The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have sent a joint letter to Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo. In the letter, the three organizations expressed concern […]
CPJ, Human Rights Watch, and Amnesty International express concern over Somalia’s amended media law
Fighting between two Al-Shabaab factions in Biyamalow
Mogadishu (SD) -Somali military officials in Awdheegle and Marka confirmed that clashes between Al-Shabaab fighters took place last night in Biyamalow area of Lower Shabelle, according to the Somali local media. Al-Shabaab […]
Somaliland Senate Approves Electoral Law, no Women’s qouta
Hargeisa (SD) – Members of the Somaliland Guurti House have today held a regular meeting in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, debating the contenceous election law agenda. The Guurti House session today […]
President Waare opposes announced election timetable
Mogadishu (SD) – The president of HirShabelle state Mohamed Abdi Waare has strongly opposed the statement issued today by the technical committee for the selection of the second parliament of the administration. […]
Somaliland: Two Christian Preachers Arrested
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland police have arrested two apostates in Hargeisa who allegedly started spreading Christianity in the Islamic country. Somaliland police spokesman Colonel Faisal Hiis Elmi confirmed to the media the […]
Djibouti reacts to Farmajo’s visit to Asmara by inviting Kheyre
Mogadishu (SD) – The government of Djibouti has responded indirectly to a recent visit by the President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo to Eritrea. The government of Djibouti has been at loggerheads […]
Al-Shabaab inaugurates new Somali traditional leaders
Mogadishu (SD) – Al-Shabaab is stepping up its efforts to inaugurate new traditional elders in areas under its control in parts of southern and central Somalia. Al-Shabaab has previously announced new sultans […]
President Deni discusses Bossaso port situation with DP World, again
Dubai (SD) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni, is visiting Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is scheduled to meet with top officials of DP World, the operates the Port of Bossaso. President […]
Al-Shabaab cell arrested in Kismayo
Kismayo (SD) – Jubbaland security and intelligence forces conducted operations in Kismayo neighborhoods nabbed suspected Al-Shabaab militants. Jubaland security apparatus claimed the arrested men were a terrorists cell hiding among the community. […]
A large number of people diagnosed with Coronavirus in Puntland
Mogadishu (SD) – The Ministry of Health of the Federal Government of Somalia on Sunday announced the large number of cases of coronavirus infections in various parts of the country. A report […]
Somtel launches a Taxi Service in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Safar Taxi Company has today officially launched in the capital city of Mogadishu with a ceremony attended by various sections of the community, Such as businessmen, politicians, women’s organizations, […]
Chairman Irro meets with Swedish Foreign Ministry, no immediate response on election funding
The chairman of the opposition Wadani party Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro), met with top officials of the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, which took place at the Swedish Ministry […]
President Guelleh: There are countries that have a vested interest in relations with Israel
Djibouti (SD) – Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh has opposed the new Arab League diplomatic and economic ties with the Jewish state. Speaking on the Israeli’s relations with the United Arab Emirates […]
President Muse Bihi kicks off Kulmiye Party Conference
The President of the Republic of Somaliland, and Chairman of the Kulmiye Party, Muse Bihi Abdi, attended the Fourth Kulmiye party Congress which opened today in the Somaliland capital of Hargeisa. The […]
Grenade attack in Kismayo kills civilians
Kismayo (SD) – Reports from the port city of Kismayo, Jubaland give details of the casualties caused by a grenade attack in the center of Kismayo, the capital of the Lower Jubba […]
Puntland lawmakers hold cabinet ministers accountable
Garowe (SD) – The Puntland House of Representatives Committee tasked with reviewing and analyzing complaints filed by the House of Representatives with the Puntland Road Development Agency and the Puntland Procurement and […]
Somali PM announces implementation of Agreement and Electoral Procedures
Mogadishu (SD) – His Excellency Mohamed Hussein Roble, Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, announcing the implementation of the Electoral Agreements and Procedures, stressed the importance of every Somali citizen […]
CORRUPTION RIDDLED PFM OFFICE IN SOMALILAND
PART TWO. As we have mentioned in Part one, Public Financial Management (PFM) issupposed to improve government accountability and anti-corruption systems, however here in Somaliland the case is different and the PFM […]
Somalia: Requirements for Candidates for Both Houses and Election Delegates Announced
Mogadishu (SD) – President Farmajo, Heads of Regional States and Governor of Benadir Region have issued the requirements for candidates for both Houses of the Somali Parliament and the delegates that elect […]
Ethiopia’s Somali state and Somaliland to work together on cross border security
Hargeisa (SD) – A delegation led by the head of Ethiopia’s Somali state security Dr. Hussein Hashi Qasim, who is currently in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, and has held separate meetings […]
