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 […]
Puntland President Criticizes Federal Government for Undermining Federal Regions’ Unity
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 […]
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 […]
