DUBAI (SD) – The President of the Republic of Somaliland, H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro), has participated for the second consecutive year in the World Government Summit, held in Dubai, United Arab […]
Somaliland Participates for the Second Consecutive Year in the World Governments Summit in Dubai
AFRICOM Confirms ISIS Leader is Still Located in Somalia
WASHINGTON (SD) – The Deputy Commander of the U.S. Forces for Africa (AFRICOM), General John Brennan, has officially confirmed that the leader of ISIS in Somalia, Abdulkadir Mumin, is still based in […]
The President of Somaliland Departs on a Working Visit to the UAE
HARGEISA (SD) – The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro), and a delegation he is leading have departed on a working visit to the United Arab Emirates, where […]
A Second Meeting of the Federal Parliament of Somalia Ends in Chaos and Violence
MOGADISHU (SD) — A meeting held today by members of the two houses of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, intended to debate amendments to certain articles of the constitution, ended in failure […]
The EU has voiced concern over the obstruction of delegations travelling to Mogadishu for talks.
MOGADISHU (SD)-The European Union has expressed strong concern and disappointment after a preparatory delegation from the administrations of Puntland and Jubaland failed to arrive in Mogadishu today. The delegation was intended to […]
Is the US finally relocating its Al-Shabaab combat base from Djibouti
NAIROBI (SD) — The U.S. government and the Kenyan administration have officially initiated a major $71 million project to modernize the airfield at the Manda Bay military base, located in southern Kenya […]
Trump’s threats against Somali Pirates signal a policy change towards the Horn
WASHINGTON (SD)– U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that Somali pirates attempting to seize a ship will face the “ultimate penalty.” Trump stated that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has been “given full […]
Presidents of Somalia and Djibouti’s Visit to JigJiga Casts Doubt on “Greater Somalia” Rhetoric
JIGJIGA, (SD) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed this morning received Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh at Jigjga Airport. The leaders landed at the Gerad […]
Puntland says Villa Somalia actively working on Puntland’s destruction
GAROWE (SD)– The Puntland administration has announced that Villa Somalia is dedicating excessive effort during its remaining term in office to the destruction and destabilization of Puntland’s territories in general. Puntland Vice […]
Somaliland calls out Turkey, Djibouti, and Somalia for their hypocrisy
HARGEISA (SD) – Members of the Somaliland Council of Ministers, speaking to the media, stated that Turkey and Djibouti oppose Somaliland’s recognition due to specific economic interests. They specifically called on the Somali […]
Joint Session of Somalia’s Parliament Ends in Chaos as Opposition Blocks Constitutional Changes
MOGADISHU (SD) – The joint session of the two houses of the Federal Parliament of Somalia concluded today in uproar and disorder after opposition MPs forcefully opposed the plan to amend five […]
Uganda to Withdraw Its Peacekeeping Troops from Somalia After 19 Years
KAMPALA (SD) – Uganda has officially announced plans to withdraw its troops from Somalia after 19 continuous years of participation in peacekeeping operations, signalling a significant shift in the country’s role in […]
Somalia Accepts Responsibility for Theft from WFP Warehouses in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has officially accepted responsibility for the theft of humanitarian aid from a warehouse belonging to the World Food Programme (WFP) in Mogadishu. A […]
President Hassan Sheikh Rejects Ultimatum from “Future Council” of Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – Despite the Somali Future Council issuing an ultimatum to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud the day before to completely halt amendments to the country’s provisional constitution, the process has now […]
The Somaliland President Returns to Hargeisa After Participating in the World Economic Forum in Davos
DAVOS (SD) – President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) and the delegation he led have today returned to the country following a highly successful working visit to Davos, Switzerland, where he participated in […]
Somalia’s Future Council Imposes Conditions on Talks with Government After Meeting the International Community
NAIROBI (SD) – The Somali Future Council, comprising the administrations of Puntland, Jubaland, the National Dialogue Forum, Somali Parliament MPs, and independent politicians, held a meeting in Nairobi with representatives from the […]
Somaliland President Holds Historic Meeting with Israeli President and Eric Trump
DAVOS (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro), last night held a historic, high-level meeting in Davos with the President of the State of Israel, Isaac Herzog, and Eric […]
Somaliland Neutralizes Insurgents Who Crossed from Djibouti Border
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland military today conducted a security operation in areas belonging to the Salal region, during which they killed some members of a gang recently responsible for the murder […]
President Trump Once Again Calls Out Somalia As A Failed State
WASHINGTON (SD) – President Trump once again commented on Somalia’s current political situation tonight, describing it as a non-existent country. He said: “Somalia isn’t even a country… there’s no proof it’s a […]
The United States to Halt All Aid to Somalia this year.
WASHINGTON / MOGADISHU (SD)– The United States government has announced it will officially suspend all aid to Somalia this year, following a dispute over the fate of humanitarian aid supplies provided by […]
