SAN DIEGO (SD) – Somalia’s parliamentary elections are nearing a conclusion, with over 300 MPs being sworn in and interim speakers elected this week, however, there are still some outstanding electrical issues, […]
Faisal Roble discusses Somalia’s electoral Milestone and what it means for political stakeholders
Despite Somalilander’s Democratic achievements, their Government acts as a typical autocratic State
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland journalist faced a volatile situation this week as the country’s ruling party Kulmiye implemented mass arrests on reporters covering riots at the capital Hargeisa. While the prominent young […]
Ahmed Madobe and FIET discuss Elwaq elections
KISMAYO (SD) – Somalia’s Jubbaland State President Ahmed Mohamed Islam Ahmed Madobe today met with a delegation led by Federal Electoral Commission Chairman Muse Guelleh Yusuf, along with various electoral commissions. The […]
AU: Ambassador Madeira not returning to Somalia
NAIROBI (SD) – The East African newspaper from Kenya reports that the African Union will appoint a new envoy to Somalia in the coming days following the recent expulsion of Francisco Madeira […]
President Bihi delivers donated funds to Waaheen market fire victims
HARGEISA (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, today, 17 days later, distributed cash donated to business people who recently lost their property in the Waheen market fire. The distribution […]
The 11th Parliamentary Assembly opens in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – The interim speaker of Somalia’s 11th Parliament Abdisalam Ahmed Liban has appointed members of the organizing committee for the election of the Speaker and his deputies of the House, […]
Hargeisa court orders 13 journalists be remanded five more days
HARGEISA (SD) – Thirteen arrested journalists in Somaliland have been arraigned in Hargeisa for the first time since their arrest several days ago. They are accused of reporting on riots at Hargeisa […]
Somaliland Police Chief Threatens Lawmaker Mohamed Abib
HARGEISA (SD) – Mohamed Abib, a member of Somaliland house of Representative said the Somaliland Police Force Commander had made threatening remarks. The lawmaker held a press conference in Hargeisa today, detailing […]
Somaliland: Jailed and tortured Journalists still in detention
HARGEISA (SD) – Secretary of Justice of the Wadani Party Yonis Ahmed Yonis said that the government of Muse Bihi has taken the path of previously failed governments and leaders. “The Somaliland […]
Militants seize Eyl polling station
EYL (SD) – Armed militias have taken over the Eyl district council election hall in Nugal region, after an attack that caused casualties this morning. The swearing in and election of the […]
FIET Announces Transfer of Garbaharey Seats to Elwaq
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 […]
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 […]
