Dhusamareb (SD) – Al-Shabaab militants have reportedly taken control of Elder village near Dhusamareb, the regional capital of Galmudug state last night. Al-Shabaab said its fighters had claimed taking full control of […]
Al Shabab seizes Elder in Galmudug
Abdi Hashi lodges a complaint against the government with the international community
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s Speaker of the Upper House Abdi Hashi has written a letter to the international community alleging the central government of not following a legal process to appoint electoral […]
Somaliland Technology Conference opens in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland Technology Conference has officially opened in Hargeisa today, focusing on shaping the country’s digital future this year. Somaliland Technology Conference The theme of which is “Shaping the digital […]
Muse Bihi visits Hargeisa Stadium, praising the security forces
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, today paid a working visit to the Hargeisa Stadium where the Somaliland regional football tournament is taking place. Muse Bihi visit to […]
Puntland parliament approves Telecommunications Act
Garowe (SD) – The 13th Session of the 47th Session of the House of Representatives of Puntland State of Somalia was chaired by the Speaker of the House of Representatives DPL Mr. […]
Fighting erupts in Bossaso town tonight
Bossaso (SD) – Frightening details are emerging from fighting this evening in the Bari regional capital of Bossaso, as preparations are underway to host the election of 16 seats in the Somali […]
President Farmajo signs Indirect Election Agreement into Law
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo signed the country’s Indirect Political Election Agreement, unanimously approved by the House of the People and the Upper […]
Abdi Hashi responds to Mahdi Guled
Mogadishu (SD) – The Speaker of the Upper House Abdi Hashi called a recent statement made by the Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia Mahdi Mohamed Guled an insult, insisting on his decision […]
UN imposes new sanctions on Somalia
NY (SD) – The United Nations Security Council has voted unanimously to ban the shipment of explosives or improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to Somalia, at a time when the country is under […]
President Bihi receives a Djiboutian delegation
Hargeisa (SD) – Muse Bihi Abdi today received at the Presidential Palace a delegation from the Republic of Djibouti led by the Minister of Water, Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Mr. Mohamed Ahmed […]
Heavy fighting erupts again in Mudug region
Galkayo (SD) – Reports from Mudug region say that fierce clan fighting has erupted again in Huldooyale area under Amara region. The fighting between two clan militias is based on previous clan […]
Mahdi Mohamed Guled: “I can visit Somaliland whenever I want”
Mogadishu (SD)- The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mahdi Mohamed Guled (Khadar) for the first time, addressed why federal government officials cannot travel to Somaliland. Mahdi Guled first […]
Somalia troops claim killing Al Shabab’s Lower Juba Leader
Kismayo (SD) – Somali forces reportedly carried out a planned operations on the outskirts of the port city of Kismayo, particularly in Barsanguni area of Lower Juba region, allegedly killing Shabab operatives. […]
Hirshabelle elects new president and vice president
Jowhar (SD) – Hirshabelle parliamentarians have elected Ali Gudlawe Hussein as the new president of the Hirshabelle administration, after he won a landslide victory in Jowhar town. Ali Abdullahi Hussein (Gudlawe) received […]
Somali Deputy Prime Minister responds to opposition election criticism
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi Mohamud Guled Khadar has strongly condemned a joint statement issued by several candidates for the presidency of Somalia. Somalia’s Presidential candidates today in a […]
AMISOM Command plans security measures for Somalia’s upcoming elections
Mogadishu (SD) – The AMISOM Force Commander, Brigadier General Diomede Ndegeya, today met with all six AMISOM Force sector Commanders to discuss a number of issues including strengthening security as part of […]
Puntland: Al-Shabab Network Arrested in Galkayo
Galkayo (SD) – Mudug Regional Police Commander Mumin Abdi Shire, has for the first time, gave details of a planned police operation in Galkayo, which resulted in the capture of an al-Shabaab […]
Somalia: Presidential Candidates Oppose Nomination of Electoral Commission
Mogadishu (SD) – Twelve candidates in Somalia’s 2020/2021 general elections have issued a statement threatening not to run in this year’s elections if they are to be rigged. The presidential candidates warned […]
Kenyan delegation in Somalia for Kat talks
Mogadishu (SD) – The Kenyan government’s delegation has spoken about the recent meetings in Mogadishu with the federal government of Somalia. Kenya’s permanent foreign affairs secretary Macharia Kamau has ruled out Kat […]
What will Biden’s US win mean for Africa? Experts weigh in
Leaders across Africa have congratulated Joe Biden for his election win, with many expressing hope that his presidency will boost ties between countries on the continent and the United States. Donald Trump […]
