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) […]
Several UK MPs hail move to recognise Somaliland
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, […]
Govt spokesperson, Moalimuu to be airlifted outside country for further treatment
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government spokesperson Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu who was seriously injured in Sunday’s suicide bomb explosion in Mogadishu was airlifted to abroad for further treatment. According to multiple sources in […]
Jubbaland to hold elections of 13 parliamentary seats
KISMAAYO (SD) – Jubbaland state in southern Somalia will soon hold elections of 13 parliamentary seats following the release of the list by election commission. The Jubbaland administration is the fifth regional administration […]
UK Parliament to debate Somaliland’s independence
LONDON (SD) – The UK Parliament is set to hear a brief debate on Somaliland’s independence on Tuesday according to Gavin Williamson, a South Staffordshire MP. The UK Parliament is set to […]
PM Roble visits Moalimuu in hospital and says his condition is improving
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Hussein Roble, visited Government Spokesman Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu at the hospital tonight after he was injured in an explosion […]
Guleid Dafac Explains Somaliland Supreme Court’s Unprecedented decision on Bill/Law 14 its bit falls
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland’s Supreme court today ruled on the controversial Bill/Law 14, as it relates to the registration of new parties and their subsequent election process. The court made unprecedented and […]
Amb. Abuukar Baalle: Somalia pays its annual financial obligations to the UN
NY (SD) -Somalia’s ambassador to the United Nations Abukar Osman Bale said the Somali government has been paying UN contributions regularly for the past four years, contrary to the UN Secretary General’s […]
Somaliland supreme court upholds decree to expand political parties
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s Supreme Court on Sunday upheld Somaliland government’s decree to register more polical parties in the country. In a verdict issued today, the court has termed President Muse Bihi’s […]
Somali gov’t spokesperson wounded in Mogadishu bomb blast
Mogadishu (SD) – A suspected suicide bomber has today targeted Somali government spokesman, Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu in Mogadishu. According to multiple sources, Moalimuu was injured and his car was extensively damaged. “A […]
Somaliland Lawmakers make major amendments to the 2022 budget
HARGEISA (SD) – The House of Representatives of the Republic of Somaliland made major changes to the proposed 2022 National Budget forecast. The House of Representatives has increased the salaries of the […]
Somaliland and Somali Region’s Police Chiefs Discuss Security
WAJALE (SD) – The police chiefs of Somaliland and the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia have held a security meeting in the border town of Wajale, on the Somaliland side. The two […]
Somalia Investigates Kenyan Bombings of Hormuud Telecommunication Centers
MOGADISHU (SD) – A statement issued by the FGS Minister of Defense stated that an investigation is underway into why Kenyan forces are shelling Hormuud Telecom facilities in the Juba and Gedo […]
Woman tragically dies on her wedding day in Hargeisa
HARGEISA (SD) – Fadumo Osman Aden tragically died suddenly today on her wedding day in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland. Fadumo suffered a stroke on Friday afternoon and was admitted to Hargeisa […]
