Mogadishu (SD) – A six-point communiqué was issued last night at the conclusion of a meeting held at the Decale Hotel between Prime Minister Roble, Presidents of Hirshabelle, Galmudug regional states and […]
Somali government and candidates reach political agreement
A 66-year-old Somali man convicted of brutally killing his wife in London
London (SD) – a 66-year-old Somali man, has been found guilty of the brutal killing his wife in a north London court. Hussein Egal a London bus driver committed the murder in […]
Vacate office in order to hold free and fair election, opposition tells Famajo
MOGADISHU (SD) – President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo must hand over the power to a Transitional Council, the opposition in Somalia has said, in what seems to be full support for the remarks […]
Somalia: PM Roble and the Union of Candidates agree to meet
Mogadishu (SD) – New reporting on the negotiations between the union of candidates and Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble say an understanding was reached last night. Sources close to the members of […]
Taiwan helps fund elections in Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – Abdikadir Jirdeh, a senior member of the Wadani Party, said in a recent speech that the Taiwanese government was providing financial support to the Somaliland elections. Taiwan, which recently […]
Somalia: A Fault Line Named Farmajo
By Abukar Arman Somalia, a country of many political fault lines that indicate looming earthquakes of great magnitude, now has a new one — the Farmajo fault. Mohmed Abdullahi Farmajo is the […]
PM Roble, int’l partners discuss current political crisis
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali prime minister, Mohamed Hussein Roble has today held talks with Somalia’s partners amid the country’s political fate hangs in the balance. Foreign envoys in the capital have been […]
Somalia suspends passport application services in fight against COVID-19
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia has halted issuance of passports in its latest measures to curb the spread of the deadly COVID-19 cases after the country recorded 6,444 cases Tuesday. The Immigration Department […]
Eyewitness confirms Police Violence Against Journalist Hoodo Garays and Her Mother
Hargeisa (SD) – Hamse Omar Kujoog, said he witnessed and gave details about the torture this week by Somaliland police on journalist Hodo Garays and her mother. Hamse confirmed that the soldiers’ […]
US and Somalia add three senior al-Shabaab leaders to Sanctions list
NY (SD) – The Acting US Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Richard Mills, in a recent UN speech reiterated his country’s support for Somalia’s efforts to restore peace and defeat Al-Shabaab. […]
Puntland imposes strict conditions on participation in National Consultative Conference
Garowe (SD) – The Puntland regional government of Somalia has today issued a three-page statement on the country’s elections. The statement was addressed to the international community, detailing their requirements to participate […]
Int’l community presses Somali leaders to resume talks over poll
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s international partners have today called on the leaders of the federal government and regional states to talks to finalise electoral process deal. In a statement on Tuesday evening, […]
Gov’t bans public gatherings ahead of opposition rally in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia on Tuesday reiterated ban of public gat street protests ahead of Friday’s planned protests against president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo. In a press conference in Mogadishu, Minister for Security […]
Somali police foil suicide attack in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali police have arrested a suspected al-shabaab operative who reportedly planned to bomb a police station in the capital. In a statement, spokesperson of Somali ministry for information, Ismail […]
Puntland forces arrest journalist Ahmed Bootan for covering president Deni’s speech
Bossaso (SD) – Puntland forces have arrested journalist Ahmed Botan, as confirmed by journalists and relatives of the journalist. Journalist Botan arrest comes after he asked the people of Bossaso for their […]
Somali foreign minister briefs UN on the situation in the country
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Foreign Minister Mohamed Abdirizak Mohamud briefed the UN Security Council on the country’s current situation including the election dispute, and the Federal Government’s policy to hold elections in […]
UN Special Representative to Somalia briefed the Security Council on the situation of Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, James Swan, today addresses the Security Council on the Situation in Somalia. Swan expressed concern over the confrontation, pressure tactics and assertiveness which […]
Citizens’ lack of feeling for national pride is Somalia’s root problem
According to the dictionary definition, patriotism or national pride refers to the feeling of love, devotion, and sense of attachment to a homeland and alliance with other citizens who share the same […]
Somaliland: Opposition Parties Condemn Torture of Journalist Hoodo Gareys and Her Mother
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland opposition party officials visited separately the home of journalist Hoodo Gareys and her mother who were tortured by police last Friday at a Police station in the capital. […]
Opposition calls for new rally on February 26
MOGADISHU (SD) – Demonstrations against President Mohamed Farmajo whose term in office lapsed early this month will continue until elections take place in the Horn of Africa nation, opposition leaders vowed on […]
