Kuwait (SD) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Abdirizak Mohamud on a visit to Kuwait met with the Prime Minister of Kuwait […]
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Election of 4 senators to take place in Kismayo
KISMAYO (SD) – The last four senators from Jubbaland state will be elected next Thursday ahead of commencement of lower house elections. Jubbaland State Indirect Elections Team (SIET) said Tuesday candidates for […]
Jubbaland releases list of remaining four senate candidates
KISMAYO (SD) – Jubbaland state will soon complete the election of Upper House as the southerly state released the names of the candidates who will be vying for the remaining four federal senatorial […]
AFP reports on the socio-economic situation in Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – The AFP news agency has published extensive report on the Republic of Somaliland, particularly in the areas of the living standard, education, economic development, elections and the issue of […]
International community and Qoorqoor discuss tensions in Guriel
Dhusamareb (SD) – The President of Galmudug State of Somalia Ahmed Abdi Kariye (Qoor-qoor) held a face-to-face meeting with some representatives of the international community. According to sources, the meeting discussed the […]
Ethiopia: Somali regional parliament elects woman speaker, re-elects President Agjar
Jigjiga (SD) – Parliament of the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia has for the first time elected a female as their Speaker of the House. Ms. Ayaan Abdi officially took over as […]
Al Shabab targets Kenyan military convoy in Lower Jubba
Kambodi (SD) – Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for a bomb blast targeting Kenyan troops in the Lower Jubba region, killing and wounding several people. A statement from Al Shabaab said the blast […]
On Dispatches this week; the ICJ ruling, China says Taiwan bribing Somaliland, Las Anod crises
Toronto (SD) – ON Our Oct 17, 2021 program, we discuss the ICJ ruling on the maritime dispute between Somalia and Kenya, China says Taiwan is bribing Somaliland politicians. We are Joined […]
President Bihi blasts OCHA, Puntland and the Feds over Las Anod evictions
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, spoke for the first time about the people Somaliland evicted out of Las Anod, has strongly criticized the United Nations, and the Puntland administration. […]
Explosion in Sugurre targets Puntland forces
Bossaso (SD) – Troops from the Puntland security forces was hit with an explosion today in Sugurre area on the outskirts of Bossaso, the capital of Bari region. The blast was reportedly […]
Father of prime suspect of UK MP murder speaks out on fate of his son
LONDON (SD) – The father of the man suspected of killing UK lawmaker has spoken for the first time since the MP was murdered. Sir David Amess, 69, a senior Conservative Member […]
Students protest in Hargeisa, some arrested
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland Police Force today arrested Farah Omar secondary students at a protest rally in front of the Ministry of Education. Sources close to the students confirmed that nearly 30 […]
UK Somali Community Leaders & Organisations: our thoughts and prayers are with Sir David Amess’s family
London (SD) – Somali Somali Community leaders and Organizations in the UK have expressed their condolences over the recent murder of UK lawmaker David Amess. “We’re shocked & saddened by the senseless […]
Puntland: Kaah Party fined for Election laws
Garowe (SD) – The Puntland Interim Electoral Commission (TPEC) fined the KAAH party led by President Said Abdullahi Deni, after it violated election laws. KAAH, one of Puntland’s largest political parties, has […]
Blast in Beledweyne kills Feer Feer mayor
Beledweyne (SD) – Reports from the town of Beledweyne in Hiran region confirm that a heavy explosion has occurred at a police station in the town. According to the reports, the blast […]
President Farmaajo meets maritime case legal team
MOGADISHU (SD) – President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has today met with Somalia’s legal team which attended the announcement of ICJ judgement on the maritime case with Kenya this week in Hague. The […]
Over 7,200 people evicted from Las’anod – UN
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somaliland authorities have evicted about 7,250 people from Las’anod town and surrounding areas UNHCR confirmed. In a statement, UNHCR’s Protection and Return Monitoring Network (PRMN) said some 24 households […]
Somali national reportedly arrested for UK MP murder
London (SD) – A Somali man is reportedly arrested for the killing of MP David Amess of the Conservative Party in the UK. According to some British newspapers, the killer whose name […]
China blames Taiwan for bribing Somaliland politicians and their families
Beijing (SD) – China’s national English language newspaper, the Global Times reported that politicians and their families in Somaliland are taking bribes from Taiwanese Government. The report quoted experts as saying the […]
Government forces advance towards Guriel as civilian displacement ensues
The Somali National Army (SNA) and Galmudug forces have moved out of their bases between Eldhere and Guriel, approaching Guriel Airport, the headquarters of the Ahlu Sunna militia in region. The Federal […]