Garowe (SD) – Puntland has today threatened to secede from the Somali Republic, following a long-running dispute with the federal government, which has fueled election tensions. Puntland’s Minister of Finance, Hassan Shire […]
Puntland threatens secession over election dispute
Hundreds of Janan fighters handed over to Somali gov’t
DOLOW (SD) – Over 400 fighters loyal to Abdirashid Janan and about 30 vehicle technicals have been handed over Somali government following a deal with Jubbaland ex-minister, Abdirashid Janan. Days long talks […]
Study reveals Corruption on the rise in Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – A Somali Anti-Corruption Agency, conducted a study on the level of corruption, confirms corruption is widespread throughout Somalia. A new study by Marqaati shows that 50 per cent of […]
AMISOM hands over control of Afgoye district to Somali forces
Afgoye (SD) – AMISOM peacekeepers stationed in Afgoye, Lower Shabelle region for a long time vacated their bases today and were replaced by the Somali military. The handover ceremony was attended by […]
Attacks on aid workers claimed lives of 15 people – UN
MOGADISHU (SD) – Fifteen aid workers were killed and twelve others sustained injuries in attacks against aid workers delivering humanitarian supplies in Somalia last year, UN report said. UN Office for the […]
Two killed in motor shell attack in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Two people have been killed and seven others sustained injuries on Thursday after several mortar shells landed in a residential area near Somali Adan Adde International Airport in Mogadishu. […]
Somali forces arrests al-Shabaab intel chief
KISMAYO (SD) – Jubbaland state security agencies have arrested a senior intelligence commander of the militant group Al-Shabaab following covert operation on the outskirts of Kismayo town. Mohamud Ahmed Hussein, Jubbaland security […]
Somaliland: Commission, Parties Sign Election Code of Conduct
Hargeisa (SD) – The Electoral Commission and the three National Parties of Somaliland, today signed an election code of conduct agreement, which will be implemented by the parties during the elections. The […]
Wadani secretary general criticizes government
Hargeisa (SD) – The secretary general of the Wadani Party, Khadar Hussein Abdi, has strongly criticized the government led by Muse Bihi, calling it a stagnant government. The statement of the Secretary […]
Somali Government warns foreign ambassadors of Interference
Mogadishu (SD) – Minister of Information of the Federal Government of Somalia Osman Abokar Dubbe responded to messages from some members of the International Partner countries regarding the Somalia’s current on political […]
Amnesty calls on Somalia to hold Janan Accountable
Mogadishu (SD) – Amnesty International has called on the Somali government to hold Abdirashid Janan, accountable for alleged war crimes and bring him to justice. The former Jubaland Minster of Security, was […]
Kenya orders closure of Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps
NAIROBI (SD) – UN refugee agency has been asked to have road map on the definite closure of Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps within two weeks, Kenya Interior Ministry confirmed. Interior CS […]
Four die after bus hits IED in Mandera
NAIROBI (SD) – At least four people have died and ten others sustained on Wednesday morning after an IED suspected to have been planted on a road hit a bus they were […]
Jubbaland fires fugitive Security Minister, Janan
MOGADISHU (SD) – The embattled security minister, Abdirashid Janan was sacked by Jubbaland president Ahmed Madobe following emergence of reports of talks between President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and Janan. The office of […]
Jubaland security minister confirms talks with Feds
Beled Hawo (SD) – Jubbaland security minister Abdirashid Janan has reportedly reached an agreement with the federal government of Somalia and may visit Baled Hawa district in Gedo region in the coming […]
UN, US and the EU urge Somali leaders to participate election process discussions
Brussels (SD) – The Vice President of the European Union (EU) has issued a stern statement to Somali leaders, feuding over the country’s election process. “Somalia’s leaders need to find a compromise […]
Somaliland launches COVID-19 vaccinationS
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, today launched the national Covid-19 vaccine campaign in the country, and officially received the first doses of covid-19 vaccine. […]
National Salvation Forum opens a Critical Conference in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s National Salvation Forum held a conference this afternoon at a hotel in Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport. The forum unites Puntland and Jubaland administrations, the Union of Candidates […]
Puntland’s Deni agrees to smoke peace pipe with Galmudug leader
MOGADISHU (SD) – Puntland state President Saed Abdullahi Deni, who bitterly opposed to the outgoing Somali President Mohamed Farmajo, has held meeting with Ahmed Abdi Qoorqoor, the leader of Galmudug state on […]
Egypt calls for end to political crisis in Somalia
CAIRO (SD) – The government of Egypt has called on Somali political stakeholders to resolve their differences at the bargaining table amid an ice-breaking meeting between Somali government and its allied regional […]
