Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s international Partners issued an statement praising the recent three district elections in Puntland state of Somalia. “With the peaceful completion of polling and announcement of preliminary results from […]
Somalia’s International Partners welcome Puntland Preliminary Local elections
Registration of Northern Parliamentary seats began in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s Northern Electoral Commission has released the schedule for two of the seats in Somalia’s House of Representatives # HOP239 and # HOP237, registrations began on Friday for the […]
Somalia tops list of countries where killers of journalists are not prosecuted
Nairobi (SD) – A report released by the Committee to Protect Journalists said that the people behind the killings of journalists are not brought to justice and can move freely wherever they […]
Bari reginal officers discuss Bossaso Security in a conference
Bossaso (SD) – Bari Regional Police Commander Hussein Ali Mohamud chaired a security meeting in Bossaso today which focused on the latest security situation and ongoing operations at Bossaso police stations. The […]
Sahan Research responds to Banadir court ruling
Nairobi (SD) – Sahan Research responds to a recent Banadir Regional Court sentencing of Matt Bryden to five years in prison. The Banadir Regional Court said it had found Matt Bryden guilty […]
Puntland opposition parties form an alliance
Garowe (SD) – Some opposition groups in Puntland have formed an alliance to take control of the three districts in the recent by-elections. The two opposition parties, Mideeye and Sincad, have vowed […]
Germany donates over 160k dozes of Covid-19 vaccines to Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – The government of Germany this week donated 163000 doses of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines to Somalia amid the country’s is struggling to stop the spread of the pandemic. Since the COVID-19 […]
Amisom refutes Ahlu Sunna claims of involvement in Guriel fighting
MOGADISHU (SD) – African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) has refuted allegations that its formed bombed a town in central Somalia during fighting between Somali government forces and fighters of Ahlu sunna […]
Puntland denies supporting ASWLJ
Galkayo (SD) – The governor of Puntland’s Mudug region Abdullatif Muse Nur (Sanyare) who held a press conference in Galkayo yesterday denying rumors that Puntland supported Ahlu Sunna in Guriel. Sanyare dismissed […]
Somaliland pulls out of a Resolution agreement with Oldon, reveals charges against him
Hargeisa (SD) – Abdimalik Muse Oldon was arraigned in Marodijeh Regional Court yesterday after 60 days in Mandera Prison, he was reportedly read the charges against him, including allegations made by Barwaaqo […]
UNHCR and Somaliland differ in what was discussed in their meeting today
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, met at the Presidential Palace with a delegation led by the UNHCR Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, Amb. Mohamed Abdi […]
Kenya on high alert after terror attack in Uganda
NAIROBI (SD) – Kenya government has deployed thousands of forces in different towns of East African nation to avert immenent terror attacks. The country’s police spokesperson, Mr. Bruno Shioso has confirmed that […]
Ahlu Sunna withdraws Guriel, hands over vehicles
GURIEL (SD) -Ahlu Sunna Waljama’a forces have today withdrawn from Guriel town after four days of intense battle against government security troops that have left more than 120 people dead. Multiple sources […]
President Bihi to all the Mayors: council can only sit with the governor’s approval
Hargeisa (SD) –The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Muse Bihi, held a consultative meeting with all the newly elected mayors of the country’s 23 districts, discussing the powers of locally elected […]
Farmajo congratulates Puntland in response to Deni’s accusations
Mogadishu (SD) – A statement from the Somali presidency said President Mohamed Farmajo reached out to Puntland political party leaders. “Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, last night contacted the Chairpersons of the […]
Somalia’s international partners expresses concern over Guriel conflict
Mogadishu (SD) – A statement from Somalia international partners addressed the crisis in Guriel in Galgadud region, where Ahlu Sunna and Somali government forces have been engaged in deadly clashes for the […]
Girls outnumber boys in enrolling at University of Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – The University of Hargeisa, in Somaliland, says for the first time more girls are enrolled at the University of Hargeisa this year than boys. The administration of the University […]
Election results announced in Puntland
Garowe (SD) – Chairman of the Puntland Electoral Commission, Guled Salah Barre, announced the results of the local council elections in Ufeyn, Qardho and Eyl districts of Puntland. Yesterday’s election saw Kaah, […]
Ahlu Sunna bears full responsibility for Guriel clashes – Qoorqoor
DHUSAMAREEB (SD) – Galmudug President Ahmed Qoorqoor has accused Ahlu Sunna Waljamaa of being responsible for the deadly fighting in Guriel town in central Somalia, saying his government reached out to the […]
Stop bombing hospitals, UN urges Guriel warring sides
MOGADISHU (SD) – United Nations (UN) has condemned the bombardment of hospitals in Guriel town amid fierce fighting between Somali forces and Ahlusunna Waljamaa fighters entered its fourth day. The fighting which […]
