MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali foreign ministry has called for formation of a joint technical committee to facilitate the process to restore the diplomatic ties between Kenya and Somalia. In a statement, the […]
Somalia calls for formation joint team to smooth ties with Kenya
A Kenya-Somaliland parliamentary Caucus held it’s inaugural meeting in Nairobi
Nairobi (SD) – A large meeting to inaugurate the relationship between the two parliaments of Kenya and Somaliland was held in the Kenyan’s capital Nairobi. The meeting was organized by a number […]
Somaliland: Opposition Parties Resolve Hargeisa Mayoral Candidacy Dispute
Hargeisa (SD) – Said Udhay, a newly elected Councilor who was running for mayor of Hargeisa against Abdikarim Ahmed Mooge, finally withdrew his candidacy following pressure from residents of the capital. At […]
Somali Ethiopians to build cultural center in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa (SD) – Authorities in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, have handed over land to Somalis in the country to build a cultural center. Speaking at a ceremony, Somali Regional President […]
Protestors demand return of Military recruits taken to Eritrea for the second day in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Demonstrations are taking place in Mogadishu for the second day in a row with parents demanding the return of Somali military trainees from Eritrea, following the allegation of fighting […]
Puntland: anti female genital mutilation act passed
Garowe (SD) – Puntland’s Council of Ministers weekly meeting passed a number of laws, including the much debated and controversial Female Genital Mutilation Act. The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, chaired […]
US Meat plant ordered to pay Somali workers for damages
Greely (SD) – JBS has been ordered to pay $ 5.5 million in compensation to 300 Somali Muslim workers, due to workers being subjected to racism and religious discrimination. A lawsuit was […]
Minister Dubbe; “No Somali soldiers fought in Tigray”
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s Minister of Information Osman Abukar Dubbe spoke for the first time in detail about the situation of Somali troops who went to Eritrea for training, following a UN […]
Kenya lifts ban on flights from Somalia
NAIROBI (SD) – Kenya has lifted flight suspension on Somalia barely a month after it closed its airspace amid an ongoing diplomatic row between the countries. In a letter dated June 10, […]
Probe lost soldiers in Tigray conflict – Ex-president
MOGADISHU (SD) – Former Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called on Somali government to investigate into the claims that Somali troops ‘fought’ in Tigray war. Speaking to the media, the leader […]
International community Acknowledges President Deni’s Role in Election process
Garowe (SD) – The President of Puntland State of Somalia, HE Said Abdullahi Deni, today received a delegation from the International Community led by the United Nations Envoy to Somalia, Amb. James […]
Somaliland president backs popular Opposition Councilor to become Hargeisa mayor
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi has backed Abdikarim Ahmed Mooge, who was elected from the Waddani party as mayor of Hargeisa, after opposition parties disagreed over his mayoralty. Abdikarim […]
Somali PM names technical election support team
MOGADISHU (SD) – Seven-member technical committee has been appointed by Somali prime minister, to work on smoothing the relationship between the international community and the National Consultative Council over the upcoming elections. […]
Two al-Shabaab recruits from Somaliland nabbed – police
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali police have arrested two suspected al-Shabaab recruits in central Somalia amid enhanced security operations against the militants across the country. Speaking to the media, Abdi Yare, a police […]
Somalia, Saudi Arabia discuss bilateral cooperation
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Abdihakim Hassan Ashkir has today met with a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi […]
Jama Musse Jama: Barkad Batun’s election proves there are no minorities in Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – International partners congratulated Somaliland public, political parties and government institutions for the successful conclusion of the 2021 parliamentary and local elections. To get a closer look and perhaps do […]
International Community Congratulates Somaliland on Successful Elections
Hargeisa (SD) – Representatives of the international community warmly welcomed the election of Representatives and local administration recently concluded in Somaliland. In a released statement, the representatives of the international community in […]
‘This was a terrorist attack’: PM Trudeau condemns Deadly London hit-and-run
London (SD) a driver rammed his truck into a family of five, killing four of them and seriously injuring another on Monday, Canadian police said the attack was a deliberate on the […]
Over 60 Al-shabaab militants killed in blast – SNA
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali National Army (SNA) has today claimed that more than 60 al-Shabaab militants had been killed in an explosion which took place in Lower Shabelle region. In a brief […]
Somali trainees fought in Tigray region – UN report
NAIROBI (SD) – Somali soldiers who were airlifted to Eritrea for training had fought alongside Ethiopian forces during the conflict in Tigray region of Ethiopia, UN report argued. The UN Rapporteur report […]
