Somali Dispatch

WASHINGTON (SD) – The Somali Embassy in Washington has signed an agreement with one of the largest advocacy and lobbying firms in the United States. The agreement aims to support Somalia’s efforts […]

MOGADISHU (SD) – China’s Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, Xue Bing, has threatened not to tolerate anyone harming the unity of China and Taiwan, urging Somaliland to reconsider its relationship […]

ADDIS ABABA (SD) – French President Emmanuel Macron visited Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this afternoon. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed welcomed him at Addis Ababa’s airport, and both sides are set to hold […]

ADDIS ABABA (SD) – The African Union Security Council welcomed the recent agreement reached by the governments of Ethiopia and Somalia, signed on December 11 in Ankara. The African Union Security Council […]

MOGADISHU (SD) – The conflict between Somaliland forces and SSC-Khatumo forces in the city of Erigavo in the Sanag region has displaced nearly 43,000 people, including children, according to the United Nations […]

MOGADISHU (SD) – Al-Shabaab forces launched a deadly attack early this morning on a government forces base in the Hawadley area of the Middle Shabelle region. A battle using various weapons took […]

Las Anod (SD) – The SSC Khatumo administration has accused , including the displacement of 50,000 families who fled the renewed conflicts. A press release issued by SSC Khatumo condemned the actions […]

HARGEISA (SD) – A press release from the new administration of Somaliland addressed the recent fighting between forces loyal to Somaliland and those of the SSC Khatumo administration in the town of […]

MOGADISHU (SD) – The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has announced that Turkey is planning to build a satellite launch base in Somalia, which will enhance Ankara’s long-range missile testing program. […]

HARGEISA (SD) – The outgoing Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somaliland, Essa Kayd, provided an update on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) that the former administration of President Bihi reached with Ethiopia […]

KISMAYO (SD) The Jubaland regional administration has once again accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of attempting to dismantle the administration’s forces, alleging that he is taking actions that could jeopardize the security […]

MOGADISHU (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, received the Special Envoy of the Chinese Government for the Horn of Africa, Mr. Xue Bing, who […]

WASHINGTON (SD) – The U.S. representative, Scott Perry, has presented a new bill to Congress advocating for the recognition of the Republic of Somaliland as an independent country. Bill 10402 underscores Somaliland’s […]

ERIGAVO (SD) -The Somali government today issued a peace appeal regarding the conflict in Erigavo, the capital of the Sanag region. The Ministry of Interior and Reconciliation of the Federal Government of […]

MOGADISHU (SD) – At least seven explosions were heard tonight in neighborhoods on the southern outskirts of Mogadishu, causing casualties and destruction. These explosions were caused by mines attached to houses and […]

ERIGAO (SD) – A fierce battle lasting several hours and now in its third day is ongoing in the Sanag region, specifically in the town of Erigavo, the region’s capital. The fighting […]

MOGADISHU (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today opened the 15th International Congress of Somali Studies, which was held in Mogadishu today for the first […]

NY (SD) – In a meeting on Friday, the United Nations Security Council approved a resolution to extend the sanctions against Al-Shabaab until February 28, 2025. This resolution, proposed by the United […]

MOGADISHU (SD) – The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has closed more than 12,000 accounts that the Khawarij (Al-Shabab) used to spread fake news and mislead people. “NISA, in collaboration with […]

HARGEISA (SD) The new President of Somaliland, H.E. Abdirahman Abdullahi Mohamed (Irro), today announced the list of the new cabinet members of his administration following a decree he issued. The cabinet members, […]