EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Somalia received US$ 1.9 billion in official development assistance (ODA) in 2019, comprised of roughly equal volumes of humanitarian (US$ 934 million) and development aid (US$ 924 million). The World […]
Aid Flows in Somalia-2020
Somalia: The Ministry of Health confirms 97 New COVID-19 cases
Mogadishu ( SD) – The Somali Federal Ministry of Health has confirmed 97 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours across the country. 45 people were cured and 5 patients died. […]
The Somali Government addresses mass Killing in Gololey
Mogadishu (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia in a released statement, strongly condemning the gruesome attack in Gololey village under Balcad District of Middle Shabelle, in which 8 civilians were killed. […]
Somaliland: 32 New Covid-19 cases detected
Hargeisa (SD) – The ministry of health in Somaliland has identified 32 new cases of Corona Virus, bringing the total number of cases to 257. Director General of Somaliland Ministry of Health […]
Somaliland Cabinet responses to Somalia electing MP’s from Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – The 59th Session of the Somaliland Cabinet meeting held on video conference was presided over by the President of the Republic of Somaliland, HE Muse Bihi Abdi with the […]
Faisal Ali Warabe Swipes at Sool Politicians, reverses same day
Hargeisa (SD) – UCID Chairman in two separate press conferences today, attacked Sool and Sanag politicians in Garowe and Hargeisa. The erratic Politian waited in on President Deni’s feud with his deputy […]
Somaliland Condemns Egypt’s Military Aid to Somalia
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland expressed concern over unspecified types of weapons donated by the Egyptian government to Somalia Federal Government. Somaliland Minister of Defense Abdiqani Mohamud Aateye claimed that this would harm […]
The election of the federal MP’s from Somaliland will take place in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – The selection process for members of the two Houses of the Somali Federal Parliament representing Somaliland later this year is presented. The process, which is still a draft, and […]
PUNSAA: Puntland Leaders agree to Resolve Crises
Garowe (SD) – According to sources in Garowe, the regional state president and vice president have agreed to resolve their conflict in order to achieve a lasting solution. The Chairman of the […]
Somalia: 18 Federal MP’s demand the AU Representative be Fired
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Federal Parliamentarians from Jubbaland have filed a complaint against African Union Representative to Somalia Francisco Madeira, demanding his firing. The MPs addressed their complaint with the AU Commission […]
Somaliland: How a DIY nation has made it this far
“Going it alone” may mean one thing to nationalist leaders aiming to buck the international status quo. But for leaders of self-declared states that yearn for global recognition, the path to self-sufficiency […]
Somaliland: COVID-19 Update
Hargeisa (SD) – In the last 24 hours, Somaliland tested 54 people, 14 were positive, 8 of those were men and 6 were women. According to Somaliland Ministry of Health Development. The […]
Sheikh Sharif: The Federal Government would be held accountable for the consequences of the extension
Mogadishu (SD) – Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed released a statement regarding the parliament’s decision to extend the Independent Electoral Commission’s mandate. In a statement, Sheikh Sharif said he was “deeply […]
Somaliland Apologises for former Representative’s Anti UAE Tweets
Hargeisa (SD) – The UAE government has expressed outrage over Twitter posts by a former Somaliland representative Hassan Hirad Yasin, criticizing the United Arab Emirates. In his tweet, Hassan Hirad has criticized […]
Israel to Expand Horn of Africa” Expert says
Mogadishu (SD) – The Former Project Director of Horn of Africa for the International Crises Group Rashid Abdi, stated that Israel is keen to Expand it’s presence in the Horn of Africa. […]
The EU in Somalia expresses concern over possible election delay
Mogadishu (SD) – The European Union’s Special Representative to Somalia Nicolas Berlanga has reacted to the delay of the National Election Commission going before the Federal Parliament of Somalia. In a Twitter […]
Somali Forces clash over land dispute in Daynile
Mogadishu (SD) – Mohamed Abukar Jaffar, the governor of Daynile district in Banadir region gave details of fighting that took place today in the district. The governor, who held a press conference […]
Somaliland COVID-19 Updates
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland Ministry of Health Development has released a new Coronavirus cases found in multiple regions, after an investigations were conducted on 95 patients with symptoms. The ministry reported […]
Puntland Minister Dies of COVID-19
Mogadishu (SD) — Puntland’s Minister of Environment and Agriculture Ismail Dirie Gama’did died in Mogadishu today of Coronavirus. according to Puntland officials. The minister was recently brought to Mogadishu from Garowe for […]
President Den: Farmajo is planning violence in Somaliland
Garowe (SD) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has accused the Somali federal government of being involved in actions that could cause violence in Somaliland. Deni told the BBC: “One of the […]