DJIBOUTI (SD) – US Africa Command (AFRICOM) Releases New Statement on the Commander of U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Ambassador to Somalia’s Bilateral Meeting with President of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi. The […]
Heavy fighting continues in Dhusamareb
DHUSAMAREB (SD) – The mayor of Dhusamareb the capita of Galmudug State, Abdirahman Ali Mohamed Geda-qorow spoke about the fighting between the federal government forces, Galmudug and Ahlu Sunna forces in that […]
Somaliland Opposition Parties Plan Conference on Postponed Elections
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland’s opposition parties UCID and Wadani are reportedly working on setting up meetings to discuss the government delaying the presidential election. Opposition parties in Somaliland are reportedly planning an […]
Presidential Candidates’ Speech Concludes in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – The speeches of the candidates for the 10th presidency of the Federal Republic of Somalia have concluded in Mogadishu today. The last 19 Candidates, today addressed members of both […]
AFRICOM says visit to Somaliland is consistent with the U.S. “single Somalia” policy
HARGEISA (SD) – President Muse Bihi Abdi today welcomed to Somaliland General Stephen Townsend, Commander of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AFRICOM), for consultations on advancing bilateral security interests in East […]
Somaliland president criticizes Somalia for Northerners running in Somalia elections
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi speaking on the sidelines of the Somali presidential election has lamented the fact that officials from Somaliland are seeking positions in Mogadishu. Speaking at […]
First batch of Presidential Candidates’ Speak to lawmakers
MOGADISHU (SD) – The first day of the speeches of the candidates for the 10th presidency of the Federal Government of Somalia has concluded at the Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu. […]
Somalia: Suicide bomber strikes near presidential election site
MOGADISHU (SD) – A powerful explosion was heard in many parts of Mogadishu at a checkpoint near Aden Adde International Airport near the KM-4 junction. A suicide bomber blew himself up targeting […]
Somalia: Registration of presidential candidates completed, speeches set for tomorrow
MOGADISHU (SD) – The joint committee of Somalia’s bicameral parliament for the presidential election has this afternoon finalized the registration of presidential candidates. The commission said in a statement that it had […]
President Bihi further disrupts the November election
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, has taken yet another step that could further delay in holding the upcoming presidential election in the country. Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, has […]
Farmaajo to seek a second term in office
MOGADISHU (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has tonight for the first time confirmed that he will seek a second term of the presidency of […]
This Week on Dispatches: Presidential elections, Al Shabaab Attacks ATMIS base and World Press Day
LONDON (SD) – Somalia’s upper and lower house elected a joint presidential election committee and said that election will be held on May 15, 2022 Also Al Shabaab launched a major attack […]
Somaliland lawmakers intimidated allegedly by plain clothed officers
HARGEISA (SD) – According to MP Barkhad Jama Batun, unidentified individuals continuously harass and intimidate members of the Somaliland House of Representatives. Opposition lawmakers have reportedly complained of intimidation by unknown groups, […]
Somali Parliament recognises MPs elected in Elwaq
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Speakership of the Federal Parliament of Somalia has today reached a final decision on the members of parliament elected in Elwaq and Garbaharey districts of Gedo region. A […]
Security Council condemns Brazen attack On ATMIS base in Somalia
NY (SD) – The UN Security Council has issued a statement condemning the Al-Shabaab attack on an ATMIS base in El Baraf, Middle Shabelle region. A statement issued by the members of […]
Somalia’s Presidential Candidacy Requirements Released
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s Presidential Election Commission has announced the Procedures and Requirements for Somali Presidential Candidates. Candidates vying for the country’s top post are required to fulfill nine nomination conditions, if […]
13 Somalis elected to London City Council
LONDON (SD) – Somali-UK politicians have won a numerous councillor seats in the London municipal elections. The London Municipal elections saw the largest number of Somalis being elected to local councils. There […]
African Union, US address Al Shabaab attack on El Baraf
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – The 1081st meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) discussed a recent Attack by Al Shabaab on an ATMIS base in El Baraf, Middle Shabelle […]
Somalia: Government Troops Clash in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Fighting erupts in Wadajir district of Banadir region, killing and injuring several people, scaring local residents. Fighting between government forces took place in the Tarabunka neighborhood, clashing over the […]
Judge recuses himself from trial of journalists detained in Hargeisa
HARGEISA (SD) – The judge listening the case of the three journalists arrested in Hargeisa has today recused himself from the case, according to sources. Judge Mahad Mohamed Guled asked the Chief […]