MOGADISHU (SD) – The conflict between Somaliland forces and SSC-Khatumo forces in the city of Erigavo in the Sanag region has displaced nearly 43,000 people, including children, according to the United Nations […]
UNOCHA: 43,000 people have been displaced in Erigavo violence
Al Shabab launches a deadly attack in Middle Shabelle
MOGADISHU (SD) – Al-Shabaab forces launched a deadly attack early this morning on a government forces base in the Hawadley area of the Middle Shabelle region. A battle using various weapons took […]
SSC-Khatumo accuses Somaliland of committing atrocities in the city of Erigavo
Las Anod (SD) – The SSC Khatumo administration has accused , including the displacement of 50,000 families who fled the renewed conflicts. A press release issued by SSC Khatumo condemned the actions […]
Somaliland praises National forces for defending Erigavo
HARGEISA (SD) – A press release from the new administration of Somaliland addressed the recent fighting between forces loyal to Somaliland and those of the SSC Khatumo administration in the town of […]
Somalia confirms Turkish plans to build a satellite launch base in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has announced that Turkey is planning to build a satellite launch base in Somalia, which will enhance Ankara’s long-range missile testing program. […]
The outgoing MoFA of Somaliland Hands over the MoU to the new administration
HARGEISA (SD) – The outgoing Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somaliland, Essa Kayd, provided an update on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) that the former administration of President Bihi reached with Ethiopia […]
Jubaland accuses Villa Somalia of dismantling the administration’s forces
KISMAYO (SD) The Jubaland regional administration has once again accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of attempting to dismantle the administration’s forces, alleging that he is taking actions that could jeopardize the security […]
Somali President receives China’s Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa
MOGADISHU (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, received the Special Envoy of the Chinese Government for the Horn of Africa, Mr. Xue Bing, who […]
U.S. representative, Scott Perry, presented a new bill to Congress advocating for the recognition of Somaliland
WASHINGTON (SD) – The U.S. representative, Scott Perry, has presented a new bill to Congress advocating for the recognition of the Republic of Somaliland as an independent country. Bill 10402 underscores Somaliland’s […]
Federal Government Calls for Peace in Erigavo
ERIGAVO (SD) -The Somali government today issued a peace appeal regarding the conflict in Erigavo, the capital of the Sanag region. The Ministry of Interior and Reconciliation of the Federal Government of […]
Explosions in Mogadishu targets civilian homes
MOGADISHU (SD) – At least seven explosions were heard tonight in neighborhoods on the southern outskirts of Mogadishu, causing casualties and destruction. These explosions were caused by mines attached to houses and […]
Fighting between SSC Khatumo and Somaliland forces in Erigavo now in its third day
ERIGAO (SD) – A fierce battle lasting several hours and now in its third day is ongoing in the Sanag region, specifically in the town of Erigavo, the region’s capital. The fighting […]
15th International Congress of Somali Studies opens in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today opened the 15th International Congress of Somali Studies, which was held in Mogadishu today for the first […]
The UN Security Council has extended sanctions against Al-Shabab
NY (SD) – In a meeting on Friday, the United Nations Security Council approved a resolution to extend the sanctions against Al-Shabaab until February 28, 2025. This resolution, proposed by the United […]
Somalia shuts down over 12,000 media accounts
MOGADISHU (SD) – The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has closed more than 12,000 accounts that the Khawarij (Al-Shabab) used to spread fake news and mislead people. “NISA, in collaboration with […]
President of Somaliland announced his new cabinet
HARGEISA (SD) The new President of Somaliland, H.E. Abdirahman Abdullahi Mohamed (Irro), today announced the list of the new cabinet members of his administration following a decree he issued. The cabinet members, […]
Somalia AUSSOM troops’ plan is not part of the Ankara agreement with Ethiopia
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia, Ahmed Moalin Fiqi, stated that the AUSSOM troops’ plan was not part of the negotiations in Ankara where […]
Al Shabab targets Kenyan troops in North-Eastern Kenya
LAMU (SD) – Various reports have emerged about a heavy explosion targeting Kenyan forces near the coastal town of Lamu in Kenya. The explosion, caused by a landmine, hit a vehicle carrying […]
Somaliland comments on Somalia-Ethiopia agreement
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland has commented on the agreement reached in Ankara between the President of Somalia and the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, which appears to have nullified the previous agreement between […]
China criticizes Taiwanese official’s visit to Somaliland
Beijing (SD) – A spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commented on the visit of an official from Taiwan who attended the inauguration ceremony of the “elected President” of […]
