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 […]
EU approves financial support for ATMIS operation in Somalia
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 […]
Did foreign adversaries meddle in the last Somali elections?
Now that the elections are behind us, the rudimentary tasks of rebuilding the nation should begin, steering the country in the right direction. Embarking on a genuine reconciliation process, completing the constitution, […]
US Scientist tells Vice news that Asli Meydi Owner Barkhad Hassan raped her
VERMONT (SD) – Anjanette DeCarlo, a US based PhD scientist, in an interview with Vice news, alleged that the owner of Asli Maydi Frankincense company Mr. Barkhad Hassan raped her. She told […]
