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 […]
Somalia: Kenyan military base in Hosingow shelled
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. […]
Somaliland: Somcable Awards Best Employees of 2020
Hargeisa (SD) – Somcable presented awards to its best employees last year at a ceremony in Hargeisa. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Investment, the Director General of the Ministry […]
Puntland ministers, military officials to visit Sanaag region, escalating tensions
Erigavo (SD) – The latest reports from Sanaag region indicates that government and Puntland military officials are heading there today. The delegation includes Puntland’s Minister of Finance, parliamentarians, police and Darawish commanders […]
Trump Administration deports record number of Somalis
Washington (SD) – Since US President Donald Trump, took power hundreds of Somalis have been deported back to Somalia, and a number more were repatriated just yesterday. A total of 70 Somalis […]
Premier Bank unveils Wallet services in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Premier Wallet service was launched at the Sahal Hotel in Mogadishu, a state-of-the-art technology service for smartphones users in the country. The service, introduced by Premier Bank, will make […]
The Cost of the Absence of Compromise in Somali Politics.
by Abdirizak M. DiisFriday, January 15, 2021 Somalia gained its independence in 1960. The president of the nascent government Aden Abdullahi Osman was elected democratically. Osman was reelected through a popular vote […]
James Swan visits Baidoa and acknowledges Lafta-Gareen’s election efforts
Baidoa (SD) – A delegation led by the Secretary-General of the United Nations Special Representative to Somalia James Swan have reached in Baidoa, the capital of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia. […]
Former US Ambassador to Somalia recommends opening consulate in Somaliland
Washington (SD) – Former US Ambassador to Somalia Amb. Stephen M. Schwartz, in a recent article circulated heavily on social media suggested that his government open a consulate in Somaliland. The ambassador […]
AFRICOM issues statement on shelling in Bay region
Djibouti (SD)- A statement from the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Djibouti provided details of a recent airstrike in Bay region. A statement from AFRICOM said that US forces, in collaboration with […]
Ex-Somali president meets HirShabelle leader over political crisis
MOGADISHU (SD) – Former Somali president and current presidential aspirant, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has held meeting with president of HirShabelle State, Ali Gudlawe Hussein in Mogadishu. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, a leading member […]
