Hargeisa (SD) – Members of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Somaliland Leaders of the UCID and Wadani, traditional leaders from Somaliland and the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia, today […]
Somaliland’s new General Sultan thanks attendees of his father’s funeral
Somaliland: Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives announces his resignation from Kulmiye party
Hargeisa (SD) – Ahmed Yassin Sheikh Ali Ayanle, the first deputy speaker of Somaliland’s house of representatives, has officially announced his resignation from the ruling Kulmiye party,. The deputy said in a […]
Somalia: Puntland forces arrest Al-Shabaab members
Garowe (SD) Puntland security forces on a special operation in the village of Marajo and mountainous areas under the Booje and Habar- hagoogane, arrested Al-Shabaab members. Officials leading the operation said the […]
Somalia, UN appeal for urgent support for starving Somalis
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia and United Nations (UN) have jointly appealed for $1.09 billion to support four million Somalis in horn of Africa nation. In a statement issued […]
Man who sent Kenyan troops to Somalia died at 80
NAIROBI (SD) – Former Kenya Defense Minister who sent Kenyan troops to Somalia, Mohammed Yusuf Haji is dead aged 80, his family has confirmed. Haji who was currently serving Garissa County Senator […]
British mother blames president Muse for arresting her son for being a candidate
London (SD) – A British mother accuses Somaliland President of arresting her son along with another candidate for running in the country’s British funded election. The arrested two candidates are Raage Ahmed […]
Somaliland: Minister Faraton to run for the speaker of the house of Representatives
Yagori (SD) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Somaliland Yassin Haji Mohamud Hir Faraton, today officially announced his candidacy for the House of Representatives. The Minister of Foreign […]
Opposition calls for ‘largest march’ in Mogadishu next Friday
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Council of Presidential Candidates (CPC) has today called for peaceful protests against president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo. In a press conference on Sunday, the chairperson of CPC, Sheikh Sharif […]
Al-Shabaab kills civil servant women in Mogadishu – police
MOGADISHU (SD) – Three women, two of whom were pregnant were this morning killed by unidentified gunmen in Somali capital Mogadishu. According witnesses, the trio who were said to be cleaners at […]
Danab Commandos seize truck loaded with explosives
Afgoye (SD) – The Somali National Army (SNA) has seized a truck loaded with explosives belonging to Al-Shabaab militants in Mogadishu in the village of Cad Adeey in Afgoye district of Lower […]
Somaliland: SOLJA Chairman honors World Radio Day
Hargeisa (SD) – The chairman of the Somaliland Journalists Association (Solja) spoke on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of World Radio Day on 13th February. “Today marks the 110th anniversary of […]
ICJ rejects delaying maritime dispute between Somalia and Kenya
Hague (SD) – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has rejected a request from Kenya to adjourn its trial in Somalia. A written statement to the Somali government, the ICJ confirmed that […]
Resume talks, for elections to kick off- int’l partners tell Somalis
MOGADISHU (SD) – The International Community has urged Somali federal and regional leaders to hold dialogue paving the way for the parliamentary and presidential elections. In a statement, the partners warned Somalis […]
One person killed in Mogadishu car bomb
MOGADISHU (SD) – At least one person has been killed and more than six others sustained injuries after car bomb exploded in Mogadishu on Saturday. According to witnesses, a car packed with […]
Somalia: Election Conference to open in Baidoa
Baidoa (SD) – A technical conference meant to discuss Somalia’s election issues is set to open in Baidoa between technical committees from the Federal Government, Regional Administrations and Benadir Region. The committees […]
WATCH: Samiya Abdi on Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccine
Toronto (SD) – Canadian Muslim medical and religious academics came together and formed a Covid 19 task force to dispel the baseless myths surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine. The task force is holding […]
The Sultan of Somaliland Sultan Mohamed died in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Reports from Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland confirm that the sultan of Somaliland Sultan Mohamed Sultan Abdikadir Sultan Abdullahi has passed away tonight. The Sultan was a key figure […]
Rep Ilhan Omar appointed Vice chairwoman of panel overseeing Africa, global human rights
Washington (SD) – Somalia born Ilhan Omar, a member of the US House of Representatives, has been appointed Deputy Chair of the on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations […]
Somalia starts issuing aircraft registrations
MOGADISHU (SD) – Two Somali commercial airlines have today secured aircraft registration and licenses from Somali government for the first time in more than three decades. Somali Civil Aviation Authority have issued […]
James Swan discussed Somalia’s election disputes with frontline states
Mogadishu (SD) – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia James Swan , discussed Somalia’s election dispute issues with the Foreign Ministers of Ethiopia, Kenya, Djibouti and Uganda. James Swan […]
