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 […]
Several killed in al-Shabaab attack in central Somalia
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 […]
Al-Shabaab attacks targets Kenya Army in Lamu
NAIROBI (SD) – Reports from Kenya say that Al-Shabaab has again carried out deadly bombings in Lamu County. Kenyan troops in Lamu County have reportedly been targeted by Al-Shabaab militants with casualties. […]
Faisal Ali Warabe: It is clear that President Muse has suspended the constitution”
Hargeisa (SD) – The chairman of Somaliland’s opposition UCID party Feisal Ali Warabe held a press conference in Hargeisa accusing the President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi of destabilizing the country. “Muse […]
