MOGADISHU (SD) – UN Special Representative Somalia James Swan briefed a UN Security Council meeting on Somalia’s latest developmwnts. “The conclusion of Somalia’s electoral process last week is a major milestone for […]
UN Special Representative updates the Security Council on Somalia
Kulmiye MPs clash with opposition in Somaliland House of Representatives
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland House of Representatives has today been rocked by a series of violent clashes between members of the Somaliland parliament. The violence came after a heated debate erupted […]
President Hassan Sheikh takes office and appoints officials
MOGADISHU (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has today taken over the presidency of the Federal Republic of Somalia from the 9th President, Mohamed Abdullahi […]
Somaliland: court sentences journalists to a lengthy prison terms
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland’s Marodi-jeex Regional Court Sentences Journalists to lengthy imprisonment on a trumped up charges, on various cases. The Marodi Jeh regional court sentenced journalists Mohamed Ilig and Abdijibar Mohamed […]
Widespread inflation hits the Somali region of Ethiopia
JIGJIGA (SD) – Ethiopia’s Somali regional state has been hit hard by high inflation that is affecting people’s lives as well as business in the Somali region. Somali traders, who spoke to […]
Fighting erupts between government forces and Ahlu Sunna in Hiran
MOGADISHU (SD) – Heavy fighting broke out this afternoon on the outskirts of Mataban district in Hiran region between Galmudug alongside DF forces and Ahlu Sunna forces. Fighting erupted when the allied […]
Kulmiye insists on disbanding political parties, silent on presidential election
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, has today reiterated his desire to extend his term in office and in disbanding the country’s national parties from the political arena. The president […]
Faisal Roble examines Somalia’s challenges and prospects under Hassan Sheikh’s second coming
LOS ANGELES (SD) – Somalia elected its tenth president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on may 15, his administration will face some old and new issues. This being President Mohamud’s second term, expectations very, […]
Djiboutian citizen arrested in Somaliland for criticizing Ismail Omar Guelleh
HARGEISA (SD) – A Djiboutian national living in Somaliland for some time was arrested today in Gabiley, after criticizing the Djiboutian president on social media. The Somaliland Independent Human Rights Center condemned […]
Militants convicted for plotting attacks Somaliland and Somali regional in Ethiopia
MOGADISHU (SD) – A Somali military court has sentenced three men to long prison sentences for plotting to carry out attacks in Somaliland and Somali region in Ethiopia. The convicted men, identified […]
Somalia: Men Arrested in Galkayo for Killing and Injuring Civilians
MOGADISHU (SD) – Mudug Regional Police today gave details of a shooting incident that resulted in death and injuries in a vehicle carrying civilians on the outskirts of Galkayo. Militiamen fired on […]
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud: Why the savior is reelected and what he should focus.
After 15 months of election delays, sabotage, political unrest, violence, and general uncertainty, Somalia legislatures reelected Former President H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud marking a new era in the history of Somali politics. […]
Hassan Mohamud: The second coming of Somalia’s new president
This Sunday, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud made history as the first person to be elected president twice in Somalia’s nascent democracy after a landslide victory against the incumbent Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, aka Farmaajo. […]
Somali government, IMF sign new debt forgiveness agreement
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a key a staff-level agreement on the Debt Forgiveness and Review Phase 2 and 3, following virtual […]
UAE donates 35 million dirhams to Somalia
ABU DUBAI (SD) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly approved an increase of 35 million dirhams in aid to Somalia. The UAE’s WAM news agency reports that UAE President Sheikh […]
Heavy fire broke out in commercial areas in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Heavy fire broke out in commercial areas at the Banadir Intersection in Mogadishu, and efforts are underway to extinguish the blaze. Although parts of the burning business have been […]
Somaliland parties reiterate their opposition to opening political parties
HARGEISA (SD) – Leaders of Somaliland’s opposition parties UCID and Wadani have strongly opposed the postponement of the Presidential elections and the opening of political parties, which they argue could eliminate hard […]
Hassan Sheikh announces plans for first 100 days in office
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s new President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has for the first time announced his plans for the first 100 days and the priorities of his government. In an exclusive interview […]
Somaliland president offers peace to Somalia’s newly elected president
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, who addressed the May 18th commemoration today in Hargeisa, congratulated Somalia’s newly elected President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Muse Bihi, who has been at loggerheads […]
Somaliland celebrates 31st anniversary of independence
HARGEISA (SD) – The 31st anniversary of Somaliland’s independence is being widely celebrated in major cities of Somaliland today. Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi attends the biggest celebrations in Hargeisa to mark […]
