BOSSASO (SD) – At least two people were killed and seven others injured in an armed clash between Puntland regional state police and PSF forces on the coast of Bossaso. One of […]
PSF and Puntland forces clash in Bossaso
Somaliland: Pro-democracy Demonstrators Disappointed with International Partners
HARGEISA (SD) – Members of the international community who supports Somaliland in elections and democratization process have issued a statement on the tense situation in Somaliland and the recent unrest in Hargeisa. […]
Al-Shabaab claims blast kills more than 10 DANAB soldiers
MOGADISHU (SD) – Blast targeted a convoy of Somalia’s federal government troops, particularly the DANAB commandos, near the town of Balad in Middle Shabelle region in southern Somalia. The blast, a remote-controlled […]
Somaliland police attempted to run-over Wadani presidential candidate in a UK-donated military vehicle
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland’s Wadani opposition presidential candidate says he has survived an assassination attempt today at a prodemocracy rally in Hargeisa. Wadani party candidate Abdirahman Irro and other senior officials said […]
15 May 2022: A Bright Future Suddenly Plunged into Darkness for Millions of Somalis
May 15, 2022, became a day that would go down in infamy and as a supreme disgrace through our failure by electing Hassan Sheikh as Somalia’s second president. I was in Tunis, […]
The Proposed House for Former President: Is it a Gratitude or Cover-up?
After a long-delayed election, Somalia elected a new leadership with a vision of “Soomaali heshiis ah dunidana heshiis la ah,” which translates to “Somalis in agreement within themselves and with the world.” […]
Somaliland: Police fire on pro-democracy rally in Hargeisa, wounding MPs an officials
HARGEISA (SD) – An opposition led rally in support of Somaliland’s democracy in Hargeisa today turned violent after plain clothed and British funded police unit attacked protesters. Waddani party chairman Hirsi Ali […]
World leaders attend inauguration of the new President of Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – The inauguration ceremony of the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who was elected on May 15th in Mogadishu, was held in Mogadishu today. The […]
Center for Policy Analysis explains Somaliland’s Tumultuous electoral extensions in a recent report
HARGEISA (SD) – The Center for Policy Analysis in Horn of Africa recently penned a report detailing the current electoral dispute in Somaliland. the report is appropriately titled SOMALILAND’S RENEWED STALEMATE: THE […]
Somalia President: we will focus on the war against Al-Shabaab.
MOGADISHU (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today paid a working visit to the Ministry of Defense headquarters in Mogadishu. The President inspected the offices […]
UCID Chairman: President Bihi is once again preparing for a civil war
HARGEISA (SD) – Chairman of the Opposition Party UCID Eng. Faysal Ali Warabe, accuses the President of Somaliland Muse Bihi of completely dismantling the country’s democratic system and preparing for a civil […]
TPEC: We will conclude one person one vote this year
GAROWE (SD) – The President of Puntland State of Somalia, Said Abdullahi Deni, today met with the Transitional Puntland Electoral Commission (TPEC) at the Puntland Ministry of Interior, Federalism and Democratization. The […]
Al Shabaab Accuses of targeting Kenyan Lawmaker in Garissa
GARISA (SD) – A bomb blast near the northern Kenyan town of Garissa, injuring number of people officials say. Reports from the outskirts of Garissa say the landmine blast has hit a […]
DANAB forces captures Al Shabaab stronghold in Lower Shabelle
MOGADISHU (SD) – Details are emerging of operations conducted by DANAB forces in areas where Al-Shabaab fighters have bases. Reports indicate that the DANAB Commandos carried out the planned operation in Toarorow […]
Somaliland’s renewed stalemate: the consequence of extensions
By:CPA Introduction The political leaders in Somaliland are in a deadlock over the election schedule. This paper outlines the history and causes of political disputes in Somaliland and how the democratisation process […]
The Human Rights Center Chairperson gives details of illegal detention’s in Somaliland
HARGEISA (SD) – This week in Somaliland, the Human Rights Center has released its quarterly report on Human rights violation in the country. The report gives troubling details of authoritarian tendencies and […]
The timing of Brenthurst Foundation’s African Security Dialogue in Hargeisa questionable
HARGEISA (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, today attended an international conference on peace and state-building, at time when the enclave is facing a continuous democratic challenges. A speech […]
Somalia: Drought Envoy Visits Malnourished IDPs at Banadir Hospital
MOGADISHU (SD) – Special Representative for Somalia’s Drought Relief, MP Abdirahman Abdishakur today visited situation of IDPs facing imminent malnutrition and starvation in a Mogadishu Hospital. As a result of the severe […]
Puntland forces target Somaliland officials in Buhodle
BUHODLE (SD) – Puntland security forces are reportedly conducting military operations in Buhodle district in Cayn region, targets Somaliland officials. The operations are aimed at members of the pro-Somaliland government, who are […]
US airstrike kills 5 Al-Shabaab militants near Kismayo
MOGADISHU (SD) – The US military command AFRICOM has carried out airstrikes against Al-Shabaab in Berhani area of Lower Jubba region. The airstrikes are the first to target Al Shabaab in Somalia […]
