Mogadishu (SD) – Somali President’s security adviser has sent an inquest request letter to the AMISOM command, after Kenyan forces killed civilians in the town of Elwak in Gedo region. The letter, […]
AFRICOM celebrates 12th anniversary
Djibouti (SD) – The US military’s Africa Command (AFRICOM) celebrating its 12th anniversary today issued a report on its success and mission in the African continent. “Today is the 12th anniversary of […]
Militery court sentences soldier convicted of rape to death
Mogadishu (SD)- Somali National Army soldier Mohamed Hussein Elmi was arrested and investigated for raping four-year-old victim Farhiya Abdi Shakur Botan on May 14 this year in Wadajir district. The Office of […]
Ali Khalif reacts to Farmajo’s statement: Wake up Khatumo
Hargeisa (SD) – Former Khatumo state president Ali Khalif Galeyr, speaking to the media, reacted to the Somali president’s failure to answer an election question regarding Sool and Sanaag regions. Ali Khalif […]
Somaliland: Seylici and Sajin reconcile
Hargeisa (SD) – Reliable sources have confirmed that the Vice President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Abdullahi Ismail Saylici has finally gave up his candidacy as the fourth Vice Chairman of the Kulmiye party. […]
President Farmajo and regional leaders held election talks
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, and the Presidents of the country’s Regional States, with the Governor of Benadir Region, met again last night […]
Danab Commandos Kill Al Shabab Leaders in Lower Shabelle
Mogadishu (SD) – An operation carried out by the specially trained Danab commandos killed key Al-Shabaab militia leaders who were plotting to murder civilians, according to state radio. Danab carried out the […]
A Somali wins US Muslim Pageant
Minneapolis (SD) – Sahra Abukar, a Somali immigrant who is currently residing in the United States, has won the Muslim beauty pageant in that country. After her victory, Sahra said she wanted […]
President Bihi Launches Second Phase Of SDF Projects
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi today officially launched the second phase of the Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) projects. The second phase of the Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) projects is […]
Minister Beyle and James Swan discussed financial reforms
Mogadishu (SD) – The Acting Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia, Abdirahman Duale Beyle, today met with UN officials, led by the United Nations Special Representative for Somalia, James […]
Somaliland MPs from Eastern and Western regions Oppose the Election Law
Hargeisa (SD) – Lawmakers from the western and eastern regions of Somaliland held a press conference at the Somaliland Parliament House in the capital, Hargeisa, to oppose a law passed by the […]
PM Roble meets with army commanders
Mogadishu (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble today met with the commanders of the armed forces and security agencies in Banadir region. Prime Minister […]
Puntland sentences Al-Shabaab members to death and imprisonment
Garowe (SD) – A military court in Puntland regional state has sentenced two al-Shabaab members to death and life in prison for terrorism-related offenses. Puntland has convicted these al-Shabaab members following terrorist […]
Somaliland Health Minister meets with WHO representative
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland Minister of Health Omar Ali Abdullahi (Omar Badde) today received the Somalia’s World Health Organization’s representative Dr Sk Md Mamunur Rahman Mali. The Minister was accompanied by the […]
Benadir regional administration links drugs to Rape increases
Mogadishu (SD) – Governor of Benadir region and Mayor of Mogadishu Omar Mohamud Mohamed (filish), chaired the weekly district meeting at the headquarters of the Benadir regional youth association, this week’s meeting […]
Fighting between AMISOM and Al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle
Janale (SD) – reports indicate that AMISOM forces and Al-Shabaab fighters clashes in Bula-Mareer district and Janale area in Lower Shabelle region. Independent sources told local media that fighting broke out after […]
Waddani Party Secretary General Criticizes Somaliland’s Agreement With Trafigura
Hargeisa (SD) – Secretary General of the Waddani Opposition Party Khadar Hussein Abdi, held a press conference at the Party’s headquarters in the capital Hargeisa today strongly criticized the agreement that the […]
Press Statement: A Call Against the Rejection of Quota for Women and Minorities by The House of Representatives
We are deeply concerned and disappointed that the House of Representatives of Somaliland rejected to approve the Quota for Women and Minority Groups. For the last two decades, Somaliland Civil Society was […]
Former PM Gaas alleges Arab governments to currupt Somalia’s upcoming elections
Nairobi (SD) – Former Prime Minister of Somalia and former President of the Puntland State of Somalia Abdiweli Mohamed Ali “Gaas” described as unfortunate the interference in Somali politics by some Arab […]
Prime Minister Meets with International Ambassadors to Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) -The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble today received in his office some of the International Ambassadors to Somalia and representatives of the United Nations, […]