Qandala (SD) – A landmine blast targeted a convoy of vehicles carrying Puntland’s security minister, Abdisamad Mohamed Gallan, and other officials during a patrol. Minister Galan, accompanied by the commander of Puntland’s […]
Somalia: Blast targets Puntland security minister
Bihi accuses Farmaajo of freezing $60m World Bank aid for Somaliland
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi has accused Somali federal government of freezing about $60 million from World Bank. Addressing the nation during the 61st independence anniversary celebrations, Bihi said Mogadishu’s […]
Somaliland marks 61st anniversary of independence from Britain
Hargeisa (SD) – A ceremony marking the 61st anniversary of Somaliland’s independence from the Great Britain was held at the Presidential Palace last night. The 61st anniversary of the independence of the […]
Minister Beyle: We do corruption every day
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Minister of Finance Abdirahman Duale Beyle has for the first time acknowledged that corruption occurs on a daily basis in government institutions. Beyle, who appeared on Universal TV’s […]
Somaliland President bids farewell to Somali Regional State President and his delegation
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi bid farewell to a delegation led by the President of the Ethiopian Somali Regional State who attend the opening […]
James Swan: It is “Critical” that the Somalia’s election be completed on time
Mogadishu (SD) – UN Special Representative for Somalia in a recent interview with AA said the completion of the election process on time was critical. James Swan told the Anadolu Anadolu news […]
Somalia: Presidential candidates support Berbera Port development
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. […]
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 […]
