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 […]
The Cost of the Absence of Compromise in Somali Politics.
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 […]
Kenya amasses troops near border to pursue al-Shabab
NAIROBI (SD) – Kenya government have deployed security forces near Kenya-Somalia border to launch search and rescue mission for the three people reportedly kidnapped by al-Shabaab fighters. The three people went missing […]
US airstrikes destroys Al-Shabaab base
MOGADISHU (SD) – US military on Wednesday destroyed al-Shabaab base in an airstrike ahead of US troop exit from Somalia on January 20. In a statement, U.S. Africa Command known Africom said […]
Somaliland: Khatumo and Puntland collaborated in blocking voter registration in Buhodle
Buhodle (SD) – Puntland’s Darawish Command in collaboration with local militias in Ayn region, have reportedly succeeded in thwarting Somaliland’s voter registration in Buhodle and other parts of the Cayn region. The […]
Halimo Yarey: Somalia needs a government that is not ruled from Halane
Mogadishu (SD) – Halimo Ismail Ibrahim (Halimo Yarey) the chairperson of Somalia’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) speaking at the 2021 Judicial Conference in Mogadishu today, said that the entity responsible for upholding […]
Somali foreign minister held online meet with Ilhan Omar
Mogadishu (SD) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of Somalia, Mohamed Abdirizak Mohamud, attended a joint online event organized by the US Peace Institute and the […]
Somaliland Government Revokes Licenses of Telecommunication Companies, demands they reapply
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Technology has today revoked the licenses of all telecommunications service providers in the country. An statement issued by the Office of the Minister […]
Al-Shabaab destroys Safaricom mast in Mandera
NAIROBI (SD) – Suspected al-Shabaab fighters have destroyed a Safaricom telecommunication mast in Village near Kenya-Somalia border, locals confirmed. The men raided Darkale village near Banisa town in Mandera county just days […]
Over ten killed in SNA-Shabaab clashes in southern Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – At least 11 people including Somali soldiers were killed and several others sustained after heavy clashes between Somali military and al-Shabaab on Tuesday evening in southern Somalia. Ali Mohamed […]
Somaliland registration center in Las Anod attacked with hand grenades
Las Anod (SD) – More details are emerging from a grenade attack on the Somaliland voter registration center in Las Anod, Sool region last night. The large blast was heard in various […]
Somaliland: Public Solar Power Launched In Berbera
Berbera (SD) – The Vice President of the Republic of Somaliland, HE Abdirahman Abdillahi Ismail (Saylici) has today unveiled a low-cost solar power project in Berbera, the capital of the Sahil region. […]
Somalia: Union Candidates advises international community on holding elections
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s Union of Presidential Candidates in a letter addressed to the international community provided a warning and advice on how to hold consensus elections in Somalia. The statement noted […]
Somalia: International community calls for resolution of electoral dispute
Mogadishu (SD) – The international community is deeply concerned about the stalemate in the implementation of the electoral process agreed upon by President Farmajo on September 17th and the heads of the […]
The Way Forward for the United States in Somalia
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) is on track to withdraw almost all U.S. forces from Somalia by January 15, 2021, providing a gratuitous public relations and operational windfall to al-Shabaab, Somalia’s […]
Somaliland: Vice President unveils UAE funded Hospital in Berbera
Berbera (SD) – The Vice President of the Republic of Somaliland Abdirahman Abdullahi Ismail (Saylici) has unveils a new UAE funded hospital in Berbera. The mayor of Berbera who spoke at the […]
Al-Shabaab kills seven Kenyan soldiers in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – At least seven Kenya Military forces (KDF) soldiers were killed after KDF convoy hit by improvised explosive device (IED) on Monday. According to locals, one of KDF military vehicles […]
