ASMARA (SD) – President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accompanied by the President of Eritrea, today visited Somalia troops at a military training camp in Asmara. The troops have been a source of controversy […]
Somali president visits Somali troops training in Eritrea
UK Funding is used to set up sub-clan militias and to supress democracy and the media
HARGEISA(SD) – Somaliland police have been frequently accused of torture and abuse of power in recent years and recently politicians and journalists who were arrested for participating and covering a prodemocracy rally […]
President Hassan Sheikh receives warm welcome in Asmara
MOGADISHU (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud left suddenly left for Eritrea on a four-day official visit at the invitation of his Eritrean counterpart Isaias […]
Government and Al-Shabaab forces clash in Gedo region
SHAATOOLE (SD) – Somali government forces and Al-Shabaab fighters have clashed in Shaatoole area of Gedo region, according to local sources. The two clashed after the federal government forces launched an operation […]
Jubaland and the feds launch joint offensive against Al Shabaab
KISMAAYO (SD) – The president of Jubaland state Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Madobe) has today paid a visit to the Jubaland Darwiish forces in the area. The purpose of the visit was to […]
Al-Shabaab denies support for other Militant groups in Africa
MOGADISHU (SD) – Al-Shabaab has denied recent claims by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud that al-Shabaab is funding militant groups in Mozambique and Nigeria. Hassan Sheikh made the remarks while in Ankara, […]
Puntland Parliament summons president
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 […]
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. […]
