GAROOWE (SD) – Puntland lawmakers have signed a motion calling for President Said Abdullahi Deni to appear before parliament immediately. More than 20 lawmakers have signed the motion, which calls for the […]
Puntland Parliament summons president
Somaliland, Ethiopia Settle Qat dispute
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland and Ethiopian Governments have agreed to restore the prices of Qat, and have also discussed the port of Berbera agreement. Somaliland recently announced that Ethiopia lost its share […]
EU approves financial support for ATMIS operation in Somalia
BRUSSELS (SD) -The European Union (EU) has announced additional financial support for the African Union Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), as recently approved by the European Union’s Political and Security Committee. The European […]
Hassan Sheikh and Tayyip Erdogan held talks
ANKARA (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud had a fruitful meeting with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara today. […]
Priorities for the New Somali Government: 10 Policy Recommendations to Improve Security
The Somali government needs to invest in intelligence more than ever before. They need to be well-trained, well-equipped, well-funded, and removed from all political agendas. Somalia has a newly elected government after […]
Somaliland: Mediation committee brings together President Bihi and opposition parties
HARGEISA (SD) – The traditional elders mediating between the Somaliland Presidency and the National Parties over the election dispute today were able to bring the two together. The traditional leaders urged the […]
Hassan Sheikh receives warm welcome at Turkish presidential palace
ANKARA (SD) – A delegation led by the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud were today warmly welcomed at the Turkish Presidential Palace in Ankara. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud […]
Somali President says he will hold talks with Al-Shabaab
ANKARA (SD) – Speaking in Turkey, the Somali president said that the government will eventually negotiate with Al Shabaab and the conflict will be resolved peacefully. The president made the remarks at […]
Somaliland: Traditional Leaders Secure the Release of Journalist and Opposition Politicians
HARGEISA (SD) – Opposition politicians and journalists detained during the April 9 prodemocracy protests in Hargeisa have been released from Madheera Prison this afternoon. A long running efforts by traditional leaders finally […]
Abiy Ahmed unsettled over appointment of Somali PM
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is said to be “irked” that Hamza Abdi Barre has been appointed as Somalia’s 21st prime minister, Africa Intelligence reports. Hamza, who hails […]
A raging fire spreads in the mountainous region of Sanaag
ERIGAVO (SD) – A large fire broke out in the mountainous region in Sanaag region yesterday, and the forests and trees in the area are still burning out of control. In this […]
Supreme Court council rejected by Puntland Parliament
GAROOWE (SD) – Puntland parliamentarians have today rejected the new Puntland Supreme Court Council, recently appointed by President Said Deni. The session was attended by 43 members of the Puntland Supreme Court, […]
Somaliland: Four new members of the Electoral Commission sworn in
HARGEISA (SD) – The Chairman of the Supreme Court of Somaliland, today swore in the four members of the National Electoral Commission recently approved by the House of Representatives. Today’s swearing in […]
Jendayi Frazer: Djibouti and Uganda were strongly opposed to recognising Somaliland
WASHINGTON (SD) – Former US Assistant Secretary of State Jendayi Frazer says she thinks Somaliland should’ve been recognized as an independent state, and that she could’ve done more to make that happen. […]
Somaliland: This year’s Pilgrims violated sovereignty
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland government says Somalilanders who went on the hajj this year violated a government order and the country’s sovereignty. Somaliland Vice President Abdirahman Abdillahi Ismail Saylici accused Somaliland […]
Jubbaland says it is investigating a massacre in Qudus
KISMAYO (SD) – Jubbaland Vice President Mohamud Sayid Adan has strongly condemned reports that Jubbaland and Danab forces have carried out a massacre in Qudus. Sayid Adan, who met with some Jubbaland […]
US Ambassador: Somaliland opted to join Somalia
MINNEAPOLIS (SD) – U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Larry Andre, who was attending Independence Week in Minneapolis, was asked about a recent call from Somaliland to respect its independence from the rest of […]
Al-Shabaab claims landmine explosion kills 5 ATMIS soldiers
MOGADISHU (SD) – A landmine blast reportedly targeted a convoy of ATMIS troops as part of the African Union Mission in Somalia on their way to Marka town in Lower Shabelle region. […]
Somaliland finally releases jailed journalists
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland government has released two journalists illegally jailed in Hargeisa for over three months, as efforts to release them and others intensified in recent days. The two journalists […]
Somali presidential spokesman says some of the soldiers trained in Eritrea have died
MOGADISHU (SD) – Villa Somalia has for the first time confirmed that some of the Somali soldiers that went to Eritrea for training have died, confirming rumors circulating in recent days. Presidential […]
