NAIROBI (SD) – UN refugee agency has been asked to have road map on the definite closure of Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps within two weeks, Kenya Interior Ministry confirmed. Interior CS […]
Kenya orders closure of Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps
Four die after bus hits IED in Mandera
NAIROBI (SD) – At least four people have died and ten others sustained on Wednesday morning after an IED suspected to have been planted on a road hit a bus they were […]
Jubbaland fires fugitive Security Minister, Janan
MOGADISHU (SD) – The embattled security minister, Abdirashid Janan was sacked by Jubbaland president Ahmed Madobe following emergence of reports of talks between President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and Janan. The office of […]
Jubaland security minister confirms talks with Feds
Beled Hawo (SD) – Jubbaland security minister Abdirashid Janan has reportedly reached an agreement with the federal government of Somalia and may visit Baled Hawa district in Gedo region in the coming […]
UN, US and the EU urge Somali leaders to participate election process discussions
Brussels (SD) – The Vice President of the European Union (EU) has issued a stern statement to Somali leaders, feuding over the country’s election process. “Somalia’s leaders need to find a compromise […]
Somaliland launches COVID-19 vaccinationS
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, today launched the national Covid-19 vaccine campaign in the country, and officially received the first doses of covid-19 vaccine. […]
National Salvation Forum opens a Critical Conference in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s National Salvation Forum held a conference this afternoon at a hotel in Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport. The forum unites Puntland and Jubaland administrations, the Union of Candidates […]
Puntland’s Deni agrees to smoke peace pipe with Galmudug leader
MOGADISHU (SD) – Puntland state President Saed Abdullahi Deni, who bitterly opposed to the outgoing Somali President Mohamed Farmajo, has held meeting with Ahmed Abdi Qoorqoor, the leader of Galmudug state on […]
Egypt calls for end to political crisis in Somalia
CAIRO (SD) – The government of Egypt has called on Somali political stakeholders to resolve their differences at the bargaining table amid an ice-breaking meeting between Somali government and its allied regional […]
Somaliland: Alarming increase in Covid-19 cases
Hargeisa (SD) – The number of cases of COVID-19 deaths and infection have risen exponentially in recent days in Somaliland, according to authorities there. Since the resurgence of Covid-19 infection, the disease […]
UN: Today’s pre-meeting for the planned summit, with partial FMS representation
Mogadishu (SD) – The United Nations Office in Somalia talked about the preliminary election meeting held in the protected area of Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport. A brief tweet post on UNSOM’s […]
AMISOM assures security during Somali leaders’ meeting on elections
Mogadishu (SD) – AU Special Representative and Head of AMISOM Amb. Francisco Madeira said in a statement today that the African Union forces in the country will be providing security at the […]
Somtel’s Initial Public Offering
After reading the press release announcing the Initial Public Offering “IPO” of Somtel, I wanted to share my thoughts with the Dahabshiil Group, the Somaliland authorities, and members of the public who […]
Puntland president pardons journalist Kilwe Adan
Garowe (SD) – The office of the President of Puntland State of Somalia, Said Abdullahi Deni, has granted amnesty to journalist Kilwe Aden Farah, who is being held in a prison in […]
Madobe, Deni skip Mogadishu talks over tussle with Farmaajo on agenda
MOGADISHU (SD) – Jubbaland and Puntland both of which are bitterly opposed to President Mohamed Farmaajo skipped Saturday’s electoral talks dampening hopes of an electoral deal. Fármaajo met with the presidents of […]
Somalia: Puntland boycotts election conference
Garowe (SD) – The Puntland regional government of Somalia has officially boycotted the federal election conference, scheduled to open in Mogadishu today. Puntland State Minister of Interior Mohamed Abdirahman Dhabancad issued a […]
Presidential Candidate Dahir Mohamud Guelleh: Sool and Sanaag are part of Somaliland
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali presidential candidate Dahir Mohamud Guelleh recently talked about his plans for the political situation in Somalia, particularly the talks between Somalia and the Somaliland administration. Dahir Mohamud Guelleh, […]
Somaliland: Guurti Concerned with Covid-19 and Quality of Education in the Country
Hargeisa (SD) – Members of the Somaliland House of Elders, today discussed social issues in the country, such as health, education and other issues related to social life. Lawmakers have differing views […]
President Deni: We were attacked at our residence last night
Mogadishu (SD) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni says he has not yet been officially invited to the conference called by the Federal Somali president, adding the security is no longer reliable. […]
Somalia condemns Houthi’s attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil facility
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government has condemned Yemeni based militant Houthi group’s attack on Saudi oil facility in the capital of Riyadh on Friday. In a statement, Somali ministry said Houthi militia’s […]
