Washington (SD) – US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar spoke for the first time about the political rift between President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble. The US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar […]
Ilhan Omar calls for Farmajo to step down
Abdi Aynte: The irreconcilable differences between Pres. Farmajo and PM Roble could lead to Violence
Nairobi (SD) – Somalia leadership are once again embroiled in a political dispute, with President Farmajo suspending PM Roble allegedly for corruption, in response the PM declared that the country’s forces should […]
US backs PM Roble, issues serious warning
Washington (SD) – The US government for the first time said it will take firm action against anyone who obstructs the peace process and elections in Somalia. The statement from the United […]
Somaliland Minister of Finance Presents the 2022 Budget Estimates to the House of Representatives
Hargeisa (SD) – In today’s session of the House of Representatives, chaired by the Speaker of the House, Mr. Abdirizak Khalif Ahmed, the Minister of Finance, Sa’ad Ali Shire, read out the […]
Somalia’s International Partners issues statement on Farmajo-Roble crisis
Mogadishu (SD) – A statement from the Somalia’s International Partners called on the country’s leaders to put Somalia’s interests first, to defuse political tensions, and to refrain from intimidation or the use […]
PM Roble rejects his suspension by Farmaajo
MOGADISHU (SD) – Prime Minister, Mohamu3d Hussein Roble has rejected a suspension by president Mohamed Abdullahi Faramaajo to remove him from the office. In a statement, Roble vowed to stay in office […]
US, Britain Urge Somalia leaders to hold consultative meeting
Mogadishu (SD) – The US and British embassies in Mogadishu announced their support for the National Consultative Conference called by Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble, expected to take place in Mogadishu […]
President Bihi and Leaders of Opposition Parties Expected to Discuss Bill 14
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi and the chairmen of the opposition parties Wadani and UCID are expected to meet in the coming days, following a rift caused by the controversial […]
Farmaajo suspends PM Roble from work
MOGADISHU (SD) – President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has suspended Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble from work over accusations of corruption, a move that could widen the current political crisis in Somalia. In […]
Tug of war as Roble accuses Farmaajo of undermining electoral process
MOGADISHU (SD) – Prime Minister Mohamed Roble has hit back the outgoing Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi hours after the latter accused the former of failing to deliver elections mandate. In a sharp […]
UN nods directive to its airport terminal in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – United Nations (UN) has heeded a directive by Somalia’s foreign ministry to close an airport terminal used by UN and AMISOM staff barely four days after the horn of […]
Somaliland: The House of Representatives resume their sessions
Hargeisa (SD) – Speaker of Somaliland’s House of Representatives Abdirisaq Khalif Ahmed, informed Parliamentarians that the House will be in session today. Members of the House of Representatives have not attended a […]
Farmajo: Roble failed to implement credible elections
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo accused Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble that he failed to fulfill his obligations of holding timely elections. The prime minister failed to fulfill his […]
Mohamed Jama Koodbuur: President Bihi can’t see himself re-elected so he is seeking a term extension
London (SD) – Chairman of the House of Representative’s Foreign Affairs Committee Mohamed Jama Koodbuur discusses the country’s current political situation, including the renewed US interest in Somaliland and the dispute surrounding […]
Former Prime Ministers and other officials arrive in Garowe and met with Deni
Garowe (SD) – Former Somali Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke and Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas arrived in Garowe, the capital of Puntland today, accompanied by former Puntland President Senator Abdirahman Farole. […]
Federal Electoral Commission Chairman Rejects Dismissal
Mogadishu (SD) – The chairman of the Federal Electoral Commission, Mohamed Hassan Irro, has been fired following a meeting between members of the Electoral Commission in Mogadishu today. The majority of the […]
Somali forces defuse landmines outside Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali forces on Saturday defused planted landmines on key roads frequently used by SNA and AMISOM forces outside Somali capital, Mogadishu. In a statement, Somali military said the Turkish-trained forces […]
Somalia shuts down airport terminal used by UN, AU
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government has closed down one of Aden Adde International Airport terminals used United Nations (UN) and African Union (AU) over ‘breach of immigration protocols.’ According to a letter addressed […]
Opic Somaliland and Genel Energy Reach Agreement to Drill Oil in Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – Opic Somaliland Corporation and Genel Energy reached a co-operation agreement to extract oil from Somaliland. Genel Energy, which has been in Somaliland for many years, has conducted multiple extensive […]
The body of missing Ohio Imam found in wooded area
Columbus (SD) – The body of Sheikh Mohamed Hassan Aden, the imam of the Abu Huraira Somali Mosque in Columbus, Ohio, has been found. According to Police, Sheikh Mohamed’s body was found […]
