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 […]
Somalia: Explosion in Kismayo targets players
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 […]
Somali man severely injured in Malta
VALLETTA (SD) – A Somali man has been admitted at a hospital in Paola town of Malta after he sustained severe injuries following altercation with another man, police confirmed. In a statement, […]
Ethiopia: Fighting erupts again in Garba Isse town
Addis Abba (SD) – News reports from Ethiopia say that the fighting between Somalis and Afar in Ethiopia has erupted again in the town of Garba Isse. The fighting follows last week’s […]
Jubaland president nominates candidates for upper house seats and electoral commission announces new timetable
Kismayo (SD) – Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam has submitted a list of candidates for a seat in the Upper House of the Federal Parliament. “In accordance with the schedule issued by […]
Somalia’s PM touts progress on elections
Mogadishu (SD) -The Somali prime minister’s office has provided details on the progress made so far in the electoral process, since it was taken over by Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble. The […]
Somali gov’t to probe case of missing female SPY agent
MOGADISHU (SD) – A three-member taskforce will investigate the disappearance of Ms. Ikran Tahlil Farah, female intelligence official who went missing three weeks, Somalia’s Attorney General confirmed Tuesday. In a statement, the […]
EU pares down funds for KDF in Somalia to half
NAIROBI (SD) – Kenyan troops working under the framework of African Union in Somalia will face salary cut after European Union (EU) and its partners decided to whittle down fifty percentage of […]
Somaliland Police Chief raises alarm on influx of drug
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland Police Chief General Mohamed Aden Saqadhi (Dabagale) at a press conference today said alcohol and cannabis are a major problem in the country. The commander said there were […]
