MOGADISHU (SD) – An official from the Ministry of Commerce tonight stopped the owner of Asli Maydi from giving an interview to a media outlet that he said was foreign. It is […]
Asli Maydi owner evades questions about investor funded developmental projects
China appoints new envoy to Horn of Africa
BEIJING (SD) – China has recently appointed Ambassador Xue Bing to be their envoy to Horn of Africa, as part of their robust Africa engagement. The envoy will focus on the conflict […]
Nugal Police nap suspects in a security sweep
GAROWE (SD) – Nugal Regional Police Force of Puntland Administration have on the third night carried out security operations in Garowe, the headquarters of Puntland. The operation by the police netted men […]
Somaliland’s Petroleum Reserve Manager: 90% of our staff is from Berbera
HARGEISA (SD) – The Managing Director of Somaliland’s fuel reserves, confirmed that there is plenty of it in the country and that there is not a set quota for the oil in […]
Moalimuu Returns to Mogadishu Healthy
MOGADISHU-Somalia Government Spokesman, Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu, has today returned to Mogadishu from Turkey where he was being treated for injuries he sustained at a targeted bomb attack in January. Moalimuu was wounded […]
Somalia’s Electoral Dispute Resolution Committee Clears former Spy Chief’s Seat
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Electoral Disputes Resolution Committee in Somalia has today validated six seats in the 11th Federal Parliament, which were elected a few days ago in Beledweyne, the capital of Hiran […]
Al-Shabaab claims responsibility for daring attacks in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Al-Shabaab militants today claimed responsibility for attacks including bombings in 12 districts in Somalia’s Capital region. According to media outlets linked to the group, Al-Shabaab killed five people in […]
President Deni to discuss PSF with Bossaso elders
BOSSASO (SD) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni in Bossaso, the capital of Bari region is set to meet with that region’s traditional leaders. President Deni reportedly asked the traditional elders to […]
Somaliland Government Arrests Opposition Politician
GABILEY (SD) A member of the opposition party Wadani, Mohamed Abdullahi (Bookh), was arrested last night in Gabiley. The reason for his arrest is still not yet confirmed by the police. The […]
Danab forces kill Al Shabab leader and 60 fighters in Hiiraan
BELEDWEYNE (SD) – A Somali national army commandos performed a military operation in Fidow, Dudubley, Kiliga Shinaha, and Burao-Dheere areas of Hiiraan region. Police officials leading the raid confirmed that they had […]
Iconic Islamic Cleric killed in a Car Explosion
KISMAYO (SD)- Reports from Kismayo town under Jubaland administration, confirm that Sheikh Abdinasir Haji Ahmed died in a car explosion today. A released press statement state that the explosion that killed a […]
This week on Dispatches: Fahad Yasin wins a parliamentary seat, MP Jamal questions election process
WASHINGTON (SD) – This week on dispatches, we will be discussing, The latest on Somalia’s election including former spy chief Fahad Yasin winning a parliamentary seat, incumbent MP and minister of planning […]
Al-Shabaab militants seize control of areas near Janale
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Somali National Army (SNA) has announced that they have taken control of areas near Janale, the capital of Lower Jubba region in southern Somalia. According to the officials, […]
Djibouti summons Bihi following a fiber optic internet cable agreement
DJIBOUTI-The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Adi alongside his delegation arrived in Djibouti today, and they were received by the President of Djibouti, Ismail Omare Guelleh, at the presidential palace. Reports from […]
Somalia’s Northern regions first to complete Parliamentary elections
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble, today attended the closing of the elections both houses of parliament representing the Northern Regions. The PM praised the Somaliland Electoral Commission and […]
Landmine Targets the Puntland President’s convoy
BOSSASO (SD) -Reports from Coastal city Bossaso, the capital of Bari Region, confirm a landmine attack targeting a Puntland President Said Deni, as they were entering Bossaso. According to the reports, the […]
Williamson to continue campaigning for the recognition of Somaliland
HARGEISA (SD) – Gavin Williamson, a British Member of Parliament, on a visit to Hargeisa, said Somaliland is an undeniable reality and was pushing for Somaliland’s recognition by the international community. MP […]
Somalia Federal Electoral Commission: Our Social Media Accounts have been Hacked
MOGADISHU-A press statement from the Somali Federal Electoral Commission, confirmed that their social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have been hacked. The commission believes their social media accounts has been hacked […]
Somalia: A former Spy chief Wins a Parliamentary seat
BALEDWEYNE (SD) – Today in Beledweyne, the regional capital of Hiraan, commenced the 11th House of Parliamentary elections in the Hirshabelle region. The HOP #086 seat has been controversial for the days […]
Somaliland tested Biometric Voter Verification System
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland Electoral Commission (NEC) has today for the first time tested the cutting edge Biometric Voter Verification System, which will be used in the upcoming elections. Somaliland’s vice […]
