UK trains over 100 Somali soldiers
BAIDOA (SD) – British Army has trained 113 Somali soldiers in Somalia’s Southwest state, UK government confirmed Thursday. In a statement, UK said the latest batch obtained the essential infantry skills they […]
It’s Time the Pentagon Finds an Alternative to Djibouti
by Michael Rubin BERBERA, SOMALILAND—Djibouti’s role in U.S. national security has for decades been inversely proportional to its size. The tiny East African country has long been a logistical hub for the U.S. […]
Somaliland: Somcable Awards Best Employees of 2020
Hargeisa (SD) – Somcable presented awards to its best employees last year at a ceremony in Hargeisa. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Investment, the Director General of the Ministry […]
Puntland ministers, military officials to visit Sanaag region, escalating tensions
Erigavo (SD) – The latest reports from Sanaag region indicates that government and Puntland military officials are heading there today. The delegation includes Puntland’s Minister of Finance, parliamentarians, police and Darawish commanders […]
Trump Administration deports record number of Somalis
Washington (SD) – Since US President Donald Trump, took power hundreds of Somalis have been deported back to Somalia, and a number more were repatriated just yesterday. A total of 70 Somalis […]
Premier Bank unveils Wallet services in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Premier Wallet service was launched at the Sahal Hotel in Mogadishu, a state-of-the-art technology service for smartphones users in the country. The service, introduced by Premier Bank, will make […]
The Cost of the Absence of Compromise in Somali Politics.
by Abdirizak M. DiisFriday, January 15, 2021 Somalia gained its independence in 1960. The president of the nascent government Aden Abdullahi Osman was elected democratically. Osman was reelected through a popular vote […]
James Swan visits Baidoa and acknowledges Lafta-Gareen’s election efforts
Baidoa (SD) – A delegation led by the Secretary-General of the United Nations Special Representative to Somalia James Swan have reached in Baidoa, the capital of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia. […]
Former US Ambassador to Somalia recommends opening consulate in Somaliland
Washington (SD) – Former US Ambassador to Somalia Amb. Stephen M. Schwartz, in a recent article circulated heavily on social media suggested that his government open a consulate in Somaliland. The ambassador […]
AFRICOM issues statement on shelling in Bay region
Djibouti (SD)- A statement from the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Djibouti provided details of a recent airstrike in Bay region. A statement from AFRICOM said that US forces, in collaboration with […]
Ex-Somali president meets HirShabelle leader over political crisis
MOGADISHU (SD) – Former Somali president and current presidential aspirant, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has held meeting with president of HirShabelle State, Ali Gudlawe Hussein in Mogadishu. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, a leading member […]
Kenya amasses troops near border to pursue al-Shabab
NAIROBI (SD) – Kenya government have deployed security forces near Kenya-Somalia border to launch search and rescue mission for the three people reportedly kidnapped by al-Shabaab fighters. The three people went missing […]
US airstrikes destroys Al-Shabaab base
MOGADISHU (SD) – US military on Wednesday destroyed al-Shabaab base in an airstrike ahead of US troop exit from Somalia on January 20. In a statement, U.S. Africa Command known Africom said […]
Somaliland: Khatumo and Puntland collaborated in blocking voter registration in Buhodle
Buhodle (SD) – Puntland’s Darawish Command in collaboration with local militias in Ayn region, have reportedly succeeded in thwarting Somaliland’s voter registration in Buhodle and other parts of the Cayn region. The […]
Halimo Yarey: Somalia needs a government that is not ruled from Halane
Mogadishu (SD) – Halimo Ismail Ibrahim (Halimo Yarey) the chairperson of Somalia’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) speaking at the 2021 Judicial Conference in Mogadishu today, said that the entity responsible for upholding […]
Somali foreign minister held online meet with Ilhan Omar
Mogadishu (SD) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of Somalia, Mohamed Abdirizak Mohamud, attended a joint online event organized by the US Peace Institute and the […]
Somaliland Government Revokes Licenses of Telecommunication Companies, demands they reapply
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Technology has today revoked the licenses of all telecommunications service providers in the country. An statement issued by the Office of the Minister […]
Al-Shabaab destroys Safaricom mast in Mandera
NAIROBI (SD) – Suspected al-Shabaab fighters have destroyed a Safaricom telecommunication mast in Village near Kenya-Somalia border, locals confirmed. The men raided Darkale village near Banisa town in Mandera county just days […]
Over ten killed in SNA-Shabaab clashes in southern Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – At least 11 people including Somali soldiers were killed and several others sustained after heavy clashes between Somali military and al-Shabaab on Tuesday evening in southern Somalia. Ali Mohamed […]
Somaliland registration center in Las Anod attacked with hand grenades
Las Anod (SD) – More details are emerging from a grenade attack on the Somaliland voter registration center in Las Anod, Sool region last night. The large blast was heard in various […]
