Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s Supreme Court today finally lifted a five year ban on Hubsad newspaper. Hubsad newspaper’s case has been pending in court for almost a year, with a case involving […]
Somaliland: Supreme Court lifts five years ban on Hubsad newspaper
The legal wrangling over the Act of Union between the two States of Somaliland and Somalia in 1960.
On June 26, 1960, the former British Protectorate of Somaliland became independent. But perhaps Somaliland will go down in history as a country with the shortest spell of independence for, on July […]
Somalia: Four types of elections tabled at the Dhusamareb 3 conference
Dhusamareb (SD) – Four different types of elections were presented at the Conference in Dhusamareb, the capital of Galmudug State of Somalia. These types of elections were presented to the conference by […]
Somali government strongly condemns Taiwan opening an office in Hargeisa
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali Federal Government today reiterated its opposition to diplomatic relations between Taiwan and Somaliland, which led to an exchange of representatives, and Taiwan opening an office in Hargeisa. […]
Opposition parties say they have not been consulted on elections
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali political parties have made it clear that the technical committee for the Dhusamareb election process have not consulted with them. A Press release from the National Parties Forum […]
Ethiopia’s new envoy to Somaliland arrives in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – The new Ethiopian envoy to Somaliland Ambassador Said Mohamed Jibril has arrived in Hargeisa. The new Ethiopian envoy to Somaliland landed at Egal Airport in Hargeisa on Sunday, where […]
China firmly opposes official contact between Taiwan and Somaliland
Beijing (SD) – The Chinese government has once again openly opposed Taiwan’s diplomatic relations with the Somaliland government. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said Taiwan is not an independent country, which […]
Somalia: Regional State Minister killed in Jowhar town
Jowhar (SD) – Reports from Jowhar, the administrative capital of Hirshabelle region state say that a state minister was shot dead there today. Hirshabelle State Minister of Agriculture, Abdikadir Abukar Karani, was […]
Galmudug president says Dhusamareb conference is underway, common understanding has been reached
Dhusamareb (SD) – Galmudug Regional State President Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qor-qor, confirmed the first phase of the Dhusamareb 3 conference has opened and leaders discussed the electoral process submitted by the Technical […]
Somaliland welcomes the new relationship between the United Arab Emirates and Israel
Nairobi (SD) – Somaliland’s envoy to the Kenyan Bashe Omar Awil has said that Somaliland welcomes the new relationship between the United Arab Emirates and Israel. Ambassador Bashe said peace-loving Somaliland fully […]
VIDEO:Taiwan embassy opens in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – The opening ceremony of Taiwan’s Representatives office in Hargeisa was attended by Somaliland government ministers and other invited guests. The event was attended by the Taiwanese Foreign Minister Jaushieh […]
Somalia:Feds order investigation on deadly Hotel attack
Mogadishu (SD) – Acting Prime Minister Mahdi Mohamed Guled has today met with security officials to discuss the need to launch an investigation into the attack on the Elite Hotel in Mogadishu. […]
Puntland imposes conditions on attending Dhusamareb 3
Garowe (SD) – The Government of Puntland State of Somalia, for the first time, has officially stated its position on attending the 3rd Dhusamareb Conference. Puntland has made its participation in the […]
(VIDEO) Analyst Arman details Mogadishu’s Pattern of insecurity
Mogadishu (SD) Today’s attack on Elite Hotel once again exposed the never ending security concerns in the country, and the lack of a viable plan from the federal government to secure the […]
Somali Upper House Speaker: Farmajo does not know that the country has a upper and lower houses
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s Speaker of the Upper House Senator Abdi Hashi Abdullahi has accused Somalia’s President Mohamed Farmajo of giving unconstitutional power to the lower house of parliament. “In his speech […]
Mogadishu: Gunmen attack residents in Elite Hotel, killing officials and civilians
Mogadishu (SD) – At least 17 people have been confirmed dead in an still ongoing attack at an Elite hotel on Mogadishu’s Lido beach, according to authorities at the scene. At least […]
Dhusamareb conference delayed due to the absence of Ahmed Madobe and Said Deni
Dhusamareb (SD) – Dhusamareb conference is yet to open because the presidents of the Jubaland and Puntland administrations have not yet arrived in the city. President Ahmed Madobe and President Said Deni […]
Somali Feds fail to secure Mogadishu, liberates Kuntuwarey instead
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Federal Government once again announced it liberated Kuntuwaarey district of lower Shabelle region, while the government garbles with securing the Capital, the seat of the Government. Abukar Arman […]
Somalia: An explosion at vacant home in Kismayo
Kismayo (SD) – Reports from Kismayo town in the lower Juba region confirm that a large explosion has occurred at Fanole district. The bomb struck a two-storey building in Kismayo owned by […]
President Farmajo: Parliament already approved one person one vote election
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, who today address the House of Representatives, focused on the election issues and the talks between the central […]
