-NBC News reports that U.S. authorities have identified Abdulkadir Mumin, the leader of the Islamic State in Somalia, as the current highest-ranking leader of ISIS targeted by American forces. Abdulqadir Mumin is […]
Al Shabab attacks ATMIS base in Bal ‘ad
BAL ‘AD-Additional details have emerged regarding an attack carried out by members of Al-Shabaab in the middle of the night on a Burundi military base, which is part of the ATMIS mission, […]
President Hassan Sheikh Issues Eid al-Fitr Greetings
MOGADISHU (SD)-The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has sent greetings on the occasion of Eid al-Adha to the Somali people and Muslims around the world celebrating […]
Puntland State ready to talk with Feds
Garowe (SD)-President of the Puntland Regional State, Said Deni, has affirmed his readiness to engage in comprehensive and constructive talks with the Federal Government of Somalia regarding critical national issues concerning the […]
Millions on Mount Arafat to fulfill Hajj Pilgrimage
MECCA (SD) -Today, over two million Muslims are standing on Mount Arafat in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, having traveled from distant countries across the Islamic world to fulfill the Hajj pilgrimage […]
Galmudug President mediates tribal conflict in Dhusamareb
GALGADUD (SD)-President Ahmed Abdi Kariye of Galmudug Administration arrived in northern Galgadud region, where clashes between two clans had erupted days earlier. President of Galmudug, upon his arrival, opened a peace conference […]
Feds and Puntland move to normalize relations
BAIDOA (SD) -The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of the Somali Government, Hassan Moalin Mahmoud, speaking at a conference in the city of Baidoa, announced that the ongoing negotiations between the […]
UNSOM and Somalia discuss ATMIS troop reduction
MOGADISHU (SD)-The Minister of Defense of Somalia, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, and the Acting Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, who is also the Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission […]
Expats welcome Somali President to Norway
OSLO (SD)-The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, attended a meeting organized by the Somali community in Norway. Speaking at the welcoming event, the President shared the successes […]
Somalia needs $230 million at mitigating the impact of El Niño
MOGADISHU (SD)-A conference organized by the Somali Disaster Management Agency unveiled a scientific report on the impact of the 2023 Deyr floods, which was jointly conducted by experts from the Somali government […]
Somalia to amalgamate all military training
MOGADISHU (SD)-The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, has stated that the Somali government is unifying all the various training programs for the armed forces, which are […]
AFRICOM: UC airstrike didn’t kill Cuban Doctors
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 […]