ADDIS ABABA (SD) – Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has said lasting peace in the Horn of Africa will remain elusive as long as Ethiopia remains landlocked. Speaking in an interview with […]
Abiy Ahmed Links Stability in the Horn of Africa to Ethiopia’s Access to the Sea
Turkey Deploys Special Forces to Protect Oil Exploration in Somalia
ANKARA (SD) – Turkey has announced the deployment of special forces to Somalia to secure an offshore oil exploration mission, according to a statement from the Turkish Ministry of Defence. The deployment […]
Somaliland Rejects Somalia’s Objection to Israel Ambassador Appointment
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland has strongly rejected the Federal Government of Somalia’s criticism of its diplomatic relations with Israel, defending its decision to appoint an ambassador to Tel Aviv. In a statement, […]
Puntland Rejects Extension of Federal Institutions’ Term, Calls for Urgent Dialogue
GAROWE (SD) – The Puntland government has formally opposed the extension of Somalia’s federal institutions, warning of potential constitutional and political instability if the dispute is not resolved. In a statement issued […]
Israel Designates Its First Ambassador to Somaliland, Triggering Diplomatic Festivities in Hargeisa
TEL AVIV (SD)– Israel has appointed its first ambassador to Somaliland, marking a significant step in expanding diplomatic relations with the Horn of Africa region, according to official statements. Israeli Foreign Minister […]
Uganda’s Army Commander Issues Financial Demands to Turkey or Threatens Troop Withdrawal from Somalia.
KAMPALA (SD) – The Commander of Uganda’s armed forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has sparked controversy after issuing strong remarks about foreign involvement in Somalia and suggesting possible troop withdrawal. Muhoozi, the son of […]
Djibouti: Guelleh re-elects himself with 97.8% of the votes.
DJIBOUTI (SD) – The President of the Republic of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, as predicted, won the presidential election held yesterday in the country, securing 97.8% of the votes cast, according to […]
Puntland Raises Concerns Over Somalia–Turkey Cooperation
GAROWE (SD)– Puntland authorities have called for a review of cooperation agreements between Somalia and Turkey, warning that the current structure could pose risks to national independence if transparency and balance are […]
Puntland President Criticizes Federal Government for Undermining Federal Regions’ Unity
GAROWE (SD) – The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, has accused Somalia’s Federal Government of pursuing a political agenda aimed at weakening the country’s federal structure by attempting to divide Puntland […]
Mortar Attack Targets Baidoa Airport as Intelligence Chief Arrives
BAIDOA (SD) – Mortars were fired at Shati Gaduud Airport in Baidoa on Tuesday as a plane carrying Mahad Salad, Director of Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), landed from Mogadishu, […]
EU Naval Forces Retake Hijacked Iranian Vessel off Somali Coast
MOGADISHU (SD) – European Union naval forces under Operation Atalanta have regained control of an Iranian-owned fishing vessel, Alwaseemi, that was hijacked by pirates about 400 nautical miles east of Mogadishu on […]
Somaliland President Irro Reshuffles Cabinet in Major Government Overhaul
HARGEISA (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, has announced a sweeping cabinet reshuffle involving new appointments, dismissals, and transfers across key ministries, in what is seen as a significant […]
Red Sea Rivalry Deepens as Somaliland Emerges at Center of Geopolitical Contest
PARIS (SD)– A new strategic analysis by the FMES Institute argues that Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has intensified geopolitical competition in the Red Sea and Horn of Africa, transforming the region into […]
Hassan Sheikh survives mortar attack at Baidoa Airport.
BAIDOA (SD) – Somalia’s outgoing President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, survived a mortar attack carried out by Al-Shabaab at Shati Gaduud Airport in Baidoa on Friday afternoon, shortly after he arrived from Mogadishu. […]
Hassan Sheikh Visits Baidoa After Leadership Ouster in South West State
BAIDOA – (SD) – The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived in Baidoa alongside a high-level delegation following recent political changes in the South West State administration. He was received by […]
U.S. Revokes Visas of Somali Officials Amid Political Uncertainty
WASHINGTON (SD) – The United States administration, under Donald Trump, has reportedly revoked visas for several officials from the Federal Government of Somalia in a sudden move that could affect diplomatic and […]
U.S. Airstrikes in Somalia Surge in Early 2026, AFRICOM Reports
DJIBOUTI (SD) – The United States has significantly increased its airstrike campaign in Somalia, with nearly 50 strikes recorded in the first three months of 2026, according to the United States Africa […]
SOMALIA: Laftagareen insists that he is the Elected President of the South West State.
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 […]
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 […]
