Galkayo (SD) – Puntland security forces, particularly the specially trained PSF, have released information on a planned operations in the last few hours in areas of Bari region. A statement posted on […]
Puntland forces launch offensive against Al Shabaab
Council of Presidential Candidates discuss four election challenges facing the country
Mogadishu (SD) The members of the Council of Presidential Candidates met in Mogadishu today to discuss the latest on the country’s upcoming elections. At the end of the meeting, the Union of […]
Puntland political parties oppose local preliminary elections
Garowe (SD) – Political parties in Somalia’s regional state of Puntland have opposed to the preliminary local councils elections in Qardho, Eyl and Ufeyn districts. A joint letter from Puntland political parties […]
Somaliland calls reports of hosting Afghan refugees unofficial
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland government has dismissed reports published recently by the AFP indicating that Somaliland accepted to host Afghan refugees. In an interview with BBC Somali, Somaliland’s Information Minister Saleban Yusuf […]
First batch of Somali women police unit trained in Turkey
ISTANBUL (SD) – At least 49 female police officers have completed the advanced training in Turkey ahead of the parliamentary and presidential elections. Officiating graduation of female elite forces in Turkey, Somali […]
Puntland, Somali Regional State of Ethiopia reach security agreement
Galdogob (SD) – Delegates from Puntland Government and Somali Regional State of Ethiopia held a meeting in Galdogob district of Mudug region, discussing security. The meeting was attended by officials from the […]
Mushtaq Kahin explains study on Somali mental health barriers and health inequalities
London (SD) – A new study done in the UK is the first to use Somali immigrants to examines Somali mental health barriers and health inequalities. The study ” Breaking the chains: […]
Somaliland: Oldon’s home raided
Burao (SD) – The wife of Abdimalik Sheikh Muse Oldon, currently incarcerated in Somaliland, announced that her house in Burao was raided by police and military forces in the early hours of […]
AU, Somali forces to launch operations to secure poll
MOGADISHU (SD) – Forces of Somali National Army (SNA) and African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) will jointly conduct operation to enhance electoral security and prepare for AMISOM post 2021. As part […]
Authorities deny al-Shabaab take over, vow war on terror in Galmudug
DHUSAMAREEB (SD) – Somali national Army (SNA) and Galmudug state forces will launched operation to liberate al-Shabaab control towns in central Somalia, Galmudug information minister confirmed. In an interview with Somali BBC […]
Somaliland Ready To Take In Afghan Refugees: Official tells AFP
Hargeisa (SD) – AFP is reporting that Somaliland had “(in) principle” accepted hosting Afghanistan refugees, a foreign ministry official said Friday. Since Taliban took control of Afghanistan, United States have been evacuating […]
AU appoints former President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria as High Representative for the Horn of Africa
Addis Ababa (SD) – The chairman of the African Union (AU) has appointed former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo as the new High Representative for the Horn of Africa. “This decision is part […]
Somaliland increases salaries for armed forces
Hargeisa (SD) – A statement from the 78th Somaliland cabinet meeting, chaired by the Somaliland president, said the Somaliland government would increase military salaries by 20%. Reports were heard from the Ministries […]
Al-Shabaab retakes Amara and Ba’adweyne areas
Mogadishu (SD) – Al-Shabaab has recaptured Ba’adweyne and Amara areas in Mudug region, following the voluntary withdrawal of Galmudug and Somali federal government forces. Witnesses confirms that Al-Shabaab has returned to the […]
Somaliland, Ethiopia to have commercial Vehicle insurance
Hargeisa (SD) – Officials from the Somaliland National Insurance Corporation met with officials from the Ethiopian Insurance Corporation, the country’s largest insurance service provider. The officials were accompanied by the management of […]
British Embassy bids farewell to Chevening 2021 cohort
MOGADISHU (SD) – British Embassy Mogadishu hosted a pre-departure event to congratulate eight talented Somalis who were awarded Chevening scholarships and are heading off to study for their Master’s in the UK. […]
Killer of four in Tanzania was from Somalia
DODOMA (SD) – The attacker of Wednesday shooting in Dar es Salaam town, Tanzania’s second largest commercial town was once al-Shabaab fighter in central Somalia, Somali Dispatch can authoritatively confirm. Sources to […]
Kenya kills two men near its border with Somalia
WAJIR (SD) – At least two gunmen have been killed following heavy clashes with Kenyan police officers near Kenya’s border with Somalia amid intensified operations against al-Shabaab in northeastern of the East […]
Somaliland: DP World has failed to implement a provision of the Berbera airport agreement
Hargeisa (SD) – DP World has failed to implement a provision of the Berbera airport agreement signed with the Somaliland government last year, according to the Director of the Somaliland Civil Aviation […]
Friends of the International Community Express Concern Over Changes in Electoral Process
Muqdisho (SD) – Somalia’s international partners responded to a meeting in Mogadishu between leaders of the National Consultative Assembly, which recently issued a challenging electoral process. A statement from the international partners […]
