BOSASO (SD) – Puntland state has claimed to have killed dozens of militants in operations to drive al-shabaab and IS militants out of Bari region in northeastern of Somalia. Speaking to the […]
Puntland forces kill foreign militants
Somali government rejects the AU Independent Assessment Team’s Recommendations
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali Federal Government has expressed outrage over a report by an African Union mission which discusses the future of AMISOM in Somalia, suggesting an extension of the AU […]
Oldon explains why he didn’t stand for the Somaliland anthem
Hargeisa (SD) – Abdimalik Muse Oldon a humanitarian journalist working in Somaliland, has been making headlines on social media for the past couple of days after he refused to stand for the […]
Somaliland: UCID MPs form coalition with Kulmiye party
Hargeisa (SD) – Nine new elected UCID lawmakers have formed a political alliance with Kulmiye lawmakers, agreeing to nominate Faraton as the new Speaker of the House of Representatives. The new coalition […]
Somali PM lauds release of parliamentary poll timetable
MOGADISHU (SD) – Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble commended the newly revised timetable for the country’s parliamentary elections ahead of the presidential elections which is slated for October 10 this year. In […]
Senior al-Shabaab commander killed in SNA operation
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali security forces have killed an al-Shabaab senior commander and several of his bodyguards in security operation in southern Somalia, a military official confirmed Saturday. Speaking to the media, […]
Galmudug and Federal Government forces launch an offensive in Mudug
Galkayo (SD) – The Somali National Army (SNA) in collaboration with Galmudug forces conducted a major operation in several areas in the south of Mudug region where Al-Shabaab terrorists are said to […]
Somalia: Electoral Commission announces election schedule for both Houses of Parliament
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s Electoral Implementation Committee has issued a press release announcing the General Schedule for the Parliamentary 2020/2021 Elections of the Federal Republic of Somalia (JFS). The schedule states that […]
Farmajo receives Olympic athlete at the Presidential Palace
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, received members of the Somali Olympic Committee at the State House, encouraging them to raise the profile of […]
Somaliland Government Deports Three EUCAP Officials for alleged Theft
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland government has reportedly deported three EUCAP officials working on Somali maritime affairs and have offices in Hargeisa. According to credible anonymous sources, the Somaliland government has taken […]
Somalia’s federal and regional gov’ts ink deal on joint curricula, exams
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s federal and regional state education ministers have inked agreement to standardize the education system in the horn Africa nation. Education ministers from Puntland, Jubbaland, Hirshabelle, Galmudug and Southwest […]
Somalia deports to doctors to Somaliland
HARGEISA (SD) – Somalia has forcefully deported two doctors to Somaliland after three days in detention, former Somaliland foreign minister confirmed Wednesday. In a press conference in Hargeisa, Dr. Edna Adan Ismail, […]
Over 20 killed in al-Shabaab attack in southern Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – More than twenty people have been killed and several others wounded after Jubbaland forces backed by Kenyan military under the framework of Amisom clashed with al-Shabaab fighters in southern […]
Hargeisa: Girl raped then murdered
Hargeisa (SD) – Hinda Omar was raped and tortured in Hargeisa’s Mohamed Mooge neighborhood, according to her relatives who spoke with local media. The Hinda family blamed her death on a local […]
Newsweek publishes Muse Bihi’s Message to Joe Biden
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi wrote an opinion piece in Newsweek, highlighting the importance of Somaliland to President Joe Biden’s foreign policy in the Horn of Africa. In his […]
Somalia and Kenya agree to strengthen their relations
NAIROBI (SD) – Somalia and Kenya have agreed to enhance their bilateral relations barely a month after the two countries restored their diplomatic ties. The horn of Africa nation expelled Kenya’s ambassador […]
Somalia calls for protection of its citizens in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG (SD) – Somalia has called on South African government to exert all its efforts to protect Somali nationals from brutal acts, to ensure the safety of their lives, their shops and […]
Amb. Mohamed Ali Nur Americo talked to us about his book and inspiring Somali Youth
Mogadishu (SD) – Amb. Mohamed Ali Nur Americo recently wrote the book “Danjire” it chronicles the daily and political life of Ambassador Mohamed, who served as Somalia’s Ambassador to Kenya for eight […]
Fosiya Yusuf Haji Adan has announced her candidacy for the presidency of Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – Fosiya Yusuf H. Adan, an outgoing member of parliament, announced today that she is running for the presidency of Somalia today. Fosiya, who hails from the northern regions, has […]
Somaliland police seize Alcohol smuggled into Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland Police in Hargeisa held a press conference today and confirmed they have managed to seize alcohol hidden in a Khat truck from Ethiopia. Boxes of Alcohol were hidden […]
