Salon.com ran a piece recently warning that the American right is “waging a stealth, neocolonial assault on Somalia.” The supposed “assault” is a growing campaign within the U.S. and elsewhere to recognize Somaliland’s independence […]
Somalilanders’ Quest for Independence Isn’t ‘Neocolonial’ Plot. It’s Self-Determination
Somalia: The 11th Parliament Must Enact Two laws to Protect the Country from Future Demagogues
Somalia’s peace-building process and state recovery have suffered in the last five years under the leadership of former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo. Confidence in the armed forces eroded, separation of powers between […]
Unelected House of Legislation, Uneducated Parliamentarians and a government on the end of its term; could they take us to the road to recognition or achieving a modern government system?
The challenges and burdens our people faced during the last three generations, including colonialism, bad governance, massacre by a dictatorial regime, neglect and being scattered all over the world as refugees makes […]
Security Council condemns Brazen attack On ATMIS base in Somalia
NY (SD) – The UN Security Council has issued a statement condemning the Al-Shabaab attack on an ATMIS base in El Baraf, Middle Shabelle region. A statement issued by the members of […]
Somalia’s Presidential Candidacy Requirements Released
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s Presidential Election Commission has announced the Procedures and Requirements for Somali Presidential Candidates. Candidates vying for the country’s top post are required to fulfill nine nomination conditions, if […]
13 Somalis elected to London City Council
LONDON (SD) – Somali-UK politicians have won a numerous councillor seats in the London municipal elections. The London Municipal elections saw the largest number of Somalis being elected to local councils. There […]
African Union, US address Al Shabaab attack on El Baraf
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – The 1081st meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) discussed a recent Attack by Al Shabaab on an ATMIS base in El Baraf, Middle Shabelle […]
Somalia: Government Troops Clash in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Fighting erupts in Wadajir district of Banadir region, killing and injuring several people, scaring local residents. Fighting between government forces took place in the Tarabunka neighborhood, clashing over the […]
Judge recuses himself from trial of journalists detained in Hargeisa
HARGEISA (SD) – The judge listening the case of the three journalists arrested in Hargeisa has today recused himself from the case, according to sources. Judge Mahad Mohamed Guled asked the Chief […]
Auditor General suspends government contracts during elections
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Office of the Auditor General of Somalia has issued an order banning government agencies from entering into agreements during elections. A statement from the Office of the Auditor […]
Somalia: Organizing Committee Announces Presidential Election Date
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Joint Parliamentary Committees for the Election of the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia has today released the 10th Presidential Election Schedule. The committee of the two […]
Hargeisa mayor announces Waheen reconstruction committee
HARGEISA (SD) – The popular Mayor of Somaliland’s Capital Hargeisa Abdikarin Ahmed Mooge finally appointed a Waheen Market disaster recovery committee. The appointment by the mayor of the capital follows a similar […]
Puntland presidency dispute escalates, Karash sacks Three ministers
GAROWE (SD) – Puntland Vice President Ahmed Elmi Osman Karash fired three Puntland government ministers, who are closest to President Said Abdullahi Deni. Puntland Vice President Ahmed Elmi Osman Karash said in […]
Somaliland government appoints a controversial committee to rebuild Waheen market
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland’s Minister of Public Works has taken over the reconstruction work of Waheen Market which was recently destroyed by fire. In a decree issued by the Minister of Public […]
Somali presidential election commission appointed today
MOGADISHU (SD) The Speakers of both Houses of the Parliament of the Federal Republic of Somalia have appointed the Organizing Committee for the Presidential Election of the Federal Government of Somalia. The […]
Al Shabaab attack on ATMIS base, kills Burundian forces
MOGADISHU (SD) – Al-Shabaab militants have launched a major offensive against the African Union Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) base in El Baraf, killing several Burundian soldiers at a military base. The attack […]
Al Shabaab attacks Burundian ATMIS forces in El Baraf
(SD) – Heavily armed Al Shabaab fighters launched an early morning attack on an ATMIS military base in El Baraf area of Mahaday district. According to reports, suicide bombers attacked a Burundian […]
UN says Somali journalists denied their role in society
MOGADISHU (SD) – The United Nations Office Assistance Mission In Somalia (UNSOM) on the occasion of World Press Day has released a statement on the situation Somali journalists are facing. The United […]
Former BBC Somali Service chief calls release of Somaliland journalists
MOGADISHU (SD) – The former head of the BBC Somali Service Yusuf Garad Omar called on the Somaliland government led by President Muse Bihi to release imprisoned journalists. Yusuf Garaad Omar posted […]
The Islamic world celebrates Eid al-Fitr
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali cities in the Horn of Africa and across the Islamic world, Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Fitr today after the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Crowds flocked […]
