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 […]
Somaliland youths celebrating May 18 in Mogadishu striped of their clothes
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 […]
EU donates vehicles to Somaliland
HARGEISA (SD) – The European Union (EU) through UNDP has today handed over 13 new vehicles to Somaliland justice department during a ceremony held in Hargeisa this morning. According to a statement […]
Zambia to send troops to Somalia
LUSAKA (SD) – The Zambian government is expected to deploy more than 100 police officers following a memorandum of understanding with the African Union. Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to […]
Puntland Municipal Voter Registration Launched
Qardho (SD) – The Acting President of Puntland State of Somalia and the Vice President Mr. Ahmed Elmi Osman Karash, today launched voter registration program in Qardho, Ely and Ufeyn districts. Speaking […]
Candidate Council tell PM Roble to show independence
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali Council of Presidential Candidates has expressed concern over the federal government’s inconsistent responses to electoral irregularities, and accused Prime Minister Roble of deviating from neutrality. “The Council […]
Villages in Jowhar cut off by floods
MOGADISHU (SD) – The floods cut off villages in Jowhar district, causing a humanitarian crisis for hundreds of people in the Middle Shabelle region. The villages were wiped out after the bursting […]
Somalia mourns death of deputy Benadir police boss
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali prime minister, Mohamed Hussein Roble has mourned the passing on of deputy Benadir police commissioner, Col: Ahmed Abdi (Waaweyne). Roble, in his condolence message on Saturday, said Waweyne […]
AFRICOM Commander discuss security with Ahmed Madobe
Kismayo (SD) – President of Jubbaland State Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe) met today with the Commander of the African Union Mission (AFRICOM), General Stephen Townsend in Kismayo. The president and the […]
