Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland Ministry of Education has announced the closure of schools for two months, as Covid-19 virus spreads across the country. The number of cases in Somaliland is reportedly […]
Somaliland schools closed due to Covid-19
Villa Somalia responds to former PM on security agreements with Ethiopia and Eritrea
Mogadishu (SD) – The director of Somalia’s presidency Abdirashid Mohamed Hashi has issued a statement denying President Farmajo’s alleged trip to Addis Ababa is to sign security agreements with Ethiopia and Eritrea. […]
Al-shabaab pilot may execute aviation attack in kenya – police
NAIROBI (SD) – Kenya police has warned that al-Shabaab militant group may be planning to carry out an aviation attack in Kenyan soil barely a month after US issued warning to civilian […]
Al Shabaab leader calls on Djiboutians to expel foreigners
Mogadishu (SD) – Al-Shabaab leader Ahmed Diriye Abu Ubaydah recorded an audio message lasting for more than 20 minutes, which he sent to the Djiboutian public. In a statement released by pro-al-Shabaab […]
Ex-Somali Basketball player Barajab dies of Coronavirus
DUBAI (SD) – Somalia has once again lost one of its basketball stars in 1980s to covid-19 barely a year after the disease killed former Somali football player. In a statement, Somali […]
Somaliland Electoral Commission announces distribution of voter cards
Hargeisa (SD) – The chairman of the National Electoral Commission of the Republic of Somaliland Abdirashid Mohamud Ali (Abdirashid Riyo-raac) today announced the process of issuing Voter Cards will begin on 31-03-2021. […]
George Floyd’s murder trial begins in Minneapolis
Minneapolis (SD) – Court in Minneapolis have begun hearing the opening arguments for the trial of a white officer accused of killing George Floyd. Prosecutors highlighted the officers actions which led to […]
Somalia: Yemeni fishermen on trial in Galmudug
Dhusamareb (SD) – A court in the Mudug region of Galmudug state fined 31 foreigners for fishing illegally off the coast between Harardhere and Hobyo in Somalia. The 31 Yemeni fishermen’s boats […]
Somaliland: Electoral Commission Rejects Numerous Candidate’s Credentials
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland National Electoral Commission has rejected some of the local council candidates of the three national parties, for not meeting the requirements of the local council candidacy. Sources […]
FMS leaders and Int’l community hold talks in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Talks between International community and Somali regional state leaders have today commenced in Somali capital as recent FMS leaders meeting in Airport Hotel recorded slight breakthrough which could steer […]
Five killed Mogadishu blast
MOGADISHU (SD) – At least five people have been killed and three others sustained injuries after a car ran over improvised explosive device (IED) suspected to have been planted on road in […]
Somali parliament session postponed after int’l community pressure
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali parliament session slated for Monday was cancelled thanks to international community pressure which is likely intended to prevent potential confrontation between opposition and pro-government MPs. According to memo […]
Feisal Ali Warabe despairs of of Muse Bihi’s leadership
Hargeisa (SD) – Chairman of the UCID Party in Somaliland Eng. Faisal Ali Warabe expressed despair over the leadership of President Bihi, citing the current poor governance in Somaliland. Faisal Ali Warabe […]
WATCH: Raage Ahmed Yusuf an arrested UCID candidate talks about his experience
Hargeisa (SD) – Opposition parties in Somaliland have complained of interference by the Somaliland government in the electoral process and the selection of opposition candidates. Rage Ahmed Yusuf is one of the […]
Garowe-Galkayo road blocked and Puntland minister denied access
Galkayo (SD) – Puntland Armed Forces with armored vehicles complaining of lack of financial rights are still on the outskirts of Harfo district in Mudug region and are said to be blocking […]
Lawmaker ‘absent’ from yesterday’s meeting added to the list of suspended members
Mogadishu (SD) – Lawmaker Elmi Mohamed Nur who is on the list of 15 Somali lawmakers banned from the next five parliamentary sessions said he was absent from yesterday’s continuous meeting. The […]
Danab forces instructed to prepare for an unspecified national operation
Mogadishu (SD) – Turkish-trained Gorgor forces stationed at Damanyo camp in Mogadishu are said to be on high alert. The Commander of the Somali National Army, General Mohamed Tahliil Bihi, inspected the […]
Al-shabaab bomb expert killed
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali military on Sunday claimed to have killed Al-shabaab leader in charge of improvised explosives following security operation in Lower Shabelle region. In a statement, Somali National Army (SNA) […]
Somaliland Launches National Vaccination campaign
Hargeisa (SD) – The Covid 19 vaccinations have been launched in all regions of Somaliland outside the capital Hargeisa today. According to reporters in Togdheer, Awdal, Sahil, Sanaag and Sool regions, the […]
Danab commandos carry out targeted operation against Al-Shabaab
Janale (SD) – The Somali National Army (SNA), led by Danab Commandos, has carried out an operation on the outskirts of Janale, killing the head of Al-Shabaab’s explosives in the Lower Shabelle […]
