MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s Minister of Planning and International Co-operation, Jamal Mohamed Hassan, has reacted strongly to a UK Member of Parliament campaigning for the recognition Somaliland. Gavin Williamson, a Member of […]
Somali minister elected MP in Baidoa
BAIDOA (SD) – A minister in prime minister, Mohamed Hussein Roble’s cabinet was today elected a member of parliament in Baidoa town of Southwest state less than two weeks after the federal […]
Rebel commander arrives in Mogadishu to hold talks with Villa Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government succeeded to convinced rebel commander in central to hold talks with the federal government leaders in Mogadishu. A former Somali national army (SNA), Abukar Warsame Huud has […]
Al Shabaab carries out two bombings in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a restaurant near the Gen. Dhagabadan training camp in Wadajir district. A statement from al-Shabab said 20 Somali government soldiers trained […]
UK Responds to Lawmaker’s Request to Recognize Somaliland
LONDON (SD) – The British Parliament had a long debate on the recognition of Somaliland. The multi-faceted debate on the issue of Somaliland revolved around the UK government’s recognition of Somaliland. Most […]
Several UK MPs hail move to recognise Somaliland
HARGEISA (SD) – Several UK lawmakers including Stephen Doughty, Tom Tugendhat and Zac Goldsmith, James Carver, a former member of the European Parliament and members of Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) […]
Somalia, UK discuss relation amid debate to recognize Somaliland
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia and UK governments have discussed bilateral relations amid UK parliament debates on recognition of Somaliland’s independence. In a statement, Somali foreign ministry said minister Abdisaid Muse Ali and […]
Somaliland president arrives in Addis to hold talks with PM Abiy
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – Somaliland president Muse Bihi Abdi has today arrived in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia amid concern over Berbera port stake. The leader was invited by Ethiopian […]
Former Speaker of the Upper House and his son accused of of looting parliamentary seats
MOGADISHU (SD) – Some elders from the northern regions of Somalia, who spoke to the media in Mogadishu, accused former Speaker of the Upper House Abdi Hashi and his son of looting […]
Security operations launched in Bossaso, after explosions
BOSSASO (SD) – Puntland security forces are conducting a major operation in Bossaso, the regional capital of Bari region, following a series of grenade attacks in the city. Reports say troops have […]
Al Shabaab continues its deadly attacks in Kenya
MANDERA (SD) – Al-Shabaab militants have carried out yet another deadly attack in Banisa, a town on the northern outskirts of Mandera, targeting residents. Al Shabaab said in a statement that it […]
UK donates $10 million to tackle impact of drought in Somalia
LONDON (SD) – Half a million of Somalis facing acute water shortages in Somalia will receive $10 million aid, UK government Monday. UK Minister for Africa Vicky announced the new funding Monday […]
Somalia, US discuss bilateral relations
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali and United States (US) have discussed bilateral relations days after president Joe Biden threatened to impose visa restrictions on Somali leaders over election delays. In a brief statement, […]
Govt spokesperson, Moalimuu to be airlifted outside country for further treatment
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government spokesperson Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu who was seriously injured in Sunday’s suicide bomb explosion in Mogadishu was airlifted to abroad for further treatment. According to multiple sources in […]
Jubbaland to hold elections of 13 parliamentary seats
KISMAAYO (SD) – Jubbaland state in southern Somalia will soon hold elections of 13 parliamentary seats following the release of the list by election commission. The Jubbaland administration is the fifth regional administration […]
UK Parliament to debate Somaliland’s independence
LONDON (SD) – The UK Parliament is set to hear a brief debate on Somaliland’s independence on Tuesday according to Gavin Williamson, a South Staffordshire MP. The UK Parliament is set to […]
PM Roble visits Moalimuu in hospital and says his condition is improving
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Hussein Roble, visited Government Spokesman Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu at the hospital tonight after he was injured in an explosion […]
Guleid Dafac Explains Somaliland Supreme Court’s Unprecedented decision on Bill/Law 14 its bit falls
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland’s Supreme court today ruled on the controversial Bill/Law 14, as it relates to the registration of new parties and their subsequent election process. The court made unprecedented and […]
Amb. Abuukar Baalle: Somalia pays its annual financial obligations to the UN
NY (SD) -Somalia’s ambassador to the United Nations Abukar Osman Bale said the Somali government has been paying UN contributions regularly for the past four years, contrary to the UN Secretary General’s […]
Somaliland supreme court upholds decree to expand political parties
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s Supreme Court on Sunday upheld Somaliland government’s decree to register more polical parties in the country. In a verdict issued today, the court has termed President Muse Bihi’s […]