Mogadishu (SD) – Conflicts over the management of Somalia’s Federal Parliamentary Elections between members of the Northern Electoral Commission are intensifying. The controversy resurfaced after Speaker of the Upper House Abdi Hashi […]
Somalia: Conflict between Northern Electoral Commission intensifies
Somalia opens National Security Transition Conference
Mogadishu (SD) – Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisaid Muse Ali, accompanied by Ministers of Defense Hassan Hussein Haji and Security Abdullahi Mohamed Nur, Commanders of the Armed Forces and […]
Kenyan Al-Shabaab member kills his parents in a suicide bombing
Kisumu – (SD) – According to Kenya’s The Star newspaper, Kenyan police confirmed a suspected al-Shabaab member killed his parents and himself in a suicide attack. The attack took place in Katito […]
Somaliland orders prosecution for those participating in politics in Somalia, declares it ‘treasonable’
Somaliland has declared as ‘treasonable’ for anyone from the break-away region to participate in politics in Somalia in yet another tough stance against politicians from the region who are currently involved in […]
Somali Woman becomes mayor of a US city
(SD) – South Portland City Council in the state of Maine in the United States has elected a woman of Somali origin as its mayor. Deeqa Abdi Dhalac, a Somali woman, elected […]
Somaliland: Supreme Court Chairman Meets with House Judiciary Committee
Hargeisa (SD) – The Chairman of the Supreme Court of Somaliland, Adam Haji Ali Ahmed received in his office the Judiciary, Justice, Law and Human Rights Committee of the House of Representatives […]
Mogadishu Tech Summit enters its second day
MOGADISHU (SD) – Mogadishu Tech Summit has entered its second day with hundreds of enthusiastic participants trooping Somalia’s national theatre where the event is taking place. With the presence of Mogadishu technology […]
Somalia recognized as 2020’s most corrupt country by Transparency International
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s Federal Government has once again become the most corrupt country in the world, according to Transparency International. According to a 2019 report released by Transparency International, Somalia ranked […]
Puntland opposes tribal elders’ resolution to PSF dispute
Bossaso (SD) – Puntland Traditionally Elders issued a statement outlining a solution to the crisis in Bossaso between Puntland PSF Commander General Mohamud Osman Diyano and the government of President Said Deni. […]
Missing children found dead outside Mogadishu – police
MOGADISHU (SD) – Bodies of two missing siblings have been recovered on the outskirts of Somali capital, Mogadishu after more than 24-hours of search, the police confirmed Tuesday. The two children had […]
Children killed in southern Somalia blast
GARBAHAREY (SD – At least two children were killed and three others injured after unexploded ordinance exploded near El-Adde town, local authorities and al-Shabaab militant group confirmed Tuesday. Ahmed Bulle Mahamed (Gared), […]
China to revamp Somalia’s state owned media
MOGADISHU (SD) – Chinese government has agreed to modernize Somalia’s state-owned media thanks to a bilateral agreement sealed by officials from both countries. In a ceremony held in Somali capital, Mogadishu, Somali […]
Somali Politicians, intellectuals and organizations warn dire ramifications of rigged elections
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s lower house elections currently under way seem to be facing challenges related to its deviations from the agreed upon process, Somali intellectuals and organization are currently raising the […]
PSF Deputy Commander Defected to Puntland Government
Bossaso (SD) – Reports from Bossaso, the capital of Bari region say that efforts are underway to win over the PSF officers who are protesting against the dismissal of the former commander. […]
PM Roble hails FEIT’s decision to suspend election of two MPs
BAIDOA (SD) – Somali prime minister, Mohamed Hussein Roble has welcomed the decision by elections committee to suspend election of two more MPs. International community has been pressing on Somali government leaders […]
SNA, AMISOM officials acquire skills of intelligence gathering
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali and African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) military officials have acquired intelligence gathering skills to boost operation planning and decision making amid Somali intensified operations against al-Shabaab fighters […]
Somalia receives Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia has received second batch of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines donated by Chinese government; Health minister confirmed. In statement, Somali health minister, Fawziya Abikar Nur said the country 500,000 doses […]
Man Kills Wife For $25 In Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Details are emerging about a man armed with a dagger, who killed his wife in Hamar-Jajab district in Banadir region last night. Mohamed Shamsi Mumin, reportedly killed his wife […]
Former US Assistant Secretary of State for Africa: Invite Somaliland to Democracy Summit
Washington (SD) – Amb. Timbor Nagy, the former US Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, US Ambassador to Guinea and Ethiopia, suggested that Somaliland should participate at a Democracy Summit, to be […]
Federal Electoral Commission split over the re-running election of seats in Baidoa
Baidoa (SD) – A statement from the Federal Electoral Commission today stated that the results of the HOP154 and HOP103 by-elections in Baidoa have been annulled. According to FEIT, Incumbent MP Saredo […]
