Ever since Said Abdullahi Deni won Puntland presidency in January 2019, he has been mired in one crisis after another, and so I wonder who is actually in charge. Some would answer: […]
For Deni, Political Life Is A Loss, In Installments
PM Roble meets President Guelleh, concludes Heritage Forum
Djibouti (SD) – The President of the Republic of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh has received at the Presidential Palace the Prime Minister of the Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Hussein Roble who arrived […]
Former Somali Deputy PM arrested at Egal Airport in Hargeisa
Mogadishu (SD) – Former Somali Deputy Prime Minister Mohamed Omar Carte Qalib has been arrested at Hargeisa International Airport as he was returning to the country. The former deputy prime minister of […]
Al-Shabaab takes control of small town in central Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – Heavily al-Shabaab fighters have recaptured small town in central Somalia after Somali government forces vacated their base in the vicinity, locals confirmed Wednesday. According to locals, the militants had […]
King Burmadow “The International Community must recognize President Bihi as spoiler”
Hargeisa (SD) –One of Somaliland’s traditional leader, King Burmadow, accused the President of Somaliland for being behind the latest political dispute in the country, labeling him a “spoiler”. “ I like to […]
Drought kills six in central Somalia
DHUSAMAREEB (SD) – At least six people including children have died of starvation and thirst due to the severe drought in central Somalia amid authorities started water trucking to save lives. Speaking to […]
Al-Shabaab claims killing 30 Kenyan troops
Wajir (SD)- Al-Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for an attack they said caused casualties and injuries in the Wajir district in Northeastern Kenya. Al-Shabaab owned media reported that members of their group have […]
A political Dispute Overshadows US Congress Delegation’s visits to Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi has today received at the Presidential Palace a large delegation from the US Congress, which is visiting the Somaliland capital Hargeisa. According to a […]
Duale vows to back Welliam Ruto’s presidential bid
NAIROBI (Halbeeg News) – Garissa Township MP Aden Barre Duale vowed to back presidential bid of Kenya’s depity leader, William Ruto, urging Somalis in northeastern region of Kenya to follow the suit. Speaking at […]
Said Dirie: We expected better from SL MP’s and we welcome the opening of the political associations
London (SD) – On Sunday Somaliland’s minister of information confirmed to the media that registration of new political associations are open, the opposition parties Wadani and UCID rejected the notion and insisted […]
Jubaland to hold elections for 14 Lower House seats
Kismayo (SD) – The Jubaland Regional Election Committee said it set to hold the elections of the first 14 seats of the administration’s Lower House MP’s. Elections for the 14 seats will […]
Djiboutian president opens Heritage Forum
Djibouti (SD) – The President of the Republic of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh attended the Opening Ceremony of the 5th Session of the Heritage Institute Forum, which opened today in Djibouti. In […]
Somali-Canadian killed in Turkey
Istanbul (SD) – Bashe Hosh Jibril, one of the leaders of the Somali community in Canada, especially in Toronto, was reportedly killed by thieves in Istanbul, Turkey. The deceased assisted newcomers to […]
Al-Shabaab briefly seizes central Somalia town
MOGADISHU (SD) – Al-Shabaab militants on Monday retook a strategic town in Central Somalia albeit temporarily, in a drastic move that could yet again raise questions about the ability of Somali government […]
Somaliland lawmakers brawl in parliament
HARGEISA (SD) – Several Somaliland lawmakers have sustained light injuries after brawl flared up in Somaliland parliament over the opening political associations. Footage posted on social media showed violence and shootings at […]
Somaliland: Government Declares Political Associations Open, Opposition Opposes
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland Government today announced the opening of Somaliland Political Associations in the country. Somaliland Government Spokesman and Minister of Information Saleban Yusuf Ali Koore addressed the media today said […]
Somalia: Council of Candidates announces holding a consultative conference
Mogadishu (SD) – The Council of Candidates today announced the creation of a Consultative Conference of Somali intellectuals and appointed two committees, the Conference Organizing Committee and the Security Committee. A statement […]
Four AU soldiers killed in Somalia
JOWHAR (SD) – At least four soldiers working under the framework of the African Union Mission In Somalia (Amisom) have been killed and several others wounded in two blasts in the Lower […]
Somaliland: Somalia Blocks donated Student Scholarships
Hargeisa (SD) – The Standing Committee of the House of Representatives of Somaliland, says the Somali government blocked 7 out of 10 countries for providing scholarships to Somaliland students. Deputy Chairman of […]
Al-Shabaab claims responsibility for Jowhar bombing
Jowhar (SD) – One civilian was killed while members of the regional HirShabelle parliament and one other person were injured in an explosion in Jowhar yesterday, the capital of Hirshabelle region. Al-Shabaab […]
