Bossaso (SD) – Fighting erupted again in Bossaso last night between Puntland government forces and forces loyal to the outgoing PSF Director Mohamud Osman Diyano. The sound of gunfire and heavy gunfire […]
Bossaso warring factions break ceasefire with heaviest fighting yet
Somaliland: Speaker Khalif Holds Discussions With Rogue MPs
Hargeisa (SD) – The Speaker of the Somaliland House of Representatives Abdirizak Khalif Ahmed reportedly met with some lawmakers who filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court yesterday over the opening of […]
Ali Harbi pleads not guilty to murder of British lawmaker David Amess
London (SD) – Ali Harbi Ali, who is on trial for the murder of a UK Member of Parliament, Sir David Ames, has insisted he did not commit the act. The attack, […]
Puntland declares ceasefire as fighting with PSF enters second day
BOSSASO (SD) – Puntland government has today announced a unilateral cease-fire, saying it would take effect immediately. Peaking to the media, Puntland security minister Abdisamad Mohamed Gallan has expressed his government readiness […]
Heavy fighting erupts in Bossaso again this morning
Bossaso (SD) – Heavy fighting broke out again this morning in Bossaso, between Puntland government forces and former PSF commander General Mohamud Osman Diyano. The fighting started at around 5 am local […]
Faisal Ali Warabe elected UCID chairman for the fourth time
Hargeisa (SD) – UCID Chairman Faisal Ali Warabe, who led the party for 20 years, was re-elected to lead the party for another 5 years, in that party congress in Hargeisa. The […]
UN Security Council extends AMISOM mission by three months
NY (SD) – The United Nations Security Council today extended the mandate of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) by three months. A statement from the Security Council stated that the […]
Somaliland: MPs request a clarification on the Law 14 from Supreme Court
Hargeisa (SD) – 46 members of the House of Representatives have today filed a petition with the Supreme Court regarding the dispute over the opening of political parties. Lawmaker Mohamed Hussein Maidhane, […]
Somalia: US Embassy Releases Statement on Fighting in Bossaso
Mogadishu (SD) – The US Embassy in Mogadishu has called for an end to the fighting that broke out today in the eastern city of Bossaso between the PSF and Puntland forces. […]
Al Shabaab attacks military base in Baidoa, at a time when PM Roble is visiting the city
Baidoa (SD) – There are reports that fighting broke out last night in Baidoa with officials including Prime Minister Roble being in that city. Reports say that Al-Shabaab fighters attacked a base […]
Gorgor fought in Bosaso, city mayor claims
BOSASO (SD) – Federal elite forces trained by the Turkish government are fighting alongside Puntland’s US-trained forces in Bossaso town, the town’s mayor claimed. Speaking to the media, Bossaso mayor Abdikani said […]
Rival forces clash in Bosaso town of Puntland state
BOSASO (HOL) – Heavy fighting between two rival Puntland forces has started in Bosaso town in Bari region of Northeastern Somalia after efforts to end the differences over the sacking of Puntland […]
Las Anod: a young man Introduces New Type of Service in that City
La Anod (SD) – Saleban Yusuf Abdi, a young man living in Las Anod, the capital of Sool region in Somaliland, has created a new type of job in that town. The […]
The Electoral Commission appears to be divided over the the firing of colleagues
Mogadishu (SD) – A letter said to be from some Federal and State Election Commissions was posted on social media late yesterday, stating that the commissions had temporarily suspended the elections. The […]
Somaliland: UCID 4th General Assembly Opens in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s UCID opposition party has today held its fourth party convention in the capital Hargeisa. The conference opened today with the election of Said Omar Ahmed as the chair […]
Somalia: UN pledges $ 17 million for drought relief
Mogadishu (SD) – The United Nations has announced a $ 17 million grant to Somalia to address the devastating drought and help pastoralists and farmers in need. A statement from the United […]
Opinion: Disciples of Abu-Zubeyr and Robert Greene, Abetted by Bigots and Qatar Took Control of Somalia
Somalia is a blessed and beautiful country that has all the potential of becoming a peaceful, democratic, and prosperous one. Unfortunately, despite two decades of international and national efforts to build a […]
Deni renegades CPC over planned conference
BAIDOOA (SD) – The president of Puntland state in northeastern Somalia, Said Abdullahi Deni has opposed a proposal by Council of Presidential Candidates (CPC) to hold conference to form Transitional Government in […]
Al-Shabaab militants captures village near Kismayo
KISMAYO (SD) – Heavy al-Shabaab militants have seized a vicinity on the outskirts of Kismayo town, the latests attacks the militants carried out to extend their administrative areas in the horn of […]
Nimo Shirdon: “I was fired for posting a picture on Facebook”
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s Ministry of Information, Culture and Awareness fires Nimo Shirdon, a long time veteran reporter with the National Television for a profile picture. The reporter says she was fired […]
