MOGADISHU (SD)-The spokesperson of the Federal Government of Somalia’s Ministry of Defense, Abukar Mohamed Hassan, provided detailed information on the recent major military operations in the country. The Ministry’s spokesperson stated that […]
Somalia: South-West Troops route-out AS in Bay and Bakol
BAIDOA (SD)-Various reports are emerging about a planned military operation carried out today by the Somali National Army in the regions of Bay and Bakol, targeting mountainous areas and rural locations. The […]
Somali Pirates to stand trail in Mumbai
MUMBAI (SD) -Somali pirates detained aboard the MV Ruen ship have now been handed over to the Mumbai Police, who are said to be preparing to take them to court. The Somali […]
Danab kills 67 Militants
El-Ba’ad December 23, 2022 (SD) DANAB troops said they carried out planned operations on the border of the Middle Shabelle and Galgadud regions in the North East of the El-Bad area. The […]
SNA, Galmudug forces kill al-Shabaab commanders in central Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – Galmudug Darawish forces backed by the Somali national army (SNA) have killed six al-Shabaab operatives including high ranked al-Shabaab commanders in security operations in central Somalia. SNA said he […]
Former Somali PM criticises ongoing elections in Puntland
GAROWE (SD) – Former Somali Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke has cast doubt on the transparency of the recent parliamentary elections in Garowe town of Puntland state. Abdirashid warned the rigging […]
Jubbaland state elects six more parliamentary seats
KISMAAYO (SD) – Six new more members of Lower House have been elected today in Kismayo town of Jubbaland state in southern Somalia. According to Jubbaland state electoral implementation team (SEIT), two […]
Somalia, AU agree to form transitional force to replace Amisom
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government and African Union (AU) agreed on a transitional force to take over from African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) following talks between January 7 and 21. According to an […]
Puntland leader is accused of violating electoral rules
GAROWE (SD) – Several parliamentary candidates contesting for lower house of Somali parliament in Puntland state have accused Puntland’s president, Saed Abdullahi Deni of blocking them from running for the seats. In […]
Somaliland hails UK Parliament debate on Hargeisa’s recognition
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland government has hailed UK’s parliament move to debate on the recognition of Hargeisa as independent state.The UK Parliament on Tuesday debated a motion on whether to recognise Somaliland. […]
Somali, UAE agree to enhance relations
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to strengthen their relations barely two weeks after the country’s top leadership differed over the return of close $10m to […]
Poll arbitrator elects new chairparson
MOGADISHU (SD) – Ahmed Awil Warsame was today elected as the chairperson of the Elections Dispute Resolution Committee (EDRC). The election of today follow the Committee meeting at the airforce hangar within […]
Federal minister raises election process violations in Garowe
GAROWE (SD) – Somali Minister of Transportation and Civil Aviation, Duran Ahmed Farah said that the selection process for HOP 166 seat have been violated. In a brief statement, the minister claimed the electoral […]
Chinese sends fleet to anti-piracy mission on Somalia’s waters
Beijing (SD) – Chinese government has this week dispatch the 40th fleet of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy to carry out an escort mission in the Gulf of Aden and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]