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 […]
Jubaland opposes Ethiopian troops withdrawal
MOGADISHU (SD) -Mohamoud Sayed Adan, the Deputy President of Jubaland State of Somalia, has stated that the decision of the Federal Government to expel Ethiopian troops from the country signifies a critical […]
Jaffar Bedru: Ethiopia would never abandon its quest for access to the Red Sea.
ADDIS ABABA (SD)-The Ethiopian Institute of Foreign Affairs hosted the second Red Sea dialogue in Addis Ababa, focusing on the need for regional cooperation in the Red Sea. Jaffar Bedru, the executive […]
PM Hamza to attend the summit between the Republic of Korea and Africa
MUQDISHU (SD)-Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, and a delegation he is leading departed this morning for Seoul, the capital of South Korea. Prime Minister Hamza and […]
South West State of Somalia contradicts Feds on ATMIS
BAIDOA (SD)-The South West State of Somalia has opposed a recent statement made by Somalia’s National Security Advisor Hussein Sheikh Ali, who said that Ethiopian troops would completely withdraw from the country […]
Somaliland: House of Representatives lacks quorum for the third consecutive day
HARGEISA (SD)-A session of Somaliland’s House of Representatives was postponed today due to a lack of quorum for the third consecutive day, as the House had earlier called to reconvene following the […]
Somalia’s National Security Advisor: Ethiopian troops will not be among the “AU-led forces”
MOGADISHU (SD) -Ethiopian troops stationed in Somalia are expected to withdraw from the country by the end of December 2024, as stated by the National Security Advisor, Hussein Sheikh Ali. According to […]
President Hassan and U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, discuss bilateral relations
MOGADISHU (SD) -The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, had a telephone conversation with the U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, to discuss the bilateral relations between the […]
Somalia: US Drones target ISIS in Puntland
DJBOUTI (SD) The U.S. government has issued a statement regarding a new airstrike targeting ISIS militants in the mountainous region of Bari in Puntland. The statement from the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) […]
Local MPs and Clergy Ban Makuga in Wajir
WAJIR (SD)-Local Parliamentarians from Wajir County and local community leaders held a press conference to announce the ban on using the Khat known as Makuga, cultivated in Kenya. The Local MPs emphasized […]