Toronto(SD)-A Somali Freedom Party announcement event was held in Toronto, Canada. Various people, including officials from the province of Ontario and Toronto-based organizations, participated in the event. The party’s chairman, Ahmed Omar […]
Four more journalists detained in Hargeisa today
Hargeisa(SD)-Four journalists from Eryal TV have been detained today in Hargeisa for working their normal day. The journalists are Badri Kosar, Abdirahman Fantastic, Aydarus Mohamed and photographer Kamal Abdi, the government and […]
Somaliland Lawyers Association Condemn the Arrest of Gabiley MPs
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland lawyers strongly criticize the government’s recent action in arresting Gabiley’s municipal lawmakers. Their condemnation was detailed In a press release issued by the Somaliland Lawyers Association. “A member of the House cannot […]
Somaliland: Pres. Bihi Pardons 19 Pirates
Hargiesa(SD)-Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi extends amnesty to 19 prisoners accused of piracy In a statement issued by the president’s office. “The purpose of the Republic of Somaliland’s agreement with the Seychelles […]
Jigjiga participates in a national tree planting
Jigjiga(SD)-The people of Jigjiga city are participating in a national tree planting efforts in the areas of Jigjiga town administration. So far, trees have been planted in public gathering areas such as offices, hospitals, mosques and other […]
Six AMISOM peacekeepers killed in attack
Balad(SD)-Six African Union peacekeepers killed in ambush by al-Shabaab in Balcad district today. The Burundian troops are said to have been attacked by Al-Shabaab fighters on a roadside compound between Balad district and […]
Bossaso:12 convicted of the murder of Paul Anthony Farmosa shooting sentenced
Bossaso(SD)-The Armed Forces and Serious Crimes Tribunal of Puntland have sentenced a number of people today accused of killings and bombings in Bossaso town, the headquarters of Bari region, and especially the killing […]
Somalia’s Deputy Minister of Petroleum met with the Ohio community
Columbus-(SD)-Somalia’s Deputy Minister of Petroleum and Minerals Mohamud Abdikadir Hilaal held a dinner with the Somali community in Columbus Ohio last night. The minister talked about the ministry’s status, considering that the country […]
Col.Aare’s negotiation demands and Pres. Bihi’s reactions
Hargeisa(SD)-President Muse Bihi is said to have started talks with a Colonel who had fled his administration to areas of Puntland controlled regions. Negotiations are on going in a positive way between members of the Colonel […]
Somaliland: Three National parties Announce elections agreement
Hargeisa(SD)=Somaliland’s three political parties reached an agreement over disputes over parliamentary and local elections, following mediation by the international community. The three parties have agreed that the members of the electoral commission […]
Fighting between Somaliland forces and Arre rebels
Erigavo(SD)-Reports from Karin village under the control of Erigavo district of Sanaag region indicate that there is fighting between Somaliland forces and the insurgents led by Col. Abdullahi. Said Awil Jama Arre. […]
Somaliland government arrests a journalist
Hargeisa(SD)-The Somaliland police have arrested journalist Mohamed Yusuf Bakayle while he was at one of the hotels in Hargeisa. Security agencies have not yet announced why the journalist was arrested. Bakayle was […]
Somalia’s president is no ally against terrorism
When Somalia’s largely-appointed parliament and senate elected Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, or Farmajo as he is better known, president, there was optimism in the West. Farmajo was young, he was a former prime […]
Pro-Trump Republican aiming to unseat Ilhan Omar charged with felony theft
A pro-Trump Republican candidate for Congress who is aiming to unseat Ilhan Omar in Minnesota has been charged with a felony after allegedly stealing from stores. Danielle Stella was arrested twice this […]
Al-Shabab details the deadly Mogadishu Attack
Mogadishu-(SD)-The Al-Shabaab militant group who claimed responsibility for the bombing at the Benadir regional administration headquarters in Mogadishu gave details of their plan for the bombing. In a statement published in sites […]
Pres. Farmajo summons security Apparatus after another blast in Mogadishu
Mogadishu-(SDN)-The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, has summoned the leaders of the security sector in Mogadishu for discussions. Director of Information and Communication Media for the President, Abdinur […]
The Economy of Somaliland: An Economy Without Recognition
About Somaliland Somaliland is an unrecognized country in the Horn of Africa. No other country has recognized its unilateral declaration of independence, and therefore consider Somaliland to be part of Somalia. Given […]
Analysis: Does Somalia’s Jubaland Leader Deserve Another Term?
By the end of this August, clan elders from Somalia’s Jubaland region will select a new assembly whose parliamentarians will vote for a regional president. It is accepted as a virtual certainty […]
The BBC’s Marry Harper is safe in Somaliland, not in Somalia
Hargeisa-(SD)-The BBC’s Africa editor recently while in Hargeisa discussed how safe she feels in the horn of Africa. The reporter’s feelings regarding how safe she feels in Somaliland and not so much in […]
Garowe’s 2019 book fair concludes
Garowe(SD)-The Garowe Book Fair, which has been running for the past three days at PSU University Hall, ended tonight. People from all over the Somali regions came together, and during the three […]