Nairobi (SD) – Jubaland administration’s first President Mohamud Sayid Adan is in talks with the federal government of Somalia, according to credible sources. Mr. Sayid is said to be in Nairobi ever […]
Somaliland implements Covid-19 recommendations
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland government started implementing the National Coronavirus Prevention Committee recommendations by quarantining all passengers arriving at Hargeisa airport. Reports add that some of the quarantined include some officials […]
Somaliland to close all borders over Covid-19
In the latest effort to tighten travel restrictions to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, Somaliland announced the closure of its borders. Somaliland health Minister, who’s also head of the national […]
Somali Aviation Minister: we allowed Air Ethiopia flights to Hargeisa
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali Minister of Civil Aviation Mohamed Omaar, said that the Air Ethiopia flights to Hargeisa have an approval from the Somali federal government. The Minister was addressing the […]
Galmudug President makes headway with opposition
Dhusamareb (SD) – Galmudug regional president Ahmed Abdi Qor-Qor has begun negotiating with parliamentarians and all those who opposed his election and administration. President Qor-Qor and members of Somali parliament who rejected […]
Somalis die of coronavirus in Sweden
Stockholm (SD) – More than 30 people most of whom are Somalis have recently died from the Coronavirus in Sweden. According to local media 6 out of the 30 swedes that died […]
UCID chairman urges Ethiopian Airline flights be canceled
Hargeisa (SD) – UCID party chairman Eng. Faisal Ali Warabe says flights from countries where Covid19 has been detected should be banned. Chairman Faysal suggesting Ethiopian planes be banned said “ previously […]
A Somali government official related to president Bihi in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Abdikadir David Egeh, Somalia’s Supreme Court Secretary General has been hiding in Hargeisa for three months. The Official has driven from Jigjiga to come to Hargeisa, in order to […]
Puntland reverses on Mosque closers as Religious leaders disagreed with it
Garowe (SD) – Puntland reversed its decision to close mosques yesterday by the Coronavirus infection control committee. Minister of Justice Awil Sheikh Hamud said the closure of the mosque would be one […]
Somali scientist contracts Coronavirus
London (SD) – Hassan Abdi Dhore is one of the scientists commissioned to work on a coronavirus vaccine in the UK has himself contracted the virus, according to the BBC Somali service. […]
Tension over former president’s security in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD)- Sources in Mogadishu tell us there is possible conflict over former president Sheikh Sharif’s personal Security. According to the sources the Somali special police force Harmcad patrolled roads close to […]
Minister Awad Back pedals on Egypt support
Garowe (SD) – Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Issa Awad discusses tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Nile and Somalia’s position on an exclusive interview with Daljir Radio. The foreign affairs minister […]
UK Ambassador: FGS and FMS leaders is vital
Mogadishu (SD) -UK Ambassador to Somalia Ben Fender wrote on his Twitter account that talks between the Somali federal government and member states are essential. The ambassador’s post was a response to […]
Galkayo city councilor murdered
Galkayo (SD) – Gunmen shot dead Mukhtar Tinle, a member of the Galkayo city council and another civilian in Puntland on Saturday night. The victim was active in youth development and integration […]
Somaliland Parliament recalled
Somaliland President re-called back the country’s parliament for an extra-ordinary session for the confirmation of the two electoral commission members selected by Somaliland opposition parties UCID and Wadani. The president’s request comes […]
Puntland President criticizes Federal Electoral Law again
Garowe (SD) – Puntland President Said Deni, has criticized the Federal Somali electoral commission and responded to criticism from federal government ministers. “The Federal Election Commission’s statement is not legal, its purpose […]
African Express Airline breaches President Bihi’s Travel Ban
Hargeisa (SD) – An African Express flight from Mogadishu landed in Hargeisa Thursday, violating Somaliland’s flight ban due to fears of Corvid-19 pandemic. The African Airlines Administration confirmed that the plane had […]
Hargeisa Airport workers ill equipped and scared
Hargeisa (SD) – Security personnel at the Hargeisa airport in Somaliland are raising serious concerns about the threat of Coronavirus. The employees concern rose as the virus spread to neighboring countries and […]
Federal MP’s go against Cabinet criticism of Puntland
Garowe (SD) – Members of the Somali parliament who hail from Puntland state and have attended the Puntland consultation conference in Garowe opposed the federal ministers characterisation of the conference. The lawmakers […]
Puntland responds to Federal criticism
Garowe (SD) – Puntland Government ministers held a press conference today in response to the recent allegations made by the federal government Ministers in Garowe. Puntland State Interior Minister Mohamed Dhabancad said […]