Hargeisa (SD) – The President of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi, has today joined the people of the capital Hargeisa in the Eid prayers. Accompanied by members of his cabinet, the mayor of […]
President Bihi prays Eid with the public in Hargeisa
SNA kills over 35 al-Shabaab in central Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – More than 35 al-Shabaab militants have been killed and over dozen other wounded in clashes with Galmudug’s regional paramilitary forces backed by Somali National Army (SNA) in central Somalia. […]
UN, AU extend best wishes to Somalis as Eid al-Adha is marked
MOGADISHU (SD) – United Nation (UN) and African Union (AU) have extended their best wishes to the people and the Government of Somalia on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. James Swan, the […]
Farmajo and Roble Congratulate the Somali People on Eid Al-Adha
Mogadishu (SD) – The President and Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and Mohamed Hussein Roble congratulates Somali people and Muslims around the world on Eid al-Adha. […]
Puntland warns foreigners who do not to pay taxes
Garowe (SD) – Puntland Minister of Finance Hassan Shire Abgal today underlined that Somalis and foreign workers who refuse to pay taxes on their salaries will be brought to justice. Minister Abgal […]
The Biden Administration extends immigration program for Somalis
Washington (SD) – US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas has announced that Somalis without legal status in the United States have been given an 18-month extension to stay in the […]
Presidential candidates expressed concern over Somalia’s election process
Mogadishu (SD) – The Council of Union of Presidential Candidates met in Mogadishu today, expressing concern over the conduct of the scheduled elections, saying that unless changes are made, there are no […]
Human Rights Center: stop arbitrary detentions and respect the freedom of expression enshrined in the constitution
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland Human Rights Center has confirmed the number of people detained in Somaliland for displaying the Somali flag, and has demanded the release of those detained illegally. Press […]
PM Roble updates members of the international community on elections
Mogadishu (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble today held separate meetings in his office in Villa Somalia with members of the international community. Prime […]
SNA recaptures strategic town from Al-Shabaab
MOGADISHU (SD) – Al-Shabaab militants have today vacated a strategic town in central Somalia following fierce fighting with Galmudug state forces backed by Somali military. In a statement, Somali Government Spokesman Mohamed […]
Puntland forces kill foreign militants
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 […]
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 […]
