Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland has rejected a recent agreement between the United Nations and the Federal Government of Somalia on how the United Nations will operate in Somalia for the next five […]
Somaliland rejects agreement between Somalia and UN
Journalist Arrested for interviewing Haji Abukar Omar Adaan
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s National Intelligence Service has tonight reportedly arrested Abdullahi Kulmiye Adow, a journalist working for Kulmiye Radio. Journalist Abdullahi Kulmiye is accused of spreading anti-security information, as security officials […]
Marodijeh Regional Court gives light sentences to men accused of raping a young orphan
Hargeisa (SD) – Seven men accused of raping Awo Harir, an orphan in Hargeisa, have been sentenced by the Hargeisa Regional Court this morning. Somaliland police have arrested the seven suspects in […]
Somaliland cabinet decides to keep the FLY Dubai and Air Arabia ban
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland cabinet has decided to keep the controversial sanctions on FLY Dubai and Air Arabia, despite a request from traditional leaders. Somaliland Council of Ministers in a meeting […]
Businessman Abukar Omar Adaan placed under house arrest
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) on Sunday night raided the residence and arrested businessman Haji Abukar Omar Adaan in Mogadishu. The reason for the arrest of businessman […]
Somalia’s PM issues an election reminder to State leaders
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Federal Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has today sent an election related memorandum to the presidents of the country’s regional member states. A statement from Prime Minister Roble’s […]
Trump urges Justice department to investigate Ilhan Omar
Ocala (SD) – US President Donald Trump has at his latest rally in Florida accused Congress woman Ilhan Omar of marrying her brother and smuggling him illegally into the US. Donald Trump […]
VIDEO: Nimo Ismail talked to us about her educational experiences at Abarso school and beyond
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 […]
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 […]
