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 […]
Puntland Marks 28th Anniversary with Military Parade and Calls for Stability
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 […]
US Think Tank Questions Continued American Military Presence in Somalia
WASHINGTON (SD) – A new report by the Washington-based think tank Defense Priorities has reignited debate over the United States’ long-term military role in Somalia, recommending a gradual reduction and eventual end […]
Oil Tanker Hijacked in Gulf of Aden; Somali Pirates Suspected
GULF OF ADEN – An oil tanker identified as Asana has reportedly been hijacked off the coast of Hadramawt Province in eastern Yemen, with Yemeni authorities blaming Somali pirates for the attack. […]
Somaliland Cabinet Reviews National Media Registration and Public Awareness Plans
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland’s Minister of Information, Culture and Public Awareness, Barkhad Jama Hirsi Batun, presented a report to the Cabinet on the state of the media sector and the government’s national […]
IMO Expresses Growing Concern Over Seafarers Held Hostage by Somali Pirates
LONDON (SD) – The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has voiced increasing concern over the worsening condition of dozens of seafarers being held hostage by Somali pirates, warning that some crew members are […]
Federal Government, Future Council, and International Mediators Launch High-Level Political Talks in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – High-level political talks opened in Mogadishu on Tuesday between the Federal Government of Somalia and the opposition-aligned Future Council, in what is being viewed as a significant effort to […]
Ethiopian Foreign Affairs Institute: Somaliland’s Recognition Debate Shifting Toward “Operational Recognition”
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – The Ethiopian Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA) has published a new report arguing that the international discussion surrounding Somaliland is evolving beyond the traditional question of formal diplomatic […]
UAE Reportedly Building Military Base in Berbera for Potential Joint Use by UAE, U.S., and Israel
BERBERA – French newspaper Le Monde has reported that a new military base is under construction in Berbera, Somaliland, funded by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and is expected to be used […]
South West Administration Condemns Reported Turkish Airstrikes Near Baidoa
BAIDOA – The South West State administration has issued a strong statement condemning what it described as widespread aerial bombardment in areas surrounding Baidoa, accusing the Federal Government of Somalia of carrying […]
Puntland Says Turkish Fishing Companies Need Its Approval, not the Feds to Operate
GAROWE – The Puntland administration has stated that no foreign or domestic company, including Turkish firms, may conduct fishing, maritime investment, or other commercial activities in Puntland’s territorial waters without prior authorization […]
Somaliland Introduces New Rules Restricting Media Activities to Licensed Journalists
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland’s Ministry of Information, Culture and Awareness has announced new regulations tightening oversight of media activities, stating that only licensed media organizations and accredited journalists will be permitted to […]
ICG: Somalia’s War Against Al-Shabaab Has Reached a Stalemate
MOGADISHU (SD) – A new report by the International Crisis Group says the conflict between the Federal Government of Somalia and Al-Shabaab has entered a renewed stalemate, following shifts in territorial control […]
