Mogadishu (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia today used its police force to disperse peaceful demonstrators in Mogadishu. Demonstration were reportedly against the Federal Government of Somalia and were organized by […]
Somali forces disperse peaceful protesters
Somali President and Chinese Ambassador Discuss Somaliland and Taiwan Political Ties
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo met with the Chinese Ambassador to Somalia Qin Jian at Villa Somalia today. In a press statement from […]
Puntland launches annual exams for 16,500 students
Galkayo (SD) – Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni who is currently in Galkayo, today launched Puntland’s annual High School and 8th Grade Diploma Examinations for 16,500 students. The State Ministries of […]
Suicide Bomber targets Mogadishu Port
Mogadishu (SD) – At least five soldiers have been injured today in a large explosion near the main Mogadishu port located in Hamar-Jajab district. A suicide bomber detonated a minibus full of […]
Taiwan Appoints an Ambassador to Somaliland
Taipei (SD) – Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs appointed an ambassador to the Republic of Somaliland today according to that country’s state media. Taiwan News Agency reported that ambassador Lou Chen-hwa, a […]
Djibouti: Protect Jailed Air Force Pilot’s Rights
(Nairobi) – Djibouti’s authorities should impartially investigate alleged mistreatment of a detained former air force pilot and ensure that his due process rights are respected. The authorities have repressed peaceful protests that […]
Somaliland President receives Kenyan delegation in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of the Republic of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi, received a high-level delegation from Kenya last night. The Kenyan delegation consisted of MPs, politicians, Investors, and other key […]
Dahabshil dismisses World Remit collaboration News
Hargeisa (SD) – Dahabshiil Group have denied WorldRemit officials’ statements to the media regarding a remittance deal between the two entities. Dahabshiil’s general operations manager Fuad Ahmed Nuh told local media that […]
US Embassy in Mogadishu: We condemn threats and violations against journalists and the free press in Somaliland
Mogadishu (SD) – The US Embassy in Somalia has criticizing Somaliland’s decision to shutting down Universal and Star TV stations in Hargeisa. The statement was posted on the embassy’s twitter account and […]
Somalia reopens domestic flights
Mogadishu (SD) – At today’s Somalia Cabinet meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Mahdi Mohamed Guled (Khadar), approved the reopening of domestic flights to facilitate the flow of public travel. After […]
China responds to Taiwan-Somaliland diplomatic cooperation
Mogadishu (SD) – The Chinese Embassy in Mogadishu has responded to the recent bilateral relationship between Somaliland and Taiwan, an independent region that China that claims to be part of that country. […]
President Bihi and Former Khatumo leader meet in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Reports from Hargeisa indicate that Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi held a special meeting with the former President of Khatumo state, Ali Khalif Galaydh. The meeting is first of […]
Somaliland and Taiwan forge a historic diplomatic ties
Taipei (SD) – Somaliland and Taiwan have recently forged a new diplomatic agreement which includes bilateral relations between the two Internationally unrecognized countries. Somaliland Foreign Minister Dr. Yasin Harir Faraton recently visited […]
Deni: The federal government is destroying the upper house
Galkayo (SD) – Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni attended the celebrations of the country’s 60th Anniversary of independence and the Unification of Somali Republic. The ceremony, which took place at the […]
Jubaland: Somalia is known for holding elections ever four years
Kismayo (SD) – Jubaland State President Ahmed Mohamed Islam attended a brief ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of the Independence of southern regions and the unification of northern and southern Somalia. […]
UCID Chairman’s Immunity revoked by Parliament
Hargeisa (SD) -Somaliland House of Representative’ permanent committee in an unusual move today announced today it removed UCID party leader Feisal Ali Warabe’s immunity. The committee accused the leader of violating a […]
Somali Parliament approves zoning law
Mogadishu (SD) – Members of Federal Parliament of Somalia have unanimously passed a House and Senate resolution regarding constituency and electoral districts. The 7th session of the 12th Parliament opened with 150 […]
British MP: We didn’t like Somaliland decision to unite with Somalia
London (SD) – The 60th Anniversary celebrations of Somaliland’s Independence Day from Britain was held in London, Hargeisa and around the world this week. The ceremony held in London at the Somaliland […]
Somali Ambassador to co-chair 75th UN session
New York (SD) – Somali Federal Government’s ambassador to the United Nations Abukar Dahir Osman (Abukar Baale) was elected vice chairman of the 75th session of the United Nations today. Ambassador Abukar […]
Puntland to decline upcoming federal Conference in Mogadishu
Garowe (SD) The government of Puntland has officially declined in attending the meeting of the Federal Government and regional governments scheduled for July 5th in Mogadishu. Sources who are familiar with the […]