MOGADISHU (SD) – Chinese government has agreed to modernize Somalia’s state-owned media thanks to a bilateral agreement sealed by officials from both countries. In a ceremony held in Somali capital, Mogadishu, Somali […]
China to revamp Somalia’s state owned media
Somali Politicians, intellectuals and organizations warn dire ramifications of rigged elections
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s lower house elections currently under way seem to be facing challenges related to its deviations from the agreed upon process, Somali intellectuals and organization are currently raising the […]
PSF Deputy Commander Defected to Puntland Government
Bossaso (SD) – Reports from Bossaso, the capital of Bari region say that efforts are underway to win over the PSF officers who are protesting against the dismissal of the former commander. […]
PM Roble hails FEIT’s decision to suspend election of two MPs
BAIDOA (SD) – Somali prime minister, Mohamed Hussein Roble has welcomed the decision by elections committee to suspend election of two more MPs. International community has been pressing on Somali government leaders […]
SNA, AMISOM officials acquire skills of intelligence gathering
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali and African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) military officials have acquired intelligence gathering skills to boost operation planning and decision making amid Somali intensified operations against al-Shabaab fighters […]
Somalia receives Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia has received second batch of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines donated by Chinese government; Health minister confirmed. In statement, Somali health minister, Fawziya Abikar Nur said the country 500,000 doses […]
Man Kills Wife For $25 In Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Details are emerging about a man armed with a dagger, who killed his wife in Hamar-Jajab district in Banadir region last night. Mohamed Shamsi Mumin, reportedly killed his wife […]
Former US Assistant Secretary of State for Africa: Invite Somaliland to Democracy Summit
Washington (SD) – Amb. Timbor Nagy, the former US Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, US Ambassador to Guinea and Ethiopia, suggested that Somaliland should participate at a Democracy Summit, to be […]
Federal Electoral Commission split over the re-running election of seats in Baidoa
Baidoa (SD) – A statement from the Federal Electoral Commission today stated that the results of the HOP154 and HOP103 by-elections in Baidoa have been annulled. According to FEIT, Incumbent MP Saredo […]
SNA destroys al-Shabaab bases in Lower Shabelle region
MOGADISHU (SD) – Several al-Shabaab fighters were killed and training bases in Lower Shabelle region destroyed in security operations, Somali military confirmed. In a brief statement, Somali military said Danab forces had […]
Kenya launches manhunt after Mandera attack
NAIROBI (SD) – Kenya has vowed to take revenge on al-Shabaab after the militants executed a deadly attack in Mandera County along Kenya’s border with Somalia. The East African nation deployed multi-agency […]
Puntland suspends travel to Bossaso
Bossaso (SD) – Puntland authorities have reportedly blocked access to Bossaso with vehicles stopping at Armo district, 100km away. The Puntland authorities are said to be allowing vehicles leaving Bossaso city. The […]
Actor arrested in Hargeisa for a Drama on run away inflation
Hargeisa (SD) – Idris Ilig, popularly known as Sayid Barakaysan, a young actor based in Hargeisa, was arrested today after recently staging a drama deemed to be against the government of President […]
Somaliland House of Representatives: Prosecutor falsified allegations against Oldon
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s House of Representatives issued a statement denying a lawsuit filled on their behave against Abdimalik Muse Oldon, jailed in Somaliland. The statement from the Somaliland House of Representatives […]
Kenyan soldiers killed in al-Shabaab attack
KISMAYO (SD) – At least three Kenyan military soldiers have been killed and several other wounded after heavily armed al-Shabaab fighters attacked military base in southern Somalia. According to multiple sources, al-Shabaab […]
Siblings murder suspects arrested in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali police have arrested two Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers who are accused of killing two siblings in Somali capital, Mogadishu, move that triggered public outrage. Zakariye Mohamud Hussein […]
Security Council gives 3 months to end navel operations off the coast of Somalia
NY (SD) – The UN Security Council on Friday voted to extend the international naval operation in Somalia by just three months, after the federal government demanded full control of its waters. […]
Somaliland suspends UN projects that undermine their Independence
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland government says it has suspended UN-funded projects that undermine its independence. Somaliland’s information minister, Saleban Ali Koore, said in view of its independence, it had suspended all UN […]
Family of siblings killed by Police in Mogadishu demand Justice
Mogadishu (SD) – The family of two siblings killed by the Police last night in Mogadishu have demanded justice, and have decided not to bury the dead in the hands of government […]
Danab and Darawish forces conduct operation in an Al Shabaab controlled areas
Kismayo (SD) – The 5th Brigade, the 16th Battalion of Danab Commandos and the Jubbaland State of the Darawish was carried out a joint operation in Bula Haji and Lagta Anole areas […]