Berbera (SD) – “We are building major roads that will enhance trade links between Ethiopia and the port of Berbera, which will be of great economic benefit to the people of Somaliland.” […]
VIDEO: Ethiopian Finance Minister Ahmed Shide’s speech at the opening of a new terminal at Berbera port
Somaliland President Unveils First Phase of Berbera Port Construction and Modernization
Berbera (SD) – The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, today unveiled a major expansion project and modernization of the Berbera International Port. The opening ceremony of the Berbera […]
Somalia launches National Employment Policy
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the federal republic of Somalia has launched the national employment policy in a ceremony held in Mogadishu. The ceremony was attended by members of […]
Somali police and Amisom to secure upcoming poll
MOGADISHU (SD) – African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) and Somali police force agreed to secure the upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections following a meeting between Somali and Amisom officials in Mogadishu. […]
Al-Shabaab recaptures Amisom vacated base
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia based terror group, Al-Shabaab has wrested a military base vacated by African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) in Lower Shaballe region. Forces of Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) […]
Somali journalist survives attack in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – A local journalist was last night attacked by unknown assailants in Somali capital, the latest in a string of attacks against journalists in the horn of Africa nation. Hanad […]
President Bihi to unveil Berbera Port expansion
Berbera (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi accompanied by a large delegation arrived in Berbera, the capital of Sahil region yesterday, according to a statement from the presidential office. The delegation […]
Puntland Coast Guard seizes fishing vessel off Bari coast
Qandala (SD) – The Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF) has seized an illegal fishing vessel off the coast of Qandala in Bari region. Mohamed Ahmed Arish, a member of the Puntland Coast […]
Waddani Party responds to failed candidate’s allegations
Hargeisa (SD) – Waddani party officials have denied failed candidates accusing the Waddani party of stealing their votes on the May 31st elections in Somaliland. Some of the failed Waddani candidates who […]
Somali leaders to meet in Mogadishu to review poll process
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali prime minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has invited the regional leaders to attend a meeting to review the achievement of recently adopted electoral agreement. In a twitter post, Somali […]
Somalia tops UN list on violations against children
NY (SD)- The United Nations has released a report listing the world’s most dangerous countries for children to live in, with Somalia topping the list, followed by Congo, Afghanistan and Syria. “The […]
40-year-old Somali sprinter to represent the US Olympic team in Japan
Phoenix (SD) – Abdihakim Abdirahman, a 44-year-old man of Somali origin, is one of the athletes running for the United States at the upcoming World Olympic Games in Japan. Abdirahman is the […]
Somaliland: The Opposition Introduces Leadership Candidates for the House of Representatives
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s opposition parties Waddani and UCID have today announced the official candidates for the post of Speaker and Deputy Speakers of the House of Representatives of Somaliland. The opposition […]
Three Kenyan police officers wounded in Al-Shabaab attack
MANDERA (SD) – At least three Kenyan police officers have been wounded after suspected al-Shabaab fighters ambushed police vehicle in Mandera county near the border with Somalia. In a statement, Kenyan police […]
Somalia’s graft agency vows to ensure transparency of upcoming poll
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s Anti-Corruption Commission has vowed to monitor the transparency of the upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections which are slated for this August. In a statement, the agency expressed its […]
Somaliland: Vice President launches the Country’s Official profile Book
Hargeisa (SD) – The Vice President of the Republic of Somaliland Abdirahman Abdillahi Ismail (Saylici) attended the launch a book on the history of the Republic of Somaliland presented by the Ministry […]
Somaliland: Woman elected Mayor of Buhoodle
Buhodle (SD) – Councilor Khadija Ahmed Aden, one of the women who ran in the May 31, 2021 District Council elections, was elected mayor of Buhoodle. Mayor Khadija Ahmed Adan was elected […]
WATCH: Sadia Musse: Despite the challenges, we shattered the glass ceiling as women candidates
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland held a largely successful local and parliamentary election on May 31 2021. Unfortunately 3 out of the 28 female candidates were elected. Sadia Musse was on one of […]
PM Roble to chair National Elections Security Committee
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali prime minister, Mohamed Hussein Roble will chair National Elections Security Committee (NESC) whose task to be in charge of the security of Presidential elections. The members of NESC […]
Kenya issues directive to kill al-Shabaab suspects
MOGADISHU (SD) – Kenyan government has issued directive to killed sympathisers and al-Shabaab suspects in northeastern region near the border with Somalia. During a meeting with leaders from the region, North Eastern […]
