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 […]
Rethinking electoral process in Somalia
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 […]
Somaliland: Waddani Party criticizes the 2022 Budget
HARGEISA (SD) – The Secretary of Finance of the Somaliland’s Wadani Party, Mr. Ahmed Hirsi Duale, spoke in depth about imbalances in the 2022 Budget Estimates presented to the House of Representatives. […]
Foreign diplomats attend National Consultative Forum
MOGADISHU (SD) – Foreign ambassadors have today joined the national consultative meetings which is underway in Somali capital, Mogadishu. According to a statement by prime minister’s office, representatives of the international community […]
National Consultative Forum enters its second day
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s federal and regional state leaders are in talks over electoral process for second day in Mogadishu amid international community calls for efforts to ease political tensions. The meeting […]
Puntland Vice President visits Saax-meygag
GAROWE (SD) – The Vice President of Puntland State , Mr. Ahmed Elmi Osman Karash visited Saax-meygag region where two tribal militias recently fought. The visit of the Vice President and his […]
National Consultative Council meeting opens in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble, today chaired a meeting of the National Consultative Council in Mogadishu. The conference, which was attended by all […]
