MOGADISHU (SD) -The U.S. Ambassador to Somalia, Ambassador Richard Riley, met with opposition politicians from the South West State administration who the Somali presidential palace, Villa Somalia, had recently summoned. This meeting […]
US Ambassador shows support for elections in Somalia
Human rights commission says MP Abib’s rights not observed
HARGEISA (SD) -The Somaliland Human Rights Commission, which visited MP Mohamed Abib in Jail, has called for the swift provision of justice that the MP is entitled to. In a statement released […]
President Deni receives EU Representative
GAROWE (SD)-The President of the Puntland State of Somalia, Said Abdullahi Deni, received the European Union’s Special Representative to Somalia, Mrs. Karin Johannson, at the Presidential Palace in Garowe during her first […]
Somalia and IGAD discuss Regional tensions
MOGADISHU(SD) -Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, has announced that the IGAD delegation, led by Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu, discussed the ongoing tensions between Somalia and […]
Turkish mediated talks between Somalia and Ethiopia postponed
ANKARA (SD) -The third round of talks in Ankara between Somalia and Ethiopia, initially scheduled for September 17, has been postponed for undisclosed reasons. This postponement comes amidst heightened tensions between the […]
Feds block flights to Bossaso
BOSSASO (SD) -The Somali government has canceled flights to the Bossaso Airport, affecting flights from Daallo Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines scheduled to land there today. Reports indicate that the Somali Civil Aviation […]
Al Shabab attacks yet another Military base
KIAMAYO (SD)-This morning, Al-Shabaab militants launched a heavy attack on a military base occupied by the Somali National Army and Jubaland’s Darwish forces. The bases targeted are located in Jannay Abdalle, on […]
Somaliland finally heading towards presidential elections
HARGEISA (SD) -The Somaliland Electoral Commission has finally issued certificates of candidacy to the presidential candidates as preparations peak for the upcoming combined elections scheduled for November 13, 2024. The candidates include […]
Ethiopia and US discuss Horn Africa security
ADDIS ABABA (SD) -Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs Atske-Selassie met with U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Ambassador Mike Hammer, in his office in Addis Ababa. The two discussed issues […]
Major fire destroys a fuel station in Garowe
GAROWE (SD)-A major fire broke out last night at a fuel station named 3CC and a nearby garage in Garowe, the capital of Puntland. The fire destroyed the fuel station and the […]
Somali religious clerics strongly oppose Ethiopia’s territorial ambitions
MOGADISHU (SD)-Some Somali religious clerics held a meeting today in Mogadishu, where they strongly opposed Ethiopia’s territorial ambitions concerning Somali territory and expressed their support for the relationship between Egypt and Somalia. […]
SNA Commander and US Military Officers visit Middle Shabelle
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Commander of the Somali National Army, Major General Ibrahim Sheikh Mohiuddin, along with U.S. military officials, are visiting the Middle Shabelle region. Accompanying the commander are Colonel David Haskell, […]
Ethiopian PM informs China Implementation of Maritimes MoU
Beijing (SD) -Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, has announced that the mutual agreement between the Somaliland administration and the Ethiopian government will soon be implemented and is in the process of […]
Massive explosions heard in Mogadishu last night
MOGADISHU (SD) -Huge explosions were heard last night in various parts of Mogadishu, with different reports emerging regarding the incidents. The areas where the explosions were heard include the districts of Xamar […]
Chinese and Somali Presidents discuss diplomatic relations
BEIJING (SD) -Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Somali counterpart Hassan Sheikh Mohamud have announced the elevation of China-Somalia relations to a strategic partnership following their meeting. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visited […]
Somaliland forces arrests a sitting MP for Treason allegations
HARGEISA (SD)-The Somaliland government has announced that MP Mohamed Abib Yusuf is accused of acts of treason and will be brought to court. Deputy Minister of Interior Abdullah Hussein Mohamed stated that […]
Somali forces kill 19 Al Shabab members in a an airstrike
MOGADISHU (SD)-A government press release announced that more than 19 Al-Shabaab members were killed in joint operations conducted by the Somali National Army (SNA) and international partners in the Galgadud and Middle […]
President Hassan and Josep Borrell discuss regional stability
MOGADISHU (SD)-President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia held a telephone conversation with Josep Borrell, the Vice President of the European Union and the head of foreign affairs and […]
Residents in HirShabelle warned about flooding
BELEDWEYN (SD)-Residents living along the banks of the Shabelle River have been warned about the river’s potential flooding in Beledweyne and surrounding districts in the Hiran region. The Shabelle River has risen […]
Feds and Hirshabelle discuss stabilization efforts
MOGADISHU (SD)-Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Salah Ahmed Jama, chaired a meeting focused on stabilizing the Hirshabelle regions, which was also attended by the President of the Hirshabelle […]
