Somali Dispatch

HARGEISA (SD) – The outgoing Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somaliland, Essa Kayd, provided an update on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) that the former administration of President Bihi reached with Ethiopia […]

KISMAYO (SD) The Jubaland regional administration has once again accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of attempting to dismantle the administration’s forces, alleging that he is taking actions that could jeopardize the security […]

MOGADISHU (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, received the Special Envoy of the Chinese Government for the Horn of Africa, Mr. Xue Bing, who […]

WASHINGTON (SD) – The U.S. representative, Scott Perry, has presented a new bill to Congress advocating for the recognition of the Republic of Somaliland as an independent country. Bill 10402 underscores Somaliland’s […]

ERIGAVO (SD) -The Somali government today issued a peace appeal regarding the conflict in Erigavo, the capital of the Sanag region. The Ministry of Interior and Reconciliation of the Federal Government of […]

MOGADISHU (SD) – At least seven explosions were heard tonight in neighborhoods on the southern outskirts of Mogadishu, causing casualties and destruction. These explosions were caused by mines attached to houses and […]

ERIGAO (SD) – A fierce battle lasting several hours and now in its third day is ongoing in the Sanag region, specifically in the town of Erigavo, the region’s capital. The fighting […]

MOGADISHU (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today opened the 15th International Congress of Somali Studies, which was held in Mogadishu today for the first […]

NY (SD) – In a meeting on Friday, the United Nations Security Council approved a resolution to extend the sanctions against Al-Shabaab until February 28, 2025. This resolution, proposed by the United […]

MOGADISHU (SD) – The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has closed more than 12,000 accounts that the Khawarij (Al-Shabab) used to spread fake news and mislead people. “NISA, in collaboration with […]

HARGEISA (SD) The new President of Somaliland, H.E. Abdirahman Abdullahi Mohamed (Irro), today announced the list of the new cabinet members of his administration following a decree he issued. The cabinet members, […]

MOGADISHU (SD) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia, Ahmed Moalin Fiqi, stated that the AUSSOM troops’ plan was not part of the negotiations in Ankara where […]

LAMU (SD) – Various reports have emerged about a heavy explosion targeting Kenyan forces near the coastal town of Lamu in Kenya. The explosion, caused by a landmine, hit a vehicle carrying […]

HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland has commented on the agreement reached in Ankara between the President of Somalia and the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, which appears to have nullified the previous agreement between […]

Beijing (SD) – A spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commented on the visit of an official from Taiwan who attended the inauguration ceremony of the “elected President” of […]

MOGADISHU (SD) – The United States has welcomed the agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia to end the regional tension caused by Addis Ababa’s attempt to gain access to the sea. The two […]

HARGEISA (SD) – The newly elected President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, officially assumed leadership of Somaliland after taking the presidential oath for the next five years. After the oath, he […]

ANKARA (SD) – A mediation summit in Ankara, hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, concluded with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in attendance. The meeting, […]

MOGADISHU (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia, says in fulfilling its duty to protect the lives of the Somali people, particularly the National Army, has instructed the Somali National Army deployed […]