Dhusamareb(SD)-The head of the Galmudug regional government and Ahlu Sunna wal Jamaa leader Sheikh Mohamed Shakir Ali Hassan met with the AMISOM Force Commander and his deputies in Dhusamareb today. Although much is not […]
Air Uganda launches direct flights to Somalia
Nogadishu(SD)-Air Uganda has launched direct flights to Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. A ceremony to mark the launch of Uganda Airlines between Mogadishu and Kampala was held at Aden Adde International Airport today. […]
Omar Filish pledges to open closed streets in Mogadishu
Mogadishu(SD)-The new governor of Banadir region, Omar Mohamud Mohamed (Filish), recently took over the post following a recent ceremony in Hamar district administration. Government Omar Filish in his speech at the handover ceremony […]
The Somali government bans direct flights to Kismayo
Mugadisho(SD)-The Somali aviation agency has informed airlines that all international and local flights heading to Kismayo, the interim Jubbaland regional headquarters, as of today should go through Mogadishu. It is not known why the Somali […]
“Somalia Not Ready for Dialogue” Minister Faraton
Hargeisa(SD)-The Somaliland Government has responded to a statement by the President of the Puntland State of Somalia, saying that he wants Somaliland and Somalia talks to be held in Garowe. “We are […]
Puntland President Meets Ethiopian Oromo Leader
Addis Ababa(SD)-The President of Puntland State of Somalia Abdilahi Deni met with the President of the Oromo State of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. President of the Oromo Ethiopian State Shimelis has […]
A US citizen is appointed to a UN Deputy Special Representative to Somalia
NY(SD)-UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia to Adan Abdul Mulla. Mulla, who is Sudanese, also holds a US citizenship and is a deputy to […]
Kenya responds to Somali government’s accusation on exporting coal
Nairobi(SD)-The Kenyan government has responded to allegations that Kenyan troops in the Middle Juba region are aware of charcoal exports there. Somalia’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Abukar Dahir Osman, said Kenyan […]
Security Council Rejects Kenya’s Proposal Al-Shabaab be Added to Terrorism List
NY(SD)-The United Nations Security Council has voted not in favor of resolution 1267 to include al-Shabaab in Somalia on the international terror list. Federal Government of Somalia’s UN Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman, praised the […]
Minister Sabriye “The Somali government is not in breach of the Ahlu Sunna deal.”
Dhusamareb(SD)-Somali interior minister Abdi Mohamed Sabriye while in Dhusamareb rebuked Ahlu Sunna Waljama’a’s statement that the government has violated their agreement. “The first point was: To gain confidence and a secure environment that […]
Damages caused by torrential downpours in Hargeisa
Hargeisa(SD)-Up to three people have been killed and 18 others injured in torrential downpours in Hargeisa. The rains had taken many the roofs of the houses, while some had totally collapsed, and […]
Jubaland lifts Somalia government ban
Kismayo(SD)- A cabinet meeting in Kismayo chaired by President Ahmed Mohamed Islam had been agreed to lift the ban on Somalia Government officials over the possibility of coming to Kismayo during the elections. […]
Somali President attends the Opening Ceremony of Africa-Japan Cooperation Forum
Yokohama(SD)-The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, attended the opening of the 7th Japan-Africa Cooperation Forum hosted by Yokohama. The opening of the conference, co-chaired by Japanese Prime […]
Raptors president Ujiri: Basketball has been a breath of fresh air in Somalia
TORONTO — Masai Ujiri could see it in the proud posture of the young female players. It was written in their wide smiles. The Toronto Raptors president was in Mogadishu last week […]
Himilo Party Leader Welcomed in Ohio
The Himilo Party leader MP Mohamed Hashi (Huub Sireed) has been welcomed in Columbus, Ohio. The lawmaker was explaining the purpose of the party to the Somali diaspora in North America, he reacently held […]
Wadani denies agreement with Pres. Bihi on elections
Hargeisa(SD)-The leader of the Wadani party Mr. Hirsi Ali Haji Hassan attended a meeting held at the State House of the Republic of Somaliland yesterday 26th / 08/2019, The meeting between the […]
Ahlu Sunna says it is ready to fight the Federal Government of Somalia
Hareisa(SD)-Ahlu Sunna Waljama has announced that a pro-government militia has attacked regions controlled by Ahlu Sunna Waljama in central Somalia. The statement also said that the government destroyed all the agreements previously signed, instead […]
Garhajis clan Council criticizes Somaliland military commander
Hargeisa(SD)-The Garhajis clan committee that was in mediation between the Arre insurgent group and the Somaliland government said they have stopped negotiations for peace and the country needs salvation. The committee said in a […]
President Bihi urges parties and Senate to nominate new Election Commission members
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi held a meeting with the leaders of the national parties today and discussed the three-party agreement on upcoming elections. The meeting was attended by President Muse Bihi, […]
Ilhan Omar addresses the destruction of Hormud Telecommunication towers in Somalia Washington(SD)-US Congress representative Ilhan Omar has spoken out the Kenyan forces destroying a telecommunication tower in Gedo region. “The Somali government and the peacekeeping forces, need […]