Mogadishu (SD) – Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble, met with Federal, State and Dispute Resolution Electoral commissions in his office today. Roble spoke to committees about […]
UN Security Council extends UNSOM mandate “as the security situation allows”
NY (SD) – The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) to 31 May 2022, “as the security situation allows”. The […]
Abaarso Graduates push back on Social media attacks and call out Oldoon as a lair
Minneapolis (SD) – First it was the accusations of Muslim kids being converted to Christianity at Abaarso school and Barwaaqo university in Somaliland, then the internet came for the Alumni, with more […]
Somaliland government plans to relocate factories in the capital
Hargeisa (SD) – The Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism of Somaliland, Mohamud Hassan Sa’ad (Saajin), told the House of Elders that the government is planning to move Factories out of residential […]
Puntland, Galmudug to intensify war on al-Shabaab
GALKAYO (SD) – Puntland and Galmudug states will launch joint operations against al-Shabaab barely a week after deadly fighting between Somali army and the militant group in central Somalia. During a meeting […]
Roble & members of the Union of Candidates agree to work together on second face of the elections
Mogadishu (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble today met with the Union of Candidates to discuss the acceleration of the electoral process. The leaders […]
Military court in Somalia sentences ISIS militant to 10-years in jail
MOGADISHU (SD) – An ISIS militant was today sentenced to serve the next 10 years behind bars for participating in fighting against Puntland security forces, and handling terror propaganda. According to court […]
Over 150 Yemeni refugees arrive in Somaliland
HARGEISA (SD) – Close to 200 refugees who fled from Yemen have arrived in Somaliland barely two days after the state’s foreign ministry confirmed that Somaliland was ready to host Afghan refugees […]
Puntland forces launch offensive against Al Shabaab
Galkayo (SD) – Puntland security forces, particularly the specially trained PSF, have released information on a planned operations in the last few hours in areas of Bari region. A statement posted on […]
Council of Presidential Candidates discuss four election challenges facing the country
Mogadishu (SD) The members of the Council of Presidential Candidates met in Mogadishu today to discuss the latest on the country’s upcoming elections. At the end of the meeting, the Union of […]
Puntland political parties oppose local preliminary elections
Garowe (SD) – Political parties in Somalia’s regional state of Puntland have opposed to the preliminary local councils elections in Qardho, Eyl and Ufeyn districts. A joint letter from Puntland political parties […]
Somaliland calls reports of hosting Afghan refugees unofficial
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland government has dismissed reports published recently by the AFP indicating that Somaliland accepted to host Afghan refugees. In an interview with BBC Somali, Somaliland’s Information Minister Saleban Yusuf […]
First batch of Somali women police unit trained in Turkey
ISTANBUL (SD) – At least 49 female police officers have completed the advanced training in Turkey ahead of the parliamentary and presidential elections. Officiating graduation of female elite forces in Turkey, Somali […]
Puntland, Somali Regional State of Ethiopia reach security agreement
Galdogob (SD) – Delegates from Puntland Government and Somali Regional State of Ethiopia held a meeting in Galdogob district of Mudug region, discussing security. The meeting was attended by officials from the […]
Mushtaq Kahin explains study on Somali mental health barriers and health inequalities
London (SD) – A new study done in the UK is the first to use Somali immigrants to examines Somali mental health barriers and health inequalities. The study ” Breaking the chains: […]
Somaliland: Oldon’s home raided
Burao (SD) – The wife of Abdimalik Sheikh Muse Oldon, currently incarcerated in Somaliland, announced that her house in Burao was raided by police and military forces in the early hours of […]
AU, Somali forces to launch operations to secure poll
MOGADISHU (SD) – Forces of Somali National Army (SNA) and African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) will jointly conduct operation to enhance electoral security and prepare for AMISOM post 2021. As part […]
Authorities deny al-Shabaab take over, vow war on terror in Galmudug
DHUSAMAREEB (SD) – Somali national Army (SNA) and Galmudug state forces will launched operation to liberate al-Shabaab control towns in central Somalia, Galmudug information minister confirmed. In an interview with Somali BBC […]
Somaliland Ready To Take In Afghan Refugees: Official tells AFP
Hargeisa (SD) – AFP is reporting that Somaliland had “(in) principle” accepted hosting Afghanistan refugees, a foreign ministry official said Friday. Since Taliban took control of Afghanistan, United States have been evacuating […]
AU appoints former President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria as High Representative for the Horn of Africa
Addis Ababa (SD) – The chairman of the African Union (AU) has appointed former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo as the new High Representative for the Horn of Africa. “This decision is part […]