John Maxwell was right: “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” And at the peak of Somalia’s colossal predicaments, it is a numbing example of an appalling failure of leadership. Indeed, for more […]
Who is Somalia’s Next President?
Two killed in Beledweyne fighting
BELEDWEYNE (SD) – At least two people including a civilian have been killed and several others wounded after fighting between Somali forces and rebels escalated on Sunday in Beledweyne town of central […]
Kulmiye party spokesman responds to Minister Dubbe over Borama arrest
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s Minister of Information Osman Dubbe, in a released statement talked about a woman arrested by the Somaliland government after she wore the Somali flag in Borama. Minister Dube […]
Kenya nabs three al-Shabaab suspects in security operation
GARISSA (SD) – At least three al-Shabaab suspects have been arrested following security operations by Kenyan forces in areas near Garissa County border with Somalia. The arrest of the suspects comes barely […]
Ramla Ali a Somali Female Boxer to make history in Tokyo
London (SD) – Ramla Ali, a Somali woman currently living in the UK, confirmed she will compete in the World Olympic Games in boxing. Ramla, 31, confirmed on Twitter that she would […]
Somalia to reopen its Nairobi embassy next Monday
Nairobi (SD) – Somalia’s embassy in Nairobi will next Monday resume its operations barely six months after the diplomatic ties between Somalia and Kenya hit the bottom. Speaking to the media, Somalia’s […]
Death toll of Mogadishu suicide bomb blast hits 20
MOGADISHU (SD) – The death toll of a suicide bomb blast has risen to 20 after two people succumbed to their injuries in a hospital in Somali capital. A suspected al-Shabaab operative […]
US says Somali soldiers have entered Ethiopia
Washington (SD) – The United States says Somali soldiers have entered Ethiopia, a claim repeatedly denied by the federal government. Ilhan Omar, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, asked Robert […]
Somali Independence week: A source for division, Millennials discuss possible way forward
London (SD) – Somali independence week has long been a wedge issue among Somalis in both Somaliland and Somalia, the week should have been celebrated for the great achievement that it is, […]
Somaliland lifts the FLY DUBIA ban
Hargeisa (SD) – The government of Somaliland has today announced that it has lifted its ban on Fly Dubai airliner. The company, which is owned by the Emirate but is represented by […]
US congratulates Somalia on its 61 anniversary of Independence
Washington (SD) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called on the leaders of the federal government and federal member states to complete the country’s electoral process as soon as possible. […]
The chairman of the Guurti submitted his resignation letter to President Bihi
Hargeisa (SD) – Suleiman Mohamud Adan (Saleban Nur), according to several sources with direct knowledge, submitted a resignation letter to President Muse Bihi and the House of Elders this week. The Speaker […]
President Farmajo attends the 1st of July commemoration
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, in a speech to the people of Somalia on 1 July, commended them for celebrating the 61st anniversary […]
AU congratulates Somalia and Burundi on their Independence Day
MOGADISHU (SD) – African Union (AU) has congratulated Somalia on the occasion of the country’s 61st Independence Anniversary, urging Somalis to work closely together in rebuilding a great and prosperous Somalia. In […]
Somali police arrest suspected robbers in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali police officers in Mogadishu have arrested six people who allegedly robbed business centres and the public. Among those arrested is one of two suspects who were captured by […]
President Farmajo hosts July 1st Commemorations at Villa Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, last night held a ceremony at the Presidential Palace marking the 61st anniversary of the independence and Unity […]
1 July 1960, the Independence Day
In 1941, during the Second World War, the Allied occupies the whole Italian Empire, and Somalia was placed under British Military occupation. In the Peace Treaty of February 10, 1947, Italy renounced […]
Somalia to spend $40m in improving girls’ education
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government will invest $40 million in education to to provide top-tier education to at least 100,000 students – specifically girls – from the most vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. […]
Somali government, World Bank sign $ 445 million projects
Mogadishu (SD) – Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia Dr Abdirahman Duale Beyle and World Bank Representative to Somalia Kristina Svensson signs $ 445 million World Bank grant in […]
Mayor Mooge takes office and calls for Somalis to invest in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – The new mayor of Hargeisa, Abdikarin Ahmed Mooge, has taken over from former mayor Abdirahman Mohamud Aided (Soltelco). The handover ceremony took place at a tent built on the […]
