DJIBOUTI (SD) – Ismael Omar Guelleh has today officially started his fifth term as Djibouti President after taking oath at inauguration ceremony held in the country’s capital. Last April, Guelleh, 73 was […]
Djibouti’s Guelleh takes oath of office
Beach Development project launched in Berbera
BERBERA (SD) – The European Union (EU) has today held a ground-breaking ceremony to launch the Berbera Beach Development, part of the EU funded Urban development project that was launched in 2020. […]
Somalia marks national Youth Day
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia is today commemorating the 78th anniversary of the Somali Youth League, the movement that led the country against colonization. Founded on May 15, 1943, SYL had struggled for […]
President Ahmed Qoor Qoor visits Galkayo
Galkayo (SD) – Galmudug state president Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qoor Qoor and his delegation today arrived in Galkayo, the regional capital of Mudug region. The regional President’s delegation was welcomed in Galkayo […]
Djibouti invites Somalia and Somaliland leaders on diplomatic equal footing
Mogadishu (SD) – The government of Djibouti has jointly invited Somalia’s Prime Minister and the President of Somaliland to the inauguration ceremony of President Guelleh. The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic […]
Kenyan flights to Somaliland cleared
Nairobi (SD) – The Kenyan government has issued a permission on two flights to Hargeisa following a ban on all flights to Somalia. Yesterday, the airlines received diplomatic clearance to deliver election […]
Al-Shabaab invites global jihadist to Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – Al-Shabaab’s media arm Al-Kata’ib last night released a video calling on young Muslims around the world to join the jihad in Somalia. The video, which is available in Somali, […]
UCID Chairman thanks EU ambassador for electoral support
Hargeisa (SD) – EU Ambassador Nicolas Berlanga has today paid a courtesy visit to UCID Chairman Eng. Faysal Ali Warabe’s residence. The Ambassador and the UCID Chairman discussed electoral issues, telling the […]
HirShabelle accuses the Federal Government of withholding funds
Jowhar (SD) – A committee recently appointed by HirShabelle President on flood issues had a meeting to discuss the flood situation in the regional state. An statement issued by the committee after […]
Eid prayers with Somali leaders: Djibouti, Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Baidoa and Jigjiga.
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble, who addressed hundreds of people at the presidential palace mosque, congratulated them on Eid al-Fitr. Roble called for help for the poor and […]
Former Wajir Governor denies allegations
Wajir (SD) – The hearing on allegations against ousted Wajir governor Mohamed Abdi began in the Senate this morning. The governor is represented by a team of prominent lawyers led by Paul […]
Puntland: Military court sentences Al-Shabaab members to death
Mogadishu (SD) – Puntland Military Court of Cayn and Mudug Regions on Wednesday sentenced convicted members of Al-Shabab to death. Five members of the group have been on trial in Galkayo, the […]
Somali government blocks Kenyan direct flights to Hargeisa
Nairobi (SD) – Kenya Airways cancels direct flights to Hargeisa, Somaliland, months after agreement was reached between Presidents Uhuru Kenyatta and Muse Bihi. Kenya Airways has today distanced itself from reports that […]
mandate of AU mission in Somalia extended
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – The mandate of African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) has been extended until December 31 this year, ending security uncertainties as the country heads towards parliamentary and presidential […]
President Farmaajo meets with his Ugandan counterpart
KAMPALA (SD) – President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed ‘Farmaajo’ met with the Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni in Kampala. The two leaders discussed the bilateral relations between their two nations, stressing the need to […]
Somalia warns Kenya’s flights ban could risk diplomatic ties
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government has warned that the Kenyan government’s decision to suspend commercial flights to and from Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, will risk the recently renewed diplomatic relations between […]
Somalia demands withdrawal of AU envoy, AU responds
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali government has called on the African Union to withdraw its envoy to Somalia, alleging him to have links in the region. “Firstly, I would like to express […]
Candidate Adan Qassim Suleiman gave details of his arrest
Hargeisa (SD) – Parliamentary candidate Aden Qassim Suleiman of the Waddani party, who was recently released from prison, described his arrest as unfair and politically motivated. The candidate claimed that his arrest […]
Wadani Accuse Muse Bihi’s Family of using private prisons
Hargeisa (SD) – Mohamed Sidiq Dhamme Secretary of Social Affairs of the Waddani opposition party accuses Muse Bihi and his family of violating the rules of the National Intelligence Agency. “The National […]
Farmaajo jets off to Uganda for Museveni’s inauguration
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo traveled to Kampala today for the sixth inauguration ceremony of Ugandan President Yuweri Kagut Museveni. The President and his delegation left Adan Adde Airport […]
