In the wake of recent developments in the political arena of Somalia between President Farmajo and Prime minister Mohamed Hussein Roble requires bold and prudent actions in saving the country’s future. Beginning […]
Somalia: An Appeal to Save the Nation
Ilhan Omar calls for Farmajo to step down
Washington (SD) – US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar spoke for the first time about the political rift between President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble. The US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar […]
Abdi Aynte: The irreconcilable differences between Pres. Farmajo and PM Roble could lead to Violence
Nairobi (SD) – Somalia leadership are once again embroiled in a political dispute, with President Farmajo suspending PM Roble allegedly for corruption, in response the PM declared that the country’s forces should […]
US backs PM Roble, issues serious warning
Washington (SD) – The US government for the first time said it will take firm action against anyone who obstructs the peace process and elections in Somalia. The statement from the United […]
Somaliland Minister of Finance Presents the 2022 Budget Estimates to the House of Representatives
Hargeisa (SD) – In today’s session of the House of Representatives, chaired by the Speaker of the House, Mr. Abdirizak Khalif Ahmed, the Minister of Finance, Sa’ad Ali Shire, read out the […]
Somalia’s International Partners issues statement on Farmajo-Roble crisis
Mogadishu (SD) – A statement from the Somalia’s International Partners called on the country’s leaders to put Somalia’s interests first, to defuse political tensions, and to refrain from intimidation or the use […]
PM Roble rejects his suspension by Farmaajo
MOGADISHU (SD) – Prime Minister, Mohamu3d Hussein Roble has rejected a suspension by president Mohamed Abdullahi Faramaajo to remove him from the office. In a statement, Roble vowed to stay in office […]
US, Britain Urge Somalia leaders to hold consultative meeting
Mogadishu (SD) – The US and British embassies in Mogadishu announced their support for the National Consultative Conference called by Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble, expected to take place in Mogadishu […]
President Bihi and Leaders of Opposition Parties Expected to Discuss Bill 14
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi and the chairmen of the opposition parties Wadani and UCID are expected to meet in the coming days, following a rift caused by the controversial […]
Farmaajo suspends PM Roble from work
MOGADISHU (SD) – President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has suspended Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble from work over accusations of corruption, a move that could widen the current political crisis in Somalia. In […]
Tug of war as Roble accuses Farmaajo of undermining electoral process
MOGADISHU (SD) – Prime Minister Mohamed Roble has hit back the outgoing Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi hours after the latter accused the former of failing to deliver elections mandate. In a sharp […]
UN nods directive to its airport terminal in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – United Nations (UN) has heeded a directive by Somalia’s foreign ministry to close an airport terminal used by UN and AMISOM staff barely four days after the horn of […]
Somaliland: The House of Representatives resume their sessions
Hargeisa (SD) – Speaker of Somaliland’s House of Representatives Abdirisaq Khalif Ahmed, informed Parliamentarians that the House will be in session today. Members of the House of Representatives have not attended a […]
Farmajo: Roble failed to implement credible elections
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo accused Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble that he failed to fulfill his obligations of holding timely elections. The prime minister failed to fulfill his […]
Mohamed Jama Koodbuur: President Bihi can’t see himself re-elected so he is seeking a term extension
London (SD) – Chairman of the House of Representative’s Foreign Affairs Committee Mohamed Jama Koodbuur discusses the country’s current political situation, including the renewed US interest in Somaliland and the dispute surrounding […]
Former Prime Ministers and other officials arrive in Garowe and met with Deni
Garowe (SD) – Former Somali Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke and Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas arrived in Garowe, the capital of Puntland today, accompanied by former Puntland President Senator Abdirahman Farole. […]
Federal Electoral Commission Chairman Rejects Dismissal
Mogadishu (SD) – The chairman of the Federal Electoral Commission, Mohamed Hassan Irro, has been fired following a meeting between members of the Electoral Commission in Mogadishu today. The majority of the […]
Somali forces defuse landmines outside Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali forces on Saturday defused planted landmines on key roads frequently used by SNA and AMISOM forces outside Somali capital, Mogadishu. In a statement, Somali military said the Turkish-trained forces […]
Somalia shuts down airport terminal used by UN, AU
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government has closed down one of Aden Adde International Airport terminals used United Nations (UN) and African Union (AU) over ‘breach of immigration protocols.’ According to a letter addressed […]
Opic Somaliland and Genel Energy Reach Agreement to Drill Oil in Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – Opic Somaliland Corporation and Genel Energy reached a co-operation agreement to extract oil from Somaliland. Genel Energy, which has been in Somaliland for many years, has conducted multiple extensive […]
