Addis Ababa (SD) – The Djiboutian government has for the first time commented on reports by local media that the new Ethiopian navy will be based in that country. Djibouti’s Ambassador to […]
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Sheikh Aden Sunne, one of Somaliland’s religious scholars released from prison
Sheikh Aden Abdirahman Warsame (Aden Sunne) and detained youths have been set free by the Supreme Court today after being acquitted in a Hargeisa. Sheikh Aden Sunne and the detained youth have […]
Security Council extends anti-piracy mission in Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – United Nations Security Council renews the mandate of anti-piracy mission in Somalia to December 2020. The Security Council has decided to renew its mission for 12 months, which means […]
Former Somali president warns federal government over mandate extensions
Mogadishu (SD) – Former Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has casted a doubt over the possible election in Somalia, warning against an unprecedented baseless extensions. He said that mandate extensions for the […]
President Farmajo:We are now moving to give the power back the country’s youth
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo hosted a dinner honoring National and regional youth umbrella organizations at the 2019 National Youth Conference. The President […]
TPEC sets Roadmap for local government elections in Puntland
Garowe (SD) – Transitional Puntland Electoral Commission (TPEC) has today approved the roadmap for the upcoming local elections in Puntland. The Puntland Electoral Commission has scheduled that in two (2) years local […]
Somaliland consultative forum files a complaint against the Senate to the Constitutional Court
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland consultative forum today filed a case against the House of Elders and its two-year extension of House’s mandate at the Constitutional Court of Somaliland. The majority of […]
President Ware meets UN Representative James Swan
Jowhar (SD) – UN Special Representative to Somalia James Swan visited Jowhar yesterday and met with President Ware and members of Hirshabelle administration. The meeting discussed utilizing the developmental projects provided by the […]
Report: Tawfik mosque is dispute over tribalism among Somalis
Oslo (SD) – The Norwegian government has issued a preliminary report on a dispute over a Somali run mosque in Oslo that recently had its financial support suspended by Norway. The Norway […]
Ethiopia announces its navy will be based in Djibouti, as Guelleh leverages accesses to the Red Sea
Addis Ababa (SD) – Ethiopia is building its first navy base in Djibouti, after a long speculation on where, according to Ethiopian local media. The Ethiopian government announced last year that it […]
The Senate has amended the Somaliland regional and district laws
Hargeisa (SD)- The Somaliland House of Elders today passed the Provincial and Local Government Act which they also amended and updated after it passed the House of Representatives. The Senate has further […]
U.S. offers millions in bounty for top American militants in Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) -The United States has announced that it will provide $ 5 million for the head of two al-Shabab operatives who happen to be Americans, Omar Shafik Hammami and Jehad Serwan […]
Details emerge on Erigavo Police station attack
Erigavo (SD) – Sanaag regional police commander Abdirizak Mohamed Farah confirmed that late last night an armed men attacked Erigavo police station, then fled. The commander said they are being pursued and the attack is […]
US Ambassador meets with leader of Somalia’s opposition coalition
Mogadishu (SD) – US ambassador to Somalia Amb Yamamoto met with the leader of the Somali opposition coalition, Sharif Sheikh Ahmed. The two sides discussed how the Somali government and opposition parties could […]
Puntland sends a strong message to its opposition
Garowe (SD) – Puntland Minister of Finance Hassan Ali Shire and Minister of Information Ali Sabarey today called for an end the opposition against the ruling government. The ministers, who spoke to the press […]
Somaliland welcomes Soldiers defected from Puntland
Somaliland’s new Minister of Information, Saleban Yusuf Ali Kore, has received a welcome at the Taleh district of Sool region, where the minister welcomed soldiers who defected from Puntland. The minister, who […]
Colonel Arre’s forces attack Erigavo police station
Erigavo (SD) – Gunmen loyal to the Somaliland rebel leader, Col Arre attacked the central Police station in Erigavo today. According to reports from the Hadhwanaagnews International Network, armed gunmen recently attacked […]
Somaliland minister arrives in Taleh
Taleh(SD)-Somaliland new Minister of Information Saleban Yusuf Ali Kore arrived in Taleh district of Sool region yesterday. Somaliland’s Minister of Information spoke with some of the residents in the region and spoke about Somaliland’s […]
President Bihi reshuffles his Cabinet
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland President Muse Bihi has reshuffled his cabinet today, with some resigning and adding new ones. Those who lost their posts include, minister of Justice Abdirizak Ali Abdi Salah, Minister of Planning […]
AFRICOM details strakes in against Al Shabab
Mogadishu(SD)-The United States has issued statement regarding their forces carrying out an airstrike in Jilib, Middle Juba, on Saturday. A statement from AFRICOM says it is currently assessing the damage caused by […]