MOGADISHU (SD) – The Somali Future Council has strongly condemned a directive issued by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud that halted the travel of members from both houses of the Federal Parliament […]
Somali Future Council Condemns Blocking of MPs’ Travel to Puntland
Djibouti President Warns Against Israel Establishing a Base in Berbera
DJIBOUTI (SD) -The President of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, in an interview with Jeune Afrique, condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland. “The objective of Israel is to exploit this territory with non-peaceful intentions, […]
Israel Officially Accepts First Somaliland Ambassador, Further Solidifying Diplomatic Ties
HARGEISA (SD) – In a historic move formalizing their recent agreement, the State of Israel has officially accepted the credentials of the first Ambassador of the Republic of Somaliland. Dr. Mohamed Haji […]
President Irro of Somaliland Expected to Visit Israel at the End of March
JERUSALEM (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro), is scheduled to visit Israel at the end of March this year, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post. The […]
Somaliland Accelerates Diplomatic Campaign Seeking US Recognition
WASHINGTON (SD) – AfriNews 24 reports that the Republic of Somaliland has begun a vigorous diplomatic campaign to gain international recognition from the United States, following its recent establishment of official ties […]
The President of Somaliland Returns to Hargeisa Following His UAE Trip
HARGEISA (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro), returned to Hargeisa following an official working visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he participated in the World Government Summit […]
President Irro: If unity is desired, Djibouti, Ethiopian, and Kenyan Somalis must first unite with Somalia.
DUBAI (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, has argued that if Somalia wants to unify Somalis, it should unite with Djibouti, the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia, and […]
SOMALIA: MPs Warn Against Proceeding with Non-Consensual Constitutional Amendments
MOGADISHU (SD) – Opposition MPs, under the banner of the “Independent Parliamentarians,” have issued a press release strongly warning against steps they describe as non-consensual constitutional amendments that also bypass the official […]
Somali president promises to ‘confront’ any Israeli military presence in Somaliland.
DOHA (SD) – The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, whose term ends in a few months, has strongly asserted that Somalia will defend itself if an attempt is made to establish […]
Senator Jim Risch: The U.S. Faces Security Threats from Somalia, Criticizes “One Somalia Policy”
WASHINGTON () – U.S Senator Jim Risch stated that the United States faces real security threats arising from the instability in Somalia. He strongly emphasized the importance of ensuring that counterterrorism and […]
Parliamentary Session Ends in Failure on the 3rd Day.
MOGADISHU (SD) – The joint session of the two Houses of the Federal Parliament of Somalia was adjourned amidst uproar and chaos on the third consecutive day. The Speaker of Parliament, who […]
Federal MPs Accuse Mogadishu of Involvement in the Battles in Baidoa
MOGADISHU (SD) – Members of Parliament belonging to the Federal Parliament of Somalia have directly accused the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) of being responsible for the severe fighting that took place […]
Somaliland Participates for the Second Consecutive Year in the World Governments Summit in Dubai
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 […]
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 […]
