MOGADISHU (SD) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisaid Muse Ali, on Thursday received the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, FEI Shengchao, at the Ministry’s headquarters. The […]
Somalia and China team up against Somaliland’s push for independence
Somaliland hails UK Parliament debate on Hargeisa’s recognition
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland government has hailed UK’s parliament move to debate on the recognition of Hargeisa as independent state.The UK Parliament on Tuesday debated a motion on whether to recognise Somaliland. […]
Somali, UAE agree to enhance relations
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to strengthen their relations barely two weeks after the country’s top leadership differed over the return of close $10m to […]
Poll arbitrator elects new chairparson
MOGADISHU (SD) – Ahmed Awil Warsame was today elected as the chairperson of the Elections Dispute Resolution Committee (EDRC). The election of today follow the Committee meeting at the airforce hangar within […]
Former Minister explains why talks between Somalia and Somaliland failed
Mogadishu (SD) – The former interior minister of the federal government of Somalia suspects that the failed talks between Somalia and Somaliland were exacerbated by conflicting policies in Mogadishu and Hargeisa. Minister […]
Federal minister raises election process violations in Garowe
GAROWE (SD) – Somali Minister of Transportation and Civil Aviation, Duran Ahmed Farah said that the selection process for HOP 166 seat have been violated. In a brief statement, the minister claimed the electoral […]
Chinese sends fleet to anti-piracy mission on Somalia’s waters
Beijing (SD) – Chinese government has this week dispatch the 40th fleet of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy to carry out an escort mission in the Gulf of Aden and […]
Minster Jamal throw’s a tantrum over UK MP’s comments on Somaliland recognition debate
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s Minister of Planning and International Co-operation, Jamal Mohamed Hassan, has reacted strongly to a UK Member of Parliament campaigning for the recognition Somaliland. Gavin Williamson, a Member of […]
Somali minister elected MP in Baidoa
BAIDOA (SD) – A minister in prime minister, Mohamed Hussein Roble’s cabinet was today elected a member of parliament in Baidoa town of Southwest state less than two weeks after the federal […]
Rebel commander arrives in Mogadishu to hold talks with Villa Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government succeeded to convinced rebel commander in central to hold talks with the federal government leaders in Mogadishu. A former Somali national army (SNA), Abukar Warsame Huud has […]
Al Shabaab carries out two bombings in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a restaurant near the Gen. Dhagabadan training camp in Wadajir district. A statement from al-Shabab said 20 Somali government soldiers trained […]
UK Responds to Lawmaker’s Request to Recognize Somaliland
LONDON (SD) – The British Parliament had a long debate on the recognition of Somaliland. The multi-faceted debate on the issue of Somaliland revolved around the UK government’s recognition of Somaliland. Most […]
Several UK MPs hail move to recognise Somaliland
HARGEISA (SD) – Several UK lawmakers including Stephen Doughty, Tom Tugendhat and Zac Goldsmith, James Carver, a former member of the European Parliament and members of Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) […]
Somalia, UK discuss relation amid debate to recognize Somaliland
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia and UK governments have discussed bilateral relations amid UK parliament debates on recognition of Somaliland’s independence. In a statement, Somali foreign ministry said minister Abdisaid Muse Ali and […]
Somaliland president arrives in Addis to hold talks with PM Abiy
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – Somaliland president Muse Bihi Abdi has today arrived in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia amid concern over Berbera port stake. The leader was invited by Ethiopian […]
Former Speaker of the Upper House and his son accused of of looting parliamentary seats
MOGADISHU (SD) – Some elders from the northern regions of Somalia, who spoke to the media in Mogadishu, accused former Speaker of the Upper House Abdi Hashi and his son of looting […]
Security operations launched in Bossaso, after explosions
BOSSASO (SD) – Puntland security forces are conducting a major operation in Bossaso, the regional capital of Bari region, following a series of grenade attacks in the city. Reports say troops have […]
Al Shabaab continues its deadly attacks in Kenya
MANDERA (SD) – Al-Shabaab militants have carried out yet another deadly attack in Banisa, a town on the northern outskirts of Mandera, targeting residents. Al Shabaab said in a statement that it […]
UK donates $10 million to tackle impact of drought in Somalia
LONDON (SD) – Half a million of Somalis facing acute water shortages in Somalia will receive $10 million aid, UK government Monday. UK Minister for Africa Vicky announced the new funding Monday […]
Somalia, US discuss bilateral relations
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali and United States (US) have discussed bilateral relations days after president Joe Biden threatened to impose visa restrictions on Somali leaders over election delays. In a brief statement, […]
