HARGEISA (SD) – A total of 28 ministers were officially sworn in by the newly appointed President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro. The oath of office, which was legally administered by […]
28 New Somaliland ministers sworn in
Leaders from Puntland and Galmudug regions resolve clan dispute in Mudug
GALKAYO (SD)—Officials from Puntland and Galmudug held a recent peace conference in Galkayo, and decisions were made to resolve the clan conflict in the western Mudug region. The joint statement released by […]
Somalia announced its candidacy for the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) seat
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Somali government has announced, for the first time, its candidacy for a seat on the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC). The Federal Government of Somalia […]
Djibouti’s Coast Guard rescued three fishermen from Berbera
Djibouti (SD) -Fishermen who had been missing for nearly a month off the coast of Somaliland have been found safe in Djibouti’s waters. While carrying out their regular patrol duties, Djibouti’s Coast […]
An airstrike by Puntland and international forces target ISIS militants in parts of the Bari region
BOSSASO (SD) – Details have emerged about a heavy airstrike carried out last night by Puntland forces and their international partners targeting ISIS militants in parts of the Bari region. The strike […]
Puntland President Receives Chinese Ambassador in Bossaso
BOSSASO (SD) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni today welcomed the Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, and his delegation in Bossaso, according to Puntland’s presidential office. The meeting was attended by […]
Somalia and Egypt to discuss troop deployment next week
MOGADISHU (SD) – Egypt will hold discussions with Somalia next week to talk about Cairo’s participation in the ongoing efforts against Islamist groups operating in the Horn of Africa. The talks are […]
President Deni Meets Warsangeli Clan Leaders in Bossaso
BOSSASO (SD)-The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, held a meeting today in Bossaso with Sultan Said Sultan Abdisalam Garaad Mohamud Cali Shire, accompanied by the committee from the Elbuh Conference of […]
Puntland President grants Amnesty for ISIS suspects
GAROWE (SD) – Puntland forces have initiated a large-scale operation in the Bari region’s mountains to drive out ISIS fighters. President Said Abdullahi Deni, who has been in the region for some […]
19 Ministers from President Irro’s New Cabinet Approved by Somaliland’s House of Representatives
HARGEISA (SD) – Nineteen ministers from President Abdirahman Irro’s new government appeared before the Speaker and members of the House of Representatives. This marks the first group of cabinet members to be […]
Jubaland MPs Accuse the Federal Government of Organizing Militias Along the Somalia-Kenya Border
MOGADISHU (SD) – Some members of Somalia’s Federal Parliament representing Jubaland have accused the Federal Government—specifically the offices of the President and Prime Minister—of orchestrating plots and mobilization efforts along the Somalia-Kenya […]
SoDMA Chairman and UN representatives discuss Somalia’s drought situation
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Chairman of the National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mahmoud Moalin Abdulle, held a meeting with representatives from the United Nations, led by the UN Deputy Special Representative […]
100 MPs Somalia’s Government for Granting a Foreign Businessman Exclusive Livestock Export Rights
MOGADUSHU (SD) – 100 members from both Houses of the Federal Parliament of Somalia have strongly condemned a decision by the Somali government to grant a foreign businessman exclusive rights to export […]
The new Somaliland Government Pledges to Strengthen Freedom of Speech Protections
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland government has announced plans to enhance the protection of freedom of speech, ensuring that individuals and journalists will not be arrested for expressing opinions that the government […]
Somaliland to review the maritime MoU agreement with Ethiopia
HARGEISA (SD) – The current government of Somaliland, led by President Abdirahman Irro, has announced that they will review the agreement made by the previous administration with the Ethiopian government. The new […]
Puntland security officials visit area recently liberated from ISIS
BOSSASO (SD) – Officials from the Puntland administration visited villages and areas in the Bari region, holding key meetings with local communities. The security forces specifically visited Timirshe, an area recently liberated […]
A U.S. airstrike kills 10 Al-Shabab fighters in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia has provided additional details regarding a heavy airstrike near Kismayo, the interim capital of Jubaland. The operation, jointly conducted by the Somali National Army […]
Somaliland accuses Somalia of interfering in the export of livestock
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland government has accused the Federal Government of Somalia of interfering in the export of livestock through Berbera Port, claiming that Somalia seeks to redirect livestock tax revenues […]
U.S. increases its assistance to Somalia to address the humanitarian challenges facing the country
MOGADISHU (SD)—The U.S. Ambassador to Somalia, Richard H. Riley, addressed critical issues regarding the U.S. support for Somalia in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account. Richard H. Riley revealed that […]
We urge Israel to allow humanitarian aid to reach the affected civilians, Somalia tells UNSC
NY (SD) – After officially joining the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) last Thursday, Somalia participated in its first council meeting last night as one of the 15 non-permanent members. The Federal […]
