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 […]
Israel finally reaches ceasefire agreement with Hamas
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Mogadishu (SD) – Former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has withdrawn as the African Union’s special envoy to Somalia.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 […]
Somaliland forces arrest suspected bombers in Burao
Burao (SD) – Reports from Burao in Togdheer region say that the Somaliland security forces have arrested a number of people suspected to be behind ta planned attack in that town. The […]
Somaliland marks 30years of Independence
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somaliland is celebrating 30 years since it declared independence from Somalia as officials make preparations for festivities in Hargeisa and other towns. The celebrations come amid the former British […]
Kenya Senate backs impeachment of Wajir governor
WAJIR (SD) – Members of the Kenyan senate have voted to remove Governor Wajir County Mohammed Abdi just a month after he was impeached by Wajir County members of Assembly. The vote […]
Military court sentences Six policemen for murder of Ex-Hodan DC
MOGADISHU (SD) – A military court in Mogadishu slapped six police officers with two to five years in prison for the assassination of Hodan’s district commissioner Abdihakim Dhagajuun in January this year. […]
25 Democratic senators call for immediate ceasefire in the Middle East
Washington (SD) – More than 25 U.S. senators have called for an immediate ceasefire to end the Palestinian and the Jewish conflict. “To prevent any further loss of civilian life and to […]
AU insists on Dispatching John Mahama to Somalia
Nairobi (SD) – The African Union (AU) is still pushing for the appointment of former Ghanaian President John Mahama as its special envoy to Somalia. following opposition from the Somali federal government, […]
Al-Shabaab attacks Kenyan military base in Lamu
Lamu (SD) – Al-Shabaab militants today attacked a Kenyan military base in Kenya’s Lamu County, sparking heavy fighting. The attacked military base is in May-gaay area of Lamu County, reports indicate that […]
