Hargeisa (SD) – Ahmed Nur Guruje, a member of Somaliland’s newly elected House of Representatives, was seriously wounded in the town this morning. Sultan Saleban Boqor Osman was reportedly wounded Ahmed Nur […]
Somaliland: MP Guruje wounded in an brazen attack
First Six senators representing Somaliland elected in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somaliland’s first six senators have been elected following tight competition in Somali capital ahead of the country’s presidential elections. Voting took place under enhanced security under the Afisioni tent […]
Somali national killed in South Africa
MOGADISHU (SD) – A Somali trader and a South African woman were last night killed after armed men stormed a shop in Limpopo region of South Africa. According to south African police, […]
Somaliland electoral delegates to elect six senators today
MOGADISHU (SD) – Dozens of electoral delegates hailing from Somaliland will today elect six members of the Upper House of the Somali Parliament ahead of country. Somaliland’s interim elections body has released […]
UK Ambassador to Somalia visits Puntland
Garowe (SD) – The President of Puntland State of Somalia, Said Abdullahi Deni, today received the British Ambassador to Somalia, Kate Foster at the Puntland State House. President Deni welcomed the UK […]
15 al-Shabaab militants killed in Kenya
NAIROBI (SD) – Kenya government said more than 15 al-Shabaab militants have been killed in an explosion in an area near the country’s border with Somalia amid its forces stepped up security […]
Somalia’s new ambassador presents her credentials to Tanzanian president Suluhu
MODIGASHU (SD) – Tanzanian president Samia Suluhu has received credentials letters from Somalia’s new ambassador to Tanzania. Zahra Ali Hassan who was recently appoint to represent Somalia in Tanzania has held meeting […]
Somaliland senate candidates to deliver their speeches today at Afisyoni tent
MOGADISHU (SD) – Over 25 candidates will today deliver their campaign speeches to delegates at Afisyoni tent near Mogadishu airport ahead of tomorrow’s election. The candidates will present their manifestos to convince […]
Puntland presidential guards kill female civilian
GAROWE (SD) – At least one person has been killed after Puntland presidential guards monday night opened fire on a vehicle on the outskirts of Garowe town. According to sources, the security […]
Explosion targets restaurant in Kismayo, killing five
Kismayo (SD) – Reports from the port city of Kismayo in the lower Jubba region, say that a heavy explosion took place inside a restaurant in the city, killing many civilians and […]
Unity Once Again: Somaliland does not represent the whole northern population
Minneapolis (SD) – The Unity Once Again Organization has responded to a recent statement from the Somaliland Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding Somalia’s Federal elections. In a released statement, the movement informed […]
Assailants murder Hudun Police Chief
Hudun (SD) – Somaliland’s Police commissioner in Hudun, Osman Mohamud Salah died in a confrontation between the Police and a group attacking the district police station. Mohamed Jama Hirsi, the Mayor of […]
Ethiopian Minister of Women Abruptly resigns
Addis Ababa (SD) – Ethiopian Minister Women Children and Youth Filsan Abdullahi has today announced her resignation today sighting several reasons for leaving office. In February, minister Filsan said it was clear […]
Famous Somali comedian dies in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Abdi Muridi Dheere aka Ajakis, a famous Somali comedian whose rib breaking jokes bought laughter to many Somalis has passed on in Somali capital, Mogadishu, Somali governmenta and sources […]
Puntland imposes ban on use of private armed guards
GAROWE (SD) – Puntland state has imposed banned on use of private bodyguards and guns mounted on vehicles hours after bodyguards of Somali planning minister confronted with Puntland forces. In a statement, […]
Qatari delegation secretly visiting Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – According to Waberi newspaper, a large delegation from Qatar arrived in Somaliland secretly this week. The delegation was received by members of President Bihi’s government and accommodated them at […]
Deni and International Partners discuss the risks of the ongoing political disputes between Somalia’s leaders
Garowe (SD) – The United Nations envoy to Somalia James Swan and a delegation from the European Union, the African Union and Sweden’s Ambassador to Somalia Per Lingarde met with Puntland President […]
Speeches by the Northern Upper House Candidates Postponed
Mogadishu (SD) – The Northern Regions Electoral Implementation Committee has announced that the postponement of tomorrow’s speeches by the Northern Regions Upper House candidates. “We would like to inform all candidates who […]
President Bihi bids farewell to 33 students who won scholarships to Taiwan.
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, today held a farewell ceremony with the winners of a scholarship competition awarded by Taiwan to Somaliland. The farewell ceremony was held […]
Puntland bans security personnel for Somali election candidates
Garowe (SD) – Puntland authorities have banned candidates for Somalia’s Federal lower house of parliament from using military vehicles and special guards while campaigning in Puntland. The use of military vehicles and […]
