DJIBOUTI (SD)-The U.S. military has stated that it is not responsible for the reported killing of two Cuban doctors, for which al-Shabab has accused the U.S. of killing them in a U.S. […]
Somaliland President defends MoU with Ethiopia
HARGEISA (SD)-The President of Somaliland, today delivered the annual speech to the parliament, staunchly defending the maritime agreement with Ethiopia. President Bihi stated that the agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland reached on […]
50 Dead in tribal war in Central Somalia
MUQDISHU (SD)-The latest detailed reports indicate casualties and injuries resulting from a prolonged clan conflict that erupted yesterday between the towns of Abudwak and Herale in Galgadud region. The confirmed casualties from […]
UN’s Acting Special Representative spoke by phone with two of Somalia’s former Presidents
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Acting Special Representative of the United Nations, James Swan, had a phone conversation today with former Somali Presidents Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo in Mogadishu. […]
Al Shabab targets SNA bases in central Somalia
El-DHEERE (SD)-Members of Al-Shabaab launched a brazen attack in El-Dheer district of Galgadud region, initiating a firefight with improvised explosive devices. A fierce battle ensued between Al-Shabaab militants and government forces, resulting […]
Construction workers targeted in Garissa
GARISSA (SD)-Four construction workers were shot dead while building a hospital in the village of Bogyar in Garissa County. Kenyan police reported that they are investigating the incident, which occurred last night, […]
Minneapolis convicts five individuals accused of embezzling millions
MINNEAPOLIS (SD) -A federal grand jury in Minneapolis has convicted five individuals accused of embezzling millions of dollars from programs aimed at providing food to children affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Two […]
Somalia: PSF capture foreign nationals believed to be members of ISIS
BOSSASO (SD)-The security forces of the Puntland administration, known as PSF, captured two foreign nationals believed to be members of ISIS, who were said to have survived an airstrike on May 31st […]
The President of Somalia participated virtually in the 23rd extraordinary summit of the (EAC)
MOGADISHU (SD)-The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, participated virtually in the 23rd extraordinary summit of the East African Community (EAC) and commended the leaders of the member […]
Ethiopia: The recognition of Somaliland is the correct decision
ADDIS ABABA (SD)Ethiopian State Minister of Industry Mr. Tarekegn Bululta has described his government’s decision to recognize Somaliland as a correct one, enabling Ethiopia to gain access to the sea. In a […]
Somalia’s council of ministers discuss cooperation with Norway
MOGADISHU (SD)-In its weekly meeting today, the Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia reviewed the revision of the National Identity and Civil Registration Law and the Political Cooperation Agreement […]
Somalia and South Korea discuss cooperation
SEOUL (SD) -Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, met with his South Korean counterpart, Han Duck-soo, to discuss strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two countries and […]
Somalia secures a non-permanent seat at UNSC
NY (SD)-Somalia has successfully secured a seat among the five new non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council for the 2025 to 2026 term. The Council voted today for the five […]
Somaliland: Electoral Commission accuses the government and the ruling Kulmiye party of interference.
HARGEISA (SD)-The Somaliland Electoral Commission has accused the government and the ruling Kulmiye party of obstructing its work with illegal interference. The Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Muse Hassan Yusuf, along with […]
Puntland Police Clashes with PSF forces in Bossaso
BOSSASO (SD)-The Police Chief of Puntland spoke about the incident that occurred today in Bossaso in Bari region, where there was a confrontation between the Police Force and the heavily armed forces […]
Somalia to Build a Dam in Hirshabelle
JOWHAR (SD) -The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Salah Ahmed Jama, has inaugurated the Sabuun Dam project in Jowhar, the capital of Hirshabelle State. This project is set […]
Jubaland Police hands over murder suspects tp Puntland
KISMAYO (SD)-The Jubaland Police Force in the Lower Juba today handed over suspects to the Puntland Police Force, in the Mudug Region. Awil Ese Hirsi and Adan Cilmi Ese, were accused of […]
Ethiopian Parliament to ratify Maritime MoU with Somaliland
ADDIS ABABA (SD)-Ethiopia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Alemu Sime, presented today to the country’s parliament the Maritime agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland. This agreement involves Ethiopia gaining access to a port […]
Somalia to Represent Africa on the UNSC non-permanent seat
NY (SD)-Somalia is expected to obtain a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, running unopposed for the African seat. The election is scheduled to take place during the 78th session […]
Puntland State security forces nap ISIS members
BOSSASO (SD)-The Puntland State security forces recently conducted planned security operations to confirm safety measures in the city of Bossaso, the capital of Puntland’s commerce. The security forces carried out extensive operations […]