MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government has today dispelled reports claiming the ban on Khat from Kenya was lifted amid diplomatic tensions between Somalia and Kenya ups. In a video, Somali finance minister, […]
Somalia sets out a ‘clarification’ on fate of Kenyan khat
AU calls for dialogue to end Somalia-Kenya diplomatic raw
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – African Union Commission (AUC) has called on Somalia and Kenya authorities to iron out their diplomatic raw at the negotiating table, saying peace on the Somalia-Kenya border is […]
Swan visits Garowe and discusses elections with Puntland
Garowe (SD) – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, James Swan, gave details of his meeting with Puntland President Said Deni yesterday. Swan said his meeting with Deni focused […]
Somali government allows Khat to be imported from anywhere
Mogadishu (SD) – The Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia Abdirahman Duale Bayle has announced that from now on, traders will be able to import Khat wherever they want. […]
Assessing Somaliland’s latest Voter Registration
Hargeisa (SD) – The voter registration process for the upcoming combined elections of the House of Representatives and Local Council elections was launched on November 29th, 2020 by the National Election Commission […]
Kenya calls for end to fighting in Belet-Hawo, mum on Somalia accusations
NAIROBI (SD) – Kenya said Monday it had written to the African Union over the fighting in Belet-Hawo citing fears of refugees influx and further instability in the region but snubbed Somalia’s […]
Somali gov’t intercepts weapons
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali security agencies have intercepted illegal weapons and ammunition in the country, information ministry confirmed Monday. In a statement, Somali information Minister Osman Abukar Dubbe said the government has […]
100 Jubaland fighters captured in Belet-Hawo fighting – Somali gov’t
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government has today said that nearly 100 fighters were captured in the fighting between federal government troops and Jubbaland forces which started in the wee hours of Monday […]
Somali government blames Kenya for Beled Hawo attack
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali federal government says a militia organized by Kenya have attacked Gedo region, particularly Beled-hawo. The Somali Minister of Information, Osman Abokor Dubbe, issued a statement last night, […]
Islamic group associated with Al-Shabab announced in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa (SD) – A religious armed group called the Islamic State Center affiliated with Al-Shabaab, has been stablished in Ethiopia, according the group’s leaders. Mohamed Rashaad, one of the group’s leaders, […]
Puntland Darawish forces take over Badhan town
Badhan (SD) – Puntland forces have been deployed in Badhan town in Sanaag region in response to the arrival of individuals from Somaliland, who were registering voters for an upcoming elections. The […]
Somalia: Independent Electoral Commission convenes in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s Independent Electoral Commission opened a four-day conference in Mogadishu, for the members of the Commission, focusing on the achievements of the Commission during its tenure. The Chairperson of […]
Kenya military ambushes al-shabaab in Mandera county
NAIROBI (SD) – At least one al-Shabaab fighter has been killed and another one was captured after Kenya military ambushed the militants in Mandera county near Kenya-Somalia border. Reports say Kenya Defense […]
UN calls for solution to end Somalia’s electoral impasse
DHUSAMAREB (SD) – UN has reiterated the need for dialogue and consensus going forward to resolve Somalia’s current electoral impasse. James Swan, UN envoy to Somalia who arrived in Dhusamareb on Sunday […]
Security forces launch operation in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali government forces have launched a security crackdown in the capital Mogadishu following an increase in killings and explosions in the capital. Reports say the operation is planned to […]
ONLF spokesman denies that their leader has been fired
Jigjiga (SD) – Members of the Ogaden National Liberation Front’s Central Committee who have previously stated that they are the corrective wing of the ONLF met to day and said they’ve removed […]
Nawad Hassan, First female to run for mayor of Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Nawad Hassan, a young woman, announced her candidacy for the Hargeisa City Council, adding and if she wins, she wants to run the mayor of Hargeisa. Mayors in Somaliland […]
Somaliland attends UK-Africa trade co-operation conference
Nairobi (SD) – Somaliland’s Ambassador to Kenya, Bashe Awil Haji Omar, attended a conference hosted by the UK Department of Commerce on Wednesday to discuss investment opportunities in Africa. The Republic of […]
Somali, AU forces seize town from al-Shabab
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali National Army (SNA) forces backed by AU troops have recaptured a strategic town in Middle Shabelle region hours after al-Shabab militants briefly wrested the control of the small […]
Four security guards killed, ex-MPs survived Mogadishu blast
MOGADISHU (SD) – At least four bodyguards attached to two former lawmakers were killed and their bosses sustained injuries after landmine hit a vehicle in Somali capital on Saturday. Witnesses confirmed that […]
