Mogadishu (SD) – Tensions were high in Mogadishu last night and today after the former Benadir Regional Police Commander Gen. Sadiq John returned to a residence in Shirkole in Hodan district. General […]
Tensions in Mogadishu escalate as Habar-Gidir MPs and elders declare self-defense
Mogadishu district official killed outside capital
MOGADISHU (SD) – Mogadishu district official was shot dead last night on the outskirts of Somali capital barely three months after Hodan DC was assassinated in Mogadishu. In a statement, Somali police […]
SNA, AMISOM seal deal on security strategies
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali National Army (SNA) and AMISOM have agreed on strategies for Somali security forces to take a lead role in security operations going forward. In a statement on Friday, […]
Somalia charges foreigners and prominent Somalis
Mogadishu (SD) – Banadir regional court has issued a statement summoning six defendants, mostly foreigners, they are accused of spying and disseminating national security information. The accused, Matt Bryden, Kheyre Abdirahman Rage, […]
US appoints new ambassador to Somalia
Washington (SD) – The United States Government has appointed a new ambassador to Somalia to replace Don Yamamoto. Larry Edward André Jr. will replace Donald Yamamoto as the US ambassador to Somalia, […]
Puntland leader meets his cabinet over Farmajo’s term extension
MOGADISHU (SD) – Leaders in Somalia’s northeastern regional state have started talks discussed the appropriate response to president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo’s move to extend his own term in office by two years. […]
Int’l parners’ threat only embolden terrorist organizations – Somali FM
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia warned that threats from international partners will undermine efforts to defeat terror organizations in the Horn of Africa nation. In a statement, Somali ministry for foreign Affairs said […]
Normalcy returns to Mogadishu after hours-long tension
MOGADISHU (SD) – Hundreds of forces loyal to the outgoing president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo amassed in Hodan district to attack recently dismissed Banadir police boss Sadak John have been pulled back thanks […]
Somalia records 271 new cases of COVID-19
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia on Wednesday registered 271 new coronavirus infections out 1,855 samples that were tested in the past 24 hours. The ministry of health said, a total of 12,837 cases […]
WATCH: Sheikh Mohamed Abdullahi Talks about Ramadan in the west and in a Pandemic
Boston (SD) – Sheikh Mohamed Mohamed Abdullahi Educator, Mentor, Community activist discusses some Ramadan FAQ’s and Fasting in a pandemic, also tackling Vaccine misinformation.
Somaliland labels Farmajo’s leadership as a dictatorship
Hargeisa (SD) – The government of the Republic of Somaliland has expressed regret over the political turmoil and lack of democracy in neighboring Somalia. An statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign […]
Chinese-made Covid 19 vaccine launched in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare today officially launched the SINOPHARM Vaccine, donated by the Government of China to the Government of Somalia. SINOPHARM vaccine is the second […]
Somalia accuses int’l community of ‘blackmail’ to advance regime change, warns of diplomatic action
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government has accused the international community of using humanitarian assistance as ‘blackmail’ to advance its ‘regime change’ amid the donors warn of sanctions and aid cuts following the […]
Farmajo assents to resolution extending mandate for two years
MOGADISHU (SD) – The two-year term extension for Somali president and the parliament has been signed into last night by Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo. According to the country’s information minister, Osman […]
Former Somaliland Minister: without power balance there is no trust
Hargeisa (SD) – Politician Abdillahi Dirawal, who was part of the UDUB governments in Somaliland, spoke about the proportional representation of Somaliland communities. Dirawal said that President Bihi has not balanced the […]
Danab and Gor Gor defectors welcomed at Galkayo Presidential Palace
Galkayo (SD) – Puntland state government today welcomed officers and soldiers who have reportedly left the federal government forces, especially the Gorgor and Danab commandos. The military officials were welcomed at the […]
US, EU and UK oppose Farmajo’s term extension
Mogadishu (SD) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the United States is “deeply disappointed” by the federal government’s decision to extend the term of the president and parliament by two […]
The Consequences of President Farmajo’s Two-Year Term Extension
A new dawn embarked for Somalis today after thirty years of the collapse of the Siad Barre regime that grabbed power from the people of Somalia in The regime collapsed after twenty […]
42 Dead after Smuggler’s Boat Capsizes off the Coast of Djibouti
ARTA (SD) – At least 42 people have died after a boat operated by people smugglers, transporting approximately 60 migrants escaping conflict in Yemen, capsized on its way to Djibouti in the early […]
WATCH: Dr. Omar Schindel a Family Physician provides general advice for those who are fasting this year
Saskatoon (SD)- Today marks the first day of Ramadan around the world and some Muslims will be fasting for the first time or have some health and wellness questions, for those and […]
