Mogadishu (SD) – The Minister of Defense of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Hussein Haji, accompanied by the Commander of the Somali National Army, General Odawa Yusuf Rage, met today with […]
Somalia: Secretary of Defense meets with US Africa Commander
Somaliland: Minister Faraton Welcomes the idea of opening a US Consulate in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland Government welcomes recent statements of a former US Ambassador to Somalia Amb. Stephen M. Schwartz and his proposal that the United States opens a consulate in Hargeisa. Somaliland’s […]
Over 300 Somali soldiers killed in Tigray – ex-spy boss
NAIROBI (SD) – At least 370 Somali soldiers were killed and several others went missing after they took part in the fighting between Ethiopian government and Tigray regional state, former deputy spy […]
Farmajo holds ‘secret’ meeting with Ethiopian army boss in Villa Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali president, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has held talks with Ethiopia’s military chief and the president of Oromia state ahead of the elections. According to reliable sources, the two Ethiopian […]
Somalia retains rights to vote at UN assembly
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia will have the rights to vote at the UN General Assembly despite failing to settle payment of financial contributions to the UN. In a resolution, the global body […]
Ministry of Health receives medical equipment from Taiwanese Embassy in Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland Minister of Health Development Dr. Omar Ali Abdillahi (Bade) accompanied by the Director General of the Ministry Dr. Mohamed Abdi Hirgeye, received medical equipment from Taiwanese embassy in […]
US withdraws all of its troops from Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – Nearly 700 US troops serving in Somalia have been completely evacuated from the country, according to Pentagon officials. The withdrawal of US troops from Somalia has been completed, two […]
Former Somali warns of what could happen if elections dispute is not resolved
Mogadishu (SD) – Former Somali President Ali Mahdi Mohamed has spoken out strongly about the country’s political stalemate over the election dispute. Ali Mahdi first warned of a return to civil war […]
Somalia launches revision of civil servants’ salary structure program
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia has for the first time launch a program to review and upgrade the payment and grade structures of the civil servants in what the government said was aimed […]
Somalia: Kenyan military base in Hosingow shelled
Hosingow (SD) – Al-Shabaab reportedly carried out a mortar attack today on an AMISOM base in Hosingow, Lower Juba region. The base attacked is occupied by Kenyan troops who are part of […]
Somaliland: National Parties welcomes the election date set by the NEC for the House of Representatives and local elections
Hargeisa (SD) – The three national parties of the Republic of Somaliland, today jointly welcomed the date set by the members of the National Electoral Commission to hold the joint elections for […]
Six soldiers killed after IED hits convoy of Lower Shabelle governor
AFGOOYE (SD) – At least six US-trained Somali soldiers were killed and several others sustained injuries after a military vehicle escorting Lower Shabelle governor motorcade hit by landmine. The attack happened on […]
Somalia to discuss Kenyan dispute with US, Security Council
Washington (SD) – Somali Foreign Minister Mohamed Abdirizak, who is in the United States said he would discuss Kenya Somalia conflict with US government. Mohamed Abdirizak also said he planned to meet […]
Mother pays 100k Shillings in bribe to visit son in Mogadishu jail
MOGADISHU (SD) – 78-year old mother, Luley Osman Hassan has been bribing Mogadishu prison guards for more than 3 years only to visit her son who was arrested in 2017. According to […]
Kenya in denial of Al Shabab control of Mandera roads
Nairobi (SD) – Kenya’s interior ministry has rejected a statement by the governor of Mandera that al-Shabaab controls more than 50% of the area’s roads. The interior ministry dismissed Ali Roba’s statement […]
Somaliland: Electoral Commission announces election date for the House of Representatives and local councils
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland National Electoral Commission has today submitted a letter to the President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, specifying the election date for the House of Representatives and local councils. […]
Somaliland authorities arrest 4 journalists in Borama
Borama (SD) – Somaliland security forces have today arrested four journalists working in Borama, the regional capital of Awdal region. According to journalists in Borama, security forces arrested Ahmed Diriye Iltire, Hussein […]
Kenya military in Somalia to acquire counter-IED equipment
MOGADISHU (SD) – Kenyan troops working under the framework of African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) will soon be able to carry out IED clearance operations thanks to a deal to acquire […]
UK trains over 100 Somali soldiers
BAIDOA (SD) – British Army has trained 113 Somali soldiers in Somalia’s Southwest state, UK government confirmed Thursday. In a statement, UK said the latest batch obtained the essential infantry skills they […]
It’s Time the Pentagon Finds an Alternative to Djibouti
by Michael Rubin BERBERA, SOMALILAND—Djibouti’s role in U.S. national security has for decades been inversely proportional to its size. The tiny East African country has long been a logistical hub for the U.S. […]
