MOGADISHU (SD) – The Federal Electoral Commission (FIET) has issued a decision on the location of the disputed Jubaland’s Garbaharey 16-seat constituency. A statement from the commission sent to the regional electoral […]
FIET Announces Transfer of Garbaharey Seats to Elwaq
Somalia’s 11th parliament sworn in and elects interim speakers
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble today attended the swearing-in ceremony of members of both houses of the 11th parliament in Mogadishu. Representatives from the international community and other […]
Somaliland: Woman arrested after exposing Waheen Aid corruption scam
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland police have arrested one of the victims of the fire that destroyed the country’s biggest Market, Waaheen. Somaliland police have arrested Hibo Faysal, a member of one of […]
Electoral Commission clears two suspended South West seats
BAIDOA (SD) – Somalia’s Federal Electoral Commission (FIET) has approved the Hop-103 and HOP-204 seats in the South West constituency. The electoral commission also said that the HOP154 seat would be re-elected. […]
Al-Shabaab attacks Kenyan troops while hauling water
KISMAYO (SD) – Reports from the port city of Kismayo confirm that an explosion targeted a Kenyan military convoy between Kodi and Kamboni in Lower Jubba region. A roadside bomb has exploded […]
Somaliland authorities arrest as much as 20 journos covering Hargeisa Jail riots
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland authorities arrested a number of journalists covering the riots in Hargeisa’s main Jail today. The number of journalists arrested by the Somaliland government today has so far increased […]
Gunfire heard inside Hargeisa Central Prison
HARGEISA (SD) – Reports from Hargeisa the capital of Somaliland confirm that shots were heard in the main jail of Hargeisa today where there riots broke out. According to reports, the shooting […]
Somali Electoral Commission to send a delegation to Baidoa
MOGADISHU (SD) – According to the Somalia’s Electoral Committee (FIEIT) members of the committee will be flying to Baidoa, the Transitional seat of the South West state Government of Somalia. The purpose […]
Jurisdictional Dispute over Waaheen Market escalates in Hargeisa
HARGEISA (SD) – Dispute over the rebuilding of Waaheen market in Hargeisa between the Somaliland government led by President Muse Bihi Abdi and the Hargeisa municipality along with victims have escalated. The […]
President Farmajo and UN Secretary-General discuss elections and security
MOGADISHU (SD) – The UN Secretary-General spoke by telephone with Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo to discuss a range of issues, including elections, security, drought and the new ATMIS operation. In a […]
Puntland Opposition Groups Win Puntland Local Elections
GAROWE (SD) – Opposition parties in Puntland won two district commissioners in Puntland, leading to a major setback for President Deni and his party Kaah. Abdi Said Qaal, a member of the […]
Waaheen Market Traders Express Concern Over Lack of Help
HARGEISA (SD) – Waaheen traders whose assets have been destroyed in the recent fire are deeply concerned about the lack of immediate access to help and funds collected on their behave, according […]
Al Shabaab and Ethiopian forces clash in Dinsor district
DIINSOOR (SD) – Reports from Dinsor district in Bay region confirm that heavy fighting broke out there between Ethiopian troops based in the district and Al Shabaab fighters. The fighting reportedly started […]
This week on Dispatches: Is it impossible for Amb. Francisco Madeira to continue to work in Somalia?
NORTH BRABANT (SD) – This week we are discussing the unprecedented move by Somalia’s PM Mohamed Hussein Roble in expelling The AU envoy in Mogadishu Ambassador Francisco Caetano Madeira, the move was […]
Galmudug forces kill Al-Shabaab members in planned operation
GALGADUD (SD) – Galmudug state Darwish forces have carried out an operation in Godyanyo area in the south of Mudug region last night. The troops reportedly destroyed a vehicle allegedly loaded with […]
FEIT Chairman confirms swearing-in of MPs
MOGADISHU (SD) – Chairman of the Federal Electoral Commission Muse Guelleh Yusuf said the swearing in of members of both houses of the Somali Federal Parliament will take place on April 14th, […]
Somali Ministry of Security bans Francisco Madeira from the country
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Somali government’s Ministry of Internal Security has issued a decree barring the return of African Union envoy to Somalia Francisco Madeira, who was recently declared PNG by Prime […]
SOMALIA: ATMIS Lockdown to jeopardize swears in of new lawmakers
MOGADISHU (SD) – A statement from the African Union Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) said that a curfew has been imposed at the Halane camp near Aden Adde International Airport, which houses Western […]
African Union rejects PM Roble’s decision to expel Amb. Madeira
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – AU Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat has opposed Prime Minister Roble’s ouster of African Union envoy Amb Madeira. “The Chairperson of Commission of the African Union, H.E. Moussa Faki […]
Somaliland Businesses Donate $8 Million to Waaheen Disaster Relief
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland presidency held an iftar dinner last night to raise funds for the tragedy that took place at Waheen market in Hargeisa. A statement from the presidential palace […]
