HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, has today reiterated his desire to extend his term in office and in disbanding the country’s national parties from the political arena. The president […]
Faisal Roble examines Somalia’s challenges and prospects under Hassan Sheikh’s second coming
LOS ANGELES (SD) – Somalia elected its tenth president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on may 15, his administration will face some old and new issues. This being President Mohamud’s second term, expectations very, […]
Djiboutian citizen arrested in Somaliland for criticizing Ismail Omar Guelleh
HARGEISA (SD) – A Djiboutian national living in Somaliland for some time was arrested today in Gabiley, after criticizing the Djiboutian president on social media. The Somaliland Independent Human Rights Center condemned […]
Militants convicted for plotting attacks Somaliland and Somali regional in Ethiopia
MOGADISHU (SD) – A Somali military court has sentenced three men to long prison sentences for plotting to carry out attacks in Somaliland and Somali region in Ethiopia. The convicted men, identified […]
Somalia: Men Arrested in Galkayo for Killing and Injuring Civilians
MOGADISHU (SD) – Mudug Regional Police today gave details of a shooting incident that resulted in death and injuries in a vehicle carrying civilians on the outskirts of Galkayo. Militiamen fired on […]
Somali government, IMF sign new debt forgiveness agreement
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a key a staff-level agreement on the Debt Forgiveness and Review Phase 2 and 3, following virtual […]
UAE donates 35 million dirhams to Somalia
ABU DUBAI (SD) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly approved an increase of 35 million dirhams in aid to Somalia. The UAE’s WAM news agency reports that UAE President Sheikh […]
Heavy fire broke out in commercial areas in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Heavy fire broke out in commercial areas at the Banadir Intersection in Mogadishu, and efforts are underway to extinguish the blaze. Although parts of the burning business have been […]
Somaliland parties reiterate their opposition to opening political parties
HARGEISA (SD) – Leaders of Somaliland’s opposition parties UCID and Wadani have strongly opposed the postponement of the Presidential elections and the opening of political parties, which they argue could eliminate hard […]
Hassan Sheikh announces plans for first 100 days in office
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s new President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has for the first time announced his plans for the first 100 days and the priorities of his government. In an exclusive interview […]
Somaliland president offers peace to Somalia’s newly elected president
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, who addressed the May 18th commemoration today in Hargeisa, congratulated Somalia’s newly elected President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Muse Bihi, who has been at loggerheads […]
Somaliland celebrates 31st anniversary of independence
HARGEISA (SD) – The 31st anniversary of Somaliland’s independence is being widely celebrated in major cities of Somaliland today. Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi attends the biggest celebrations in Hargeisa to mark […]
Galmudug Police issue Arrest Warrant for Ahlu Sunna leaders
DHUSAMAREB (SD) – The Somali police force in Galmudug state has tonight released the names and pictures of the wanted leaders and officials of Ahlu Sunna group of 32 members. Galmudug police […]
Somaliland: Opposition Leaders to Celebrate independence in Awdal and Togdher Regions
BORAMA (SD) – Leaders of the Somaliland opposition parties Wadani and UCID are visiting Awdal and Togdher regions this morning, ahead of the country’s independence celebrations. The chairman of Wadani party Mr. […]
Somalia: President elect holds talks with regional State leaders
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s newly elected 10th President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has been holding regular meetings in Mogadishu since his election, with politicians and various government and regional officials. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, […]
ATMIS forces shell neighborhoods in El Baraf
MOGADISHU (SD) – ATMIS forces fired heavy artillery shells at El-Baraf village under Mahaday district in Middle Shabelle region, which is controlled by Al Shabaab. A number of mortar shells hit Al […]
EU convenes an emergency meeting between Somaliland President, opposition parties
HARGEISA (SD) – The president of Somaliland Mr. Muse Bihi has tonight met with the leaders of the opposition parties in Hargeisa, following an intense political crises in the country. The meeting […]
US President Approves Deployment of Hundreds of Troops Back to Somalia
WASHINGTON (SD) – US President Joe Biden has signed an order paving the way to redeploy hundreds of US troops back to Somalia and to carry out especial military operations . Former […]
The International community Congratulates Somalia’s new president
MOGADISHU (SD) – A statement from the United Nations Office in Somalia (UNSOM) congratulated Somalia’s new President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on his election victory in Mogadishu yesterday. The United Nations has pledged […]
Hassan Sheikh’s victory celebrated in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – Since Somalia’s newly elected president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has been elected in the capital, Mogadishu, heavy gunfire erupted in Mogadishu in celebration of his reelection. Residents of Mogadishu took […]