Kenya, Somalia relations have been at their lowest point in years as the two countries clashed over Indian Ocean Maritime claims, Kenya’s plan to build 700km border fence and more recently Somalia […]
Geopolitical risks: Kenya, Somalia at impasse over miraa trade
On Baidoa Visit, International Representatives Discuss Elections, Security And Economic Issues
Baidoa – On a visit to Somalia’s South West State today, representatives of some of the country’s key international partners highlighted the importance of the Federal Government and Federal Member States working together for […]
Somali government officers and soldiers killed in attack on outskirts of Afgoye
Afgoye (SD) – Reports from Afgoye district indicate twelve soldiers and officers from the Somali National Army have been killed in the outskirts of Afgoye district in Lower Shabelle region. Major Abdulla […]
President Farmajo reacts Trump’s demands to withdraw Troops from Somalia
Washington (SD) – US President Donald Trump said he wants to withdraw US troops from Somalia, in an attempt to fulfil a 2016 promise. According to a report by Bloomberg, Trump wants […]
Minister Kahin: No more traditional resolution to rape crimes
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland Minister of Interior Mohamed Kahin Ahmed, today announced that the government will crack down on rape crimes in the country. The minister added that they are opposed […]
Somaliland: No more new traditional leaders
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland government announces it has now banned the inauguration of new traditional leaders. Somaliland Minister of Interior Mohamed Kahin Ahmed met with Somaliland governors in Hargeisa today and […]
Somali Troops clash of land dispute in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia Federal Government Troops Clash in Mogadishu’s Karaan district of Benadir region, according to local sources. At least two civilians were reportedly killed and several others were injured in […]
Hassan Ali Kheyre meets with Kenyan lawmakers, senators in Nairobi
Nairobi (SD) – Former Prime Minister of Somalia Hassan Ali Kheyre who is on a campaign style visit in Kenya today met with Somali senators and lawmakers. The meeting was in consultation […]
A Court sentences man to death for attack on Cas-Casey Hotel, victims included Hodan Nalayeh
Kismayo (SD) – Jubaland military court has sentenced 19-year-old Deqow Aliyow Kusow to death for his role in the Al-Shabaab attack on the Cas-Casey Hotel in Kismayo on July 12 last year. […]
The Oslo Center meets with election stakeholders in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) -A delegation from The Oslo Center led by the former Norwegian PM who are currently in Somaliland met with the three national parties and the country’s Electoral Commission. The Oslo […]
Opposition parties talk elections with EU Representative in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – The leadership of the two opposition parties UCID and Wadani on Saturday met in Hargeisa with the Ambassador of the European Union to Somalia Amb Nicolas Berlanga. The two […]
President Farmajo congratulates Somalis on the occasion of Flag Day
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, who congratulated the people of Somalia on the occasion of Flag Day on October 12th, prayed to for […]
Al Shabab transfers and invests through Somali banks, UN reports
Mogadishu (SD) – The New York Times, quoting a report from the UN Security Council, reports that al-Shabaab in Somalia has used some Somali banks to transfer money. The Security Council has […]
Shabab claims responsibility for a man killed inside Galkayo mosque
Galkayo (SD) – Reports from Galkayo confirm that a young man who was shot dead inside a mosque in north Galkayo last night, was targeted for alleged ties to Puntland’s security service. […]
EU to support Somaliland’s Technology
Hargeisa (SD) – The Minister of Communications and Technology of the Republic of Somaliland met with the EU Special Envoy Ambassador Nicolas Berlanga Martinez. The meeting was attended by the EU Special […]
Wadani leader Criticizes President Bihi for opposing women’s Quota
Hargeisa (SD) – Hirsi Ali Haji Hassan, the leader of Somaliland’s opposition party Wadani, while addressing a Youth Candidates Campaign Strategy ceremony in Hargeisa strongly criticized Muse Bihi’s government, which he said […]
woman brutally killed in Burao
Burao (SD) – Reports from Burao town in Togdher region confirm that a woman was reportedly raped and later murdered last night. The woman who was killed was identified as Ugbad Ali […]
Gambol students protest against school mismanagement
Garowe (SD) – Protesting students today staged a violent protest at Gambol High School, one of the largest schools in Puntland. Students protested were said to be against replaced teachers and increased […]
US, Ethiopia to investigate Ali Khalif’s sudden death
Addis Ababa (SD) – The United States and Ethiopian governments are said to be jointly investigating the cause of death of former Somali Prime Minister Ali Khalif, due to his sudden and […]
Prime Minister Roble visits Police headquarters
Mogadishu (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia HE Mohamed Hussein Roble today paid a working visit to the headquarters of the Somali Police Force and met with […]
