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Taiwan welcomes Sen. Cruz’s call for Somaliland’s recognition

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National Electoral Commission Announces Completion of Voter Registration in Banadir Region

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Somali National Army Kills Senior Al-Shabaab Leader in Planned Operation

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Somalia’s Opposition Forum notes dialogue meetings with the President did not produce any agreement

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Somalia: Senator Cruz’s push for recognition of Somaliland jeopardizes the security of the Horn of Africa

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Federal Forces Take Full Control of Balad Hawo District in Gedo Region

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UN: sexual violence against Somali women has risen by 80%

By admin on August 7, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

NY (SD) – Rape violence against women in Somalia has risen by 80%, according to a United Nations report, sparking a huge uproar. The report was released by the United Nations Special […]

Mo Ahmed placed second in the 5000m at the World Olympics

By admin on August 7, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Tokyo (SD) – Mohamed Ahmed, who is of Somali origin but runs for Canada, came second in the 5000 meters at the World Olympic Games in Japan. Mohamed finished second winning a […]

AMISOM receives Armored vehicles for election security

By admin on August 6, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Mogadishu (SD) – The administration of the Police Division of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) receive eleven donated vehicles meant to enhance security operations in the country. The donation included […]

Korean ambassador to Somalia recounts what happened in Mogadishu in 1991

By admin on August 6, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Mogadishu (SD) – There has been a lot of talk in recent days about a film depicting the story of two Korean diplomats captured in Mogadishu after the 1991 civil war broke […]

Somalia: Minister of Health reports on the latest COVID-19 situation in the country

By admin on August 6, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali Federal Government’s Ministry of Health said in it’s daily report on Coronavirus data, that 77 new COVID-19 cases have been registered in the past 24 hours. killing […]

Somali PM, state presidents agree on deadline for upper house elections

By admin on August 5, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Mogadishu (SD) – The Prime Minister of Somalia, Mohamed Hussein Roble, today chaired a weekly cabinet meeting in Mogadishu, giving details on his meeting with the National Consultative Forum, confirming that they […]

SONSAF Praises conduct of Election Process in Somaliland

By admin on August 5, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland Civil Society Forum (SONSAF) yesterday congratulated the country on the successful conduct of the House of Representatives and Local Council elections, the election of the new Speaker […]

Al-Shabaab execute man for blasphemy

By admin on August 5, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

MOGADISHU (SD) – Al-Shabaab militant group has executed an octogenarian man accused of blasphemy in in central Somalia, the militant court confirmed on Thursday. In a statement, Al-Shabaab court claimed that it […]

Wajid district commissioner: “13 Al-Shabaab militants killed in Wajid area”

By admin on August 5, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Wajid (SD) – A joint operation by the Somali National Army and the South West Darwiish forces in Wajid district of Bakol region, resulted in Al-Shabaab casualties, according to regional officials. Wajid […]

HirShabelle Parliament Appoints Election Committee

By admin on August 5, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Jowhar (SD) – HirShabelle Speaker of Parliament Abdihakim Luqman Haji today announced a committee to conduct the election of members of the Upper House from HirShabelle State. The committee appointed by Speaker […]

Somalia: Upper House Chairman boycotts Northern Electoral Commission Election

By admin on August 4, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Mogadishu (SD) – Somaliland Political Council led by Chairman Abdi Hashi just announced that they will not participate Saturday’s election of the chairman of the Northern Electoral Commission. The Federal Electoral Commission […]

Somalia receives $4m to combat IEDs

By admin on August 4, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia has received four million to use for counter improvised explosive devices (IEDs) as the preferred weapon targeting AMISOM and Somali Security Forces. In a statement, the Japanese embassy […]

EX-president Sharif says no compromise deal to drop his candidacy

By admin on August 4, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

MOGADISHU (SD) – Former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has dismissed reports claiming he dropped his candidacy following alleged deal with Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. In a Facebook post, Ahmed said that he did […]

Somaliland President Meets With New Speaker Of The House Of Representatives

By admin on August 4, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Hargeisa (SD) – The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, congratulated the newly elected Speaker and his two deputies of the Somaliland’s House of Representatives. President Muse Bihi Abdi, […]

PM Roble briefs the leaders of the National Consultative Assembly on the electoral process

By admin on August 4, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Mogadishu (SD) – A statement from the prime minister’s office confirmed that PM Roble had an online meeting with federal member state leaders tonight and discuss the upcoming elections. “An online meeting […]

Who is the new Speaker of the Somaliland House of Representatives?

By admin on August 3, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

(SD) – The new members of the Somaliland House of Representatives have today elected a new Speaker, following an election held at the House of Representatives headquarters in the capital Hargeisa. Lawmaker […]

Galmudug Parliamentary Election Committee elects new Speaker

By admin on August 3, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Dhusamareb (SD) – The Speaker of the Galmudug Parliament has recently appointed the Upper House Election Commission, which consists of 12 members of the Galmudug Parliament. The appointed Members of the Galmudug […]

Somaliland parliament elects new speaker

By admin on August 3, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland parliament has today elected Mr. Abdirisak Khalif as its new speaker barely two months after the state held its parliamentary and council elections. Mr. Khalif who is from […]

Puntland celebrates 23 years of state building

By admin on August 3, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Garowe (SD) – A ceremony marking of the 23rd anniversary of the formation of the Puntland administration was held at the Puntland State House in Garowe. The ceremony was attended by Puntland […]

Waddani Party calls for an orderly election of the Speaker of the House of Representatives

By admin on August 2, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Hargeisa (SD) – Waddani party Interim chairman Abdikadir H. Ismail Jirde, called for peace among Somaliland’s new members of parliament and candidates for the speakership. Jirde at a press conference today said […]

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