Mogadishu(SD)-In Mogadishu, former Somali Presidents Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, members of opposition parties and politicians discuss the latest political events and government blockade of Kismayo. The meeting was closed to the […]
Al-Shabaab launches heavy attack on military base in Marka
Marka(SD)-At least twenty Somali government soldiers have been killed and others injured after al-Shabaab militants attacked a base in the Lower Shabelle region. The base attacked, El-Salini, is located near Marka, the center […]
President Farmajo to attend the 74th Session of the UN General Assembly
Mogadishu(SD)-The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo is heading to the United States to attend the 74th United Nations General Assembly. The President will deliver a keynote address at the […]
Somaliland Foreign Minister accused Somalia stalling talks
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland Minister of Foreign Affairs Yasin Hajji Mohamud Hirir (Faratoon), said the Somali government is not ready for talks, while Somaliland is ready and willing to participate in the talks. The Minister […]
A former Somalia Pres. denied to travel to Kismayo
Mogadishu(SD)-Reports indicate that Somalia’s former President Sheik Shariif Sh. Ahmed was denied to travel to Kismayo by the Somali Government. An order from the Civil Aviation Authority has notified flight operators to Kismayo […]
Somaliland cancels a prominent religious cleric’s seminar in Hargeisa
Hargeisa(SD)-The Somaliland government has cancelled a prominent religious cleric Sheikh Mohamed Idris from holding a seminar on the couple’s happiness in Hargeisa. “We have suspended a so called training, advertised on social media, […]
President Deni Appoints Diaspora Representative to the United States
Garowe(SD)-The President of Puntland State of Somalia, Dr. Abdullahi Deni, has appointed a new Puntland State Representative for the Diaspora in the United States. In a press release the president of Puntland […]
AMISOM troops withdraw from bases in Hiran region
Beledweyn(SD)-Reports from Jalalaqsi district in Hiran region say that Djiboutian troops who are part of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) vacated bases in the district. Mire Hussein Siyad, one of the […]
Federal Government releases funds to regional State governments
Mogadishu(SD)-The Federal Government of Somalia has released a total of six million US dollars in aid to Somalia’s regional state governments and Banadir. A statement from the Ministry of Finance of the Government […]
UN Envoy Encourages All Somalis to Help Contribute to Somalia’s Peace
Mogadishu(SD) – As the world marks the International Day of Peace, the UN envoy to Somalia today encouraged all Somalis to contribute towards a sustainable peace in their country. “Somalis yearn for […]
Fired Hargeisa Airport employees find jobs at Puntland Airports
Garowe(SD)-The Puntland Minister of Civil Aviation and Airport Affairs, Hussein Osman Lugatoor (Gabiley), who spoke at his office in Garowe today, announced that the ICAO staff recently fired at the Hargeisa airport will begin […]
Three Borama City Council members arrested for Supporting Rebel Army
Borama(SD)-Somaliland authorities arrested three members of the Borama City Council. The three arrested MP’s are Mohamed Muhumed Dheeree who was deputy mayor of Borama district, MP Mustafe Hayte and Indho Sheel councilor. The government […]
Pres. Farmajo signs anti-corruption law
Mogadishu(SD)-The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, has signed into law the creation of an independent anti-corruption commission following a ceremony at the National Presidency and it will […]
Insurance Agreement between two companies from Somalia and Turkey
The joint venture between the two companies from Somalia and Turkey, comes after a visit to Turkey by the head of Somali Islamic Insurance company Mohamed Abdi Mohamed, accompanied by consultant Hilaal Sheikh […]
The third Hadhwanaag journalist detained by the Somaliland army last night
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland security forces arrested Hadhwanaag News journalist Abdirahman Sheikh Hassan Mohamed last night at 2:00 AM. This reporter becomes the third Hadhwanaag journalist to be illegally detained by the Somaliland security forces in […]
A Somali Minister resigns over Galmudug Interference
Dhusamareb(SD)-Deputy Minister of the Somali Ministry of Livestock Abdikarim Khalif Abdi Dhalac posted on his Facebook page that he had resigned from the Somali government. The deputy minister said the reason for […]
Al-Shabaab for the first time addresses the Maritimes case between Somalia and Kenya
Mogadishu(SD)-Al-Shabaab has for the first time issued reports on maritime disputes between the governments of Somalia and Kenya, and the likely outcome of the ICJ’s trial in the maritime dispute between the […]
Somali government, international community step up fight against al-Shabaab
Mogadishu(SD)-The Somali government has said that there are ongoing planning to increase its war against Al-Shabaab and that they’re in consultations with regional governments about it’s plans. The announcement came at a […]
UN reports press and human rights abuses in Somaliland
NY(SD)-The report by the United Nations Human Rights Expert envoy for Somalia, Mr. Bahame Tom MUKIRYA NYANDUGA spoke on the situation in Somaliland of human rights and press freedom. The expert visited […]
Jubaland: federal government of Somalia is a threat to the security and stability of Kismayo
Kismayo(SD)-An statement from the Presidency of the Jubaland state says that the federal government of Somalia is a threat to the security and stability of Kismayo. The press statement dated 18/9/2019 spoke […]