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, […]
Puntland imposes ban on use of private armed guards
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 […]
Qatari gov’t condoles with families of Mogadishu suicide bombing victims
DOHA (SD) – Qatari government has extended condolences to families of the victims killed in a suicide bombing near Somalia’s presidential palace in Mogadishu. In a statement, Qatari foreign ministry has condemned […]
Research on the economic impact of COVID-19 presented
Mogadishu (SD) – The National Statistics Agency (NSA) has today president a study in Mogadishu on the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 on the people of Benadir Region. The study, conducted in 12 […]
Somaliland: Essential Consumer Prices have Risen
Hargeisa (SD) – Prices for essential commodities in Somaliland have reached record highs in recent years, according to a recent study by the Horn of Africa Newspaper. Various essential commodities, each of […]
Deni launches Puntland political association campaigns
Garowe (SD) – The President of Puntland and Chairman of KAAH, Mr. Said Abdullahi Deni, today launched the Puntland Political Associations Campaign which will begin this week in Qardho, Ufeyn and Eyl […]
Galmudug state withdraws from Farmaajo-Roble mediation team
DHUSAMAREEB (SD) – Galmudug State will not be part of the mediation team working on means to resolve the political rifts between Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and his prime minister Mohamed […]
Update: Mogadishu suicide bombing death toll hits seven
MOGADISHU (SD) – A suicide car bombing that targeted a security checkpoint near the presidential palace in Mogadishu has killed at least seven people including government soldiers and wounded more than others, […]
Two killed in blast Villa Somalia in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – At least two people have been killed and more than five others wounded after heavy explosion occurred near Somalia’s presidential palace. A suicide bomber driving Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive […]
A Mother and her two daughters graduate from university in Burao
Burao (SD) – A mother working for Somaliland’s Ministry of Health in Togdheer region and her two daughters, today graduated from Alpha University in Burao. Zeinab Saleban talked about her feelings and […]
Three Puntland political parties lodge complaint with donors
Garowe (SD) – Puntland’s political parties Mustaqbal, Ifiye and the Youth political party have filed a joint complaint against the Puntland Transitional Electoral Commission with Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni and the […]
Suicide bomber strikes in Mogadishu, no innocent casualties
Mogadishu (SD) – A suicide bomber blew himself up near the Medina Hospital in Mogadishu this afternoon, causing no casualties, according to the Somali Police Force. Reports say the blast was carried […]
Farmajo-Roble talks hit a snag yet again
Mogadishu (SD) – Minister of State for the Presidency of Galmudug State Omar Shido in a Facebook post confirms failure of talks between President Farmajo and Prime Minister Roble. “The efforts of […]
Ethiopia: Opposition parties in Somali Region boycott elections
Jigjiga (SD) – The Ethiopian Electoral Commission said the final phase of preparations of this month’s elections were underway in various parts of the country. Ethiopian Regional administrations of Somali, Hareri and […]
SNA and AMISOM Forces to Collaborate in Operations Against Al Shabaab
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali National Army and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) launched a Joint Operations Coordination Center against Al Shabaab fighters in Mogadishu. Opening Ceremony of the Center […]
A brit and a Malay men get 15 years for terrorism in Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – A Somali military court has sentenced Darren Anthony Byrness and Ahmed Mustaqim Bin Abdal Hamid, the Brit and the Malaysian arrived in Somalia in 2009 and 2010 to join […]
