Mogadishu (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations Political Office for Somalia has today signed in Mogadishu a portion of the election budget worth seven million two hundred […]
UN transfers election funds to Federal Government
President Deni announces Puntland’s Upper House candidates
Garowe (SD) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has released the list of candidates vying for Puntland’s 11 seats in Somalia’s Upper House. President Deni nominated a list of candidates, most of […]
Somali runners create buzz in international media
Tokyo (SD) – International media outlets have been talking about Runner Abdi Nageye’s encouragement to Bashir Abdi during the long distance race in Tokyo, Japan. Reuters reported that “Abdi Nageye’s friendship has […]
Somaliland receives shipment of donated Covid-19 vaccine
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland Ministry of Health has today received a third consignment of 30,000 Covid-19 vaccines, donated by the French government through the COVAX International Fund. “The Ministry of Health […]
Candidates’ Union Addresses Farmajo-Roble Conflict & Northern Committee Elections
Mogadishu (SD) – The Council of Opposition Candidates for the Presidency held a special meeting last night to discuss the political situation in the country, in particular the escalating dispute between the […]
PM Roble to take maiden trip on Kenya
Somali prime minister, Mohamed Hussein Roble will be leaving for a maiden visit to Kenya following an invitation letter by President Uhuru Kenyantta. According to the office of Somali premier, PM Roble […]
Somaliland: President Bihi Congratulates Muslims on Islamic New Year
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, has sent a message of congratulations to the Islamic Ummah in general and to the people of Somaliland in particular, congratulating them […]
Puntland backs PM’s decision to oppose presidential decree
Garowe (SD) – A brief statement from the Puntland State of Somalia expressed support for Prime Minister Roble, who responded this afternoon to a Presidential decree, that seemed to reduced the executive […]
Somaliland’s Minister of Defense reacts to speaker of parliament’s remarks
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s Minister of Defense, Abdiqani Mohamud Ateye, dismissed remarks made by Somaliland’s new Speaker of the House of Representatives Abdirizak Khalif Ahmed during an interview with Universal TV. Minister […]
Somalia receives more Astra-Zeneca vaccine donation
Mogadishu (SD) – The French government has donated 108,000 dozen AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to Somalia to strengthen the country’s immunization program. The vaccine was received by COVAX global initiative, Somali Ministry of […]
Farmaajo bars gov’t from inking new trade, security pacts until after polls
MOGADISHU (SD) – All Somali government agencies and public institutions have been barred from entering into new economic, political and security agreements during the electioneering period, Villa Somalia announced Friday. In a […]
Kenyan FM arrives in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali and Kenyan authorities are expected to discussed the protracted border dispute between the two nations for the first time since mid this year when their diplomatic ties restored. […]
Somaliland: Speaker of New House of Representatives Takes Office
Hargeisa (SD) – In a ceremony held in Hargeisa yesterday, the new Speaker of the Somaliland House of Representatives took over from the previous Speaker. The new leadership of the House of […]
WATCH: The 2020 Somali Universities Graduates data Explained
Mogadishu (SD) – Iftin Foundation has recently conducted a study on students graduated from the country’s universities in 2020, the fifth time the organization has conducted such a study in the country. […]
Somali opposes proposals to scale down Amisom troops
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government has officially opposed modification of African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) role barely two months after a report by an AU assessment team called for dawndraw of […]
Somaliland poll team elects chairperson
MOGADISHU (SD) – Section of Somaliland election team has today held a controversial election to select their leadership ahead of senatorial elections. In a process boycotted by four members of the Somaliland […]
US designates 2 senior Al-Shabaab leaders
MOGADISHU (SD) – US government has added two senior al-Shabaab leaders in its Specially Designated Global Terrorist list on Friday, the State Department confirmed. In a statement, U.S. Secretary of State Antony […]
UN: sexual violence against Somali women has risen by 80%
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
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
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 […]
