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 […]
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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 […]
PS Kamau: Gov’t Won’t Recognise ICJ Ruling on Kenya-Somalia Maritime Case
Nairobi (SD) – The Kenyan government announced today that it will not recognize any decision by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) pending a decision next week. Kenyan Foreign Affairs Minister Macharia […]
Ahlu Sunna forces seizes Al Shabab held territories
Guriel (SD) – Ahlu Sunna forces based in Guriel town reportedly expanded their presence in the region, have captures new territories from Al Shabab this morning. Ahlu Sunna forces reportedly have taken […]
Somaliland Cabinet Praises Las Anod Deportation Decision
Hargeisa (SD) – The weekly meeting of the Somaliland Council of Ministers held today chaired by the President of the Republic of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi focused on Covid-19 situation and the […]
Airstrikes Destroys Al-Shabaab bases in Gedo
Garbaharey (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia confirmed a shelling in Gedo region has taken place targeting Al-Shabaab forces. The Somali National Army (SNA) said in a statement that the bombardment […]
Somaliland: we’ve deported Roble and ILO for corruption
Las Anod (SD) – Somaliland’s information and interior ministers at a presser today, described Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble as a “corrupt individual”. Information Minister Saleban Yusuf Ali Kore said Roble […]
Galmudug Security Minister resigns over a looming confrontation with ASWJ
Dhusamareb (SD) – Galmudug state security minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, today on a post Facebook announced his resignation. In the statement, the Galmudug security minister stated that he had submitted his resignation […]
SNA kills two al-Shabaab militants in southern Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – At least two al-Shabaab fighters have been killed and several other wounded in fierce fighting with Somali forces in southern Somalia, the country’s military confirmed Thursday. According to the […]
Somalis in Tech announces Virtual Hackathon: Climate Change
PRESS RELEASE: Somalis in Tech announces the launch of its second annual virtual Hackathon on ClimateChange. Somalis in Tech says, “The regularity of climate-related shocks in Somali territories is incrediblyconcerning. In a […]
Somaliland doubles down and orders the explosion of Southerners from Erigavo
Erigavo (SD) – Somaliland Government ordered more expulsions yesterday, this time turning it’s attention to traders from Somalia in Erigavo, giving them 15 days pack up and go. Sanaag Regional Immigration Commander […]
