and military equipment. In […]
Somaliland President Orders Free Kidney Care and Expansion of Dialysis Services
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) has ordered sweeping measures to improve treatment for kidney patients, including making all essential dialysis services free of charge, purchasing additional dialysis machines, […]
Mudug Governor Injured as Fighting Between Feds and Local Fighters Erupts in Galkayo
GALKAYO (SD) – The Governor of Mudug region in Somalia’s Galmudug administration, Abdinasir “Marehan,” was injured after armed clashes broke out in Galkayo between forces of the Federal Government of Somalia and […]
President Irro Urges Somalilanders to Unite as Recognition Campaign Enters a New Phase
HARGEISA – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro) has called on the people of Somaliland to safeguard peace, unity, and national cohesion, describing the country’s recent international recognition as a historic milestone […]
Somaliland Condemns Somali Prime Minister’s Visit to Eastern Sool Region
HARGEISA (SD) – The Government of the Republic of Somaliland has strongly condemned the visit by Somalia’s Prime Minister to parts of the eastern Sool region, describing the trip as a provocative […]
China reaffirms its backing for Somalia’s territorial claims during defence discussions.
HARGEISA – China has reaffirmed its support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity during a meeting between Somalia’s Minister of Defence, Ahmed Moallin Fiqi, and the Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, […]
President Hassan Sheikh Acknowledges Somaliland’s Electoral Expertise as Federal Parliament Opens New Session
HARGEISA (SD) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud used the opening of the 8th session of Somalia’s Federal Parliament to reaffirm Mogadishu’s long-standing claim over Somaliland, while again calling for dialogue aimed […]
Puntland Marks 28th Anniversary with Military Parade and Calls for Stability
GAROWE (SD) – Puntland on Saturday celebrated the 28th anniversary of its establishment with a large ceremony in Garowe, attended by senior government officials, military commanders, traditional elders, lawmakers, and thousands of […]
Somalia’s Future Council Urges AUSSOM Troop-Contributing Nations to Back Political Transition
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s Future Council has sent a letter to the leaders of countries contributing troops to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), ahead of their summit […]
Kenya Deports Somali Minister Amid Alleged Terror-Financing Probe
NAIROBI – Kenyan intelligence and immigration authorities on Sunday detained and deported Abshir Mohamed Ahmed, also known as Abshir Bukhari, a Somali Minister of State at the Presidency, over allegations linked to […]
Somaliland Navy Signals Readiness to Support Security of the Bab al-Mandab Strait
HARGEISA – Somaliland’s Navy and Coast Guard Commander, Admiral Ahmed Hari Hariye, says Somaliland is ready to work with regional and international partners to help secure the Bab al-Mandab Strait, one of […]
Suspected Al-Shabaab Attack Repelled in Kenya’s Mandera County
MANDERA (SD) – Kenyan police on Friday evening repelled an attack by suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Mandera County, near the Somalia-Kenya border. According to Kenyan authorities, an unspecified number of suspected Al-Shabaab […]
Somaliland Rules Out Unilateral Release of Prisoners, Insists on Reciprocal Exchange
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland government has clarified that it will not unilaterally release prisoners captured during the Las Anod conflict, emphasizing that detainees from both sides will only be freed simultaneously […]
Washington Think Tank Questions U.S. Recognition of Somaliland, Drawing Strong Response
HARGEISA (SD) — A policy brief released by the Washington-based think tank Defence Priorities urging the United States not to recognize Somaliland has sparked strong criticism in Hargeisa, where officials and analysts […]
Turkey extends its military mission in Somalia despite significant accomplishments.
ANKARA – The Turkish Parliament has approved a two-year extension of Turkey’s military mission in Somalia, allowing Turkish forces to remain until July 27, 2028. The mission will continue supporting operations against […]
Fresh Clashes Erupt Between Puntland Forces and PSF Near Bossaso
BOSSASO (SD) – Fighting resumed on Tuesday afternoon between Puntland Darawish forces and the Puntland Security Force (PSF) in the Laag area, south of Bossaso. The clashes continued until early evening before […]
