Hargeisa (SD) – Ambassador Bashe Awil, who was appointed by President Bihi yesterday, has today resigned as Deputy Foreign Minister and the role as an Somaliland’s Ambassador to Kenya. Ambassador Bashe Awil, […]
Ambassador Bashe Awil, appointed yesterday by President Bihi, resigns
The allied forces reached the outskirts of Ba’adweyne and Ammara areas
Galkayo (SD) – Units of the Puntland Security Forces (PSF) have in the past few hours joined the military offensive against Al-Shabaab in Galmudug state, according to local eyewitnesses. According to eyewitnesses, […]
Al-Shabaab dismisses NISA accusations of the abduction and killing of Ikran Tahliil
Mogadishu (SD) – A statement released by Al-Shabaab today denied claims by the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) that it was behind the abduction and assassination of Ikraan Tahliil, a former NISA […]
Somali Government Receives Donated Vehicles and Equipment for COVID-19 Control
Mogadishu (SD) – Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in collaboration with the European Union, responding to the impact of COVID-19 on Somalia, donated medical supplies including medicine and three ambulances for the […]
Somaliland: Central Bank Governor fired due to international pressure
Hargeisa (SD)- The most talked about casualty of President Bihi latest reshuffle was that of the Governor of the Bank of Somaliland, Ali Ibrahim Baghdadi. Governor Baghdadi, known to brag about his […]
NISA: Al Shabaab killed Ikran Tahliil
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali national media recently reported that Ikran Tahliil Farah, a member of NISA, not known her whereabouts for some time, have been killed by Al Shabaab. “Ikran Tahliil Farah, […]
Ethiopian delegation arrives in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – A delegation led by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Ridwan Hussein has arrived in the Somaliland capital of Hargeisa for an official visit today. Liban […]
Somaliland: Bottled water found to be harmful to health
Hargeisa (SD) – An investigation by the Hargeisa Water Agency’s laboratory found that the water known as “Moya-Saxo” doesn’t have the required minerals, and contains bacteria. The Water Agency, in collaboration with […]
Al-Shabaab spokesman warns the public not to participate in elections
Mogadishu (SD) – Al-Shabaab spokesman Sheikh Ali Mohamud Rage (Ali Dheere) issued an statement to all Somali people, warning them to deal with ‘infidels’ as well as get involved in the country’s […]
Somali government closes a cosmetic center
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali government has officially ordered the closure of a recently opened Obesity Centre, a cosmetic business offering Botox, Fillers and other cosmetic procedures, in Mogadishu. The director of […]
Abdimalik Oldon’s mother says she doesn’t know her son’s whereabouts
Hargeisa (SD) – Abdimalik Muse Oldon’s mother Fadumo Roble Hussein, who spoke to the media in Hargeisa today, said her was taken from Mandera prison late last night, and that she is […]
Al-Shabaab executes woman for allegedly being soldier
BELEDWEYNE (SD) – Al-Shabaab militant group has today executed a woman for allegedly being a soldier in the Hirshabelle Security Forces in Shaw village in the Hiiraan region. The woman, identified as […]
Kenya’s former PM slaps Kebs over alleged harassment of traders
NAIROBI (SD) – Kenya’s former prime minister Raila Odinga has criticized the Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) over alleged harassment of Somali traders, saying Kebs should be concerned with the standards that […]
SOMA Media Association elects new leadership
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali Media Association (SOMA) has elected a new leadership today, following a three-day meeting in Mogadishu. SOMA General Assembly meeting attended by Directors, and representatives of SOMA radio […]
President Guelleh receives MP Barkhad Batun
Djibouti (SD) – New Somaliland lawmaker Barkhad Jama Batun with the highest number of votes is currently on an official visit to Djibouti. Barkhad Jama Batun upon his arrival yesterday met with […]
MP Roble Explains Election Process to Electoral Commissions, sets timeline
Mogadishu (SD) – Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble, met with Federal, State and Dispute Resolution Electoral commissions in his office today. Roble spoke to committees about […]
UN Security Council extends UNSOM mandate “as the security situation allows”
NY (SD) – The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) to 31 May 2022, “as the security situation allows”. The […]
Abaarso Graduates push back on Social media attacks and call out Oldoon as a lair
Minneapolis (SD) – First it was the accusations of Muslim kids being converted to Christianity at Abaarso school and Barwaaqo university in Somaliland, then the internet came for the Alumni, with more […]
Somaliland government plans to relocate factories in the capital
Hargeisa (SD) – The Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism of Somaliland, Mohamud Hassan Sa’ad (Saajin), told the House of Elders that the government is planning to move Factories out of residential […]
Puntland, Galmudug to intensify war on al-Shabaab
GALKAYO (SD) – Puntland and Galmudug states will launch joint operations against al-Shabaab barely a week after deadly fighting between Somali army and the militant group in central Somalia. During a meeting […]
