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 […]
UNHCR and Somaliland differ in what was discussed in their meeting today
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GURIEL (SD) -Ahlu Sunna Waljama’a forces have today withdrawn from Guriel town after four days of intense battle against government security troops that have left more than 120 people dead.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 […]
TPEC: elections ended peacefully and counting is underway
Qardho (SD) – The chairman of the Puntland Transitional Electoral Commission, Guled Salah Bare, told the media that the election ended smoothly except for people who waited in line long at some […]
Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and President of Somaliland meet in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Kiki Gbeho, has today met with the President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi in Hargeisa. Kiki Gbeho met with […]
United Nations commends Puntland on a 3 district elections
Mogadishu (SD) -The United Nations office in Somalia today issued a statement on the elections in the three districts in Puntland today. “Representatives from the United Nations today visited Qardho in a […]
Somaliland begins evicting “illegals” in Erigavo
Erigavo (SD) – Somaliland security forces have launched an operation in Erigavo this morning to evict non-locals from southern Somalia. A few weeks ago, Somaliland ordered the Southerners to leave, which ended […]
Guriel clashes displaced 18,000 people – Somali gov’t
MOGADISHU (SD) – More than 18,000 people have been displaced from their homes in Guriel town of Galgaduud region following three day long fighting between Somali government forces and Ahlu sunna fighters. […]
Guriel fighting enters its third day
GURIEL (SD) – Fierce fighting between Somali government forces Ahlusunna Waljamaa fighters, has once again ensued Guriel town of central Somalia amid both sides amassed reinforcement in the town. Multiple sources confirmed […]
Residents of 3 districts in Puntland to elect local councilors today
Garowe (SD) – Three districts in Puntland State of Somalia are queuing up today to elect their local Councilors in one person one vote. This election will take place in the three […]
Mohamoud Gaildon talked to us about the role Political entrepreneurs play in Somalia’s civil war
Edmonton (SD) – Much have been said and written about Somalia’s current political and social unrest, but not in its origins and how we got to where we are today, and perhaps […]
Ahlusunna two hours ultimatum to vacate Guriel
GURIEL (SD) – More than twenty of on and off fierce fighting between Somali forces and Ahlusunna Waljamaa fighters in Guriel town, the moderate Islamist group, Ahlusunna was given two hours ultimatum […]
This week on Dispatches: Farmajo and Roble reconcile, Somalia Rejects AU Stabilisation Plan and the renewed Guriel fighting
Edmonton (SD) – To discuss these issues we are joining by Hodan Ali and Abukar Sanrio, Hodan is a nurse practitioner and the co-founder/director of LeadNow a national woman’s movement in Somalia, […]
