Mogadishu (SD) – Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo will later today be traveling to Djibouti to attend IGAD summit slated for Sunday. Part of the bloc’s agenda is to discuss the diplomatic […]
Kenya deploys troops to Somalia border, as fears of invasion grows
Beled Hawo (SD) – The federal Government of Somalia has issued a statement today expressing concern over the Kenyan military massing at the border between the two countries. “The Federal Government of […]
Hirshabelle refuses to participate in Somalia’s regional football tournament
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s Regional states and Benadir football tournament scheduled to start on the 20th of this month at Eng. Yarisow football stadium has Hirshabelle’s players refusing to attend. Statement from […]
Ex-Somali president accuses gov’t of using forces to silence opposition
Mogadishu (SD) – Former President and opposition leader Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has accused Somali government of using armed forces to iron out its differences with opposition. Speaking to media in Mogadishu on […]
United Nations condemns terrorist attack in Galkayo
Mogadishu – The United Nations in Somalia condemns in the strongest terms the attack today at Galkaayo’s stadium, which reportedly killed and injured many people who had gathered ahead of a visit […]
WATCH: A Somali Edmonton respiratory therapist who become first to get COVID-19 vaccine talked to us
Edmonton (SD) – Sahra Kaahiye, a Somali Canadian respiratory therapist at the University of Alberta Hospital was the first Albertan to receive a COVID-19 vaccination this week. Sahra the Chair of the […]
Three major Somali Forces Commanders Killed in Galkayo Blast
Galkayo (SD) – Commander of the 21st Division of the Somali Armed Forces Gen. Qooje Dagaari, the Commander of Danab Forces in Galmudug Col. Mukhtar and Danab Deputy Force Commander in Galkayo […]
Somaliland cancels girls’ football tournament in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s Ministry of Youth and Sports confirms the suspension of girls’ regional Football tournament in the country, claiming it violated the ministry’s rules. Statement from the Somaliland Ministry of […]
Security forces cancel meeting in support of candidate Mustafa Duhulow
Mogadishu (SD) – Security forces have tonight stopped a rally in support of Presidential candidate Mustafa Duhulow at the Afriik Hotel near the KM4 junction in Mogadishu. The preparations for the meeting […]
Somali Man shot dead by Queensland police on Motorway
Brisbane (SD) – Police in Queensland, Australia, have shot dead a 22-year-old Somali man in central Brisbane, according to witnesses. Police in Brisbane who were responding to a public call say the […]
Former Turkey Ambassador to Farmajo: Show same maturity as Presidents Sharif and Hassan
Mogadishu u (SD) – Former Turkish Ambassador to Somalia Kamaludin Kani Turan, has addressed Somalia’s election disputes, calling for the president to calm the tensions. “I hope President Mohamed Farmajo shows same […]
Youths who rode bicycle from Jigjiga welcomed in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s Minister of Youth and Sports Boos Mire Mohamed along with the Deputy Minister of Transport attended a ceremony hosted by the chairman of the Somaliland Chamber of Commerce […]
Muse Bihi receives warm welcome in Hargeisa following visit to Kenya
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi and his delegation returned to Hargeisa this afternoon after a three-day visit to Kenya. The President and his delegation were welcomed at Egal International Airport […]
Presidential candidates call on Turkish ambassador to remain neutral on election issues
Mogadishu (SD) – The Union of Presidential Candidates have called on the Turkish Ambassador to Somalia to be neutral in matters related to the Somali elections, saying they regretted the Ambassador’s support […]
Somalia: If Kenya could violate the African charter, it would recognize Somaliland
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Mohamed Abdirizak Mohamud explained why the Somali government has cut ties with Kenya. Minister Mohamed Abdirizak, speaking to the VOA, said […]
Kenya responds to Somalia cutting diplomatic ties
Nairobi (SD) – The Kenyan government has said it will form a team to find a diplomatic solution between Kenya and Somalia, according to government spokesman Cyrus Oguna. Cyrus Oguna added that […]
Candidates issue statement on Mogadishu protesters shooting
Mogadishu (SD) – Union of Opposition Candidates issued a scathing statement regarding Government forces opening fire on demonstrations in Mogadishu today. “The Union of Candidates strongly condemns the indiscriminate firing by the […]
Joint Communique Issued by Somaliland and Kenya on President Bihi’s visit to Nairobi
Nairobi (SD) – Somaliland and Kenyan Presidents Muse Bihi Abdi and Uhuru Kenyatta have today issued a joint Communique, on the occasion of the Somaliland President’s official visit to Nairobi this week. […]
JOINT STATEMENT FROM INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS ON THE NEED FOR ONGOING DIALOGUE AMONG SOMALI LEADERS
Mogadishu – The recent Somalia Partnership Forum enabled all involved to openly exchange views on current developments in the country and to agree on the 2021 Mutual Accountability Framework, which sets out key […]
Opposition Candidates organized protests in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – The situation in Mogadishu is now calm, following violent protests in some neighborhoods in Mogadishu Today, with some protesters being shot by security forces at Fagah Intersection. Demonstrations were […]