NAIROBI (SD) – Kenya has rejected the decision by ICJ to resolve the maritime dispute case with its neighbouring Somalia. In a statement, President Uhuru Kenyatta said the ruling by the top […]
Kenya opposes ICJ’s verdict on Somalia maritime border row
President Farmajo announces the Somali position on the ICJ decision
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, in a speech on the final decision of the (ICJ) maritime case, congratulated the Somali people as a […]
DP World partners with British company to develop ports in Africa, including Berbera
London (SD) – DP World and CDC Group Plc, a British-owned company, have said they will invest $ 1.7 billion in three ports in Africa, including Berbera in Somaliland, Dakar in Senegal […]
ICJ rules in favour of Somalia in maritime border dispute with Kenya
THE HAGUE (SD) – The International Court of Justice on Tuesday ruled largely in favour of Somalia in its dispute with Kenya, setting a sea boundary in part of the Indian Ocean […]
Somalis in Kenya urged not to celebrate any ICJ decision against Kenya
NAIROBI (SD) – Hundreds of thousands of Somalis in many parts of Kenya have been warned against any celebratory action ahead of ICJ verdict over Sonalia-Kenya maritime border dispute. In a statement, Supreme Council […]
Somaliland Coast Guard seizes two tankers
Berbera (SD) – The Somaliland Coast Guard in Sahil region seized two tankers that have illegally crossed into Somaliland waters. The Berbera coast guard have been monitoring the two tanker’s movements since […]
Candidates Union worried about election delays
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s Union of Candidates has expressed concern over the delay in the elections, which has left the country in a state of constitutional vacuum and uncertainty, due to this […]
AU Security Council okays joint AU-UN force to replace its troops in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – African Union Security Council has thrown their weight behind the proposal to deploy a joint AU-UN force to replace AMISOM by the end of this year. Troops contributed African […]
PM Roble wishes Somalia’s team in Hague success ahead of ICJ decision
MOGADISHU (SD) – Prime minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has wished the Somali government’s delegation led by Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi Khadar Guleid who arrived in The Hague last Saturday where the […]
This Week’s Dispatches, Zainab Hassan and Abdirizak Diis this weeks headlines
Mogadishu (SD) – This week’s Dispatches, we discuss; Abiy Ahmed’s re-election as Ethiopia’s PM and the effects it could have on Somali politics, the expected ICJ ruling on the Somalia Kenya maritime […]
President Qoor Qoor receives AMISOM Force Commander
Kismayo (SD) – The President of Galmudug State of Somalia Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qoorqoor has today received the AMISOM Force Commander and other officials at the State House. After the meeting, officials […]
NISA destroyed CCTV cameras to undermine probe into Ikran’s murder – MP claims
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s national intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has destroyed CCTV cameras to hinder the investigation of the death of female intelligence agent Ikran Farah, a female lawmaker has claimed. […]
Somali national killed South Africa
JOHANNESBURG (SD) – Well known Somali traders who had been live in in South Africa for years was Saturday night in a raid on his shop. According to Somali community in Est […]
Ikraan Tahlil’s Mother blasts President Farmajo after meeting PM Roble
Mogadishu (SD) – Ikraan Tahliil’s mother met with Prime Minister Roble today, later accusing President Farmajo of obstructing justice for her murdered daughter. Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble reiterated to Ikraan’s mother […]
Prominent Somali Writer, Dr. Mohamed Dahir Afrah dies in London
London (SD) – Chairman of the Horn of Africa Regional Somali Language Academy Dr. Mohamed Dahir Afrah died last night at a hospital in London. The late Dr. Mohamed Dahir Afrah was […]
Somaliland’s House of Elders Rejects SONSAF Debate
Hargeisa (SD) – Members of the Somaliland House of Elders rejected an election debate held in Hargeisa by SONSAF, a non-governmental organization. Lawmakers Abdiaziz Gahnug, Mohamud Hared and Abdirahman Shaadh accused SONSAF […]
Somaliland opposition leader rejects criticism by Mogadishu politicians over Las’anod evictions
HARGEISA (SD) – One of Somaliland opposition leaders, Feisal Ali Warabe has hit back Somali government and some of the politicians in the Horn of African nation over the recent eviction of […]
Jubbaland President Receives US AFRICOM Officials to Somalia
Kismayo (SD) – The President of Jubaland State Ahmed Mohamed Islam, has today received US Operation Commander to Somalia Colonel Thomas Sarrouf at the presidential palace. The meeting was discussed ways to […]
Southwest Administration planning to airlift home Deportees From Las Anod
Galkayo (SD) – A delegation led by the interior minister of South West State has today arrived in Galkayo the capital of Mudug region. The Puntland Minister of Women’s Affairs, the Deputy […]
Frances Haugen Revelations: The Role Social Media plays in escalating The Somali Conflict, Explained
Washington (SD) Frances Haugen, a former project manager at Facebook turned whistleblower at a recent testimony at the US Senate hearing talked about how Facebook and other platforms it owns contributes to […]
