MOGADISHU (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, received the UK Ambassador to Somalia, Michael Nithavrianakis, at his office. They discussed the cooperation and common […]
Somalia and UK discussed the cooperation and common interests of the two countries
A conference in Mogadishu focused on Media Strategy for the federal government and the regional states
MOGADISHU (SD) – A conference that took place in Mogadishu over the past two days focused on the importance of a Media Strategy for Somalia and how to unify the messages from […]
Jubaland dismissed the Fed’s claim that Ethiopia provided them with weapons
KISMAU(SD) – Jubaland has responded to the accusation made by the Federal Government of Somalia, which claimed that the Ethiopian government had delivered military equipment and supplies to the temporary capital of […]
Somaliland and SSC-Khatumo forces clash in Erigavo
ERIGAVO (SD) – Further details have emerged about a battle that occurred last night between Somaliland forces and SSC-Khatumo forces within Erigavo, the capital of Sanag region in northern Somalia. Local sources […]
Somaliland concern with Threatening Security, Abusive Language, and Clan Meetings
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland Announces Actions Against Activities Threatening Security, Abusive Language, and Clan Meetings A press release from the Ministry of Interior stated, “It has been agreed that legal action will […]
Somalia Accuses Ethiopia plots against the Somali state
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Government of Somalia strongly condemns and opposes the violations committed by the Government of Ethiopia within Somalia, which disrupts the security and stability of the country. These actions […]
Jubaland forces fire at a Federal Government airplane
KISMAYU (SD) – Jubaland has claimed that it shot down an aircraft yesterday afternoon, which was heading towards the Ras Kamboni area in the Lower Juba region, having taken off from the […]
Muse Bihi bids farewell to Kulmiye party
HARGEISA (SD) – The outgoing President of the Republic of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, today held a special meeting with the senior leadership of the Kulmiye party. The meeting focused on various […]
Ethiopia supports Kenya and Uganda’s plans to mediate the maritime dispute between Ethiopia, Somalia
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Ethiopia, Nebiat Getachew, welcomed dialogue to resolve the dispute with Somalia. Nebiat Getachew supported Kenya and Uganda’s plans to mediate the maritime dispute […]
Somali pirates seized a fishing vessel owned by China
BOSSASO (SD) -Armed pirates have seized a fishing vessel owned by China, carrying 18 crew members, as confirmed by the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR). The hijacking occurred off the northeastern coast […]
Gavin Williamson announces the reinstatement of parliamentary committees that supported Somaliland
LONDON (SD) – British Member of Parliament, Gavin Williamson, has announced the reinstatement of parliamentary committees that had previously supported the cause of the Republic of Somaliland. According to a report from […]
China to assist Somalia’s health sector
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Chinese government has made a significant health-related commitment to the Federal Government of Somalia following a meeting today in Mogadishu. The meeting was specifically between the Minister of […]
Puntland Representatives criticize Feds over amendments
GAROWE (SD) – The Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Puntland regional administration, Abdulrazak Ahmed Said, and the Second Deputy Speaker, Mohamed Mahmoud Essa, chaired today’s 22nd meeting of the […]
SSC-Khatumo denies discussions between their leader and the President-elect Irro
LAS ANOD (SD) – The interim administration of SSC-Khatumo released a press statement addressing reports of a phone conversation between leader Abdulkadir Firdhiye and the newly elected President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed […]
Somalia focuses on combating terrorism financing terrorism
MOGADISHU (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, chaired an urgent and important meeting today focused on combating the financing of terrorism. The meeting included […]
Somalia’s opposition rejects the new Electoral Law and commission
MOGADISHU (SD) -In a statement released by former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire, and MP Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame, they rejected the electoral commission and election […]
NISA Kills 27 Militants in Middle Shabelle
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) and the Somali National Army carried out a planned operation in which they claimed to have killed Al-Shabab (AS) militants in the […]
The Somali Minister of Defense says Jubaland will be held accountable for any clashes between the SNA and Jubaland forces in Lower Juba.
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Somali Minister of Defense, Abdikadir Mohamed Nur, stated that the Jubaland administration will be held accountable for any clashes between the Somali National Army and Jubaland forces in […]
The President-elect of Somaliland met with a U.S. delegation led by Ambassador Richard H. Riley and AFRICOM military commanders
HARGEISA (SD) – The President-elect of the Republic of Somaliland, Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro), met with a large delegation led by the U.S. Ambassador, Richard H. Riley, accompanied by AFRICOM military […]
France has cancelled $145.6 million of Somalia’s debt
NAIROBI (SD) – In a brief ceremony held today at the French Embassy in Nairobi, the agreement concluding the debt owed by the Government of Somalia was jointly signed by the Ambassador […]
