MOGADISHU (SD) -Somalia’s human rights agency has accused Kenyan forces in Somalia of deliberately killing nomads in the village of Raas Kamboni. The Human rights agency stated that the Kenyan forces attacked […]
Kenyan troops blamed for killing civilians in Somalia
SOMALIA: THE NEED FOR JUDICIAL AND LAW AND ORDER REFORM
The last time Somalia had a fully functioning democracy was 1969. Somalia has lost all working knowledge of how democracy works. There are many in Somalia who are working in branches of […]
Government and Ahlu Sunna forces clash last night
DHUSAMAREB (SD) – Heavy fighting broke out last night on the outskirts of Dhusamareb between government with Galmudug forces and Ahlu Sunna fighters. According to reports, the heavy fighting broke out after […]
UN Security Council condemns attacks in Mogadishu & Beledweyne
NY (SD) – The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Beledweyne and the attack on Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport. “The members of the Security Council condemned […]
On Dispatches: Halima Yarey and Ibrahim Mohamed Discuss election irregularities
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s electoral process is at near completion with multiple issues regarding transparency, delegate selection, government and security officials being elected and most of all robbing women’s 30% quota.To discuss […]
Al Shabab attacks Haramcad Barracks
MOGADISHU (SD) – Reports from Mogadishu say that Al-Shabaab militants have attacked a police station in Hawa Abdi area, on the outskirts of Mogadishu. The attack, which lasted for nearly an hour, […]
HirShabelle President: 48 killed, 108 injured in Beledweyne explosions
JOWHAR (SD) – The president of HirShabelle state Ali Gudlawe said 48 people died and108 others were injured in last night’s explosions in Beledweyne. Ali Gudlawe sent his condolences to the families […]
Authorities in Nugal discuss ways to combat extremism
GAROWE (SD) – A conference on the fight against AL-Shabab and ISIS terrorists took place in Garowe capital of Puntland today, which was chaired by Nugal Regional Police Commander General Hussein Ali […]
Soldiers sentenced to Death in Galmudug
Dhusamareb (SD) – Galmudug Military Court has released the ruling of Galmudug police, Army and Paramilitary forces today. The sentence released by the court was death and imprisonment. The court sentenced Eid […]
International community condemns killing of MP Amina and the Halane attack
MOGADISHU (SD)- Representatives of the international organizations have condemned last night’s suicide bombing in Beledweyne, the Capital of Hiran region which targeted a member of the 10th parliament Amina Mohamed Abdi. Somalia’s EU […]
Ahlu Sunna militias defect to Dhusamareb
DHUSAMAREB (SD) – Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama’a forces surrendered to the Galmudug regional administration today after defecting from the opposition group. Dhusamareb security forces presented to the media dozens of armed militia […]
PM Roble: Halane camp and Beledweyne airport Attacks were linked
BELEDWEYNE (SD) – Explosions rocked multiple districts in Beledweyne, the capital of Hiran region, causing fatalities and injuries. A suicide bomber blew himself up in front of Beledweyne’s presidential palace, targeting outgoing […]
Wadani Party: Arrests Journalist attackers
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland’s biggest opposition party Wadani, have called on the government to bring to justice the alleged Somaliland Intelligence force operatives that recently tortured journalists in Hargeisa. Wadani Party’s […]
Puntland to finalize the three district elections
GAROWE (SD) – The Minister of Interior Affairs of Puntland Mohamed Abdirahman Dhabanad announced that in the coming days elected local councils will be convened in all of their three constituencies. Speaking […]
Al Shabaab attacks Halane Camp, kill six
MOGADISHU (SD) – AL-Shabab militants have recently launched an attack on Halane camp and Aden Adde international airport in Mogadishu. Two armed men fought for more than an hour inside Halane killing […]
President Bihi: Elections and democracy pose a serious challenges for Somaliland
WASHINGTON (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, today delivered a speech at George Washington University addressing a wide range of issues related to international relations between Somaliland and the […]
Jubaland intends to relocate Garbaharey elections to El-Wak
KISMAYO (SD) – Jubbaland President Ahmed Madobe is said to be planning to move the 16-seat lower house of parliament in the Gedo region to the town of El-wak near the Kenyan […]
U.S. Congressman Scott Perry’s Somaliland recognition legislation is dead on arrival
WASHINGTON (SD) – Scott Perry, a member of the US House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee, has submitted a proposal to the House of Representatives seeking recognition for Somaliland as an independent country. Perry, […]
Somaliland delegation claims to have met with the UN Under-secretary General
WASHINGTON (SD) – The President of the republic of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi is said to visiting the United Nations headquarters where he reportedly met with one of the UN Under-Secretary Generals. […]
What If Fahad Yassin Runs for President of Somalia?
There are reports that Baidoa, is currently planning to host a new political alliance between Rahweyne and Dir. The potential coalition seeks to change the current power-sharing system. It’s speculated the possibility […]
