MOGADISHU (SD) -The World Bank has announced that Somalia’s economic growth for the year 2023 is projected to decline to as low as 2.8 percent, compared to the previous year’s rate of […]
World Bank says Somalia’s economy in decline
Somalia: Suicide bomber attacks Turkish Military barracks
MOGADISHU (SD) – A suicide bombing carried out by an individual targeted the Turkish military training camp in the Wadajir district, particularly the road to Jazeera neighborhood. According to the information obtained, […]
Somalia, ATMIS and UNSOS announce troop reduction timeline
MOGADISHU (SD) – The top leadership of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), the Federal Government of Somalia, and the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) jointly announced that the […]
Security Council lifts the longstanding arms embargo on Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) -The United Nations Security Council has officially lifted the arms embargo on Somalia in response to a repeated request from Somalia’s Federal Government The Somali government has considered this decision […]
PM, Jubaland President deliver Chinese aid to Flood victims
KISMAYO (SD) -The government of Somalia and the Jubaland administration, have today delivered the first humanitarian aid to the Somali people affected by the flooding in Jubaland. The assistance given today to […]
Somali Government issues flood warning
MOGADISHO (SD) -Somalia’s National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has once again issued a warning about heavy rainfall expected in the remainder of November and the start of December 2023. In a statement, […]
Al Shabab targets Businesses for installing CCTV Cameras
MOGADISHO (SD) – Al-Shabaab has reportedly started targeting businesses in Mogadishu after the businesses complied with a government order to install CCTV cameras. Yesterday, an explosion occurred at an auto parts store […]
Al Shabab attacks ATMIS bases in Lower Shabelle
MOGADISHU (SD) -Al-Shabaab militants reportedly attacked Somali National Army and the African Union Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) bases in the Lower Shabelle region yesterday. One of the attacks targeted Somali government forces […]
Somali PM and Ambassadors visit flooded regions near Kismayo
KISMAYO (SD) -Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Bare, accompanied by the Ambassadors of Turkey, China, and the United Nations Office in Somalia, visited the areas affected by […]
Somali president consults with civil society on Centennial Vision 2060
MOGADISHO (SD) -The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today held consultative meetings with youth, scholars, and leaders of the Somali civil society regarding his government’s Centennial Vision 2060. The President provided […]
Puntland president appoints a committee to negotiate with opposition
GAROWE (SD) – The President of the Puntland government, Said Abdullahi Deni, has for the first time appointed a committee in charge of negotiating the Puntland elections. A statement from the Office […]
Somalia: Buuloburte more residents evacuate due to floods
BUULABURTE-The Shabelle River has significantly flooded the low-lying neighborhoods in the district of Buuloburte in the Hiran region. Districts such as Bag Abeeso and Buulabari have been severely affected by the recent […]
President Hassan launches vision 2060 on national development
MOGADISHU (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today launched the Centennial Vision 2060 development strategy in Mogadishu. The conference is attended by officials from government […]
Puntland Parliament delays amending the electoral law
GAROWE (SD) -The Parliament of the State of Puntland convened today in its regular session after it was adjourned following a significant disturbance on Thursday when chaos erupted during its session. The […]
Somalia: PM visits flooded regions in Jubaland
KISMAYO (SD) -The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, accompanied by the President of Jubaland State, Ahmed Mohamed Islam, visited the Luglow area, where they met with […]
President Hassan: No Dialogue with al Shabab
MOGADISHU (SD) -The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, ruled out any dialogue between the federal government and Al-Shabaab. In a recent speech at a joint parliamentary session, President Hassan Sheikh emphasized […]
Somaliland Government asks Gurti expedite approval of electoral law
HARGEISA (SD) -The Somaliland government has requested the House of Elders (Gurti) to expedite the approval of the comprehensive electoral law. Minister of Information, Ali Hassan Mohamed (Ali Mareexaan), speaking to the […]
President Hassan: Somalia is facing Five critical issues
-The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who today addressed the fourth session of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, highlighted five critical issues that require urgent attention. […]
Somaliland: Waddani opposes delay in Electoral law vote
HARGEISA (SD)-The main opposition party in Somaliland, Waddani, has rejected a one-month extension proposed by the House of Elders for reviewing the new election law before it is voted on. Deputy Chairman […]
Puntland parliament ends in chaos and disorder over election law
-Today’s meeting of the Puntland Parliament in the city of Garowe has ended in chaos and disorder after disagreements among lawmakers over amending the electoral law. Footage shared on social media showed […]
