HAGUE (SD) – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has announced that Somali Judge Abdulkawi Ahmed Yusuf, a long-serving member of the court, plans to voluntarily resign from his position as an […]
The Somali ICJ judge resigns without explanation
Turkish Daesh fighter captured in Somalia
BOSSASO (SD) – Puntland’s defense forces today, Saturday, captured a foreign national belonging to the Daesh (ISIS) group, who had been hiding in the Ballade mountains, part of the Almiskad range. The […]
Puntland Parliament to discuss the ongoing situation between SSC-Khatumo and Puntland
GAROWE (SD) -The 56th session of Puntland’s House of Representatives will open this Sunday, June 15, in Garowe city. The opening ceremony will feature a constitutional address by Puntland President Said Abdullahi […]
Somaliland Flag Appears Alongside Somalia’s at Major International Economic Forum
WINDHOEK (SD) – Somaliland Flag Appears Again on International Stage Alongside Somalia’s Flag at African Economic Partners Meeting. The Somaliland flag has once again appeared prominently on an international platform, displayed alongside […]
Somalia Government Announces Killing of Al-Shabaab Leader in Central Regions
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Somali government has announced the killing of Al-Shabaab’s leader in central Somalia, Nur Abdi Roble (Nunule). Defense Minister Ahmed Maallim Fiqi told state media that this senior leader, […]
Somaliland Presidential Spokesperson Accuses Somalia of Media Manipulation
HARGEISA (SD) – The Spokesperson for the Somaliland Presidency, Hussein Adan Egeh (Deyr), has strongly condemned the controversy surrounding a map published by the BBC this week, which showed Somaliland as not […]
Somalia Appoints New Intelligence Chief in Cabinet Reshuffle
MOGADISHU (SD) – In an emergency session today, Somalia’s Council of Ministers approved the appointment of Mahad Mohamed Salad as the new Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), marking […]
Somalia: President Hassan Announces National Dialogue Forum
MOGADISHU (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, His Excellency Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has officially announced the opening of the Political and Community Leaders’ Dialogue Forum, which will […]
Political Opposition Forum Issues Statement on Somalia’s Political Situation
Mogadishu – A political opposition forum held at Hotel Jazeera in Mogadishu this evening released a statement concerning the country’s political situation. The statement accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of abandoning the […]
President of Somaliland Holds Meeting with Partners in Kenya
NAIROBI (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro), currently on his official visit to Kenya, held a wide-ranging meeting with Somaliland’s partners based in Kenya. The President was […]
The U.S. is concerned about President Hassan Sheikh’s focus on politics over counterterrorism.
WASHINGTON (SD) -The United States government has expressed unusual and strong concern about President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s leadership, accusing him of prioritizing domestic political maneuvers over efforts to combat terrorist groups, particularly […]
The leaders of Jubaland and Puntland have resolved a long-standing dispute
DUBAI (SD) – The leaders of Jubaland and Puntland administrations, Ahmed Madobe and Said Deni, who have been in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in recent days, are reported to have resolved […]
Kenya informs Somalia it would continue engaging with Somaliland
NAIROBI (SD) -The Kenyan government issued a statement declaring that it “fully recognizes the sovereignty, national unity, and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia, acknowledging the Federal Government of Somalia […]
Feds and Somalia’s registered political parties hold a meeting
MOGADISHU (SD) – A Comprehensive Consultative Meeting Between Registered Political Parties and the Federal Government of Somalia opened in Mogadishu today. A high-level consultative meeting between registered political organizations and the Federal […]
President Guelleh says the UAE is destabilizing the Horn of Africa
DJIBOUTI (SD) – Djibouti President Strongly Attacks UAE Government, Accusing It of Using Billions in African Investments to Conceal Military Agendas In an interview with Radio France Internationale, President Ismail Omar Guelleh […]
Arab Countries Unanimously Condemn Terrorist Attack on Damanyo Military Camp in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Arab countries have uniformly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted the Damanyo military camp in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, which resulted in deaths and numerous injuries. The governments of […]
Members of the People’s Assembly presented today a law contrary to Islamic Sharia.
MOGADISHU (SD) – Today, Members of the People’s Assembly of the Federal Parliament of Somalia held their 14th extraordinary session at the Parliament headquarters, chaired by the Speaker of the People’s Assembly, […]
Youths Joining the Federal Forces Targeted at Damanyo Camp
MOGADISHU (SD) – A suicide bomber blew himself up today at the Damanyo camp in Mogadishu city during the registration of youth joining the Somali National Army forces. Initial reports indicate the […]
Somaliland celebrates its 34th anniversary of the independence declaration
HARGEISA (SD) – Today, Hargeisa and all regions of Somaliland celebrated the 34th anniversary of May 18, the day Somaliland declared its independence from the rest of Somalia. Somaliland President Muse Bihi […]
Turkish Foreign Minister Firmly Reaffirms Support for Somalia
ANKARA (SD)—The Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, has clearly expressed his country’s firm commitment to supporting Somalia. In an interview with Jeune Afrique magazine, he emphasized Turkey’s crucial role in fighting terrorism […]
