MOGADISHU (SD) – Today, Members of the People’s Assembly of the Federal Parliament of Somalia held their 14th extraordinary session at the Parliament headquarters, chaired by the Speaker of the People’s Assembly, […]
Members of the People’s Assembly presented today a law contrary to Islamic Sharia.
Youths Joining the Federal Forces Targeted at Damanyo Camp
MOGADISHU (SD) – A suicide bomber blew himself up today at the Damanyo camp in Mogadishu city during the registration of youth joining the Somali National Army forces. Initial reports indicate the […]
Somaliland celebrates its 34th anniversary of the independence declaration
HARGEISA (SD) – Today, Hargeisa and all regions of Somaliland celebrated the 34th anniversary of May 18, the day Somaliland declared its independence from the rest of Somalia. Somaliland President Muse Bihi […]
Turkish Foreign Minister Firmly Reaffirms Support for Somalia
ANKARA (SD)—The Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, has clearly expressed his country’s firm commitment to supporting Somalia. In an interview with Jeune Afrique magazine, he emphasized Turkey’s crucial role in fighting terrorism […]
More than 100 members of Somalia’s Federal Parliament gave an ultimatum to Somalia’s President
MOGADISHU (SD)—More than 100 members from both houses of Somalia’s Federal Parliament have issued a joint statement addressing the country’s tense political situation. The statement clearly expresses deep concern about the nation’s […]
Protests Break Out in Somaliland Against the Release of Las Anod War Prisoners
BURAO (SD) – Protests erupt in Burao city, Togdheer region, opposing social media reports claiming the Somaliland government will release prisoners captured during the Las Anod conflict. The protesting public demanded that […]
Somaliland Launches $100 Million Agricultural Development Project with U.S. Partnership
HARGEISA (SD) – The Ministry of Agriculture of Somaliland has announced a $100 million agricultural development project, funded by the U.S.-based company African Food Security, aimed at boosting domestic crop production and […]
Two Civilians Killed in Armed Attack in Adalle District
MOGADISHU (SD) – Early this morning, armed militiamen killed two civilians in the Kogar area (also known as Bardhere) within the Adalle District. One victim worked at a local communication center, while […]
Somalia’s New Peace Mission in Crisis as Funding Falls Short
MOGADISHU (SD) – The African Union Support Mission in Somalia (AUSOM), which replaced ATMIS, is struggling with critical funding shortages. The mission, launched on January 1, 2025, requires $190 million annually but […]
United States Transfers Military Equipment to Somali National Army in Fight Against Terrorism
MOGADISHU (SD) – The United States government has handed over a shipment of military equipment, including computers, to the Federal Government of Somalia. The supplies are intended to support the Somali National […]
China opens its markets to Somali businessmen tax free
MOGADISHU – The Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Ahmed Hassan Adan, today welcomed the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Somalia, H.E. […]
Somalia’s National Consultative Council meeting delayed indefinitely
MOGADISHU (SD) – Yesterday, a meeting of the National Consultative Council (NCC), which was supposed to bring together the leaders of the Somali Federal Government and the leaders of the federal member […]
U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Chair Accuses Somalia of Bowing to China
WASHINGTON (SD) – James Risch, the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has accused the Somali government of submitting to China’s demands. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Risch […]
Somalia’s National Consultative Council Meeting Postponed
MOGADISHU (SD) – According to a press release from the Office of the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting, which was scheduled to take […]
Taiwan Reportedly Set to Sign Military Agreement with Somaliland Mid-Year
TAIPEI (SD) – Taiwan is reportedly preparing to sign a military agreement with Somaliland mid-year. This agreement would allow Somaliland to receive Taiwanese military equipment, including naval assets. The report added that […]
President Confirms Somalia Joining the Arab Coalition Against the Houthis
MOGAISHU (SD) – President Hassan Sheikh, for the first time, announced that Somalia is part of the Saudi and UAE-led Arab coalition fighting the Houthis in Yemen. He emphasized that Saudi Arabia […]
Somaliland Rejects Involvement in Middle East Conflicts, Including Gaza War
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland has officially declared it will not participate in Middle Eastern conflicts, particularly the Gaza war, following recent reports that the U.S. was considering relocating some Palestinians to its […]
General Gesod resigned amid a dispute with the President of SSC-Khatumo.
Las Anod (SD)—General Saleban Barre Gesod, the commander of the SSC-Khatumo administration’s Darwish forces, has announced his resignation and submitted his resignation letter to President Firdhiye of the Khatumo administration. In his […]
EAC Secretary-General Commends Somalia’s Active Role in Financial Governance Reforms
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Secretary-General of the East African Community (EAC), Ms. Veronica Mueni Nduva, has highly praised Somalia’s dynamic role within the EAC, particularly highlighting the efforts of the Office of […]
After a pyrrhic election victory; Somaliland domestic politics is a must do homework!
HARGEISA – 13th November 2024 marks the culmination of seven long years of political nightmare, resulted in deep social polarization, economic stagflation and political isolation(s). At the geneses of the predecessor’s inauguration, Somaliland starts with a tough statement by the then president elect HE […]
