MANDERA (SD) – Reports from the town of Mandera confirm that a gunman shot and killed a senior government official in that town. The deputy chairman of Omar Jilaw village in eastern […]
This Week on Dispatches: Forth Election completion failure, US banning visa, and Al Shabaab resurgence in Somalia
The latest in Somalia’s election including the fourth election completion failure, the US banning visa, and Al Shabaab resurgence in Somalia. We are joined by Hodan Ali a Nurse practitioner and A […]
Minister of Defense and Amb. Bankole discusses African Union Mission
MOGADISHU (SD)-The African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, along with his delegation met with the Somalia Minister of Defense, Abdikadir Mohamed Jama, in Mogadishu today. According […]
Somalis refused passage and stranded in Ukraine
KYIV (SD) – A large numbers of Somalis fleeing the war in Ukraine are stranded in that country’s cities and in the border regions between Ukraine and Poland. The fighting is increasing […]
Somali government condemns Somaliland-Taiwan relations
BEIJING (SD) – Somalia’s ambassador to China Awale Ali Kulane has strongly condemned the ongoing diplomatic relations between Somaliland and Taiwan. The ambassador accused the Taiwanese administration of destabilizing Somalia after he […]
Puntland forces foil IED attack in Bossaso
BOSSASO (SD) – Puntland security forces have announced that they have thwarted an al-Shabaab terrorist attack in Bossaso, the commercial capital of Puntland. A remote controlled explosives were found near the house […]
AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security meets visits Mogadishu
MOGADISHU-African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security Ambassador Bankole Adeoye arrived in Mogadishu today and was received by the Prime Minister, Mohamed Roble. A released statement regarding the meeting stated […]
Somaliland President Meets the country’s diplomatic representatives
HARGEISA (SD) -The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, today met the country’s representatives to foreign countries in the presidential palace. The representatives have been undertaking a weeklong capacity building training in […]
Somali government spokesperson elected as member of parliament
BELEDWEYNE (SD) – The Somali Federal PM Mohamed Hussein Roble congratulated the Speaker of the Federal Parliament Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu who secured a Parliamentary seat today. “Moalimuu worked in the country in […]
Somalia’s Embassy Charcoal Exports Conference Held in Nairobi
NAIROBI (SD) – The Somali federal government attended a meeting between governments and the United Nations in Nairobi, Kenya, on the issue of stopping the export of charcoal. The Somali embassy in […]
Parliamentary candidates express concern over Bossaso elections
BOSSASO (SD) – Some candidates for the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia have expressed serious concern over the upcoming elections in Bossaso. The candidates, including federal ministers […]
Somaliland: The Drought Is Affecting More Than One Million
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland Vice President Abdirahman Abdillahi Ismail (Saylici) has expressed concern over the living conditions of more than one million people affected by severe drought. Seylici, chairman of the Somaliland […]
Puntland security forces on high alert in Garowe
GAROWE (SD) – The Puntland security forces held a meeting in Garowe, the capital of Nugal region, to discuss the security situation in the capital city. Puntland Deputy Police Chief Gen. Aideed […]
UN allocates US$25 million for early response to drought in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – Thousands of families are reportedly displaced by a severe drought in southern and central parts of Somalia, as the United Nations announced 25 million dollars to Somalia for drought […]
US: Today, we are imposing visa restrictions on those responsible for another missed election deadline.
WASHINGTON (SD) – The US State Department has announced that it is going to implement a travel ban imposed on Somali leaders and politicians over alleged delay in the elections. “On February […]
Police station attacked in Mogadishu last night
MOGADISHU (SD) – Reports from Hiliwaa district in Banadir region confirm that a grenade was thrown at a police station last night. People who spoke to local Media said that a bomb […]
Man Arrested in Columbus for the murder of Imam Mohammed
COLUMBUS (SD) – A man has been arrested in Columbus for alleged plot to assassinate Imam Sheikh Dr. Mohamed Hassan Aden. The arrested man named John W. Wooden Jr. has been charged […]
The NCC sets new parliamentary election deadline
MOGADISHU (SD) – The National Consultative Council held an online meeting yesterday to discuss the completion of the remaining seats in the House of the People of the Somali’s 11th Parliament. The […]
Banadiri Election Schedule Announced
MOGADISHU-The Banadiri Parliamentary Election Management Committee has announced the election schedule for the 11th Federal Parliament of Somalia. A released press statement from the Banadiri Electoral Commission confirmed that the process of […]
Somali, U.S. forces target insurgents in Hiiraan
MOGADISHU (SD) -The US military command AFRICOM in collaboration with the Somali Federal Government’s National Army has launched a drone strike against Al-Shabaab militants, following an attack by Al-Shabaab forces near Dudubley […]