JOWHAR (SD) – HirShabelle Regional State President Ali Gudlawe Hussein fired the Chairman of the Hirshabelle State Electoral Commission this morning, accusing the chairman of making risky decisions. The Chairman of the […]
HirShabelle Electoral Commission Chairman fired and new one elected
Somalia and the AU form a joint committee to implement ATMIS operation
MOGADISHU (SD) – The commanders of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the Somali National Army have concluded a five-day conference, agreeing to form a joint technical team to implement […]
Deni launches Anybody but Farmajo Presidential Campaign
GAROWE (SD) – The President of Puntland Regional State of Somalia Said Abdullahi Deni, has last night officially announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Federal Republic of Somalia. Speaking at […]
Somaliland calls out China on military equipment donations to Somalia
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland Government addresses military equipment and vehicles the government of China donated to the Somali Federal government. Somaliland’s director of the presidential administration Mohamed Ali Bile stated that the […]
Somali finance minister attends key meetings in US
WASHINGTON (SD) – Somalia’s Minister of Finance of the federal Government, Dr. Abdirahman Duale Beyle is scheduled to meet with the International Monetary Fund IMF and senior members of the US Department […]
Al Shabab claim Killing six AMISOM soldiers in Balad
Balad (SD) – Explosion targets AMISOM convoy in Middle Shabelle region reportedly causing death and injuries, according to eyewitnesses. The blast struck a Burundian military vehicle in the town of Balad. Witnesses […]
Somaliland intelligence attacks journalists as Pres Bihi touts Democratic gains in the US
HARGEISA (SD) – Two prominent Hargeisa-based journalists reported that they were attacked by armed intelligence agents, who then tortured and threatened them. Abdisalan Ahmed Awad (Abdisalam Germany) and Ali Mahdi Jibril said […]
President Madobe tells the European Union ways to defeat Al Shabab
KISMAYO (SD) – Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam met with EU Ambassadors to Somalia to discuss the ATMIS plan to replace the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). The regional president said […]
Puntland third state to Conclude Parliamentary Elections
GAROWE (SD) – In Garowe, the capital of Puntland State of Somalia, six members of parliament have been elected today, bring an end to elections in Puntland. Puntland has 37 members in […]
Chinese government donates military vehicles to Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Chinese government on Friday donated military vehicles and equipment to the Federal Government of Somalia at a ceremony held at the main port of Mogadishu. Commander of the […]
International community issues statement on Somalia’s presidential and speaker of both houses
MOGADISHU (SD) – In a joint statement, Somalia’s international partners have issued a statement calling for the elections for speakers of both houses of parliament and the presidency. “International partners* note that […]
SOLJA Condemns Journalist Arrested Illegally in Borama
BORAMA (SD) – Security forces in Awdal region in Somaliland have illegally detained an HCTV journalist, According to SOLJA, the country’s Journalist Association. “The Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) condemns the arrest of […]
US Congress tables a motion requiring to Establish Relations and Cooperation with Somaliland
WASHINGTON (SD) – US Congress tables a motion to Establish Relations and Cooperation between Somaliland and the United States. The motion follows an important meeting between lawmakers and the President of Somaliland, […]
PM Roble receives Chinese Special Envoy
WASHINGTON (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble received in his office the new Chinese Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa Xue Bing. The […]
Al Shabab Blast Targets Turkish Nationals in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Reports from Mogadishu confirm that a large explosion was heard in Hodan district in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. Reports say the blast was a landmine planted on the […]
Muse Bihi welcomed at the US Capital Hill
WASHINGTON (SD) – The Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi and an accompanying delegation on a visit to the United States today met with members of the US Senate. The President met with […]
US expands Visa restrictions for Undermining Democratic Process in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – United States has reportedly further tightened visa bans on officials from the Somali Federal Government, Regional Administrations and others that are involved in delaying the elections in Somalia. The […]
Puntland forces take over Al Shabab Bases in Galgala
BOSSASO (SD) -Darawish forces of Puntland State of Somalia have today carried out planned operations against Al-Shabab militants in Golis mountains in the Eastern region of Puntland. Reports indicate that during the […]
President Bihi meets with Senior Officials from the US National Security Council
WASHINGTON (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi and a large delegation he is leading who are in the United States, Washington DC, had a meeting with senior officials from […]
Somali-Canadians seek response on youth killing
EDMONTON (SD) – The Somali community in Canada, particularly in Edmonton, have demonstrated their concern regarding the recent attacks on Somali youth in Edmonton. Leaders of the community stated that five victims […]
