Mogadishu (SD) Politicians Abdirahman Abdishakur and Abdikarim Guled from the Opposition Candidates Union spoke about the Berbera port which has undergone major renovations, and congratulated the people and the Government of Somaliland. […]
Somalia: Presidential candidates support Berbera Port development
Police bust alleged Norwegian Somalis for drug trafficking
Oslo (SD) – Norwegian police in the Tromso region say they have foiled an organized network of mostly Somalis, who were accused of transporting drugs between Oslo and Tromso. Police confirmed the […]
VIDEO: Ethiopian Finance Minister Ahmed Shide’s speech at the opening of a new terminal at Berbera port
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.” […]
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 […]
