It was not long ago when I discussed the failure of the Federal Government of Somalia in foreign relations at the 38th extraordinary summit of IGAD. I pointed out in my article […]
A Second Diplomatic Setback to Farmaajo’s Administration
AU mission to improve Somalia’s security ahead of elections
MOGADISHU (SD) – The African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) commenced plans to step up Somalia’s security head of elections in the Horn of Africa nation. In a statement issued on Friday […]
Qatari government requests investigation on betrayal of Somali youths in Eritrea
Doha (SD) – The Qatari government has spoken out against the controversial issue of Somali youths allegedly taken to Eretria for military training and called for an immediate investigation on the matter. […]
Journalist Bidhanshe arrested for interviewing rebel leader
Las Anod (SD) – News from Las Anod town confirm that Somaliland police have arrested Mohamed Bidhanshe, one of the journalist working in that town. Journalists in Las Anod said security forces […]
Farmajo pledges free and fair poll as clock is ticking on his mandate
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has today reiterated his government’s commitment to hold elections in the Horn of Africa nation. The fate of the country’s elections hung in balance […]
US airstrike kills Al-Shabaab militants – Southwest gov’t
BAIDOA (SD) – Several Al-Shabaab commanders were killed and dozens sustained injuries in an airstrike in Bakool region, Southwest authorities. In a statement, Southwest Security ministry said Somalia’s partners conducted an airstrike, […]
Somali military kills five militants in Southwest state
BAIDOA (SD) – Somali military has killed at least five al-Shabaab fighters and wounded several others following fierce fighting with the group in Bay region, a military official confirmed Friday. Somali National […]
Woman repairs a road in Hargeisa: Femininity is not a tether
Hargeisa (SD) – Pictures of a woman who volunteered to repair one of the streets in Hargeisa has been posted on social media with lots of fan fair. In recent days, traffic […]
Somalia: Simply put, KDF forces cannot support the stability, while fueling instability in Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali Federal Government has announced that it has lost confidence in Kenya’s KDF forces’ ability to support efforts to stabilize Somalia. Somalia made the announcement in a statement […]
Somalia: International partners welcome the appointment of Puntland and Jubaland electoral commissions
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s international partners have today issued an statement welcoming the appointment of Puntland and Jubaland members to the National Electoral Commission. “International partners welcome the nomination of State-level Electoral […]
Fugitive Jubbaland Security minister Janan declares war on SNA in Belet-Hawo
NAIROBI (SD) – The fugitive Jubbaland security Minister Abdirashid Janan has today vowed to wage new offensive against the federal government troops in Belet-Hawa town of Gedo region. In a press conference, […]
Somali Federal Government Ministers visit Dolow town
Dolow (SD) – A delegation of Somali ministers including the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Information, the Minister of Defense, and military officials visited Dolow district in Gedo region, to assess […]
Somalia demands IGAD to dismiss Djibouti’s Fact-Finding report
Mogadishu (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia has called on IGAD to dismiss a report submitted by the Fact-Finding Commission on its border with Kenya, saying the report has had a […]
The Gurti expected to hold an extraordinary session on the timing of Parliamentary and local elections.
Hargeisa (SD) – The president of Somaliland and the leaders of the three national parties met with the deputy chair of Somaliland House of Elders, discussed issues related to the upcoming elections […]
President Farmajo signs resolution securing 13 seats for Banadir in Senate
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has today signed resolution allotting 13 seats at the Upper House to Banaadir Region which encompasses the capital Mogadishu into law. The proposal which […]
UN envoy welcomes Puntland and Jubaland electoral commission announcements, while feds reject it
Jowhar (SD) – The United Nations Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, speaking to the media in Jowhar, following a meeting with President Hirshabelle, welcomed the electoral commissions announced by Puntland and […]
Djibouti says fact-finding mission on the situation between Somalia and Kenya was “Impartial”
Djibouti (SD) – The government of Djibouti defended its role in IGAD’s fact-finding mission report on the dispute between the governments of Somalia and Kenya. A statement from the Djiboutian foreign ministry […]
Desist from dragging us into your domestic issues, Kenya tells Somalia
NAIROBI (SD) – Kenya will not accept to be drawn into Somalia’s internal politics, Kenya government spokesperson said Thursday. In a press conference in Nairobi, Kenya government Spokesman Cyrus Oguna said Somalia’s […]
Puntland, Jubaland issue new joint resolution on election dispute
Mogadishu (SD) – The regional administrations of Puntland and Jubaland have finally submitted their members of the Federal Electoral Commission at the State level, according to a released joint statement. The move […]
UN: Expresses opposition to parallel or alternative election processes
Mogadishu (SD) – UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General James Swan in a press conference today addressed Somalia’s current political situation, expressing hope that a consensus could be reached on holding inclusive […]
