Bossaso(SD)-As the rape cases continue to increase in Puntland, security forces in Bossaso, Bari region, have arrested men who have raped women at different times in the city. Bossaso Central Station Commander […]
The Somaliland government threatens Somaliland media owners.
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland Minister of Information and Culture Mohamed Muse Diriye said at a ceremony in Hargeisa that the owners of media houses would be accountable to the country’s media law but would not arrest […]
Somaliland consumed $190 Million worth of Chat in Six Months
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland Minister of Finance Sa’ad Ali Shire, said that in the first six months of this year, Somaliland bought 19 million kilograms of khat worth $ 190 million. Minister Sa’ad speaking at […]
Khatumo convene in Mogadishu amid Somaliland disappointment
Mogadishu(SD)-Politicians from the Sool and Ayn regions and members of the federal government of Somalia, in Mogadishu, are planning to elect members of the Dhulbahante community to represent the next parliament in […]
An explosion has hit the north of Galkayo this morning
Galkayo(SD)-The explosion was detonated, targeting a car owned by the commander of the Central Police Station in the north of Galkayo in northern Puntland. Reports indicate that the bomb on the car […]
Djibouti President and Businessman Boore have reconciled, and what it means for Somaliland
Djibouti(SD)-According to sources close to the presidential palace in Djibouti has confirmed for us that the President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh and businessman Abdirahman Boore have reached an reconciled their political dispute. […]
Wadani Party Demands Removal of Two Election Commission Members
Hargeisa(SD)-Chairman of the House of Representatives Baashe Mohamed Farah said Wadani party had complained about members of the new electoral commission. He also mentioned that Wadani party halted the nomination of their electoral commission member […]
Ahmed Madobe “I’m ready to talk to any opponent.”
Kismayo(SD)-Jubbaland State President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe) said he was ready for talks to resolve any issues. He said that in a speech during recent ceremony to mark the inauguration of his […]
Armed militiamen take control of the Burtinle district government headquarters
Burtinle(SD)-Reports from Buuuldin district in Nugaal region say that armed militias have seized control of the local government headquarters in the district during the selection of the district council. The Armed Militia protesting the […]
Somaliland’s Political Parties exposed
Hargeisa(SD)-The Wadani Foreign Secretary resigned yesterday with a rare the admission that the Somaliland’s political parties lack the courage and the knowhow of what it entails to be a viable force of change in […]
Pres. Farmajo’s losses to Uhuru Kenyatta on a IGAD leadership bid
Addis ababa(SD)-Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has failed to become chairman of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). Regional leaders have rejected his bid and elected his rival Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. […]
Kulmiye tackling members that attended Kismayo Ceremony
Hargeisa(SD)-The chairman of the Central Committee of Kulmiye party Mohamud Jama Warfa (wadka) spoke about three Kulmiye party officials who were at the inauguration of Jubbaland State President Ahmed Madobe. The chairman said […]
President Farmajo and PM Kheyre no show at the commemoration of the October 14 massacre
Mogadishu(SD)-President Farmajo and Prime Minister Kheyre have been unable to attend the 2nd anniversary of the massacre at Sabobe intersection on 14 October in which hundreds died in the bombing two years […]
Wadani Foreign secretary resigns
Hargeisa(SD)-Wadani Secretary of Foreign Affairs Fatima Said resigned today from her position and membership of the party. Fatima Said said she voluntarily left the party she belonged to and opted to become […]
President Farmajo “October 14 is a sad day of remembrance.”
Mogadishu(SD)-The President of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, in a statement on the two-year anniversary of the Zobe bombing in Mogadishu, described it as a special occasion. October […]
Federalist MPs criticize Puntland President
Garowe(SD)-Members of the Puntland regional parliament held a press conference in Garowe, accusing President Said Abdullahi of failing to lead the administration. Lawmakers said that during his nine-month term in office, all […]
More forces in Sanaag region defect to Puntland
Elbuh-SD)-The Puntland administration of Sanaag region has said that Somaliland forces based in Elbuh have joined their forces. The Somaliland troops that crossed over to Puntland are led by Lieutenant Colonel Mustafe […]
UN Base attacked in Mogadishu
Mogadishu(SD)- A number of mortar shells have landed near the Aden Adde airport, especially the AMISOM base in Halane. Reports indicate that at least seven people were injured in the shelling. It is […]
Galmudug presidential candidates oppose Galmudug formation committee
Dhusamareb(SD)-Some of the candidates for Galmudug’s presidency have described the process of the appointment of a Galmudug technical committee to be illegal. According to media reports, the members of the committee are […]
Motion against Kenyan troops to be debated at the Somalia parliament
Mogadishu(SD)-Reports indicate that the plan is the first meeting of the House of Representatives to table the motion against a Kenyan contingent in Somalia. MP Zakaria Mohamud Haji Abdi, a member of […]