Afgoye (SD) – Reports from Afgoye district say that fighting broke out between government forces and Al-Shabaab fighters in the district last night. The fighting came after al-Shabaab attacked three military bases. […]
Shabab attacks Military bases in Afgoye
Somalia discloses names of pro-shabaab journalists killed in airstrikes
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia has displayed names of four militants killed in airstrikes in southern Somalia. Quoting the military officials, SNA Radio reported that the three Journalists working at pro-shabaab radio station […]
India appoints new ambassador to Somalia
NAIROBI (SD) – The government of India has appointed new ambassador to Somalia to boost its relationship with East Africa nation region. In a statement, Indian foreign ministry said India replaced its ambassador […]
Custodial corps chief survives blast attack in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali custodial corps commander, Mahad Abdirahman Adan on Thursday escaped unhurt after his convoy hit by landmine in Mogadishu. Sources say the blast targeted the convoy along KM4 area […]
Rep. Ilhan Omar: I am drawing up Articles of Impeachment.
Washington (SD) – Ilhan Omar a member of the House of Representative from Minneapolis said she is drafting the articles of Impeachment against the outgoing President Donald Trump. The remarks come after […]
Somalia’s Speaker of the Upper House Abdi Hashi accepts Election Mediations
Mogadishu (SD) – The Northern Regional Parliamentary Election Commission is reportedly expected to include four members from Speaker of the Upper House Abdi Hashi Abdullahi on the Somali government-appointed Electoral Commission. In […]
PM Roble and Opposition candidate Abdirahman Abdishakur discuss elections
Mogadishu (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble has today received at his office the Leader of the Wadajir Party Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame. The Prime […]
Somalia: Puntland to pay compensation to Nadiro Faysal’s family
Garowe (SD) – Puntland’s Minister of Security, Abdisamad Mohamed Galan, has issued a statement condemning the recent police killing of Nadiro Faysal Shire in Garowe. The minister announced that Puntland state government […]
President Farmajo to hold talks with Jubbaland leader
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali federal government and Jubbaland state will soon expected to hold talks over Gedo region thanks to efforts by Galmudug leader Ahmed Abdi Kariye. According sources close to Galmudug […]
Uganda Airlines to start direct flights to Somaliland
KAMPALA (SD) – Uganda Airlines announced that it will expand its passenger routes by adding new direct flight to and from Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland. The airlines will start its new […]
Faisal Ali Warabe says he will campaign for Farmajo’s re-election
Hargeisa (SD) – Chairman of the opposition party UCID Eng. Faisal Ali Warabe has suddenly announced that he is working on the re-election of President Farmajo, in an stunning announcement. The opposition […]
Poll agency says fate of Gedo elections lies with gov’t leaders
MOGADISHU (SD) – The elections to take place in Gedo region need a political agreement between Somali federal government and Jubbaland state, FIET said. Speaking to the media, Chairperson of the disputed […]
A Senior Muse Bihi’s advisor mediates Abdi Hashi and Mahdi Guled
Garowe (SD) – President Muse Bihi’s senior advisor participated a reconciliation meetings between Somalia’s Speaker of the Upper House Abdi Hashi Abdullahi and Somali Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi Mohamed Guled Khadar in […]
Explosion in Mogadishu Targets Police spokesman
Mogadishu (SD) – Details are emerging from an explosion that took place last night in Mogadishu, especially in Waberi district, the blast targeted a Somali police spokesman Sadiq Adan Doodishe’s Vehicle, near […]
Radio Barawe shut down by police
BAIDOA (SD) – A local radio station in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region is off the air for the fourth day after regional police ordered closure. Southwest state police last Saturday arrested journalist […]
Somali gov’t heeds call for dialogue over poll process
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government is reportedly planing to hold talks with opposition leaders following a pressure by international community to resolve differences over elections process. According to multiple sources, Prime Minister […]
Opposition warns US oil firms against ‘shady deal’ in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali opposition have told US based oil companies not to sign the “secret” oil agreement with Somali government or to admit at their own risk. In a letter addressed […]
Somalia: PM Roble begins meeting with opposition candidates
Mogadishu (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble, in an effort to find solutions to the electoral dispute, is launching a series of meetings with […]
Resignation of President Farmajo Is the Right Option before Somalia Falls Apart
The high level of political antagonism, public agitation, insecurity, and fear for violence afflicting Somalia demand the immediate resignation of President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo as the right option before Somalia falls apart. […]
Somalia: Puntland Journalists Association Condemns Arrest of Journalist Kilwe
Garowe (SD) – The Puntland Journalists Association (MAP) has accused the regional government of violating the constitution. “The Puntland State Government has violated Articles 12, 14, 18, 19, 21, 22, 25, 26 […]
