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 […]
Danab Commandos seize truck loaded with explosives
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 […]
Somalia rejects Kenya’s request to delay ICJ maritime case
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia has opposed Kenya’s request to postpone the maritime dispute case between the countries just a month before the case hearing commence at International Court of Justice (ICJ). In […]
Federal gov’t reiterates call to hold proposed talks in Garowe
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government has insisted that the consultative forum should be held in Garowe town barely a day after Puntland and Jubbaland suggested the venue to be Mogadishu. Somali information […]
Somalia: PM briefs Parliament on Government’s first 100 days performance
Mogadishu (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Hussein Roble, addressed a special joint sitting of the Somali Parliament today. The PM Touted his governments first hundred […]
US warns against prolonged Care taker administration in Somalia
Washington (SD) – The US State Department spokesman has addressed the electoral crisis in Somalia and about the political situation in Somalia. Spokesman Ned Price held a press conference calling for the […]
Kenya reiterates denial of meddling in Somalia’s internal affairs
NAIROBI (SD) – Kenya has dismissed claims of interference in the domestic affairs of Somalia as “false and misleading” saying it respects Somalia’s sovereignty. In a statement issued on Tuesday during an […]
Somaliland beefs up security in major cities
Hargeisa (SD) – Security in Somaliland cities has been tightened over the past two nights, with troops patrolling the streets of major cities. According to residents, Burao, Las Anod and Borama are […]
Puntland declines to host President Farmajo’s election conference
Garowe (SD) – Puntland Regional State of Somalia in a released statement responded to Somalia President’s call for a consultative meeting be held in Garowe on February 15th. Puntland welcomed the election […]
International partners to support Somaliland’s parliamentary and municipal elections
Hargeisa (SD) – Countries encouraging Somaliland’s democratic process have welcomed the agreement to hold elections for representatives and municipality in Somaliland. Countries that have issued the support statement include Denmark, European Union, […]
President Farmajo calls for yet another Election related conference
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo tonight called for a meeting of the heads of federal member states and the governor of Banadir region in order to discuss […]
