Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali Council of Presidential Candidates has written to some international organization and foreign ministers addressing the difficult situation and political stalemate in the country. The 15 member council […]
Somalia’s Presidential Candidates: troops diverted from the war with Al-Shabaab
Somalia celebrates International Women’s day
Mogadishu (SD) – A large-scale event was held in Mogadishu today to mark International Women’s Day March 08. The event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Women and Acting Minister, Deputy […]
The 2021 Annual Constitutional Address of the President of the Republic of Somaliland
Annual Constitutional Address of The President of the Republic of Somaliland H.E. Muse Bihi Abdi Monday, March 8, 2021 • Chairman of the of the Parliament • Honorable Members of Parliament • […]
“The people of Mogadishu have been kidnapped” Muse Bihi
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, in his annual constitutional address to parliament today, addressed various issues including security, the budget, public policy corruption, Somalia, and elections in Somaliland. Muse […]
UN calls for implementation of 30 percent women’s quota in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – UN has called for decisive action by Somali leaders to ensure gender equality and full participation of women in all spheres of life. In a statement issued in Mogadishu […]
People injured in a fire at a institute in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Nearly 50 people were injured in a major fire at a Islamic institute in Hargeisa, with firefighters in Hargeisa rescuing lots more occupants. The wounded included 40 women and […]
The Need for Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Ending Election Impasse in the Future
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 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 […]
