MOGADISHU (SD) – The Chairperson of Somalia’s Federal Electoral Commission and members of the Commission met with representatives of the international community and discussed electoral issues. The Electoral Commission has briefed the […]
Somalia’s Electoral Commission and The International Community Discuss election progress
Roble, Abdi Hashi and Mahdi Guled reconcile over election dispute
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble met with the Speaker of the Upper House and the Deputy Prime Minister. In the meeting with […]
Al-Shabaab arrested in Bossaso and others on trial in Galkayo
BOSSASO (SD) – Puntland security forces have reportedly arrested members of Al-Shabaab in Bossaso who were planning to carry out bombings in the city. Police in collaboration with the Puntland Intelligence Service […]
Somaliland Parliament passes anti- smuggling and trafficking law
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland House of Representatives has passed a law combating human smuggling and trafficking. Ahmed Nur Guruje, chairman of the parliamentary committee that drafted the bill, told the BBC […]
Somalia: Three new Northern MP’s selected in an hour, Minster Beyleh lost
MOGADISHU – (SD) – Today in Mogadishu, elections took place for the members of the Parliament for the Federal Parliament of Somalia, appointing the representatives of the norther regions in Somaliland. The […]
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Visits Jigjiga Somali Regional
JIGJIGA (SD) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed along with a high-level delegation arrived today in Jigjiga, in the Somali Regional state of Ethiopia. The PM Abiy Ahmed and his delegation were […]
Ambassadors of countries that support Somaliland elections arrive in Hargeisa
HARGEISA (SD)- Approximately 20 members consisting of ambassadors and diplomats from ally countries with Somaliland, who have high interests for the upcoming Somaliland elections in 2022, have arrived today in Hargeisa. The […]
The Galmudug Armed Forces Court o sentenced a soldier for committing murder
DHUSAMAREB (SD) – Galmudug military court sentenced a Somali National Army soldier who killed another soldier at Gorgor military base on the outskirts of Dhusamareb. The court heard the case against the […]
The New US Ambassador Arrives in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Newly picked US ambassador to Somalia Larry André has today arrived in the capital of Somali, Mogadishu. A tweet from the embassy stated, “we are pleased to announce the […]
Somaliland: Former Galmudug State President Refused Entry
HARGEISA (SD) – Former Galmudug President Ahmed Duale Haaf was exiled from Hargeisa, following his arrival this afternoon at Egal Airport Hargeisa, Somaliland. Ahmed Haaf, sought out to enter Hargeisa, but the […]
Somaliland Recognition Drive Unifies the Citizens
BURAO (SD) – Civilians of major cities/towns in Somaliland namely Las Anod, Burao, Gabiley and Borama have joined the larger celebrations to endorse the recent debate in the UK Parliament on the […]
Puntland Representatives Listen to Reports from Sub-Committees
Garowe (SD) – The 3rd Session of the Standing Committee of the Puntland State House of Representatives chaired by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril and accompanied by […]
Federal Electoral Commission discusses challenges with Kate Foster
Mogadishu (SD) – The Chairperson of the Federal Electoral Commission Mr. Muse Guelleh Yusuf along with the Head of International Relations Mohamed Muse and the Head of Administration and Finance Abdi Udan […]
Minister Keyd: Somaliland doesn’t need recognition from Somalia
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland Foreign Minister Dr. Isse Mohamud Kayd said the Somali government was never serious or committed to concluding the talks between Somaliland and Somalia, and therefore were suspending the […]
Las Anod To Implement 20 New Developmental Projects
Las Anod (SD) – Las Anod Mayor Abdirahman Ali Ismail announced that 20 new development projects will be implemented in Las Anod in this year. The mayor said that they plan to […]
ONLF and Qalbi-Dhagah welcome Somali Cabinet’s decision removing them from terrorist list
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s cabinet meeting yesterday approved the reversal of an earlier decision by the Council of Ministers in 2017, which recognized the ONLF as a terrorist organization, following the handover […]
SNA, Galmudug forces kill al-Shabaab commanders in central Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – Galmudug Darawish forces backed by the Somali national army (SNA) have killed six al-Shabaab operatives including high ranked al-Shabaab commanders in security operations in central Somalia. SNA said he […]
Former Somali PM criticises ongoing elections in Puntland
GAROWE (SD) – Former Somali Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke has cast doubt on the transparency of the recent parliamentary elections in Garowe town of Puntland state. Abdirashid warned the rigging […]
Jubbaland state elects six more parliamentary seats
KISMAAYO (SD) – Six new more members of Lower House have been elected today in Kismayo town of Jubbaland state in southern Somalia. According to Jubbaland state electoral implementation team (SEIT), two […]
Somalia, AU agree to form transitional force to replace Amisom
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government and African Union (AU) agreed on a transitional force to take over from African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) following talks between January 7 and 21. According to an […]
