Washington (SD) – US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee said she had a telephone conversations with President Farmajo and Prime Minister Roble. “I spoke today with Somalia’s President […]
US Government: “We urge Farmajo to support Roble’s efforts”
Al-Shabab fighters seize Bal’ad district
Bal’ad (SD) – Al-Shabaab fighters reportedly launched a major offensive in Bal ‘ad district in Middle Shabelle region, sparking heavy fighting between Al Shabaab and government forces. According to eyewitnesses, Al Shabaab […]
HRC: we have seen an increasing trend of arbitrary arrests in Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s Independent Human Rights Center has released its 2021 Human Rights Report, highlighting record level of human rights abuses. Each year the Center records and annually reports on human […]
Commander Odowa warns Somali National Army not to get involved in politics
Mogadishu (SD) – Commander of the Somali Armed Forces Gen. Odowa Yusuf Rage, warned the armed forces against meddling in political affairs and certain political groups. Gen. Odowa Yusuf Rage made the […]
Somali Prime Minister speaks with US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs
Mogadishu (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble, today spoke by telephone with US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee. Roble and […]
Gov’t gives ex-Shabaab boss $7,000 monthly stipend – NISA
MOGADISHU (SD) – Former Al-Shabaab deputy leader Mukhtar Robow haas been receiving a $7,000 monthly stipend for the last three years, NISA confirmed Wednesday. NISA acting director Yasin Farey said in a […]
If The Damul-Jadiid in Mogadisho Was Politically Weakened, The Aaran-Jaan in Garowe Is Now Militarily Challenged And Why Not Tomorrow The Jeegaan in Hargeisa By Abiy Ahmed?
In my book, A Crying Somali Citizen: Somalia Manipulated and Vulnerable Nation that was published in 2020 in Sweden, I wrote: ‘One human being gives birth to another similar human being and […]
Somaliland annual budget includes $ 1 million for homeless children
Hargeisa (SD) – The Minister of Finance of Somaliland, Dr. Saad Ali Shire, this week confirmed that $ 1 million was added to the national budget for homeless children. The minister also […]
Jubbaland holds elections of six Lower House seats
KISMAYO (SD) – Jubbaland state of southern Somalia has today held elections of six parliamentary seats barely three days after the chairperson of Somalia’s Federal Elections Implementation Team was sacked by the […]
Somalia: An Appeal to Save the Nation
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 […]
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 […]
