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 […]
DANAB forces captures Al Shabaab stronghold in Lower Shabelle
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 […]
Groundwater, The Solution To Drought in the Horn of Africa
Unknown aquifers may have a prompt answer to the frequent drought, which decimated many animal populations and significantly affected the region’s livelihood. The recent huge aquifers discovered in northern Kenya in Turkana […]
President Hassan Sheikh announces offensive against Al-Shabaab
DHUSAMAREB (SD) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who is visiting Galmudug State, outlined his priorities for decentralization, strengthening democracy and reconciliation for the Somali people. The president said that the biggest […]
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrives in Dhusamareb
DHUSAMAREB (SD) – A delegation led by the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has today arrived in Dhusamareb, the capital of Galmudug state. President Hassan Sheikh was […]
US appoints a new Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa
WASHINGTON (SD) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has officially announced the US Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, Mike Hammer, who will replace former Secretary of State appointee David […]
EU delegation in Somaliland gets updated on presidential election crisis
HARGEISA (SD) – The chairman of Somaliland’s UCID party Eng. Faysal Ali Warabe, along with other party officials, met with senior officials from the international community in Hargeisa last night. The delegation […]
Somaliland embroiled in Hajj dispute with Somalia
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland Vice President Abdirahman Seylici has called on the people of Somaliland not to Hajj this year, after analyzing the obstacles in fulfilling the obligations of Hajj especially the […]
Presidential Candidate Irro confirms protest and sends warning to security forces
HARGEISA (SD) – In Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, large demonstrations are been planned by supporters of the opposition Wadani and UCID parties, opposed to the disruption of the presidential election process. […]
Roadside Blast kills a soldier in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Reports from Daynile district in Banadir region confirm that a land mine explosion there caused various casualties. The blast targeted a Somali military convoy traveling on the busy street […]
US Offers Million dollars for Kenyans Wanted for Drug, Wildlife Trade
NAIROBI (SD) – The United States has offered a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to the arrest of two Kenyan men accused of trafficking in drugs and wildlife. […]
Somaliland: Former Chairman quits electoral commission
HARGEISA (SD) – Former Somaliland Electoral Commission Chairman Abdirashid Riyorac resigned from the commission on what some are calling a coordinated effort to dismantle the country’s electoral process by Muse Bihi’s government. […]
Somaliland: Commander Dabagale threatens pro-democracy protesters
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland police have been placed on high alert following a pro-democracy protests recently called by Somaliland opposition parties. Somaliland Police Chief Mohamed Aden Saqadhi Dabagale, speaking to police officers […]
President Hassan visits Baidoa
BAIDOA (SD) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud with a large delegation today arrived in Baidoa, the capital of the Transitional Federal Government of Southwestern Somalia. At the airport in Baidoa, President […]
Somaliland Opposition vow to hold planned Protests
HARGEISA (SD) – The two opposition parties in Somaliland have today reiterated that they will hold protests against the government of Muse Bihi. The chairmen of the two opposition parties UCID and […]
