Washington (SD) – Ilhan Omar a member of the US House of Representatives is leading a group campaigning for Joe Biden administration to appoint an envoy to combat Islamophobia. The Congresswoman from […]
High level Djiboutian and Ethiopian delegations to attend this year’s Hargeisa International Book Fair
Hargeisa (SD) – The Minister of Culture and Youth Affairs of the Republic of Djibouti Ms. Hibo Mumin with a large delegation arrived today in Somaliland’s capital Hargeisa. The delegation from the […]
PM Roble sacks senior NISA officials for defying orders
Mogadishu (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Hussein Roble, has today fired the Director of Staff of the National Intelligence Service (NISA) and the Commander of […]
Somalia confirms airstrike against al-Shabaab in Mudug
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government said on Friday that its forces in cooperation with the country’s partners had conducted an airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab. The attack which is the second in […]
A students allege University of Hargeisa revoked their scholarships
Hargeisa (SD) – An estimated 62 students from all regions of Somaliland who previously received scholarships from the University of Hargeisa, said the university has withdrawn their admissions. The students who were […]
ISIS displays troops in Puntland’s Bari region
Bossaso (SD) – The official ISIS media in Somalia, published photos of their fighters and officers in unidentified area of Puntland. During the Eid season ISIS is know to perform military exercises […]
Somalia TPLF Supporters Arrested in Jigjiga
Jigjiga (SD) – People suspected of supporting TPLF fighters in Tigray region of Ethiopia have been arrested in Somali Ethiopian regional state capital Jigjiga. Police in the Somali region of Ethiopia have […]
MP Rambo: Businessman Ahmed Osman Guelleh will remain as the SL representative for the Ethiopian Shipping Line
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi reportedly had a direct meeting today with businessman Ahmed Osman Guelleh, who recently had his business license revoked. The meeting reportedly lasted for about […]
National Certificate Examination results released with Banadir students failing the most
Mogadishu (SD) – Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Learning of the Federal Government of Somalia has today announced the country’s controversial results of the 2020-2021 school year exams. The ministry confirmed […]
Senior al-Shabaab leader defects to SNA in central Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – A senior al-Shabab commander on Wednesday surrendered to Somali army in central region of the horn of Africa nation amid military operations against the militants intensified. Gedi Qalabhor, Somali […]
Gedo Reconciliation team hands over final report to PM Roble
MOGADISHU (SD) – Gedo Regional Reconciliation Commission has handed over their final report to Somali prime minister, Mohamed Hussein Roble barely two weeks after the commission travelled to Gedo region. Gedo Reconciliation […]
Somalia’s electoral dispute among Northern politicians still lingering
Mogadishu (SD) – Conflict over who will oversee the election process of the northern parliamentary MPs remains, as the Upper House elections are days away. The Northern Electoral Commission has split into […]
PM Roble to NISA: we will not tolerate candidates being turned away from Mogadishu airport
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble today said all political candidates have the right to assemble and travel anywhere in the country. Somali Prime Minister Roble made the remarks […]
UN Office in Somalia provides election materials to Puntland and Jubaland
Mogadishu (SD) – Electoral Implementation Committees of Jubaland and Puntland States has on Wednesday received electoral equipment and materials necessary in holding elections in the two administrations. UNSOM offices in Kismayo and […]
Passenger plane crash-lands in SNA base
MOGADISHU (SD) – A passenger plane carrying about 37 passengers has crashed-landed near the border of Kenya and Somalia, the company confirmed Wednesday. The incident happened at Burahache military camp, Elwak, Gedo […]
Al-Shabaab militants feared killed in US air strike
MOGADISHU (SD) -Unknown number of al-Shabaab militants have been killed and several other wounded after US military carried out an air strike against the group in central Somalia, Somali and US officials […]
Al-Shabaab leader warns against participating in Somalia’s elections
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s Al-Shabaab leader Ahmed Omar Abu-Ubaydah, in an audio recording, released today issued a warning against participating in Somalia’s long awaited elections. The Al-Shabaab leader sent warning to traditional […]
President Bihi prays Eid with the public in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi, has today joined the people of the capital Hargeisa in the Eid prayers. Accompanied by members of his cabinet, the mayor of […]
SNA kills over 35 al-Shabaab in central Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – More than 35 al-Shabaab militants have been killed and over dozen other wounded in clashes with Galmudug’s regional paramilitary forces backed by Somali National Army (SNA) in central Somalia. […]
UN, AU extend best wishes to Somalis as Eid al-Adha is marked
MOGADISHU (SD) – United Nation (UN) and African Union (AU) have extended their best wishes to the people and the Government of Somalia on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. James Swan, the […]