Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s South West State Electoral Implementation Committee today discussed security with officials including Somalia and AMISOM forces assigned to securing election areas. The committee and the officials discussed how […]
South West elections set and security officials discuss securing the polling stations
Somaliland: Sool Electoral Commission Chairman Killed
Las Anod (SD) – The chairman of the Somaliland Electoral Commission in the Sool region, Abdillahi Laba-gole, was killed by gunmen in Las Anod. The unidentified gunmen killed the Sool Regional Electoral […]
COVID-19 on the rise again in parts of Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – COVID-19 infection has reached its lowest point in Somalia in recent months is once again on the rise. A number of new cases have been admitted to hospitals in […]
Somali gov’t condemns Kismayo bomb blast
MOGADISHU (SD) – The outgoing Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has extended condolences to the families of victims of an improvised explosive device (IED) in the southern city port of Kismayo of […]
Somalia insists its rejection to proposals to modify Amisom role
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – Somalia has reiterated its rejection of the proposal towards the modification of the role of African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) troops in the horn of Africa nation. […]
Somalia’s International Partners welcomes start of Upper House Elections, urges completion of process
Mogadishu (SD) – The international community has expressed optimism about the process of Somalia’s elections, urging the leaders of the National Consultative Assembly to continue their meetings pending the conclusion of the […]
Muse Bihi’s government accused of engaging in anti-democratic activities
Hargeisa (SD) – Lawmaker Omar Jama Farah nominated by Somaliland Opposition Coalition for 1st Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, spoke about the race for Speaker of the House of Representatives, […]
Somalia: Explosion in Kismayo targets players
Kismayo (SD) Reports from the port city of Kismayo confirm that a car bomb had exploded at a police station in the port city of Kismayo. The bomber struck shortly after noon […]
Chairman of the Federal Electoral Commission commends Jubaland Upper House elections
Kismayo (SD) – Chairman of the Federal Electoral Commission, Mohamed Hassan Irro talked about yesterday’s elections in the city of Kismayo in Jubbaland state. Speaking to the media, Chairman Mohamed Irro praised […]
AFRICOM Force Commander visits Bali Doogle Military Base
Mogadishu (SD) – Commander of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AFRICOM) Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, visited Danab Commandos Camp in Bali-Doogle on the outskirts of Wanle Weyn district in Lower Shabelle […]
Somaliland opposition criticize President Bihi on bribing Lawmakers
Hargeisa (SD) -Leaders of the Somaliland opposition UCID and Wadani Parties have accused the Somaliland president of bribing some while prosecuting other opposition lawmakers. UCID and Wadani party chairmen Faisal Ali Warabe […]
Prime Minister Roble meets with his British counterpart in London to discuss a range of issues
London (SD) – Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble today had a sideline meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson during Global Education Summit in London. The two leaders reportedly discussed strengthening bilateral […]
Jubbaland assembly elects four senators
KISMAYO (SD) – The regional lawmakers in Jubbaland state of southern Somalia have today elected four senate members who will represent the state in the federal parliament in Mogadishu. Among the members […]
Federal Election Implementation Chairman Mohamed Irro talked to us about Somalia’s electoral process
Kismayo (SD) – The Chairman of Federal Electoral Commission, Mohamed Hassan Irro Mohamed Hassan Irro explained the process and the progress of the elections, he also told us about the activities of […]
UN envoy to Somalia meets with Djiboutian president
Djibouti (SD) – UN Special Representative for Somalia James Swan today met with Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh and his Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. President Guelleh and James Swan discussed the […]
Somaliland: Lawmaker claims Ethiopian intelligence were used against him
Hargeisa (SD) -A Somaliland lawmaker from the Sool region and a member of the ruling Kulmiye party, strongly criticized the administration of Muse Bihi Abdi for having him detained in Addis Ababa. […]
Somaliland Insurance Agency orders all vehicles be insured
Hargeisa (SD) – The chairman of the Somaliland National Insurance Agency, Saleban Awad Ali (Bukhari), today announced uninsured vehicles will no longer be allowed on the roads. “The National Insurance Agency has […]
The United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Aid for the People of Somalia
Washington (SD) – The United States has announced nearly $ 199 million in additional assistance to the people of Somalia, who have been facing food shortages, violence, floods and drought for some […]
Kenyan khat dealers press gov’t to deal with Somalia over its market
NAIROBI (SD) – Over one hundred khat traders and farmers in Meru region have urged Kenyan parliamentarian to press the government to engage with Somalia in restoration of khat importation. A petition […]
Somali PM urges states to accelerate process of Senate election
LONDON (SD) – Somali prime minister Mohamed Roble has called on the country’s regional state leaders to fast-track senate elections hours after the southerly state, Jubbaland announced the date for the Upper […]
