MOGADISHU (SD) – Members of both Houses of the Federal Parliament of Somalia have issued a press statement opposing what they describe as the looting of public land in Mogadishu. The 97 […]
Somali lawmakers condemn the illegal seizure of public land in Mogadishu by government officials.
Officials from the self-declared “Hiiraan State,” formally handed over key government facilities to the Feds
BELEDWEYNE (SD) -Officials from the self-declared “Hiiraan State,” including Abdikadir Olow and Abdirashid Ilkase, formally handed over key government facilities in Hiiraan to representatives of the Federal Government of Somalia. The facilities […]
Somaliland vows to take back control of its airspace
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland government has announced plans to take control of its airspace with the assistance of international legal experts. Somaliland’s Minister of Aviation and Airports Development, Fu’ad Ahmed Nuh, […]
Somalia’s President and Ethiopian Prime Minister have agreed to fully restore diplomatic ties
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed have agreed to fully restore diplomatic relations between their countries. They also committed to honoring previous agreements, […]
Ethiopia still determined to get access to the sea through Somalia
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – Ethiopia is determined to continue its legal and diplomatic efforts to secure access to the sea, said Nebiyou Tedla, the spokesperson for the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. […]
28 New Somaliland ministers sworn in
HARGEISA (SD) – A total of 28 ministers were officially sworn in by the newly appointed President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro. The oath of office, which was legally administered by […]
Leaders from Puntland and Galmudug regions resolve clan dispute in Mudug
GALKAYO (SD)—Officials from Puntland and Galmudug held a recent peace conference in Galkayo, and decisions were made to resolve the clan conflict in the western Mudug region. The joint statement released by […]
Somalia announced its candidacy for the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) seat
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Somali government has announced, for the first time, its candidacy for a seat on the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC). The Federal Government of Somalia […]
Djibouti’s Coast Guard rescued three fishermen from Berbera
Djibouti (SD) -Fishermen who had been missing for nearly a month off the coast of Somaliland have been found safe in Djibouti’s waters. While carrying out their regular patrol duties, Djibouti’s Coast […]
An airstrike by Puntland and international forces target ISIS militants in parts of the Bari region
BOSSASO (SD) – Details have emerged about a heavy airstrike carried out last night by Puntland forces and their international partners targeting ISIS militants in parts of the Bari region. The strike […]
Puntland President Receives Chinese Ambassador in Bossaso
BOSSASO (SD) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni today welcomed the Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, and his delegation in Bossaso, according to Puntland’s presidential office. The meeting was attended by […]
Somalia and Egypt to discuss troop deployment next week
MOGADISHU (SD) – Egypt will hold discussions with Somalia next week to talk about Cairo’s participation in the ongoing efforts against Islamist groups operating in the Horn of Africa. The talks are […]
President Deni Meets Warsangeli Clan Leaders in Bossaso
BOSSASO (SD)-The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, held a meeting today in Bossaso with Sultan Said Sultan Abdisalam Garaad Mohamud Cali Shire, accompanied by the committee from the Elbuh Conference of […]
Puntland President grants Amnesty for ISIS suspects
GAROWE (SD) – Puntland forces have initiated a large-scale operation in the Bari region’s mountains to drive out ISIS fighters. President Said Abdullahi Deni, who has been in the region for some […]
19 Ministers from President Irro’s New Cabinet Approved by Somaliland’s House of Representatives
HARGEISA (SD) – Nineteen ministers from President Abdirahman Irro’s new government appeared before the Speaker and members of the House of Representatives. This marks the first group of cabinet members to be […]
Jubaland MPs Accuse the Federal Government of Organizing Militias Along the Somalia-Kenya Border
MOGADISHU (SD) – Some members of Somalia’s Federal Parliament representing Jubaland have accused the Federal Government—specifically the offices of the President and Prime Minister—of orchestrating plots and mobilization efforts along the Somalia-Kenya […]
SoDMA Chairman and UN representatives discuss Somalia’s drought situation
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Chairman of the National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mahmoud Moalin Abdulle, held a meeting with representatives from the United Nations, led by the UN Deputy Special Representative […]
100 MPs Somalia’s Government for Granting a Foreign Businessman Exclusive Livestock Export Rights
MOGADUSHU (SD) – 100 members from both Houses of the Federal Parliament of Somalia have strongly condemned a decision by the Somali government to grant a foreign businessman exclusive rights to export […]
The new Somaliland Government Pledges to Strengthen Freedom of Speech Protections
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland government has announced plans to enhance the protection of freedom of speech, ensuring that individuals and journalists will not be arrested for expressing opinions that the government […]
Somaliland to review the maritime MoU agreement with Ethiopia
HARGEISA (SD) – The current government of Somaliland, led by President Abdirahman Irro, has announced that they will review the agreement made by the previous administration with the Ethiopian government. The new […]
