MOGADISHU (SD) – The United Nations reported that the ongoing war in Ukraine has affected the emergency response to the current severe drought in Somalia, which has forced around 671,000 people to […]
UN Humanitarian Coordinator Reports War in Ukraine is Overshadowing Drought Responses in Somalia
South West set to conclude parliamentary elections first
GAROWE (SD) – Southwest Electoral Committee announces holding the election of the remaining seats of the 11th Federal Parliament in Baidoa. A statement from the Southwest Electoral Commission said they will hold […]
Government troops arrest al-Shabaab militants
JAMAME (SD) – The Somali and the Jubbaland regional forces in an operation in the Lower Jubba region have killed members of Al Shabaab and captured other fighters. Officials leading the operation, […]
The UN Secretary General supports Somali forces to take over security in 2023
MOGADISHU (SD) -The UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has advised the Security Council to preserve the current staffing level of AMISOM activities and obligations until the end of the year, according to […]
Somali government seeks support from Arab League
CAIRO SD) -The Secretary General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations of Somalia, Abdisaid Muse Ali, at the Arab League Headquarters […]
government official killed in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) -Reports from Waberi district in Mogadishu, confirm the death of Elmi Haji Leged, an employee of the Somalia Ministry of Finance tax department, by gunmen in Waberi today. According to […]
Former Somali foreign minister announces his candidacy and slams President Farmajo
MOGADISHU (SD) – Former Somali Foreign Minister Mohamed Abdirizak accuses the Somali president of putting the country in a difficult situation. Mohamed Abdirizak, who said he was running for president, said that […]
Candidate Irro: President Bihi handed the election administration over to the military
HARGEISA (SD) – Wadani Opposition Party Candidate Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro) Responding to President Muse Bihi’s recent anti election speech, accusing him of handing the election administration to the National Army. The […]
Senior Djibouti Officials Arrested for Money Embezzlement
DJIBOUTI (SD) -The Djibouti’s Auditor General, confirmed the arrest of two top officials and several businessmen, after a comprehensive examination on the expenditure for the 2021 budget. A released press statement from […]
UNSOM: Women’s representation can change the political landscape in Somalia
MOGADISHU-The United Nations commends Somali women, on International Women’s Day, for their vigorous efforts and tremendous contribution to advocating peace, political stability, and progress in the country. In a released press statement […]
Election violence erupts in Beledweyne
BELEDWEYNE (SD) -Reports from Beledweyne in Hiran region, state that there have been several casualties, in a heavy fighting between the Hirshabelle security forces. According to witnesses, the hostile fighting was between […]
Somaliland: President Bihi says presidential election will be postponed
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, while attending the graduation ceremony of 410 officers yesterday declared his intention to extend his term in office. The […]
President Deni meets with security officials
Bossaso (SD) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni and the Minister of Security, today met with the regional state’s security officials. Deni praised the Puntland forces for their continued commitment to security, […]
EU Rep and Ambassadors Met with Somalia’s Security Minister
MOGADISHU (SD) -Tiina Intelmann, the European Union Ambassador to Somalia, alongside ambassadors from the EU met with the Minister of Internal Security for the Somalia Government, Abdullahi Mohamed Nur. According to press […]
A Dispute between Hirshabelle President and Vice President delays Beledweyne Elections
BELEDWEYNE (SD) -The Hirshabelle Regional State Electoral Commission has today confirmed that there will be a delay in the elections for 11 seats in the Federal Parliament of Somalia, which was formerly […]
Gedo governor: The PM appointed assessment committee cannot come to Gedo
GARBAHAREY (SD) – Gedo regional administration commissioner, Mr. Ahmed Bulle spoke to the VOA about recently appointed Garbaharey election assessment committee. Ahmed Bulle announced that the Committee nominated by the Prime Minister […]
Qatar provides 68 armoured vehicles to Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – Qatar’s Ambassador to Somalia Hassan Bin Hamza spoke about the strong relationship between Qatar and Somalia and confirmed that Qatar is to provide military support to Somalia. The ambassador […]
This Week on Dispatches: Bossaso Elections, Sharif Hasan barred from flying and President Farmajo flies to Qatar
DAYTON (SD) – This week on Dispatches, we will be discussing the latest in Somalia’s election including incumbents losing seats in Bossaso, former South West president Sharif Hassan placed on no fly […]
US Denies Visas to Somaliland Information and Interior Ministers
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi and members of his government are planning to pay their first visit to the United States soon. According to Foore newspaper, President Bihi’s trip […]
AMISOM Operations Scheduled to Conclude in March
MOGADISHU (SD) -The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), after 15 years of unremitting operations in Somalia, is scheduled to conclude their functions by March 2022. Earlier in this month, AMISIOM confirmed […]
