DHUSAMAREB-The elections of two Parliamentary seats was successfully held in Dhusamareb, the capital of Galmudug state. The first seat in today’s election in Dhusamareb, HOP 25, was won by Mohamed Abukar Ali […]
Elections Continues in Dhusamareb
Hirshabelle Regional Leaders Meet with a major rebel leader in Beledweyne
BELEDWEYNE (SD) – The Regional President of HirShabelle Ali Gudlawe Hussein and his deputy Yusuf Ahmed Hagar Dabaged today met with Colonel Nur Dheere, one of the rebel leaders opposing their Administration […]
Ilhan Omar calls on the US to review sanctions on Somalia
MINNEAPOLIS (SD) – Somali-born US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar wrote to President Joe Biden’s administration calling for a review of the 2010 and 2012 sanctions against Somalia, which remain in place. The Congresswoman […]
Somaliland Ministerial Delegation visiting Taiwan spoke to the International press in Taipei
TAIPEI (SD) – Somaliland ministers visiting Taiwan held a press conference in Taipei, discussing the deep ties and brotherhood between the two republics and the economic cooperation between the two unrecognized republics.
Al-Shabaab executes a government soldier in public
JOWHAR (SD) – Al-Shabaab militants executed a Somali National Army soldier in a public square in Gambole area of Jowhar, the capital of Hir-Shabelle region. Abukar Isaq Isse, 24, was captured by […]
Save the Children: Sentencing adolescents does not work as a deterrent
Garowe (SD) – An International youths advocate is concerned about six young men who were recently convicted by a Puntland military court to execution and a long detention sentences. Puntland Court convicted […]
Al-Shabaab claims responsibility for Targeting northern election delegation
MOGADISHU (SD) – Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for yesterday’s deadly suicide bombing at the El-gab intersection in Mogadishu, which targeted a delegation electing members of the Somali parliament. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for […]
The National Consultative Council held an emergency meeting last night
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble and the National Consultative Council held an emergency meeting last night a day after the United States threatened to imposed sanctions on Somali […]
Deadly blast in Somali region of Kenya targets civilians
GARISA (SD) – Witnesses say at least five civilians have been killed and others seriously injured in an explosion targeting contractors on the outskirts of Masalani in Kenya’s Garissa County. The explosive […]
Parliamentary Elections Continue in Barawe
BARAWE (SD) – Today in Barawe, the capital of the Southwest State of Somalia, elections for six seats in the 11th House of the People for the Federal Parliament have been elected. […]
Somalia Calls for Investigation Migrant Deaths at the Turkish-Greek Border
MOGADISHU (SD) -The federal government of Somalia has expressed sorrow for the young Somali migrants who were found dead at the Greek-Turkish border. The Somalia government has called on Turkey, Greece, and […]
Somaliland ministers discuss drought situation, as casualties mount
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 […]
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 […]
