MOGADISHU (SD) – In a joint statement, Somalia’s international partners have issued a statement calling for the elections for speakers of both houses of parliament and the presidency. “International partners* note that […]
International community issues statement on Somalia’s presidential and speaker of both houses
SOLJA Condemns Journalist Arrested Illegally in Borama
BORAMA (SD) – Security forces in Awdal region in Somaliland have illegally detained an HCTV journalist, According to SOLJA, the country’s Journalist Association. “The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) condemns the arrest of […]
US Congress tables a motion requiring to Establish Relations and Cooperation with Somaliland
WASHINGTON (SD) – US Congress tables a motion to Establish Relations and Cooperation between Somaliland and the United States. The motion follows an important meeting between lawmakers and the President of Somaliland, […]
PM Roble receives Chinese Special Envoy
WASHINGTON (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble received in his office the new Chinese Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa Xue Bing. The […]
Al Shabab Blast Targets Turkish Nationals in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Reports from Mogadishu confirm that a large explosion was heard in Hodan district in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. Reports say the blast was a landmine planted on the […]
Muse Bihi welcomed at the US Capital Hill
WASHINGTON (SD) – The Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi and an accompanying delegation on a visit to the United States today met with members of the US Senate. The President met with […]
US expands Visa restrictions for Undermining Democratic Process in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – United States has reportedly further tightened visa bans on officials from the Somali Federal Government, Regional Administrations and others that are involved in delaying the elections in Somalia. The […]
Puntland forces take over Al Shabab Bases in Galgala
BOSSASO (SD) -Darawish forces of Puntland State of Somalia have today carried out planned operations against Al-Shabab militants in Golis mountains in the Eastern region of Puntland. Reports indicate that during the […]
President Bihi meets with Senior Officials from the US National Security Council
WASHINGTON (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi and a large delegation he is leading who are in the United States, Washington DC, had a meeting with senior officials from […]
Somali-Canadians seek response on youth killing
EDMONTON (SD) – The Somali community in Canada, particularly in Edmonton, have demonstrated their concern regarding the recent attacks on Somali youth in Edmonton. Leaders of the community stated that five victims […]
UN Says March 15 is International Day to Combat Islamophobia
NEW YORK (SD) – -The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution establishing March 15th as international day against Islamophobia. The resolution had the support of 193 members of the UN […]
Al-Shabaab claims responsibility Kenyan soldiers killed in Wajir blast
(SD) – A landmine blast targeted a vehicle carrying Kenyan military and supplies from Weel-caday village in Wajir region on the outskirts of Elwaq district. It is not yet clear or known […]
Saudi Arabia to Import Somali livestock
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has said it has reopened livestock exports from Somalia, which have been banned in recent years. Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi Mohamed Guled has […]
Jubaland addresses the remaining Kismayo and Garbaharey seats
KISMAYO (SD) – The Jubbaland Regional Electoral Commission has announced that the 16-seat election in Garbaharey town will be held within two weeks. An statement from the commission did not specify whether […]
Bipartisan Letter calls for US Engagement with Somaliland
WASHINGTON (SD) – Republicans in the US House of Foreign Affairs Committee sent an statement calling for the State department to have diplomatic and cooperative relations with Somaliland. The statement said that […]
Al Shabab Kills an election delegate in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – An explosion on the road leading to Bengala camp targeted one of the principles of a school in Mogadishu. The explosion was caused by a landmine, reportedly targeting Daynile […]
Ilhan Omar says President Farmajo has no legitimacy
WASHINGTON (SD) – US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar said that Somalia does not currently have a president, stating that President Farmajo has no legitimacy. “the current president of Somalia’s term is over, having […]
Puntland Security battles with Al Shabab fighters
GAROWE (SD) – Puntland forces stated that they have prevented a plot by Al-Shabab Militants to attack and take over Bossaso, the commercial capital of Puntland State of Somalia. Reports indicated that […]
US Bureau of African Affairs to engage with Somaliland within the framework of our single Somalia policy.
WASHINGTON (SD) – United States Bureau of African Affairs in a released statement says Somaliland is part of one US policy towards Somalia. The US Bureau of African Affairs statement came as […]
Kenya Airstrike hits Jubaland Pastorals
Dhobley (SD) – Reports from Dhobley district in Lower Juba region confirmed that there was an airstrike that caused casualties to civilians. According to local media, Kenyan warplanes hit pastoralists in the […]
