NAIROBI (SD) – The former President of South West Somalia, Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, still insists that he is the legitimate president of that administration, despite having been defeated in office, according […]
SOMALIA: Laftagareen insists that he is the Elected President of the South West State.
EU Naval Forces Blockade Pirated Vessel off Somali Coast
MOGADISHU (SD) – European Union naval forces have blockaded a vessel hijacked by Somali pirates, according to a statement from Operation Atalanta, the EU’s anti-piracy mission in the region. The operation reported […]
Somaliland President Leads National Talks to Resolve Awdal and Selel Conflict.
HARGEISA (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro), alongside the Vice President, convened a high-level National Consultation Meeting aimed at finding a lasting solution to the ongoing conflict in […]
Transparency Organization warns about the dangers surrounding Somalia’s oil resources
MOGADISHU – Somalia has entered a new phase in its energy sector following the arrival of the oil drilling ship Çağrı Bey at the Curad-1 site. The Transparency Somalia Initiative said the […]
Southwest State Government Accuses Turkish Government of Political and Security Interference
MOGADISHU (SD) – A press statement issued by the Southwest State Presidency expressed serious concern over the use of Somali Federal Government forces and military equipment provided by the Turkish Government, which, […]
UN Issues Statement on South West State Tensions
MOGADISHU (SD) – The United Nations in Somalia (UNTMIS) has expressed deep concern over the political situation in the South West State, calling for an immediate de-escalation of rising tensions. In a […]
BREAKING: Government Forces Reach Outskirts of Baidoa as Tensions Escalate in South West State.
BAIDOA (SD) – Government forces that departed from Buur Hakaba today have now arrived on the outskirts of Baidoa, according to confirmed reports. The troops have been conducting mine-sweeping operations on the […]
Somalia’s Parliament Approves Constitutional Amendments Amid Opposition Boycott
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Federal Parliament of Somalia has officially approved and finalized amendments to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia, as announced by the Speaker of the House of […]
Somali Future Council Condemns Blocking of MPs’ Travel to Puntland
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 […]
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 […]
