BOSSASO (SD) – The Puntland Security Forces (PSF) have this morning launched an operation in the mountainous areas of Bari region, capturing foreign fighters. The operation carried out in the mountainous Timiro […]
Puntland forces capture foreign ISIS members
UCID chairman to IC: Somaliland is on the verge of civil war
NAIROBI (SD) – Chairman of the Somaliland opposition party UCID Faisal Ali Warabe in an interview with Universal TV confirmed he met with members of the international community in Nairobi and briefed […]
President Said Deni Appoints Puntland Drought Relief Committee
GAROOWE (SD) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni, today chaired a meeting of the Puntland Council of Ministers in Garowe, the capital of Nugal region. The meeting discussed a number of issues […]
The Rape Allegations Against Police Commissioner in Caynabo
Press Release Human Rights Center chairperson and staff met with a 16-year-old rape victim, in Caynabo this week. According to her statements, the person responsible for the brutal act is the police […]
World Bank to Support Somalia’s Drought Victims through Cash Transfers
MOHADISHU (SD) – The World Bank has approved $ 143 million to help vulnerable Somalis overcome the growing drought and food insecurity across the country. This additional aid to Somalia, will further […]
Somaliland: The opposition and the government discuss electoral dispute with the international community
HARGEISA (SD) – The President of Somaliland met with French diplomats from Nairobi, who arrived in the capital city of Hargeisa, where they were warmly welcomed. Bihi met with the delegation led […]
Danab conducts operations in Lower Jubba
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Somali Armed Forces, particularly the Danab Commandos and the Jubbaland Intelligence and Security Forces, displays weapons and explosives seized during operations in villages in Lower Jubba region. The […]
Somaliland Presidency accused of staffing misconduct on MIDA finsom project
HARGEISA (SD) – Director General of the Ministry of Health Dr. Mohamed Abdi Hergeye has outsourced a new project from the MIDA finsom project funded by the Finnish government through the International […]
ICG calls on Somali president to open talks with Al Shabaab
MOGADISHU (SD) – The International Crisis Group (ICG) has said in a statement that the conflict between the Somali government and Al Shabaab could be resolved through dialogue. The ICG said in […]
Somaliland President sidelines election dispute mediation committee
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi and a committee of traditional leaders and civil society committed committed to resolving the election dispute, for the first time met to day. A […]
Puntland military court sentences Al Shabaab militants to death
GAROOWE (SD) – The Puntland Armed Forces Court of First Instance has today sentenced four members of Al-Shabaab militia to death. The Armed Forces Prosecutor read out the indictment and the evidence […]
Somaliland House of Representatives votes on new electoral commission
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland House of Representatives have today confirmed 4 of the 7 members recently selected to serve on the Somaliland Electoral Commission. The new electoral commission was appointed soon […]
Prof Warfa: The new Government must Deal with Al Shabaab, security and Implement one person one Vote
JIGJIGA (SD) – Somali parliament has on May 15, elected Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for Somalia’s 10th president, this is President Hassan’s second non consecutive term in office. The president has appointed Hamze […]
President Deni says he wasn’t consulted with the appointment of PM Hamze Barre
GAROWE (SD) – The President of Puntland State of Somalia, Said Abdullahi Deni, has expressed displeasure over the appointment of a new Prime Minister of Somalia. Said Deni, boasted that he was […]
Kenya: Somalia to lift Mira Ban soon
NAIROBI (SD) – The Kenyan government has predicted when Somalia will allow the export of khat to Somalia will resume again, after a years long ban. Kenya’s Agriculture Minister Peter Munya told […]
Attacks on Somaliland opposition leader’s Homes continue
HARGEISA (SD) – Unidentified assailants, believed to be supporters of the ruling Kulmiye party, set fire to the front door of the residence of Waddani Khadar Hussein Abdi, secretary general of the […]
Galmudug president says foreigners killed in Ba’do battle
DHUSAMAREB (SD) – Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qoor Qoor gave details of the casualties suffered by Al Shabaab in the attack on Ba’do village under Adado District. President Qoor Qoor on […]
Drought Relief Special Envoy Meets Canadian Diplomats
MOGADISHU (SD) – Members of the Canadian Embassy led by the First Secretary briefed the Special Envoy Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame about the Development and Aid to Somalia. The envoy thanked the Government […]
Local Militias kill scores of Al Shabab fighters in Bahdo
(SD) – Al-Shabaab militants launched a major attack at Bahdo district in Galmudug region in Somalia this morning, with high number of casualties reported. Local militias have reportedly put up a strong […]
Somaliland National Human Rights Commission confirms torture of opposition leaders and journalists
HARGEISA (SD) -The Somaliland National Human Rights Commission confirmed national party leaders and journalist recently arrested at a prodemocracy rally were tortured inside a Hargeisa jail. The commission said they spoke with […]
