Garowe (SD) – The Puntland regional House of Representatives has today convened to discuss the Federal Government term extension approved by the Federal Parliament of Somalia. The President of Puntland State of […]
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Madobe warns Somalia risks instability and division following Farmajo’s term extension
MOGADISHU (SD) – Jubbaland President Ahmed Madobe has warned that Somalia could plunge into instability amid a flurry of activity in Mogadishu as relations between the opposition and the federal government worsen […]
Somaliland: NEC Assigns electoral logo numbers to Candidates and parties
Hargeisa (SD) – The National Electoral Commission (NEC) yesterday issued the numbers that will represent the candidates for the House of Representatives and local councils in the upcoming election. These numbers will […]
Tensions in Mogadishu escalate as Habar-Gidir MPs and elders declare self-defense
Mogadishu (SD) – Tensions were high in Mogadishu last night and today after the former Benadir Regional Police Commander Gen. Sadiq John returned to a residence in Shirkole in Hodan district. General […]
Mogadishu district official killed outside capital
MOGADISHU (SD) – Mogadishu district official was shot dead last night on the outskirts of Somali capital barely three months after Hodan DC was assassinated in Mogadishu. In a statement, Somali police […]
SNA, AMISOM seal deal on security strategies
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali National Army (SNA) and AMISOM have agreed on strategies for Somali security forces to take a lead role in security operations going forward. In a statement on Friday, […]
Somalia charges foreigners and prominent Somalis
Mogadishu (SD) – Banadir regional court has issued a statement summoning six defendants, mostly foreigners, they are accused of spying and disseminating national security information. The accused, Matt Bryden, Kheyre Abdirahman Rage, […]
US appoints new ambassador to Somalia
Washington (SD) – The United States Government has appointed a new ambassador to Somalia to replace Don Yamamoto. Larry Edward André Jr. will replace Donald Yamamoto as the US ambassador to Somalia, […]
Puntland leader meets his cabinet over Farmajo’s term extension
MOGADISHU (SD) – Leaders in Somalia’s northeastern regional state have started talks discussed the appropriate response to president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo’s move to extend his own term in office by two years. […]
Int’l parners’ threat only embolden terrorist organizations – Somali FM
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia warned that threats from international partners will undermine efforts to defeat terror organizations in the Horn of Africa nation. In a statement, Somali ministry for foreign Affairs said […]
Normalcy returns to Mogadishu after hours-long tension
MOGADISHU (SD) – Hundreds of forces loyal to the outgoing president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo amassed in Hodan district to attack recently dismissed Banadir police boss Sadak John have been pulled back thanks […]
Somalia records 271 new cases of COVID-19
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia on Wednesday registered 271 new coronavirus infections out 1,855 samples that were tested in the past 24 hours. The ministry of health said, a total of 12,837 cases […]
WATCH: Sheikh Mohamed Abdullahi Talks about Ramadan in the west and in a Pandemic
Boston (SD) – Sheikh Mohamed Mohamed Abdullahi Educator, Mentor, Community activist discusses some Ramadan FAQ’s and Fasting in a pandemic, also tackling Vaccine misinformation.
Somaliland labels Farmajo’s leadership as a dictatorship
Hargeisa (SD) – The government of the Republic of Somaliland has expressed regret over the political turmoil and lack of democracy in neighboring Somalia. An statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign […]
Chinese-made Covid 19 vaccine launched in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare today officially launched the SINOPHARM Vaccine, donated by the Government of China to the Government of Somalia. SINOPHARM vaccine is the second […]
Somalia accuses int’l community of ‘blackmail’ to advance regime change, warns of diplomatic action
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government has accused the international community of using humanitarian assistance as ‘blackmail’ to advance its ‘regime change’ amid the donors warn of sanctions and aid cuts following the […]
Farmajo assents to resolution extending mandate for two years
MOGADISHU (SD) – The two-year term extension for Somali president and the parliament has been signed into last night by Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo. According to the country’s information minister, Osman […]
Former Somaliland Minister: without power balance there is no trust
Hargeisa (SD) – Politician Abdillahi Dirawal, who was part of the UDUB governments in Somaliland, spoke about the proportional representation of Somaliland communities. Dirawal said that President Bihi has not balanced the […]
Danab and Gor Gor defectors welcomed at Galkayo Presidential Palace
Galkayo (SD) – Puntland state government today welcomed officers and soldiers who have reportedly left the federal government forces, especially the Gorgor and Danab commandos. The military officials were welcomed at the […]
US, EU and UK oppose Farmajo’s term extension
Mogadishu (SD) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the United States is “deeply disappointed” by the federal government’s decision to extend the term of the president and parliament by two […]