HARGEISA (SD) -The Somaliland Council of Ministers held its 87th meeting in Hargeisa today, chaired by President Muse Bihi Abdi and accompanied by Somaliland Vice President Abdirahman Sayli’i. The Cabinet meeting addressed […]
Somaliland ministers discuss drought situation, as casualties mount
Suicide Bomber targets Election delegates in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU-A suicide bomber blew himself up at the El-gaab intersection in Hamar-Jajab district in Banadir region today. According to reports, the blast targeted a vehicle carrying some of the delegates attending the […]
Northern Parliamentary Elections continue in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU – (SD) Somalia’s Northern electoral commission (SEIT) has today held elections in Mogadishu for 5 parliamentary seats from the northern regions. The election of the five seats took place at the […]
Somaliland proposes new urban planning to Mayors
HARGEISA-The Somaliland Ministry of Public Works and Housing has handed over a comprehensive urban plan to Somaliland mayors. At a ceremony held at the Somaliland presidential palace attended by President Bihi, the […]
Somalia, African Union issue joint statement on AMISOM’s transition plan
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Government of Somalia and the African Union have issued a joint statement at the conclusion a recent meetings regarding the mandate, composition and the Concept of Operations of […]
Deadly blast in Bossaso
BOSSASO (SD) – Reports from Bossaso the capital of Bari region say that a heavy explosion took place in the port city late yesterday afternoon, causing various casualties. The blast, which was […]
China responds to Somaliland delegation’s visit to Taiwan
BEIJING (SD) – Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian reacted angrily to a visit by a Somaliland delegation to Taiwan for a second day, where they are expected to sign new agreements. […]
Somaliland brokers agreement between telco companies
HARGEISA (SD) -The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, received at the Presidential Palace the heads of the private telecommunications companies following a successful agreement between the Somaliland authorities. The purpose of […]
Mortar Shells Strike Barawe Town During Lower House Elections
BARAWE (SD) – Mortar shells hit the town of Barawe, where the elections of seven lower house seats from the Southwest states began today. Reports indicate that some mortar shells landed near […]
President of Taiwan Receives Delegation from Somaliland
TAIPEI (SD) The President of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen, received a delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somaliland, Dr. Isse Mohamud Kayd, and the two discussed trade cooperation, and the […]
Barawe Hosts First Federal Parliamentary Elections
BARAWE (SD) – The Southwest State of Somalia’s Electoral Commission (SWEC) has today held elections in Barawe, the capital of Southwest State of Somalia for 7 seats out of the 13 seats […]
President Guelleh visits Cairo
CAIRO (SD) The Egyptian president on Monday hosted his Djiboutian counterpart for talks on improving relations and the disputed Ethiopian dam on the Nile, which Egypt considers a threat. Djiboutian President Ismail […]
US to limit the travel of those who are undermining democracy in Somalia
WASHINGTON (SD) – The US State Department says it is imposing travel bans on those it says are undermining Somalia’s democratic process. The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says the best […]
Somaliland House of Representatives issues a distress call for the Severe Drought Situation in the country
HARGEISA (SD) – Following the Somaliland House of Representatives discussion yesterday on the general situation in the country, particularly the drought, a meeting was convened by the House Working Committee consisting of […]
UAE Delivers Second Batch of Aid to Somalia
MOGADISHU- Today, The United Arab Emirates (UAE), has delivered food aid to drought-affected families in Somalia. This is the second donation from the UAE government to Mogadishu in 2022. On the 7th […]
United Nations Issues a Dire Warning on Humanitarian Crisis in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – The United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says, an estimated 4.3 million people have been affected by the severe droughts in several areas of Somalia. The […]
President of HirShabelle Addresses Beledweyne Community leaders
BLEDWEYNE (SD) – Today, the President of HirShabelle State of Somalia, Ali Gudlawe Hussein, and his Deputy, Yusuf Ahmed Hagar, held a high-level meeting with traditional leaders of the Hawadle community in Beledweyne. […]
Somaliland ministerial delegation arrives in Taiwan
HARGEISA (SD) – A large delegation from Somaliland led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dr. Issa Kayd Mohamud, left for Taiwan this afternoon. Dr. Issa Kayd Mohamud will […]
PM Roble reiterates that the country is in a dire situation
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Hussein Roble, met with a number of Somali religious leaders, civil society organizations and business people to discuss ways […]
International community sets conditions Electoral Commission’s salaries
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Federal Electoral Commission (FEIT) announced today that they have not received their salaries for the last three months, as all the funds earmarked for the elections have not […]
