Hargeisa (SD) – The new mayor of Hargeisa, Abdikarin Ahmed Mooge, has taken over from former mayor Abdirahman Mohamud Aided (Soltelco). The handover ceremony took place at a tent built on the […]
UK and US embassies in Mogadishu welcome new election timetable
Mogadishu (SD) – The embassies of the United States and the United Kingdom in Somalia issued a statements on yesterday meeting in Mogadishu between the heads of regional administrations, Benadir region and […]
SNA-AU operations degraded al-Shabaab – Amisom
MOGADISHU (SD) – Joint operations by Somali military and Amisom had resulted in the militants losing ground in central and southern Somalia, African Union mission in Somalia said Tuesday. In a statement, […]
Puntland forces kill ISIS members in Bari region
Bossaso (SD) – The Puntland Security Forces (PSF) say they have killed ISIS members who were setting off roadside bombs on the road between Hamure village and Balidhidin district in Bari region. […]
President Bihi Welcomes American Health Professionals To Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, attended a large-scale event hosted by the Somalilander American Health Association (SAHA), a non-profit organization of Somaliland health professionals based in the […]
Somalia to elect its president Oct. 10
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia will hold its presidential election on 10th of October this year, the country’s national Consultative Council (NCC) announced Tuesday following two days of talks between Somali prime minister, […]
Somali regional states demand change polling stations
MOGADISHU (SD) – Some of Somalia’s regional state leaders have reportedly demanded the review of the 27th May poll agreement, citing security issues in some of the towns intended to host the […]
UN and Sweden to work on enhancing Somalia’s health sector
MOGADISHU (SD) – United Nations (UN) health agency and Sweden will cooperate on strengthening the National Institute of Health and health information systems in Somalia after signing $ 517 868 worth agreement. […]
Somaliland: Newly Elected MPs Receive Training On Their Roles and Responsibilities
Hargeisa (SD) – The newly elected members of the Somaliland House of Representatives Participates in a Training on Responsibility, duties ahead of them and understand what representation is. The training was jointly […]
Al-Shabaab executes 16 people for alleged spying
Mogadishu (SD) – Al-Shabaab militants executed at least 16 people in Lower Shabelle, Middle Jubba and Bay regions, accusing them of spying for the Somali government, the United States and AMISOM. The […]
Somaliland Vice President Opens National Zakat Conference
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland Vice President Abdirahman Abdillahi Ismail (Saylici) has today inaugurated the Zakat National Conference in Hargeisa. The conference, organized by the Somaliland Ministry of Religion and Endowments, will last […]
Puntland leader Deni’s failure has negative ramification in 2021 Somali election
By Burhan A. Shire The current president of Puntland Administration Saeed Deni, came to power in a corrupted election in 2019. He received support from different sources and regions that assumed aligning […]
FGS-FMS leaders to finalise election process
MOGADISHU (SD) – The consultative conference on the electoral process has today kicked off in the Somali capita ahead of August parliamentary and presidential elections. According to office of the premiere, the […]
SNA kill 41 Al-Shabaab fighters in foiled attack in Somalia central
Somalia has said Al-Shabaab suffered huge blows and lost up to 41 fighters during the attack Wisil town of Mudug regio Deputy Information Minister, Abdirahman Yusuf Al-Adala has praised the people and […]
Thousands displaced in Wisil fighting – UN
MOGADISHU (SD) – Thousands of people have fled their homes after fierce fighting between Somali military and Al-Shabaab fighters in a small town in central Somalia, UN confirmed. Early Sunday, heavily armed […]
Somaliland Information Minister Responds to President Farmajo’s reunification uprising Statement
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland Information Minister Saleban Yusuf Ali Koore expressed dismay at President Farmajo’s recent statement about Somaliland’s youth. The minister said that President Farmajo has no say on Somaliland’s affairs, […]
Djibouti celebrates Independence Day
Djibouti (SD) – Djibouti celebrates 44th anniversary of the country’s independence from France in 1977. The event, which is an annual event to showcase the struggle of the Djiboutian people for independence […]
Somaliland House of Elders approves the Political Associations and Parties Law
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland House of Elders approves the opening of the Political Associations Act, after the law was amended and supplemented by the out going House of Representatives of Somaliland. The […]
Over 20 killed in al-Shabaab attack on SNA in Mudug
MOGADISHU (SD) – At least twenty people have been killed and more than a dozen others were wounded in Al-Shabaab clashes with Somali military in central Somalia region. According to witnesses, heavily […]
Puntland executes 21 militants
Galkayo (SD) – Puntland forces in Galkayo executed 18 men recently sentenced to death, after being found guilty of being members of Al-Shabaab and committing murders in Galkayo. Officials at the Puntland […]