Baidoa (SD) – The bodies of two children of former parliamentarian Sheikh Aweys Abdullahi, a member of the Somali parliament was found this morning on the outskirts of Baidoa, the capital of […]
Former lawmaker’s Children brutally murdered in Baidoa
Somali Civil Society Organizations concern over the collapse of the country’s election talks
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Civil society organizations have expressed concern about the lack of progress in the elections discussions in the country. They lamented that the Federal Government of Somalia’s announced negative […]
Opposition accuses Farmajo of buying time for extension
MOGADISHU (SD) – The leaders of Council of Presidential Candidates have today accused the outgoing president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo of sabotaging electoral talks barely a day after FGS-FMS meeting failed. In a statement, […]
Wadani Party Rebukes the Political Association Act
Hargeisa (SD) – The interim chairman of the Wadani Opposition Party, MP Abdikadir Haji Ismail Jirde, in a speech with at parliament, called it illegal to shorten the term of the parties. […]
Galmudug areas liberated from Al Shabab
Dhusamareb (SD) – News from Galgadud region of Galmudug state say that the 21st Division of the Somali National Army (SNA) has taken control of new regions between Dhusamareb and Elbur towns. […]
WorldRemit launches $500m Somaliland fund
Hargeisa (SD) – The Vice President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Abdullahi Ismail (Saylici) today attended the launching of the new Exploration Umbrella, by the Founder of WorldRemit, Ismail Ahmed, with […]
SFG: Jubaland and Puntland don’t want elections
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali federal government has accused the presidents of Jubaland and Puntland regional states of not wanting elections to take place in the country under the September 17, 2020 […]
Over 90 people killed in Somali-Afar clashes
JIGJIGA (SD) – At least ninety-five people from Somali and regional states in Ethiopia have been killed and hundreds displaced after gunmen suspected to be from both states conducted cross-border attacks for […]
FGS-FMS leaders resume icebreaking meeting in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – A consultative meeting between leaders of the Somali government and its member states has today resumed in the Somali capital barely a day after the sides failed to agree […]
President Muse Bihi receives Zambian Justice Minister
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi has today received at the Presidential Palace a delegation led by the Minister of Justice of Zambia, Mr. Gavin Lubinda who arrived […]
Drop personal interests to save Somalia – senators
GAROWE (SD) – Set aside narrow political objectives and ensure to agree on elections to take place in the country, two Somali senators urged leaders of the federal and its member states. […]
Somali PM visits soldiers injured in Awdhegle and Bariire attacks
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali prime minister, Mohamed Hassan Roble has called on wounded soldiers in a hospital in the Somali capital days after dozens of Somali soldiers were killed and several wounded […]
Al-Shabaab releases photos of Barire military base attack
Mogadishu (SD) – Al-Shabaab affiliated media outlets have posted pictures of their recent attack on the Somali military base in Barire, Lower Shabelle region. Al-Shabaab claimed to have captured the base, killing […]
Somalia: Attorney General drops case against Abdirashid Janan
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali Attorney General’s Office has dropped charges against Jubbaland Security Minister Abdirashid Hassan Abdinur (Janan) previously filed by the Somali government. The Benadir Regional Court has accepted the […]
Somaliland presents Danab and Gorgor defectors
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland has today presented military officials to the media saying they defected from the Somali federal forces. The General Command of Somaliland welcomed the four officers, who said they […]
Al Monitor: The UAE’s expanded influence in Somaliland will sharpen its rivalries with Turkey and Qatar
Hargeisa (SD) – The administration of Nuradin school in Hargeisa is reportedly behind the arrested some of the students who participated in the protest at the high school in Hargeisa. Hargeisa (SD) […]
Zambian delegation arrives in Hargeisa for talks with authorities
HARGEISA (SD) – Zambian delegation has today arrived in Hargeisa, the capital city of Somaliland to hold talks with Somaliland authorities over their bilateral relations. The delegation led by Zambian Minister of […]
SNA kills two militants in southern Somalia
BAIDOA (SD) – Somali security forces have today killed two al-Shabaab operatives following security operation against the terror group in Bay region. The operation comes barely two days after fierce fighting between […]
Somalia voices support for Jordan after alleged coup attempt
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government voiced its support for all decisions and measures taken by Jordan’s King Abdullah. In a statement, the Somali foreign ministry said the horn of Africa nation backs […]
Hassan Sheikh details ‘plot to assassinate’ him and Sheikh Sharif
Mogadishu (SD) – Former Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud alleged that he and his predecessor, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, survived a planned assassination on February 19th at a hotel inside the Somali […]
