Djibouti (SD) – Djiboutian demonstrators were seen on the streets of that country today demanding the release of a senior military official arrested recently in that country. A video of the arrested […]
The election of the federal MP’s from Somaliland will take place in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – The selection process for members of the two Houses of the Somali Federal Parliament representing Somaliland later this year is presented. The process, which is still a draft, and […]
Somaliland: How a DIY nation has made it this far
“Going it alone” may mean one thing to nationalist leaders aiming to buck the international status quo. But for leaders of self-declared states that yearn for global recognition, the path to self-sufficiency […]
President Den: Farmajo is planning violence in Somaliland
Garowe (SD) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has accused the Somali federal government of being involved in actions that could cause violence in Somaliland. Deni told the BBC: “One of the […]
Taiwan: We look forward to working together With Somaliland
Taipei (SD) – Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry in a Tweet today welcomed relations and cooperation between Somaliland and Taiwan. The foreign ministry said “Taiwan and Somaliland share the same democratic values and we […]
UN announces ongoing high-level talks between Somalia and Somaliland
New York (SD) – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, speaking at a Security Council meeting on Somalia, announced that talks are ongoing between Somalia and Somaliland. James Swan […]
Ambazonia (British Cameroons): We would love Somaliland especially to recognize us
“We would love Somaliland especially to recognize us in all our denominations — as Ambazonia at worst and as British Cameroons (Greater Ambazonia) (and greatly anticipated as UNO State of Cameroon) at […]
Somaliland: A Peoples’ Declaration
We, the undersigned Somalilanders, issued today, 18th May 2020, the Peoples’ Declaration: Today marks the 29th anniversary of the day the restoration of independence of Somaliland was declared in Burao by delegates […]
Somaliland President purposes an alternative to Dialogue with Somalia
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, in a speech at the commemoration of May 18 independence celebrations reiterated Somaliland’s position on negotiations with the Federal Government of Somalia. President Bihi […]
How Hassan Gure Helped BBC reporter Elizabeth Blunt Expose Atrocities in Hargeisa
Hassan Gure Jama, Yet Another Somaliland Hero Lost Hargeisa (SD) – In February of 1982, most Somaliland cities were burning due to the civil uprising against the former dictator of Somalia Siyad […]
The UN’s FAO and USAID Illegally move DLCO-EA Headquarters from Hargeisa to Mogadishu
Hargeisa (SD) – The federal government of Somalia has announced a Anti Desert Locust operations to start in what it called Somalia’s regional member states, including the Republic of Somaliland. The announcement […]
An Ambassador’s Careless Freelancing Risks East Africa Security
Power is intoxicating, but Donald Yamamoto’s increasing tendency to act like a colonial governor will backfire. Rushed and uncoordinated diplomacy and individual free-lancing often do. It is a truism among diplomats that […]
Somali Youth League Party started the Somali tribal conflict back in 1947
Hargeisa (SD) -Back in 1947, Somalia’s main political party, known as SYL (Somali Youth League), which is credited in leeding the independent and of Somalia’s UN trusteeship under Italian government, started the […]
WorldRemit Founder donates large quantities of Coronavirus prevention medical supplies to Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – WorldRemit Founder Ismail Ahmed donated medical supplies was received by the Somaliland ministry of health in Hargeisa today. The World famous remittance founder previously pledged a million dollars to […]
Journalist Fodhadhi Arrested in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland police arrested freelance journalist Khalid Fodhadhi in Hargeisa last night, according to sources present at his arrest. The arrest took place at the journalist home in Hargeisa, right […]
“We Would Just Do What Muse Wants” Faisal Ali Warabe goes on a Bizarre Tirade Against Everything
Hargeisa (SD) – The chairman of the UCID opposition party in Somaliland Faisal Ali Warabe, held a press conference in Hargeisa today, incoherently discussing the country’s current situation. The Chairman, as usual […]
Sultan Omar calls out President Bihi’s Hypocrisy
Mogadishu (SD) – Sultan Omar Sultan Mohamed Farah, a prominent Somaliland traditional leader, spoke for the first time about the rift between the traditional elders and the president of Somaliland, Muse Bihi, […]
Somaliland opted to Keep Mosques Open then Stop Ethiopian Trade, including Kat
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland government has rescinded its decision to close the country’s mosques,the ordinance was to take effect today, but was fiercely criticized by Somaliland’s prominent religious leaders. Somaliland’s Minister of […]
Goobjoog Media Group Condemns the Arrest Of Journalist Abdiaziz Gurbiye
Mogadishu (SD) – Goobjoog Media Group has condemned the arrest of journalist Abdiaziz Gurbiye and called for his unconditional release. The Media Group views the arrest of their colleague as part of […]
Somaliland Confirms Three New Covid-19 cases
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland Health Minister Omar Ali Abdullahi announced today three people have tested positive for Covid-19, two of whom live in Hargeisa, while another is in Borama, the regional capital […]