MOGADISHU (SD) – The number of swarms destroying farms in Somalia have been reduced thanks to the anti-desert locust operations, United Nations (UN) food agency confirmed. In a statement on Friday, the […]
UN’s anti-desert locust ops in Somalia reduced swarms
Al-Shabaab kills four Kenyan soldiers
LAMU (SD) – At least four Kenyan General Service Unit (GSU) officers have been killed and several others wounded in an ambush suspected to have staged by al-Shabaab fighters in the country’s coastal […]
President Farmaajo blocks plan to release $9.6M to UAE
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has ordered the country’s central bank governor to hold back $9.6 million intended to returned to Unted Arab Emirates (UAE) hours after prime minister Mohamed […]
US names David Satterfield new special envoy for Horn of Africa
WASHINGTON (SD) – David Satterfield is expected to take over as Horn of Africa envoy in the coming days, according to a statement from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Secretary of […]
last night’s Consultative Council meeting ends in a stalemate
MOGADISHU (SD) – The National Consultative Council meetings reopened last night at the Decale Hotel in Mogadishu, with no agreement yet reached. A statement issued last night by government spokesman Mohamed Ibrahim […]
Rethinking electoral process in Somalia
Somalia was the first African country to have direct universal suffrage. Multiparty elections were held in the country in 1964 and 1967. Since then, the country’s political systems and structure quickly moved toward a […]
Somalia to return over $9 million to UAE
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government has pledged to return close to ten million US dollar barely three years of Somalia seized the money. In a statement, Somali prime minister Mohamed Hussein Roble […]
Several killed in al-Shabaab attack in central Somalia
DHUSAMAREEB (SD) – Several people have been killed and dozens displaced following fierce fighting between locals and al-Shabaab fighters in central Somalia. According to Somali military in Galmudug state, the fighting erupted […]
Ethiopia accused of plotting to seize Somaliland’s costal city Zeila
WASHINGTON (SD) – The National Interest newspaper published in the United States, posted an opinion piece indicating that he Ethiopian government is preparing for an offensive to seize the coastal town of […]
AU, Somalia agree to review Amisom Transition Plan
MOGADISHU (SD) – AMISOM operations in Somalia have been extended until March this year, according to a joint agreement between Somalia and the African Union. It was also agreed that the main […]
A huge Crowd welcomes Wadani chairman in Burao
BURAO (SD) – A large delegation led by the Chairman of Wadani Party Mr. Hirsi Ali Haji Hassan and Presidential candidate Mr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro were warmly welcomed in Burao, the […]
60 year old Somali mother dies after being Homeless in London for 6 years
LONDON (SD)- Hawa Abdi and her son Muhyiddin Guelleh who were living on a street in south London, has the mother die a few days ago due to health problems due to […]
Contentious Consultative Council meeting concludes fourth day
MOGADISHU (SD) – The fourth day of the National Consultative Assembly meeting has come to an end, and the leaders have not yet reached an agreement on security and elections. Somalia’s Deputy […]
Saying a Prayer for Siad Barre gets a Journalist Arrested in Hargeisa
HARGEISA (SD) – Journalist Abdisalan Ahmed Awad (Abdisalan Germany), a journalist based in Hargeisa, was reportedly arrested today at his home by police. The journalist’s whereabouts are unknown, and his family is […]
Somalia’s Drought Relief Committee Delivers Aid to Regional Administrations
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Drought Relief Committee appointed by the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mohamed Hussein Roble, has begun distributing the Government’s drought relief allocation. The committee, chaired […]
National Consultative Assembly meets with Civil Society and Women’s Organizations
MOGADISHU (SD) – The National Consultative Council led by the Prime Minister HE Mohamed Hussein Roble met with representatives of Somali civil society and women. The National Consultative Council and the civil […]
Puntland Electoral Commission Chairman Explains Reasons for his Resignation
GAROWE (SD) – The chairman of the Puntland Electoral Commission, Guled Salah Barre, who recently resigned from his post, gave details of his resignation today. The Chairman of the Puntland Electoral Commission, […]
Int’l partners urge Somalis to hold free and fair elections
MOGADISHU (SD) – Hold free and fair elections in the country, Somalia’s international partners urged National Consultative Council (NCC) amid the leaders of the federal and regional state governments are holding talks […]
Police in Somaliland Summons opposition chairman, for criticizing President Bihi
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland police have today summoned Wadani party chairman Hirsi Ali Haji Hassan to the C.I.D. headquarters, according to sources. It is not yet clear why the police summoned chairman […]
Canada Responds to Somaliland’s Request for Direct Aid and Recognition
OTTAWA (SD) – Somaliland reportedly asked Canada for direct aid and recognition, according to the Globe and Mail of Toronto. “The self-declared state, which split from Somalia 30 years ago, sent its […]
