HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland Electoral Commission (NEC) has today for the first time tested the cutting edge Biometric Voter Verification System, which will be used in the upcoming elections. Somaliland’s vice […]
Somali leaders disavow hydrocarbon exploration deal
MOGADISHU (SD) – A statement from the Office of Somalia’s Prime Minister stated that the agreement signed by the Minister of Petroleum was in violation of the law and that the government […]
Candidate Jamal Hassan seeks election fairness for himself
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali Government Minister of Planning Jamal Mohamed Hassan said the electoral process for Somalia’s parliamentary elections in Bossaso are inconsistent with the agreed upon procedures. Minister Jamal told the […]
Somaliland Telecommunication Companies agree to integrate mobile calling
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland has after a long struggle, succeeded in allowing customers of local telecommunications companies operating in the country in talking. Somaliland’s Ministry of Communications and Technology has successfully reached […]
Explosion targets Jamal Hassan supporters in Bossaso
BOSSASO (SD) – At least one person was reportedly killed and six others were injured in an explosion at a restaurant in Bossaso, Bari region. The restaurant where the blast took place […]
Somaliland Police arrest human traffickers and Ethiopian Migrants
WAJALE (SD) – Somaliland police in Wajale, a commercial district, bordering Ethiopia, reportedly arrested 120 Ethiopian migrants who were crossing into Somaliland illegally. The Wajale district police commander told reporters that the […]
IMF says Somalia’s funding is tied to elections
MOGADISHU (SD) – The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for Somalia, Laura Jaramillo, told Reuters, it will suspend funding to support Somalia’s military and other vital services in May, if […]
Dispute over presidential adviser’s candidacy heats up
BELEDWEYNE (SD) – Reports from Beledweyne town in HirShabelle region confirm that the security forces loyal to Fahad Yasin Haji Dahir arrived at the airport today. The sources added that the Somali […]
International Community Calls for Correction and Acceleration of Elections
MOGADISHU (SD) – A press statement issued today by the Somalia’s International Partners addressed the country’s elections. A statement from the international partners said that they’ve been monitoring the country’s near completion […]
Al Shabaab: electoral delegates and Candidates will be shot on sight
MOGADISHU (SD) – The head of Al Shabaab in Benadir region has announced threats against delegates electing members of the Somali federal parliament. Al-Shabaab’s plan is to assassinate any of the delegates […]
The British Office in Hargeisa criticizes executions in Somaliland
HARGESIA (SD) -Somaliland recently executed four soldiers who were previously convicted of murder charges. Lizzie Walker, the Head of the British Office Hargeisa, issued a statement condemning the order of execution of […]
MP Mahad Salad re-elected in Dhusamareb
DHUSAMAREB (SD) – Elections in Dhusamareb, the administrative capital of Galmudug, had MP Mahad Salad winning the HOP147 seat of the Federal Parliament of Somalia for the third time in a row. […]
Harmad kills Beledweyne police chief
BELEDWEYNE-Beledweyne, Police Station Commander Mohamed Hussein Mohamud (Durdage), was killed during a clash inside the police station between the trained Harmad Forces and Hirshabelle local forces. According to eyewitnesses who spoke to […]
Somaliland President Meets British Delegation Amid Electoral dispute
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, today received a delegation of MPs from the UK Parliament led by MP. Gavin Williamson at the Presidential Palace. The President thanked the MPs […]
Djibouti to prosecute officials for releasing secret recording of president’s family
DJIBOUTI (SD) – Djibouti’s police chief Colonel Abdullahi Abdi, who is currently under house arrest, is due to go on trial soon. According to the BBC Somali Service, Colonel Abdullahi has now […]
Al-Shabaab displays vehicles seized from Somali police
MOGADISHU (SD) – Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia have unveiled military vehicles seized during a coordinated attack on FGS bases in Mogadishu’s Kahda and Yaqshid districts last two nights. At least four people, […]
Al Shabaab issues statement on Mogadishu attacks
MOGADISHU (SD) – Al-Shabaab militants claimed to have carried out a series of suicide bombings in Mogadishu last to nights. Al Shabaab attacks in Mogadishu were heard in most parts of Mogadishu […]
Heavy explosions heard in northern Mogadishu again last night
MOGADISHU (SD) – Heavy explosions and gunfire could be heard again in the northern parts of Somalia capital, Mogadishu t last night. There is very little information available, as it was night […]
EU Delegation in Somaliland to discuss Electoral Dispute
HARGESIA-Today a delegation of 10 ambassadors from the European Union arrived in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Somaliland Foreign Minister Dr. Isse Kayd Mohamud, held a press conference reporting that it is the first time […]
PM Roble convenes security meeting on Mogadishu attacks
MOGADISHU-The Prime Minister of Somalia, Mohamed Hussein Roble, has called for an emergency meeting of the country’s security forces following multiple attacks last night in Mogadishu. PM Roble was briefed by all […]