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 […]
Rep Ilhan Omar appointed Vice chairwoman of panel overseeing Africa, global human rights
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 […]
Somalia’s Abdulqawi, ICJ president replaced
HAGUE (SD) – International Court of Justice (ICJ) has Monday said that Somalia’s jurist, Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf who was serving as the president the global court was replaced. In a statement, the […]
EU and AU pressure Somalis to solve their differences
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) have pressed Somali political stakeholders to end their differences through dialogue amid political uncertinity in the horn of Africa nation. In […]
UN Security Council to discuss Somalia’s political crisis
NEW YORK (SD) – UN Security Council will today talks over Somalia’s current political impasse amid the term of President lapsed on Monday. According sources who spoke to AFP, the security council […]
WATCH: Jibril Aw Mahomed a Somali political analyst “what is happening in Somalia is political crises, a political mayhem”
Columbus (SD) – Somalia is currently facing a political crises born out of election process disagreement, Somalia’s parliament and president’s terms have both expired, the opposition is insisting on a care taker […]
Two UCID Candidates Arrested in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Yusuf Kayse Abdillahi, Information Secretary of the UCID Opposition Party today Condemned the arrest of two candidates just before their announcement ceremony on Thursday. The arrested two candidates are […]
Somaliland: Modern Tax Collection System Launched
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland Minister of Finance Dr. Saad Ali Shire today launched a tax service partnership between the Ministry of Finance and SOMTEL. The E-Dahab tax payment service is designed to […]
Somalia: International partners addresses Outcomes of the Dhusamareb Conferences
Mogadishu (SD) – A statement from members of Somalia’s international partners addressed the country’s political situation, especially in the difficult transition period, the 2021 elections and the Dhusamareb consultative conference. “International partners […]
Opposition parties call for formation of council to govern Somalia as Farmaajo’s term lapses
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Council of Presidential Candidates (CPC) has called for the formation of a new team to oversee the transition process to avoid power vacuum as the term of lapsed […]
