MOGADISHU (SD) – The June 26th Independence commemoration ceremonies was held last night in Mogadishu and Hargeisa last night. On June 26, 1960 the flag of the Somali Republic was first raised […]
June 26 June Commemoration Ceremonies Held In Mogadishu And Hargeisa
Somali Parliament unanimously confirms PM
MOGADISHU (SD) – The newly appointed Prime Minister of Somalia Hamse Abdi Barre has today asked the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia for a vote of confidence. […]
Jamal Osman: It is easier to interview Al Shabaab Leaders than Somali Government officials
LONDON (SD) – UK’s Chanel four news recently aired a segment called inside Al Shabaab, by Somali born British journalist Jamal Osman. Jamal’s ground shaking report has been the main discussion point […]
Wadani Leaders visit arrested officials in Jail
HARGEISA (SD) – Wadani Party Presidential Candidate Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has yesterday visited members of the opposition who have been detained in Mandhera Prison for the past 15 days. This […]
30 children die of malnutrition in Kismayo Hospital
KISMAYO (SD) – More than 30 children have died of malnutrition in the past 48 hours at Kismayo Hospital in the Lower Juba region. According to the administration of the children’s hospital, […]
Puntland forces capture foreign ISIS members
BOSSASO (SD) – The Puntland Security Forces (PSF) have this morning launched an operation in the mountainous areas of Bari region, capturing foreign fighters. The operation carried out in the mountainous Timiro […]
UCID chairman to IC: Somaliland is on the verge of civil war
NAIROBI (SD) – Chairman of the Somaliland opposition party UCID Faisal Ali Warabe in an interview with Universal TV confirmed he met with members of the international community in Nairobi and briefed […]
President Said Deni Appoints Puntland Drought Relief Committee
GAROOWE (SD) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni, today chaired a meeting of the Puntland Council of Ministers in Garowe, the capital of Nugal region. The meeting discussed a number of issues […]
The Rape Allegations Against Police Commissioner in Caynabo
Press Release Human Rights Center chairperson and staff met with a 16-year-old rape victim, in Caynabo this week. According to her statements, the person responsible for the brutal act is the police […]
World Bank to Support Somalia’s Drought Victims through Cash Transfers
MOHADISHU (SD) – The World Bank has approved $ 143 million to help vulnerable Somalis overcome the growing drought and food insecurity across the country. This additional aid to Somalia, will further […]
Somaliland: The opposition and the government discuss electoral dispute with the international community
HARGEISA (SD) – The President of Somaliland met with French diplomats from Nairobi, who arrived in the capital city of Hargeisa, where they were warmly welcomed. Bihi met with the delegation led […]
Danab conducts operations in Lower Jubba
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Somali Armed Forces, particularly the Danab Commandos and the Jubbaland Intelligence and Security Forces, displays weapons and explosives seized during operations in villages in Lower Jubba region. The […]
Somaliland Presidency accused of staffing misconduct on MIDA finsom project
HARGEISA (SD) – Director General of the Ministry of Health Dr. Mohamed Abdi Hergeye has outsourced a new project from the MIDA finsom project funded by the Finnish government through the International […]
ICG calls on Somali president to open talks with Al Shabaab
MOGADISHU (SD) – The International Crisis Group (ICG) has said in a statement that the conflict between the Somali government and Al Shabaab could be resolved through dialogue. The ICG said in […]
Somaliland President sidelines election dispute mediation committee
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi and a committee of traditional leaders and civil society committed committed to resolving the election dispute, for the first time met to day. A […]
Puntland military court sentences Al Shabaab militants to death
GAROOWE (SD) – The Puntland Armed Forces Court of First Instance has today sentenced four members of Al-Shabaab militia to death. The Armed Forces Prosecutor read out the indictment and the evidence […]
Somaliland House of Representatives votes on new electoral commission
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland House of Representatives have today confirmed 4 of the 7 members recently selected to serve on the Somaliland Electoral Commission. The new electoral commission was appointed soon […]
Prof Warfa: The new Government must Deal with Al Shabaab, security and Implement one person one Vote
JIGJIGA (SD) – Somali parliament has on May 15, elected Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for Somalia’s 10th president, this is President Hassan’s second non consecutive term in office. The president has appointed Hamze […]
President Deni says he wasn’t consulted with the appointment of PM Hamze Barre
GAROWE (SD) – The President of Puntland State of Somalia, Said Abdullahi Deni, has expressed displeasure over the appointment of a new Prime Minister of Somalia. Said Deni, boasted that he was […]
Kenya: Somalia to lift Mira Ban soon
NAIROBI (SD) – The Kenyan government has predicted when Somalia will allow the export of khat to Somalia will resume again, after a years long ban. Kenya’s Agriculture Minister Peter Munya told […]
