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 […]
This week on Dispatches: Fahad Yasin wins a parliamentary seat, MP Jamal questions election process
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 […]
Somali leaders disavow hydrocarbon exploration deal
MOGADISHU (SD) – A statement from the Office of Somalia’s Prime Minister stated that the agreement signed by the Minister of Petroleum was in violation of the law and that the government […]
Candidate Jamal Hassan seeks election fairness for himself
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali Government Minister of Planning Jamal Mohamed Hassan said the electoral process for Somalia’s parliamentary elections in Bossaso are inconsistent with the agreed upon procedures. Minister Jamal told the […]
Somaliland Telecommunication Companies agree to integrate mobile calling
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland has after a long struggle, succeeded in allowing customers of local telecommunications companies operating in the country in talking. Somaliland’s Ministry of Communications and Technology has successfully reached […]
Explosion targets Jamal Hassan supporters in Bossaso
BOSSASO (SD) – At least one person was reportedly killed and six others were injured in an explosion at a restaurant in Bossaso, Bari region. The restaurant where the blast took place […]
Is Somalia a Kleptocratic State
Somalia has been in political, security, and state turmoil for the last three decades resulting in the collapse of the country’s institutions, political unrest, terrorism, endless clan conflict, and power struggles between […]
Somaliland Police arrest human traffickers and Ethiopian Migrants
WAJALE (SD) – Somaliland police in Wajale, a commercial district, bordering Ethiopia, reportedly arrested 120 Ethiopian migrants who were crossing into Somaliland illegally. The Wajale district police commander told reporters that the […]
IMF says Somalia’s funding is tied to elections
MOGADISHU (SD) – The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for Somalia, Laura Jaramillo, told Reuters, it will suspend funding to support Somalia’s military and other vital services in May, if […]
Dispute over presidential adviser’s candidacy heats up
BELEDWEYNE (SD) – Reports from Beledweyne town in HirShabelle region confirm that the security forces loyal to Fahad Yasin Haji Dahir arrived at the airport today. The sources added that the Somali […]
International Community Calls for Correction and Acceleration of Elections
MOGADISHU (SD) – A press statement issued today by the Somalia’s International Partners addressed the country’s elections. A statement from the international partners said that they’ve been monitoring the country’s near completion […]
Al Shabaab: electoral delegates and Candidates will be shot on sight
MOGADISHU (SD) – The head of Al Shabaab in Benadir region has announced threats against delegates electing members of the Somali federal parliament. Al-Shabaab’s plan is to assassinate any of the delegates […]
The British Office in Hargeisa criticizes executions in Somaliland
HARGESIA (SD) -Somaliland recently executed four soldiers who were previously convicted of murder charges. Lizzie Walker, the Head of the British Office Hargeisa, issued a statement condemning the order of execution of […]
