MOGADISHU (SD) – For the first since he assumed office early 2017, President Mohamed Farmaajo was forced to skipped today’s consultative forum on electoral process after he failed convince the participants to […]
Farmajo fails to chair today’s poll talks
PM Roble meets with Deni ahead of poll talks
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali prime minister Mohamed Hussein Roble and Puntland state leader, Saed Abdullahi Deni on Friday night met in Somali capital, Mogadishu ahead of the consultative conference on electoral process. […]
Puntland: Students take secondary and middle schools Exams
Garowe (SD) – The National Certificate Examination for secondary and middle schools began this morning in all districts of Puntland state of Somalia. The Puntland Ministry of Education says there has been […]
US: Prime Minister Roble has our full support
Washington (SD) – The US State department has expressed full support for Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble’s efforts to resume elections dialogue in Somalia. The United States has called on the country’s […]
Djibouti based Bank acquires stake in Kenyan microfinance bank
NAIROBI (SD) – Djibouti’s leading bank, Salaam African Bank (SAB) has expanded its presence in Kenya by acquiring a microfinance bank barely two years after it was licensed to operate an investment […]
Al-Shabaab kills three Kenyan police officers in Mandera
MANDERA (SD) – Three policemen on Friday were killed and three others injured when they were ambushed by al Shabaab fighters in Banisa, Mandera district. Witnesses said police vehicle carrying at least […]
Local administrator killed in blast outside Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – At least three people, including the village chief were killed in an explosion in Garasbaley on the outskirts of Mogadishu on Friday. The improvised explosive device (IED) suspected to […]
Israel finally reaches ceasefire agreement with Hamas
Gaza (SD) – Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire tonight after 11 days of heavy shelling. A statement from the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the cabinet […]
John Mahama withdraws as African Union Envoy to Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – Former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has withdrawn as the African Union’s special envoy to Somalia. In a letter to the chairperson of the African Union, Mahama said the […]
Somaliland Cabinet meeting focuses on preparations for the May 31st elections
Hargeisa (SD) – At today’s Somaliland cabinet meeting, President Bihi reiterated that government and military personnel should not be involved in the country’s upcoming election campaign. The cabinet meeting, focused on key […]
International partners to Somali leaders: make constructive compromises
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s international partners have issued a statement warning Somali federal and regional government leaders not to miss the important opportunity of the upcoming conference in Mogadishu. “Somalia’s international partners […]
Madobe lines up new cabinet
KISMAYO (SD) – The president of Jubbaland state in southerly end of Somalia, Ahmed Mohamed Madobe has finally announced his cabinet after months long stand off with local politicians and clans in […]
Somalia’s election consultative meeting delayed
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s election consultative meeting scheduled to open on today in Mogadishu has been delayed according to sources. The meeting was to be attended by DF leaders, state officials and […]
Somaliland president condemns Israeli bombardment of Gaza
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, described the situation in Palestine as “slaughter” and called on powerful government to address the violence in Gaza. The President said that Somaliland is […]
Somaliland youths celebrating May 18 in Mogadishu striped of their clothes
Mogadishu (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia has canceled a ceremony in Mogadishu marking the 30th anniversary of Somaliland independence. Mogadishu security forces reportedly stopped a ceremony held at a Hotel […]
Clashes in Jowhar kill more than 10 people
JOWHAR (SD) – At least 10 people have been killed and over 20 others sustained injuries after fierce fighting between the government forces and militias flared up in Jowhar town, north of […]
Somalia dispels reports to share disputed maritime triangle with Kenya
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia on Wednesday reiterated its will to see International Court of Justice (ICJ) to determine the maritime dispute case with Kenya, dismissing reports by Kenyan media claiming Mogadishu reached […]
Bihi: The Somali government is the number one enemy of Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi has accused the leaders of the Federal Government of Somalia of being their number one enemy, causing them a lot of problems. The President […]
President Farmajo pens an op-ed for an American publication
Mogadishu (SD) – The American news publication, Foreign Policy Journal has posted a lengthy op-ed by President Farmajo, highlighting the achievements and challenges of his government. “From the beginning of my tenure […]
Somalia’s presidential candidates congratulate Somaliland
Mogadishu (SD) – Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and Wadajir party leader Abdirahman Abdishakur spoke at the commemoration of Somaliland’s 30th anniversary on May 18th. “We congratulate our brothers in […]
