Washington (SD) – US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee said she had a telephone conversations with President Farmajo and Prime Minister Roble. “I spoke today with Somalia’s President […]
Al-Shabab fighters seize Bal’ad district
Bal’ad (SD) – Al-Shabaab fighters reportedly launched a major offensive in Bal ‘ad district in Middle Shabelle region, sparking heavy fighting between Al Shabaab and government forces. According to eyewitnesses, Al Shabaab […]
HRC: we have seen an increasing trend of arbitrary arrests in Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s Independent Human Rights Center has released its 2021 Human Rights Report, highlighting record level of human rights abuses. Each year the Center records and annually reports on human […]
Commander Odowa warns Somali National Army not to get involved in politics
Mogadishu (SD) – Commander of the Somali Armed Forces Gen. Odowa Yusuf Rage, warned the armed forces against meddling in political affairs and certain political groups. Gen. Odowa Yusuf Rage made the […]
Somali Prime Minister speaks with US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs
Mogadishu (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble, today spoke by telephone with US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee. Roble and […]
Gov’t gives ex-Shabaab boss $7,000 monthly stipend – NISA
MOGADISHU (SD) – Former Al-Shabaab deputy leader Mukhtar Robow haas been receiving a $7,000 monthly stipend for the last three years, NISA confirmed Wednesday. NISA acting director Yasin Farey said in a […]
Somaliland annual budget includes $ 1 million for homeless children
Hargeisa (SD) – The Minister of Finance of Somaliland, Dr. Saad Ali Shire, this week confirmed that $ 1 million was added to the national budget for homeless children. The minister also […]
Jubbaland holds elections of six Lower House seats
KISMAYO (SD) – Jubbaland state of southern Somalia has today held elections of six parliamentary seats barely three days after the chairperson of Somalia’s Federal Elections Implementation Team was sacked by the […]
Ilhan Omar calls for Farmajo to step down
Washington (SD) – US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar spoke for the first time about the political rift between President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble. The US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar […]
Abdi Aynte: The irreconcilable differences between Pres. Farmajo and PM Roble could lead to Violence
Nairobi (SD) – Somalia leadership are once again embroiled in a political dispute, with President Farmajo suspending PM Roble allegedly for corruption, in response the PM declared that the country’s forces should […]
US backs PM Roble, issues serious warning
Washington (SD) – The US government for the first time said it will take firm action against anyone who obstructs the peace process and elections in Somalia. The statement from the United […]
Somaliland Minister of Finance Presents the 2022 Budget Estimates to the House of Representatives
Hargeisa (SD) – In today’s session of the House of Representatives, chaired by the Speaker of the House, Mr. Abdirizak Khalif Ahmed, the Minister of Finance, Sa’ad Ali Shire, read out the […]
Somalia’s International Partners issues statement on Farmajo-Roble crisis
Mogadishu (SD) – A statement from the Somalia’s International Partners called on the country’s leaders to put Somalia’s interests first, to defuse political tensions, and to refrain from intimidation or the use […]
PM Roble rejects his suspension by Farmaajo
MOGADISHU (SD) – Prime Minister, Mohamu3d Hussein Roble has rejected a suspension by president Mohamed Abdullahi Faramaajo to remove him from the office. In a statement, Roble vowed to stay in office […]
US, Britain Urge Somalia leaders to hold consultative meeting
Mogadishu (SD) – The US and British embassies in Mogadishu announced their support for the National Consultative Conference called by Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble, expected to take place in Mogadishu […]
President Bihi and Leaders of Opposition Parties Expected to Discuss Bill 14
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi and the chairmen of the opposition parties Wadani and UCID are expected to meet in the coming days, following a rift caused by the controversial […]
Farmaajo suspends PM Roble from work
MOGADISHU (SD) – President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has suspended Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble from work over accusations of corruption, a move that could widen the current political crisis in Somalia. In […]
Tug of war as Roble accuses Farmaajo of undermining electoral process
MOGADISHU (SD) – Prime Minister Mohamed Roble has hit back the outgoing Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi hours after the latter accused the former of failing to deliver elections mandate. In a sharp […]
UN nods directive to its airport terminal in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – United Nations (UN) has heeded a directive by Somalia’s foreign ministry to close an airport terminal used by UN and AMISOM staff barely four days after the horn of […]
Somaliland: The House of Representatives resume their sessions
Hargeisa (SD) – Speaker of Somaliland’s House of Representatives Abdirisaq Khalif Ahmed, informed Parliamentarians that the House will be in session today. Members of the House of Representatives have not attended a […]