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 […]
President Farmajo and UN Secretary-General discuss elections and security
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 […]
Ali Harbi explains why he killed MP David Amess
LONDON (SD) – Ali Harbi Ali spoke for the first time about why he attacked and killed Sir David Amess, a Member of the UK Parliament. The Somali-British man told a jury […]
Marodi-jeh Regional Court Sentences Leopards smugglers
HARGEISA (SD) – Marodijeh Regional Court sentenced five men to one year in prison and fined 3 million shillings each for attempting to smuggle leopards out of the country. The judge read […]
AMISOM and Al-Shabaab exchange artillery fire in Burhakaba
BURHAKABA (SD) – Reports from Bay region say that Al-Shabaab militants fired mortar shells at an AMISOM base in Burhakaba district in Bay region. Residents in Burhakaba told local media that they […]
Waaheen Market Support Committee Meets With International Delegation
HARGEISA (SD) – A meeting between the National Committee for the Support of the Waheen Market and a delegation from the friendly countries of the Republic of Somaliland, assessed the great crisis […]
Civil Society Expresses Concern Over Election Situation
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s Civil Society Election Situation Room expressed concern over the growing political tensions surrounding the upcoming elections especially the Parliamentary elections which are in their final stages. A statement […]
Breaking News: Ambassador Madeira criticizes Somali and regional government and opposition leaders
MOGADISHU (SD) – Soon after Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble ordered the African Union Special Representative Francisco Madeira to leave Somalia within 48 hours, a secret audio recording was released. The unconfirmed […]
Villa Somalia opposes Roble’s decision to expel AU envoy
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia has late night announced the expulsion of Francisco Madeira, the African Union Special Representative (SRCC). An statement from the Office of the Prime Minister […]
Somalia delivers $ 12.7 million to Waaheen Market Emergency Committee
MOGADISHU (SD) – Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi Mohamed Guled confirmed that Somalia’s federal government sent $12.7 million to the Waheen market emergency committee in Hargeisa today. The money will be used to […]
Federal Electoral Commission announces re-election of four suspended seats
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s Federal Electoral Commission (FIET) has decided to re-run the election of the previously suspended four seats. A statement from the Electoral Commission said the election process for the […]
