BOSSASO (SD) – Puntland Defense Forces stationed in the Kalabayr area of Bari region last night captured two members of an ISIS cell that was dismantled during Operation Almiskad. Officials from Operation […]
Puntland Defense Forces Capture Two ISIS Militants in Bari Region
Agreement to Expand Djiboutian Troops in Somalia Signed
MOGADISHU (SD) – Signing of the Status of Forces Agreement (SoFA) between the Republic of Djibouti and the Federal Republic of Somalia In a move to strengthen the longstanding brotherly relations between […]
Somaliland President Says Ready to Host US Military Base in Berbera, Offers Critical Minerals
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro) has stated that his government has established strong ties with the US Department of Defense and the Department of State, expressing its readiness […]
Taiwan and Somaliland Respond to Criticism from Chinese Embassy in Mogadishu
HARGEISA (SD) – The Taiwan Representative Office in Somaliland has issued a statement responding to remarks and accusations from the Chinese Embassy in Mogadishu, which condemned the recent maritime cooperation agreement signed […]
Heavy Fighting erupts in Gedo
MOGADISHU (SD) – Heavy Fighting Erupts Again Between Federal Government Forces and Jubaland Administration Troops in Balad-Hawo, Gedo Region Intense clashes have once again erupted today between forces loyal to the Federal […]
Somaliland responds angrily to Prime Minister Hamza’s call
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President’s Spokesperson, Mr. Hussein Adan Irro (Deyr), stated that the remarks made by the Prime Minister of Somalia, urging their diaspora to demonstrate at the British Parliament, reflect […]
The President of Taiwan praises new agreement between Somaliland and Taiwan
TAIPEI (SD) – The President of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te, praised the new agreement signed in Taipei between the governments of Somaliland and Taiwan, stating that the deal enhances maritime relations between the […]
Federal Government Accuses Jubaland Leader of Provoking Deadly Clashes in Gedo Region
MOGADISHU (SD) – Press Release from the Federal Ministry of Internal Security Strongly Condemns Today’s Renewed Fighting in Balad Hawo District, Gedo Region Between Federal Government and Jubaland Administration Forces A press […]
Puntland Forces Arrest Senior ISIS Financial Official in US-Backed Raid
GAROWE (SD) – Puntland security forces, supported by United States counterterrorism operatives, have captured Abdiweli Mohamed Aw Yusuf (alias Abdiweli Walala), the chief financial officer of ISIS in Somalia and the group’s […]
Somalia’s Military Struggles Amid Al-Shabaab Resurgence and Fading International Support
NAIROBI (SD) – Despite billions in international aid, Somalia’s fight against Al-Shabaab is faltering, according to a recent AFP report. The militant group has recaptured key territories, reversing nearly 90% of the […]
Puntland Government Strongly Rejects Somali Federal Government’s Accusations of Piracy
GAROWE (SD) – Last night, the Puntland administration issued a statement vehemently denying allegations made by the Federal Government of Somalia, which accused Puntland of being a “pirate stronghold” involved in hijacking […]
Turkish Opposition Lawmaker Raises Concerns Over Proposed Naval Deployment to Somalia
ANKARA (SD) – A senior opposition lawmaker has expressed strong concerns over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent proposal to deploy Turkish naval forces to Somalia following an oil exploration agreement between Turkey […]
Senior delegation from Somaliland visits Taiwan
TAIPEI (SD) The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Somaliland, Mr. Abdirahman Dahir Adan Bakal, and a high-level delegation accompanying him, have made an official working visit to Taiwan. The […]
Federal Government of Somalia Strongly Condemns Clashes in Balad Hawo
MOGADISHO (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia has issued a stern condemnation following today’s violent clashes in Balad Hawo, Gedo region, involving forces aligned with the Federal Government and the Jubaland […]
Somaliland President Holds Emergency Cabinet Meeting on Severe Drought Crisis
HARGEISA (SD) – President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) chaired an emergency cabinet meeting today, joined by Vice President Mohamed Ali Aw Abdi, to address the worsening drought emergency affecting large parts of […]
Somaliland President Meets Arab-African Economic Council Delegation
HARGEISA (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro), welcomed a high-level delegation from the Supreme Council for Arab-African Economic Cooperation at the Presidential Palace. The delegation, led by Council […]
President Hassan Sheikh and the opposition hold a meeting in Mogadishu today
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh and opposition leaders, led by former President Sheikh Sharif Ahmed, are holding their third meeting today in Mogadishu. Today’s meeting will focus on resolving disputes […]
Senior Puntland Advisor in Hargeisa for Talks with Somaliland President on Erigavo Peace Deal
HARGEISA (SD) – A high-ranking advisor from the Puntland Presidency has been in Hargeisa for the past three weeks, local sources report, where he held private discussions with Somaliland President Abdirahman Irro. […]
Vessel Carrying Weapons and Military Equipment Seized at Bossaso Port in Bari Region
BOSSASO (SD) – A vessel named Sea World, reportedly carrying weapons and military equipment, has been detained at the port of Bossaso, the capital of Somalia’s Bari region. This comes after the […]
Somaliland Declares President’s Qatar Visit a Success and Accuses Somalia of Political Obstruction.
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland government has described President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro’s recent visit to Qatar as a diplomatic success, one that is expected to foster new partnerships. Simultaneously, it accused […]
