MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia has called on Kenyan government to reopen its embassy in the country following rebuilding of ties. Somalia said it would also reopen its embassy in Kenya. In a […]
Somalia calls for reopening Kenyan embassy in Mogadishu
Former US Ambassador to Botswana Praises Somaliland’s Democratic Achievements
Washington (SD) – A senior US diplomat, in a recent publication, discusses development efforts in Somaliland, with a particular focus on elections. “On May 31st, the people of Somaliland went to the […]
Somalia-Kenya flights resumed today
Mogadishu (SD) – Flights between Somalia and Kenya resumed on Sunday after a hiatus, after the Kenyan government announced that it has temporarily suspended flights to and from Somalia. Flights to and […]
Somaliland President thanks the National Electoral Commission
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, today thanked the seven members of the National Electoral Commission for holding free and fair elections in the country, which has greatly […]
Ethiopian Elections in Somali Region Postponed
Addis Ababa (SD)- A statement from the Ethiopian Electoral Commission (NEBE) said that some regions, including the Somali region, have been postponed. The chairwoman of the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) […]
Somali PM dismisses reports of running for president
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has dismissed claims he might be contesting in the upcoming presidential elections ahead of Somalia’s parliamentary and presidential elections. Speaking during an event […]
Djibouti and Ethiopia agree to boost military cooperation
DJIBOUTI (SD) – Governments of Djibouti and Ethiopia agreed to enhance their military cooperation following a meeting military bosses of both countries in Djibouti. In a statement, Djibouti Defense ministry said Chief […]
Somalia calls for formation joint team to smooth ties with Kenya
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali foreign ministry has called for formation of a joint technical committee to facilitate the process to restore the diplomatic ties between Kenya and Somalia. In a statement, the […]
A Kenya-Somaliland parliamentary Caucus held it’s inaugural meeting in Nairobi
Nairobi (SD) – A large meeting to inaugurate the relationship between the two parliaments of Kenya and Somaliland was held in the Kenyan’s capital Nairobi. The meeting was organized by a number […]
Somaliland: Opposition Parties Resolve Hargeisa Mayoral Candidacy Dispute
Hargeisa (SD) – Said Udhay, a newly elected Councilor who was running for mayor of Hargeisa against Abdikarim Ahmed Mooge, finally withdrew his candidacy following pressure from residents of the capital. At […]
Somali Ethiopians to build cultural center in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa (SD) – Authorities in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, have handed over land to Somalis in the country to build a cultural center. Speaking at a ceremony, Somali Regional President […]
Protestors demand return of Military recruits taken to Eritrea for the second day in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Demonstrations are taking place in Mogadishu for the second day in a row with parents demanding the return of Somali military trainees from Eritrea, following the allegation of fighting […]
Puntland: anti female genital mutilation act passed
Garowe (SD) – Puntland’s Council of Ministers weekly meeting passed a number of laws, including the much debated and controversial Female Genital Mutilation Act. The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, chaired […]
US Meat plant ordered to pay Somali workers for damages
Greely (SD) – JBS has been ordered to pay $ 5.5 million in compensation to 300 Somali Muslim workers, due to workers being subjected to racism and religious discrimination. A lawsuit was […]
Minister Dubbe; “No Somali soldiers fought in Tigray”
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s Minister of Information Osman Abukar Dubbe spoke for the first time in detail about the situation of Somali troops who went to Eritrea for training, following a UN […]
Kenya lifts ban on flights from Somalia
NAIROBI (SD) – Kenya has lifted flight suspension on Somalia barely a month after it closed its airspace amid an ongoing diplomatic row between the countries. In a letter dated June 10, […]
Probe lost soldiers in Tigray conflict – Ex-president
MOGADISHU (SD) – Former Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called on Somali government to investigate into the claims that Somali troops ‘fought’ in Tigray war. Speaking to the media, the leader […]
International community Acknowledges President Deni’s Role in Election process
Garowe (SD) – The President of Puntland State of Somalia, HE Said Abdullahi Deni, today received a delegation from the International Community led by the United Nations Envoy to Somalia, Amb. James […]
Somaliland president backs popular Opposition Councilor to become Hargeisa mayor
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi has backed Abdikarim Ahmed Mooge, who was elected from the Waddani party as mayor of Hargeisa, after opposition parties disagreed over his mayoralty. Abdikarim […]
Somali PM names technical election support team
MOGADISHU (SD) – Seven-member technical committee has been appointed by Somali prime minister, to work on smoothing the relationship between the international community and the National Consultative Council over the upcoming elections. […]
