Hargeisa (SD) – Nimo Ahmed Ismail is an Abarso Alum and was one of the first Abarso graduates, who went on to pursue higher learning in the US, at Oberlin College in […]
VIDEO: Nimo Ismail talked to us about her educational experiences at Abarso school and beyond
President Bihi cancels trip to eastern regions due to Airarabia and Flydubia disputes
Hargeisa (SD) – The president of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi has reportedly canceled a planned trip to the eastern regions of the country, according to sources close to the presidency. The president […]
Exclusive: UK’s First Hijab-Wearing Mayor To Sue Labour After Quitting Over Racism Claims
The UK’s first hijab-wearing mayor is threatening legal action against Labour after she quit the party citing racism, HuffPost UK can reveal. Rakhia Ismail announced she was resigning after her year-long stint […]
Al-Shabaab leader killed in fighting in Middle Shabelle
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali Armed Forces Radio quoting Danab commandos of the Somali National Army claimed that more than 50 Al-Shabaab fighters were killed in a clash on Wednesday in Bulullow […]
Free Education Program for women Launched In Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – A free education program for women has been launched in Hargeisa, benefiting 250 women. The women will be trained in handicrafts such as sewing, cooking and other skills, in […]
UN and Federal Government of Somalia Sign New Cooperation Framework
Mogadishu – The Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations today signed a new cooperation agreement which sets out how the country and the world body will work together over the […]
Mo Farah: Happy to announce my new role as ambassador for Djibouti Port
Djibouti (SD) – Mohamed Farah (Mo Farah) has been appointed by the government of Djibouti as its Ambassador to the Ports and Free Zone Authority (DPFZA). The government of Djibouti has done […]
Geopolitical risks: Kenya, Somalia at impasse over miraa trade
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 […]
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 […]
