The current election/selection impasse in Somalia between the Federal Member States and the Federal government is the symptom of a country that is deeply polarised with divergent clan interests, political ideologies, foreign […]
The Need for Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Ending Election Impasse in the Future
The way out of Somalia’s political impasse
Somalia is in a political crisis. For the first time in the country’s recent history, the four-year mandate of Parliament and the executive has expired without the selection – or election – […]
Trial of the officer who killed George Floyd to start Tomorrow
Minneapolis (SD) – Minneapolis is preparing for the trial of Derek Chauvin, the accused of killer of George Floyd, unarmed black man. The killing of George Floyd by a white police officer […]
Switzerland votes for anti-Muslim law
Zurich (SD) – The Swiss people have today voted in a referendum to ban the wearing of the headscarf in public places, affecting Muslim women in the country. The proposal for the […]
Puntland leader vows revenge on al Shabaab after jail attack
GAROWE (SD) – Puntland state has vowed to intensify operations against al-Shabaab fighters barely two days the group freed over one hundred inmates following raid on Basaso prison. Saed Abdullahi Deni who […]
Guelleh: People forced me to run one last time
Djibouti (SD) – Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh, who recently announced his candidacy for re-election next month, said he had decided to run for a fifth term at the request of the […]
Somaliland: Two jailed UCID Candidates Released
Hargeisa (SD) – Two UCID candidates arrested a month ago for announcing they are running in the upcoming elections have been released. Candidates Rage Ahmed Yusuf and Mohamud Ahmed Jama were released […]
COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Horn of Africa
Djibouti (SD) – The government of Djibouti has announced that the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in that country today. Djibouti also confirmed to be giving priority to Health workers, […]
Puntland ignored Bosaso Prison raid intelligence – Ex-commander
GAROWE (SD) – Puntland authorities had the intelligence reports of al-Shabaab deadly attack on Bosaso Jail in northeastern Somalia, former Somalia’s elite forces commander confirmed. The former commander of Danab forces, Abdirahman […]
Somalia records 191 new coronavirus cases
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia has announced 191 new cases of the Coronavrus during the last 24 hours. This takes the national COVID-19 tally to 8,041. Minister for Health and Social Care Fowziya […]
UN, Turkey condemn al-Shabaab attack on Mogadishu restaurant
MOGADISHU (SD) – The United Nations (UN) and Turkish have separately condemned the deadly attack on a restaurant in Somali capital, Mogadishu. Al-Shabaab suicide bomber who was driving riding a tricycle packed […]
Puntland and Al Shabab forces clash in the outskirts of Bossaso
Bossaso (SD) – Fighting broke out between Puntland forces and Al-Shabaab militants in Toga Gaca area and other areas south of Bossaso, the capital of Bari region. The Darwish and PSF forces […]
Prof Afyare appointed Director of Heritage Institute
Mogadishu (SD) – The Heritage Institute for Political Studies has appointed Prof. Afyare Elmi as its new head, following the recent resignation of Abdirashid Khalif Hashi, who had held the post for […]
Somalia’s Presidential Candidates cancel tomorrow’s rally
Mogadishu (SD) – The Union of Presidential Candidates held an emergency press conference in Mogadishu today, announcing a forced delay in tomorrow’s demonstration. Former Presidents Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Sheikh Sharif, along […]
PM Roble and the Union of Candidates Fail to agree on election process participation
Mogadishu (SD) – A meeting between Somalia’s Prime Minister Mohamed Roble and the country’s Union Council of Candidates at the Decale Hotel in Mogadishu failed at midnight. The two sides were discussing […]
Militia attacks Bossaso jail last night
Bossaso (SD) – Reports from Bossaso, the regional capital of Bari region say that armed men have attacked a jail in that town. The armed group are said to have carried out […]
Somaliland Cabinet Discuses Elections, Drought and Covid-19
Hargeisa (SD) – A meeting of the Somaliland cabinet chaired by President Muse Bihi held today, focused on the country’s upcoming elections and a debilitating drought in parts of the country. “The […]
Somalia suspends in-person court proceedings to avert COVID-19
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s Chief Justice Bashe Yussuf Ahmed said all courts will postpone non-essential, in-person court proceedings starting March 4 until futher notice. In a statement on Thursday, Ahmed said the […]
Puntland Media Association condemns Military court sentencing of a journalist
Garowe (SD) – A military court in Puntland has sentenced journalist Kilwe Adan Farah, after recently detained by Puntland security forces. The journalist was sentenced to three months in prison starting from […]
Puntland and Jubbaland call on UN, AU to host FGS-FMS forum
MOGADISHU (SD) – Leaders of Puntland and Jubbaland states have called on UN and AU to host the upcoming consultative forum proposed by President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo which is slated for Thursday. […]
