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 […]
The Islamic world celebrates Eid al-Fitr
Former Somali president Sharif Ahmed elected member of parliament
JOWHAR (SD) – Former Somali president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has been elected as a member of parliament in Jowhar town. Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, the former president of Somalia’s Transitional Federal Government […]
This week on dispatches: the passing of General Jama Mohamed Qalib and the election of speakers and their deputies
MINNEAPOLIS (SD) – We will talking about the passing of General Jama Mohamed Qalib, an influential Somali politician and academic. Jama was an instrumental in Somalia’s independence and nation building and later […]
Taiwan donates to Waheen Market Reconstruction Commission
HARGEISA (SD) – The Taiwanese government has donated $550,000 and other equipment to the Somaliland government. Taiwan’s envoy to Somaliland Amb Allen Lou handed over the donation to Somaliland’s Minister of Religion […]
Sheikh Adan Madobe takes over as Speaker of Parliament
MOGADISHU (SD) – The new speaker of the 11th parliament Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madobe has today taken over from the former speaker of the 10th parliament Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdirahman. The […]
Blast kills dozens of soldiers in Middle Shabelle
Jowhar (SD) – Reports from the Middle Shabelle region say that Somali government forces have been targeted in an explosion that caused casualties and injuries. Reports from Jowhar in Middle Shabelle region […]
First woman elected first deputy speaker of Somalia’s Parliament
MOGADISHU (SD) – Saadia Yasin Haji Samatar made history by the first woman deputy speaker of the Somalia’s 11th parliament. Saadia Yasin Haji Samatar won the election of the 11th deputy speaker […]
Canadian police arrest Abilaziz Mohamed after lengthy manhunt
TORONTO (SD) – Police in Canada have arrested Abilaziz Mohamed 32, a Somali-Canadian national accused of murdering Craig MacDonald 43. Police in Canada have offered $250,000 as a reward for information leading […]
Somaliland president issues statement on electoral commission dispute
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, addressed the dispute between the country’s electoral commission, calling for an end to the dispute through the rule of law. An statement from the […]
Sheikh Adan Madobe elected again as Speaker of Parliament
MOGADISHU (SD) – Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe has won the election of the speaker of the 11th parliament of Somalia after defeating his rival Hassan Abdi Nur by a landslide. Aden […]
Somaliland Electoral Commission held a disputed leadership election
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland Electoral Commission (SEC) has announced that Abdirashid Mohamud Ali (Riyo-raac) has been fired from his post and Kaltun Sheik Hassan Abdi has been elected chairperson. Members of […]
MPs trickling into Aviation amid election dispute
MOGADISHU (SD) – Some members of the Federal Parliament of Somalia have been arriving at the election venue at Aviation camp which is set to hold the election of the Speaker and […]
Jama Qalib: The most influential Somali since independence dies in Djibouti
DJIBOUTI (SD) – Gen. Jama Mohamed Qalib died last night in Djibouti, were he was last few days for treatment. Gen Jama Mohamed Qalib had a long history will be remembered for […]
Parliamentary Election Commission splits over Gedo MP’s role in speakers election
MOGADISHU (SD) – Three members of the Parliamentary Election Commission who spoke to the media last night suggested that MPs elected in Elwaq and Garbaharey should not participate in today’s election of […]
Somali Police Force Commander suspended over alleged obstructing election
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s Minister of Internal Security Abdullahi Mohamed Nur has tonight suspended the country’s police chief Gen. Abdi Hassan Hijaar. A statement from the security minister’s office said the reason […]
PM Roble orders ATMIS troops to take control of election venue
GENEVA (SD) – The Prime Minister of Somalia, Mohamed Hussein Roble, has reportedly instructed the African Union Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to take immediate control of the election vicinity at Aviation camp […]
Somalia’s new Speaker and deputies of the Upper House elected
MOGADISHU (SD) – The election of the speaker and his deputies of the upper house of the Somali parliament has today concluded in Mogadishu. Abdi Hashi Abdullahi, the former speaker of the […]
El-Wak MPs sworn in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – The newly elected 16 parliamentarians in El-Wak, in Gedo region, were sworn in today at a hotel on the outskirts of Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu. The swearing […]
A deadly explosion targets military official in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government spokesman Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu has condemned this morning’s bomb blast near the Banadir intersection that targeted a vehicle carrying General Mohamed Hashi Guled. The government spokesman, in […]
Kenya names new consul to Somaliland
HARGEISA (SD) – Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed a new Representative to Hargeisa, the capital of the Republic of Somaliland. Last year, the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent four officials, […]
