Mogadishu – The Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations today signed a new cooperation agreement which sets out how the country and the world body will work together over the […]
Mo Farah: Happy to announce my new role as ambassador for Djibouti Port
Djibouti (SD) – Mohamed Farah (Mo Farah) has been appointed by the government of Djibouti as its Ambassador to the Ports and Free Zone Authority (DPFZA). The government of Djibouti has done […]
On Baidoa Visit, International Representatives Discuss Elections, Security And Economic Issues
Baidoa – On a visit to Somalia’s South West State today, representatives of some of the country’s key international partners highlighted the importance of the Federal Government and Federal Member States working together for […]
Somali government officers and soldiers killed in attack on outskirts of Afgoye
Afgoye (SD) – Reports from Afgoye district indicate twelve soldiers and officers from the Somali National Army have been killed in the outskirts of Afgoye district in Lower Shabelle region. Major Abdulla […]
President Farmajo reacts Trump’s demands to withdraw Troops from Somalia
Washington (SD) – US President Donald Trump said he wants to withdraw US troops from Somalia, in an attempt to fulfil a 2016 promise. According to a report by Bloomberg, Trump wants […]
Minister Kahin: No more traditional resolution to rape crimes
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland Minister of Interior Mohamed Kahin Ahmed, today announced that the government will crack down on rape crimes in the country. The minister added that they are opposed […]
Somaliland: No more new traditional leaders
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland government announces it has now banned the inauguration of new traditional leaders. Somaliland Minister of Interior Mohamed Kahin Ahmed met with Somaliland governors in Hargeisa today and […]
Somali Troops clash of land dispute in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia Federal Government Troops Clash in Mogadishu’s Karaan district of Benadir region, according to local sources. At least two civilians were reportedly killed and several others were injured in […]
Hassan Ali Kheyre meets with Kenyan lawmakers, senators in Nairobi
Nairobi (SD) – Former Prime Minister of Somalia Hassan Ali Kheyre who is on a campaign style visit in Kenya today met with Somali senators and lawmakers. The meeting was in consultation […]
A Court sentences man to death for attack on Cas-Casey Hotel, victims included Hodan Nalayeh
Kismayo (SD) – Jubaland military court has sentenced 19-year-old Deqow Aliyow Kusow to death for his role in the Al-Shabaab attack on the Cas-Casey Hotel in Kismayo on July 12 last year. […]
The Oslo Center meets with election stakeholders in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) -A delegation from The Oslo Center led by the former Norwegian PM who are currently in Somaliland met with the three national parties and the country’s Electoral Commission. The Oslo […]
Opposition parties talk elections with EU Representative in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – The leadership of the two opposition parties UCID and Wadani on Saturday met in Hargeisa with the Ambassador of the European Union to Somalia Amb Nicolas Berlanga. The two […]
President Farmajo congratulates Somalis on the occasion of Flag Day
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, who congratulated the people of Somalia on the occasion of Flag Day on October 12th, prayed to for […]
Al Shabab transfers and invests through Somali banks, UN reports
Mogadishu (SD) – The New York Times, quoting a report from the UN Security Council, reports that al-Shabaab in Somalia has used some Somali banks to transfer money. The Security Council has […]
Shabab claims responsibility for a man killed inside Galkayo mosque
Galkayo (SD) – Reports from Galkayo confirm that a young man who was shot dead inside a mosque in north Galkayo last night, was targeted for alleged ties to Puntland’s security service. […]
EU to support Somaliland’s Technology
Hargeisa (SD) – The Minister of Communications and Technology of the Republic of Somaliland met with the EU Special Envoy Ambassador Nicolas Berlanga Martinez. The meeting was attended by the EU Special […]
Wadani leader Criticizes President Bihi for opposing women’s Quota
Hargeisa (SD) – Hirsi Ali Haji Hassan, the leader of Somaliland’s opposition party Wadani, while addressing a Youth Candidates Campaign Strategy ceremony in Hargeisa strongly criticized Muse Bihi’s government, which he said […]
woman brutally killed in Burao
Burao (SD) – Reports from Burao town in Togdher region confirm that a woman was reportedly raped and later murdered last night. The woman who was killed was identified as Ugbad Ali […]
Gambol students protest against school mismanagement
Garowe (SD) – Protesting students today staged a violent protest at Gambol High School, one of the largest schools in Puntland. Students protested were said to be against replaced teachers and increased […]
US, Ethiopia to investigate Ali Khalif’s sudden death
Addis Ababa (SD) – The United States and Ethiopian governments are said to be jointly investigating the cause of death of former Somali Prime Minister Ali Khalif, due to his sudden and […]