Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, today issued the following statement on Eid al-Adha celebrations around the world.
Statement by President Bihi on Eid al-Adha
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President Farmajo picks a Radio owner as an election advisor
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has appointed Abdi Ali Rage, the owner of Soyal Radio in Kismayo, as his election adviser, Rage also an influential politician in the Jubaland […]
Ethiopia to appoint new Representative to Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – The Federal Government of Ethiopia will immediately appoint a Representative in Hargeisa, following the replacement of the former Diplomat, sources told Geeska Africa newspaper. The delegation led by the […]
Goobjoog Media Deputy Director fined and sentenced to six months in Prison
Mogadishu (SD) – Abdiaziz Ahmed Gurbiye, the deputy director of Goobjoog Media in Mogadishu, has been sentenced to six months in prison and fined five million Somali shillings. Gurbiye has been accused […]
Puntland Police Force opens fire on Demonstrators
Garowe (SD) – Members of the Puntland State Police force opened fire on civilians demonstrating today in central Garowe, Puntland’s capital. The forces, who are said to be part of the Nugal […]
Somalia: International community issues stern warning following PM Kheyre’s dismissal
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s friends in the international community have issued a statement expressing concern over Saturday’s incident in which the Somali parliament ousted Prime Minister Hassan Ali Kheyre, and warned against […]
Kenya to open additional diplomatic offices in Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – Kenya plans to open more diplomatic offices in Somaliland to serve it’s citizens in that country, according to a statement from the Kenyan Liaison office in Hargeisa. Although it […]
Djibouti (SD) – The Pentagon has admitted for the third time that its bombing campaign against Al-Shabab terrorists, which has been going on for more than a decade, has resulted in civilian […]
Somaliland civil society organizations wary about media freedoms
Hargeisa (SD) – Members of Somaliland’s civil society organizations met today in Hargeisa to discuss the situation facing independent media freedoms. The meeting of the civil society organizations was held at the […]
President Cagjar receives Somaliland Minister of information at Jigjiga state house
Jigjiga (SD) – The President of the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia Mustafe Muhumed Cagjar, today received the Minister of Information, Culture and Awareness of Somaliland Saleban Yusuf Ali (Koore) at the […]
Galmudug President gives details of his trip to Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – A delegation led by Galmudug state president Ahmed Abdi Kariye (Qoor Qoor) arrived in Mogadishu today, where they were warmly welcomed at Aden Adde International Airport. Speaking to the […]
Somaliland: Astan TV CEO to be finally arraigned in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Abdimanan Yusuf, the chairman of Astan Cable TV who was recently arrested by the Somaliland intelligence forces in Hargeisa has today been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department in […]
Somaliland traditional leaders support elections in the country
Borama (SD) – Members of the traditional elders of the western regions of Somaliland have expressed their full support for holding of the joint local council and parliamentary elections on time, welcoming […]
Puntland Media Association trains local reporters on Judicial reporting
Garowe (SD) – The Puntland Media Association (MAP) has today opened a three-day training summit for 30 journalists in Garowe, the capital of Puntland State of Somalia. Puntland Chief Justice Sheikh Nur […]
Somali Cabinet acknowledges sacked PM hard work
Mogadishu (SD) – Acting Prime Minister Mahdi Mohamed Gulled chaired the first cabinet meeting since the no confidence vote in Parliament. The cabinet discussed Issues such as international intervention, security issues and […]
Puntland State Parliament sets pirates free
Garowe (SD) – The Puntland state parliament today repealed legislation allowing to imprison pirates since 2013 at the central prison in Garowe, the capital of Puntland state. The parliament also nullified an […]
European Union Addresses dismissal of PM Kheyre
Brussels (SD) – The European Union (EU) has criticized the dismissal of Prime Minister Hassan Ali Kheyre by the Somali Parliament, calling the move a setback for Somalia’s progress., the EU Representative […]
Somaliland troops reach Adhicadeye to mediate Waring clan militias
Adhicadeye (SD) Tensions remain high in Adhicadeye region of Sool region, where clashes broke out between two clan militias in the area yesterday afternoon, according to local residents. One fighter was wounded […]
United States Concerned Over Irregularities of No-confidence Vote; Somalia’s Future Elections Process
PRESS RELEASE The U.S. Embassy regrets the actions of the President and Lower House of Parliament to withdraw confidence in Prime Minister Ali Hassan Khayre and his government, which heightened political tensions […]
Kheyre: “I have decided to set an example for the nation and resign.”
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Kheyre has announced his resignation at a late night press conference, after the speaker of parliament announced today that lawmakers have lost confidence in […]
