BUULO MAREER (SD) -A clash occurred yesterday between troops from the African Union Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), and Al-Shabaab militants in Buulo-mareer in the Lower Shabelle region. Reports indicate that the conflict […]
Somalia: al Shabab attacks ATMIS in Buulo Mareer
Somalia: Feds hold consultations on two-party system
MOGADISHO (SD) -Today, the Federal Government of Somalia has taken a significant step in implementing an agreement by the National Consultative Forum back in May, on the country’s political system. The government […]
President Deni open for a dialogue on elections with the opposition
GAROWE (SD) -The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, has stated that he is ready to engage in political dialogue with opposition politicians who are critical of the regional electoral process. President […]
Fire destroys sections of a major Mogadishu market
MOGADISHU (SD)-A fire broke out last night in the Hamarweyne market, especially in the Marwas mosque section, which later spread to other parts of the market, reportedly causing huge damage. The fire, […]
Somalia: Residents in Baledweyne trapped in flooded neighborhoods
BELEDWEYNE (SD) -Reports from the Hiran region indicate that there is a critical humanitarian situation in the City of Beledweyne following the flooding of the city by the Shabelle River. The flooding […]
El Niño ravages regions in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) -The loss of life and property resulting from the recent heavy rains in some regions in Somalia has increased. The Director of the National Disaster Management Authority of Somalia (SODMA), […]
Somalia: President Hassan briefed on Security
MOGADISHU (SD) -The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, held a meeting today with military commanders and police chiefs to discuss the country’s security situation. The President, after […]
UN implements Humanitarian Pause in Gaza
NY (SD)-The United Nations Security Council has, for the first time, approved a resolution calling for a Humanitarian Pause in the Gaza conflict. The resolution was the fifth time the Security Council […]
Somalia: Floods submerge neighborhoods in Jana ‘ale
JANA ‘ALE (SD) -Neighborhoods in the Janaale district of the Lower Shabelle region have been significantly affected by the devastating floods caused by heavy rainfall and the overflow of the Shabelle River. […]
Somalia: Airstrike target Al Shabab positions in Haawaay
MOGADISHO (SD) -Reports coming from the Lower Shabelle region confirm an airstrike targeting areas controlled by Al-Shabaab in the village of Haawaay. The airstrike reportedly targeted the leadership of the al-Shabab and […]
Somalia and Burundi to strengthen their longstanding historical ties
BUJUMBURA (SD) – A delegation led by the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, currently in Burundi, was warmly welcomed and met with his counterpart Evariste Ndayishimiye. President […]
Israeli forces lay siege to al Shifa Hospital
GAZA (SD) -Israeli forces entered the premises of Al Shifa Hospital, the largest hospital in the city of Gaza. There, they are reportedly causing chaos, panic, and harm to patients, medical staff, […]
Somalia: Floods kill 8 in Beledweyne
BELEDWEYNE (SD) – -At least 8 people have died in the flooding of the Shabelle River in the city of Baladweyne within the last 24 hours, according to the local administration in […]
Somalia’s President supports the establishment of a Palestinian state
RIYAD (SD) -The President of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who while in Saudi Arabia recently, spoke to the Arab News TV about the conflict between Israel and Hamas, stated that a […]
Puntland’s Opposition Umbrella releases a unilateral Election Timetable
GAROWE (SD) -The opposition umbrella in Puntland has today released a new election schedule for the disputed upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections in Puntland. According to the statement from the Puntland opposition […]
Somalia’s Deputy PM Visits flood effected areas in Baidoa
BAIDOA (SD) -Delegation led by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Salah Ahmed Jama, arrived in the city of Baidoa today to assess the situation of the people […]
SSC-Khatumo’s main traditional leader: we’re headed for Hargeisa
Addis Ababa (SD) -Garaad Jama Garaad Cali, a member of the Supreme Council of the SSC-Khatumo Traditional Elders, has warned the government of Somaliland amid escalating tensions. He emphasized that the war […]
UN Envy calls on Puntland
GAROWE (SD) -The United Nation’s office in Somalia has called on the Puntland regional government to take steps towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict between Somaliland and SSC-Khatumo. Ms. Catriona Liang, […]
Somalia: Suicide attacker targets Military academy in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD)-The Somali National Army announced that its forces killed an individual attempting to forcefully enter the Jaalle Siad military academy in the capital, Mogadishu. In a brief statement, the military stated […]
Somalia holds an urgent meeting to discuss the impacts of El Niño-induced heavy rains
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Cabinet of the Federal Republic of Somalia held an urgent meeting today to discuss the impact of the widespread heavy rains causing severe flooding in many parts of the […]