HARGEISA (SD) – U.S. foreign-policy analyst Michael Rubin has criticized the composition of Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro’s” delegation to Washington, arguing that the size of the delegation risks sending the […]
Analyst Michael Rubin Questions Somaliland Delegation’s Strategy Ahead of Washington Visit
Former Somali Custodial Corps Commander Injured in Doolow Airstrike; Turkey Accused
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s political crisis has intensified following a reported drone strike on the residence of former Custodial Corps commander Brigadier General Mahad Abdirahman Aden, known as General Shub, in Doolow, […]
Somaliland President Heads to U.S. in Major Diplomatic Push for Recognition
HARGEISA (SD) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro” has departed for the United States, via the United Arab Emirates, beginning his first official visit to Washington since taking office. The visit […]
Somalia Election Talks Stall as Deni and Ahmed Madobe Seek International Guarantees.
MOGADISHU — Efforts by Somalia’s political leaders and the international community to bring Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni and Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam Ahmed Madobe to Mogadishu have reportedly stalled over […]
Somaliland President Irro Set for First U.S. Visit as Recognition Campaign Enters a New Phase
HARGEISA (SD) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro” is expected to travel to the United States in the coming days, in what would be his first visit to the country since […]
AFRICOM Warns Houthis May Deploy Radar Systems in Somalia to Track Red Sea Shipping
WASHINGTON (SD)- The United States has warned that Yemen’s Houthi movement is seeking to expand its operational reach into Somalia, including through the possible deployment of radar systems in areas controlled by […]
President Irro Meets Former Northeastern MPs Who Have Returned to Somaliland
HARGEISA (SD) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro) has met with several MPs and political figures who recently defected from the rogue Northeastern Administration and arrived in Hargeisa. According to the […]
Puntland State of Somalia Claims to Have Proof Linking Turkish Forces to Drone Attacks
GAROWE (SD) — Puntland Deputy Minister of Security Abdirahman Yusuf Dujana says the administration has evidence supporting its allegations concerning recent military strikes along Puntland’s coastline, amid controversy over possible Turkish involvement. […]
Somaliland’s Education Minister Acts to Eliminate Telesom’s exploitative Student Fees for Exam Results
HARGEISA (SD) — Somaliland’s Minister of Education and Science, Prof. Ismail Duale Yusuf, has intervened after widespread complaints that students and parents were being charged to access this year’s national examination results […]
Court Annuls Galmudug Elections, Orders Fresh Vote Over Serious Legal Violations
MOGADISHU — A Somali court has annulled the recent Galmudug elections, ruling that the voting process failed to meet constitutional and electoral requirements and that serious irregularities compromised the credibility of the […]
Somaliland Calls on Cyprus and Greece to Reconsider Position on Recognition
HARGEISA — Somaliland has called on Cyprus and Greece to reconsider their positions on Somaliland’s international recognition, following a controversial telephone conversation between Somalia’s newly appointed parliamentary speaker, Abdullahi Mohamed Nur, and […]
Puntland Demands Answers on Turkish Drone Strike and Shelling Along the Nugal Coast
GAROWE (SD)— Puntland has officially condemned recent attacks along the Nugal coast and demanded an explanation over who carried out the strikes, amid growing concerns about renewed piracy and foreign military activity […]
Somaliland Positions Itself as Strategic Partner in Securing the Red Sea
HARGEISA (SD)— Somaliland is seeking to turn its strategic location on the Gulf of Aden into a major diplomatic and security advantage, offering itself as a reliable partner to countries seeking to […]
Uganda’s President Presses Somalia’s President to Resolve Political Crisis
MOGADISHU (SD) — Uganda is reportedly urging Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to reach a political agreement with opposition groups, as growing tensions over elections threaten to complicate the future of the […]
Somali Piracy Resurges as Pirates Seize Another Cargo Ship Off the Southern Coast
MOGADISHU (SD) — Somali piracy is showing renewed signs of activity after armed pirates reportedly seized a cargo vessel off Somalia’s southern coast on Monday, August 17, raising fresh concerns about maritime […]
Puntland Raises Security Concerns as Somalia’s Outgoing Federal President Visits Divided Galkayo
GALKAYO (SD) — The outgoing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s visit to Galkayo has drawn a cautious and critical response from Puntland, with the administration warning that the Federal Government’s activities in the […]
Somaliland Demands Formal Coordination Over UN Visit to Las Anod
HARGEISA (SD) — Somaliland has called on the United Nations to respect established diplomatic procedures when its senior officials visit politically and security-sensitive areas such as Las Anod, following a recent UN […]
Tensions Rise in Galkayo as Somali President’s Visit Triggers Security Dispute
GALKAYO (SD)— Tensions have increased in Galkayo following Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s visit, with Puntland and Galmudug deploying additional security forces around the divided city amid growing political friction between Puntland […]
Somaliland Accuses Somalia, Djibouti and Turkey of Interference in the Awdal Conflict
HARGEISA (SD) — Somaliland’s Interior Minister, Abdalle Mohamed Arab, has accused Somalia, Djibouti and Turkey of interfering in the prolonged conflict in Somaliland’s western Awdal and Salal regions, arguing that the violence […]
Somaliland Emerges as Potential U.S. Partner in Red Sea Security
WASHINGTON (SD) — Somaliland is increasingly attracting attention in Washington as a potential strategic partner in efforts to protect Red Sea shipping and counter the growing threat posed by Houthi attacks around […]
