WASHINGTON (SD) – The U.S. Government has officially refused to provide funding for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), which replaced the previous ATMIS operation. This decision comes at a […]
The US stops funding the new AUSSOM mission.
Somaliland opposes PM’s visit to Las Anod
MOGADISHU (SD) – Reports indicate that the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre, is planning to visit the city of Las Anod, the capital of the […]
Growing Reactions to Somalia’s National Dialogue Initiative
MOGADISHU (SD) – Political leaders and opposition figures are intensifying their responses to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s call for a national reconciliation conference. While former leaders and opposition politicians remain divided over […]
Police in Somalia raid TV Station in the Capital
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali police forces have arrested four employees of the independent TV station 5 Somali TV after raiding their headquarters in the Hodan district. According to reports, three journalists and […]
Somalia’s Electoral Commission receives election equipment
MOGADISHU (SD) – Speaking to the media, Abdikarim Ahmed Hassan, Chairman of the National Independent Electoral Commission (NIEC), stated that they have received all the equipment needed for the upcoming elections. Abdikarim […]
Al Shabab targets Presidential convoy in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Eight civilians, mostly ordinary citizens, were killed in an explosion today near a convoy accompanying the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, at the El-Gab intersection in the Hamar […]
China Opposes the growing ties between Somaliland and Taiwan
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Chinese government has criticized the growing relationship between Somaliland and Taiwan, stating that it has pressured Hargeisa to cease its ties with Taipei. The Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, […]
The U.S Embassy in Mogadishu strongly denies a report from Puntland
MOGADISHU (SD) -The United States government has strongly denied a recent statement by Puntland’s Minister of Information, Mahamoud Aidid Dirir, who claimed that the U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu had evacuated its key […]
Somalia’s president calls recent security warning a propaganda
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who led Friday prayers at the Martyrs’ Mosque in the Presidential Palace, addressed the nation’s situation and the ongoing fight against terrorism in the […]
Aid workers face uncertain future as Funds dry up
GAROWE (SD) – Over 500 Aid workers, including senior staff, mid-level employees, junior staff, drivers, and various professionals, have been laid off since December of last year after the organizations they worked […]
Somaliland and SSC-Khatumo forces clash in Buqdharkeyn
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland government stated that today’s clash in the Buqdharkayn area between Somaliland forces and SSC Khatumo forces began after SSC Khatumo militias attempted to raid livestock. “Armed militias […]
Somalia: No weapons or military vehicles in Aden Adde Airport in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama, held a meeting today (Thursday) to discuss […]
Somaliland purchased the vehicles and weapons from local militia forces
ERIGAVO (SD) – The Somaliland government has purchased the vehicles and weapons previously owned by the local militia forces stationed in the Sanag region. In contrast, the militia members have been sent […]
Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways suspended their flights to Aden Adde Airport in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD)—Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways suspended their flights to Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu on Tuesday following a security alert issued by the U.S. Embassy in Somalia. The U.S. warning […]
The U.S. government stops funding Danab forces
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali Finance Minister Bihi Iman Egeh announced today at the headquarters of the People’s Assembly (BFS) that the United States has suspended the financial support it had been providing […]
The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel advisory for Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel advisory for Somalia following reports that Al-Shabaab has launched attacks in parts of the Middle Shabelle region. “The U.S. Embassy […]
Somaliland responds to “baseless” allegations made by officials from the Puntland administration
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Somaliland government has described as “baseless” allegations made by officials from the Puntland administration, who have on multiple occasions accused Somaliland of supporting terrorist groups. These allegations, which […]
Ethiopian Army Chief says they’re close to securing access to the Red Sea
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – The Ethiopian Army Chief, General Birhanu Jula, has stated that Ethiopia is close to becoming one of the countries bordering the Red Sea. His statement comes just days […]
Somaliland integrates clan militia into the security structure
ERIGAVO (SD) – The Somaliland administration has officially integrated the first group of the SSB (Sanag, Sool, and Togdheer) militia forces, stationed in the Sanag region, into its formal security structure. Somaliland’s […]
IGAD welcomes diplomatic thaw between Somalia and Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA -(SD) The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has welcomed the recent diplomatic rapprochement between Ethiopia and Somalia, following the visit of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to Mogadishu on Thursday. […]
