Kismayo (SD)- Jubaland State President Ahmed Mohamed Islam has welcomed the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, the European Union, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development […]
Yet another rebel group formed in Somaliland
Buhodle (SD) – A new rebel group formed in the eastern city of Buhodle vowed to free Sool and Sanag regions from Somaliland rule. The insurgents are known as SSC and are […]
Somaliland mediation committee proposes though resolutions
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland Committee mediating between the government and the two opposition parties, proposed two resolutions to end the election dispute. The committee recommended that the new electoral commission be […]
Ahmed Madobe: The federal government failed to unite the country
Kismayo (SD) – Jubaland regional president Ahmed Madobe has accused the federal government of failed political consolidation in the country. Ahmed Madobe said the Somali government’s leaders could not advance the country […]
Somaliland prohibits independent political allegiances on social media
Hargeisa (SD) – Chairman of the Somaliland Civil Service Agency Farhan Haibe said that Somaliland government employees are prohibited in assisting individuals on social media. The chairman’s comment comes at a time […]
Gunmen attack a military base in northern Galkayo
Galkayo (SD) – An armed group attacked a military base in northern Galkayo on Wednesday evening, using grenades and automatic rifles. The attack, which lasted for a few minutes, reportedly injured Puntland […]
UCID criticizes Somaliland government’s yearly progress report
Hargeisa (SD) – UCID party press secretary Yusuf Keyse Abdullahi has criticized the Somaliland government for lack of progress on its year-long performance and presenting the report on social media platform. The […]
Tawfik and Af Barwaqo Traditional Elders finally sign peace agreement
Tawfik (SD)-Senior Somali military commanders led by the commander of the Somali National Army General Abdirashid Mohamed Dirir has succeeded in stopping a bloody war between two clan militias that took place […]
Farmajo meets with committee to Negotiate with Somaliland
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, held a consultative meeting with the National Reconciliation Commission and Negotiations between the Federal Government and Somaliland. […]
Puntland Rejects Somali Election Law
Garowe (SD) – President of Puntland State of Somalia Said Deni has boycotted the current Federal Elections Law before the lower house of the Somali Parliament. The President said that Puntland has […]
A former fierce critic appointed to Somaliland’s new Minister of Livestock and Fisheries
Hargeisa (SD) – The new Minister of Livestock and Fisheries of Somaliland, Said Sulub Mohamed, who was recently appointed by president Muse Bihi, spoke about how he would work with the ruling […]
UCID and Wadani reject President Bihi’s request for a meeting again
Hargeisa (SD) – Wadani and UCID chairmen turned down President Muse Bihi’s request for an official meeting. President Bihi sent an official letter to the two opposition leaders requesting that they attend […]
Somali government to expedite construction of Galmudug administration
Dhusamareb (SD) – The Somali government is accelerating the Galmudug state formation process which has been delayed several times after clashes between the Somali government and Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama. The Minister […]
Puntland coast frees a hijacked ship from pirates
Bossaso (SD)-Somali pirates have released a large oil tanker with eight Sri Lankan crew members captured, days ago. Puntland navy has managed to free the ship after it pressured the pirates to […]
Somali national football team beat Burundi 1-0 in regional tournament
Mogadishu-(SD)-Somalia’s national soccer team beat Burundi 1-0 on Friday in a match played in the regional tournament of East and Central Africa CECAFA. The two teams of Somali and Burundi are in […]
Somaliland High court dismisses Consultation forum’s case for not being registered
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s Constitutional Court has dismissed the Consultation Forum’s claim against the government because it has no legal status and is not registered. Elders of the consultative forum said they […]
US ambassador to Somalia contemplates resignation over debt relief
Mogadishu (D) – US Ambassador to Somalia Donald Yamamoto is considering resigning if he fails to meet the US debt consolidation plan in Somalia. The US-based Foreign Policy Journal writes that the […]
Agreement reached in Galmudug dispute
Dhusamareb (SD) – A statement from the Head office of Galmudug government and Ahlu Sunna leader Sheikh Mohamed Shakir Ali Hassan welcomed a deal with the Ministry of Interior and Ahlu Sunna […]
Somalia, Canada discuss strengthening bilateral relations
Aswan (SD) – Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia Mahdi Mohamed Guled (Kadar), in the city of Aswan to participate in the Aswan forum, met with Canada’s Foreign Minister, François-Philippe. A statement from […]
Puntland ready to discuss political crisis in Somalia
Garowe (SD) – Puntland interior minister Abdirahman Mohamed Dhabancad, said president Said Deni now traveling abroad is ready and working towards in how to better discuss the interests of Somalia. The minister […]