HARGEISA (SD) – Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, President of Somaliland, stated that Somaliland is a significant stakeholder in the Red Sea and deserves to be consulted on related matters. He emphasized that […]
President Irro says Somaliland deserves to be consulted on Red Sea matters
Somali President to receive the Africa Presidential Leadership Award at Davos
DAVOS (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is in Davos, Switzerland, attending the World Economic Forum. During the forum, the President will deliver a significant […]
SNA and local militia intercept a vehicle transporting ammunition to Al-Shabab-controlled areas near Baladweyne
BELEDWEYNE (SD) – Somali National Army (SNA) forces and local militia captured a vehicle reportedly carrying weapons and supplies for the Al-Shabaab group. The vehicle was intercepted in Baardheere, a location on […]
Galkayo is calm after Puntland and Galmudug authorities jointly de-escalated tensions
GALKAYO (SD) The situation in Galkayo is calm this morning following the containment of tensions in the Garsor and Wadajir neighborhoods last night, linked to the ongoing conflict in the western Mudug […]
Somaliland’s President addresses relationships with Djibouti, Ethiopia, and the United States
HARGEISA (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Irro, has made it clear that Somaliland will never disregard its relationships with Djibouti, Ethiopia, and the United States, which currently share many common […]
Somalia’s Minister of Justice and Constitution argues the idea of one-person, one-vote is timely
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s Minister of Justice and Constitution, Hassan Moalim, speaking at an event in Mogadishu, announced a significant decision regarding the one-person, one-vote elections being pursued by Villa Somalia. Hassan […]
The House of Representatives proposed the U.S. open a diplomatic office in Somaliland
WASHINGTON (SD) -The U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Countering the Chinese Communist Party has proposed that the United States open a diplomatic office in Somaliland to counter China’s influence in the […]
Tensions Escalate Between Somaliland and SSC-Khatumo Forces
ERIGAVO (SD) – Conflicting reports are emerging regarding the ongoing conflict in the Sanag region, particularly in the city of Erigavo, involving Somaliland forces and SSC-Khatumo fighters. The tensions, which have persisted […]
Puntland Government Discloses Confidential Documents Seized from ISIS Bases
BOSSASO (SD) – The Puntland government has, for the first time, provided details about confidential documents recovered from bases captured by ISIS terrorist groups. In a joint press briefing, Puntland Police Force […]
Somali Prime Minister Declares Investigation into Secession Issue.
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, has announced that the government has investigated the root causes of the secession crisis affecting the country. Speaking at a graduation ceremony for […]
Senator Samatar strongly criticized the Ankara agreement between the Somali President and Ethiopian PM
MOGADISHU (SD) -Senator Abdi Ismail Samatar, speaking at a press conference in Mogadishu alongside other politicians, strongly criticized the recent agreement between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy […]
Somali Police says explosions were fake and not real threats
MOGADISHU (SD) – A press release from the Somali Police Force detailed explosions heard last night in Daaru Salaam district, Banadir region. The police clarified that the sounds were from fake explosives […]
A Chinese fishing vessel hijacked off the Somali coast in November has been released
BOSSASO (SD) – The Chinese Embassy in Somalia announced on Monday that a Chinese fishing vessel hijacked off the Somali coast in November has been released along with its 18 crew members. […]
Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef welcomes the restoration of diplomatic relations between Somalia and Ethiopia
MOGADISHU (SD)—Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), has welcomed the […]
Puntland forces killed several ISIS members, including foreign fighters
BOSSASO (SD) – A fierce battle is ongoing in the mountainous region of Cal-Miskad in the Bari region, where Puntland forces are clashing with ISIS militants. Puntland forces, which have been conducting […]
SSC-Khatumo leaser vows to take Erigavo
LAS ANOD (SD)—The leader of the interim SSC-Khatumo administration, Abdulkadir Ahmed Aw-Ali (Firdhiye), issued a stern warning to Somaliland during a speech at an event last night in Las Anod. His warning […]
The FBI is seeking private companies to assist in implementing Somalia’s Automated Biometric Identification System
WASHINGTON (SD) – The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking private companies or organizations to assist in implementing and managing Somalia’s Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS). According to the biometricupdate.com […]
Somali lawmakers condemn the illegal seizure of public land in Mogadishu by government officials.
MOGADISHU (SD) – Members of both Houses of the Federal Parliament of Somalia have issued a press statement opposing what they describe as the looting of public land in Mogadishu. The 97 […]
Officials from the self-declared “Hiiraan State,” formally handed over key government facilities to the Feds
BELEDWEYNE (SD) -Officials from the self-declared “Hiiraan State,” including Abdikadir Olow and Abdirashid Ilkase, formally handed over key government facilities in Hiiraan to representatives of the Federal Government of Somalia. The facilities […]
Somaliland vows to take back control of its airspace
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland government has announced plans to take control of its airspace with the assistance of international legal experts. Somaliland’s Minister of Aviation and Airports Development, Fu’ad Ahmed Nuh, […]
