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 […]
Ilhan Omar calls on the US to review sanctions on Somalia
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 […]
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 […]
