Despite some of the venomous and outlandish conspiracy theories about who funds or who is behind it, Heritage Institute is a Somali Thinktank that is doing well in terms of having access […]
The Heritage 2020 Conference: The Takeaway
Somaliland: SOLJA’s disputed Conference Elects New Leaders
Mogadishu (SD) The disputed seventh conference of the Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) has today concluded in Hargeisa, electing its leadership after two days of meetings. The conference was reportedly attended by delegates […]
CAIR-Minnesota, Community Call for ‘Independent and Transparent’ Probe of Minneapolis Police Fatally Shooting a Man During Traffic Stop
Press Release Minneapolis- The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today called for an independent and transparent investigation of an incident in which the Minneapolis Police fatally shot a […]
Somali President signs 2021 budget into law
MOGADISHU (SD) – President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo on Thursday signed into law the country’s 2020/21 Budget, which includes a stimulus package to hold the upcoming elections. Currently the legitimacy of the Somali […]
Somalia: Hassan Sheikh and Mursal disagree over what will happen after February 8th
Garowe (SD) – The speaker of parliament Mohamed Mursal attending the Heritage conference in Garowe was asked, what will happen on February 8, 2021?, when Somali president’s term expires. Mursal replied that […]
Jubbaland leader accuses federal gov’t of disintegrating Somalia
GAROWE (SD) – Jubbaland leader, Ahmed Mohamed Madobe has accused federal government of plunging the country into political crisis saying the incumbent leader chats out a plan to ‘rig’ the soon-to-be-held elections. […]
Somaliland: Wadani critizesed President Bihi over Djibouti deal
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s largest opposition Party Wadani critizesed president Muse Bihi of handing over Tokhoshi water wells in Selel region to Djibouti. President Muse Bihi just got back from a trip […]
Benadir FC lifts inter-State Cup after 10yrs hiatus
MOGADISHU (SD) – Banadir FC from Mogadishu which fought Galmudug team tooth and claw has finally succeeded to lift the 2020 Inter-State Cup. The match which attracted thousands of spectators has ended […]
Somaliland’s Human Rights Centre releases 2020 Annual Report
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland Human Rights Center has today released its annual report for 2020, with damming details of abuses committed by the Hargeisa Authorities. The Report highlights pattern of abuse […]
UK Gov’t allocates £5 million to hunger response in Somalia
LONDON (SD) – The government of UK has announced £5 million aid to support starving Somalis in Horn of Africa nation. In a statement, UK said the fund which will be channelled […]
UN chief appoints new deputy envoy to Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday appointed Anita Kiki Gbeho of Ghana as his new deputy special representative for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia. In a […]
Somalia: Deputy MP calls on regional governments to implement election agreement
Garowe (SD) – Somali Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi Mohamed Guled (Khadar) addressed a panel discussion at the Heritage Institute in Garowe addressed issues related to the Constitution, Federalism and electoral issues. Mahdi […]
President Bihi represented by a senior advisor at the Heritage conference in Garowe
Garowe (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, is reportedly represented by a senior advisor at the Heritage Forum in Garowe, according to attendees. These sources added that president Bihi’s advisor is […]
SOLJA conference opens in Hargeisa, with some journalists boycotting
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland Journalists Association SOLJA’s 7th controversial conference opened this morning at the Ambassador Hotel in Hargeisa. This year’s SOLJA conference is surrounded by governmental interference, leading to division […]
Banadir regional administration sets up accountability for international organizations
Mogadishu (SD) – The Banadir regional administration has issued strict orders to agencies operating in the districts of Banadir region, especially those working on social issues that provide humanitarian assistance. “After observing […]
Politicians, Gov’t officials and scholars troop in Garowe for annual event
GAROWE (SD) – Somalia’s political leaders, thinkers, activists have been converging in the administrative capital of Puntland state, Garowe for the last three to attend annual HIPS forum for ideas. The Forum […]
Somaliland journalists and Minister Kore discuss SOLJA’s future
Hargeisa (SD) – A meeting held today at the headquarters of the Somaliland Ministry of Information between Minister Saleban Ali Koore and Somaliland journalists, focused on how to save SOLJA and return […]
Al-Shabab network, including a woman, convicted
Mogadishu (SD) – Three people arrested for collaborating with Al-Shabab and for being part of a network group were sentenced for working on the transfer and storage of military equipment used in […]
Roble taps Moalimu to be the government’s spokesman
Mogadishu (SD) – The Prime Minister of Somalia, Mohamed Hussein Roble has appointed Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimu the Spokesman of the Federal Government of Somalia. Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimu was a member of the […]
Heritage’s Garowe conference of ideas delayed
Garowe (SD) – The conference of the Heritage Institute, which was expected to open this afternoon in Garowe, the capital of Puntland State of Somalia, has been delayed. The director of the […]
