NY (SD) The number of foreign fighters joining the ISIS group in Somalia has once again been reported to be increasing, a trend linked to what the United Nations has referred to […]
UN report confirms that ISIS in Somalia had doubled in size over the past year
Somaliland: Outgoing president begrudgingly accepts Election results
HARGEISA (SD) – The outgoing President of Somaliland, Mr. Muse Bihi Abdi, congratulated the newly elected President of Somaliland, Mr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro), and accepted the provisional results announced by the […]
Gavin Williamson and Donald Trump discuss Recognizing Somaliland
LONDON (SD) – Sir Gavin Williamson, the former UK Secretary of Defense, stated that Donald Trump recently held discussions with his team regarding the recognition of Somaliland, a move that would mark […]
Denmark’s Ambassador to Somalia clarifies remarks made during Somaliland’s elections
MOGADISHU (SD) – Denmark’s Ambassador to Somalia, Steen Sonne Andersen, posted on his X/Twitter account about his meeting with Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi. The discussion focused on […]
The Jubaland election committee received the list of candidates for the House of Representatives
KISMAYO (SD) – The Jubaland election committee, recently appointed by President Ahmed Madobe, officially handed over the files of the new members of the Jubaland House of Representatives today. These members will […]
The US, Djibouti, and Somalia congratulate the Newly elected President of Somaliland
HARGEISA (SD)—The United States, Djibouti, and Somalia’s Federal Government have all congratulated the newly elected President Abdirahman Irro and the people of Somaliland. The U.S. has congratulated Somaliland on its recent election […]
Electoral Commission declares Abdirahman Irro The 6th President of Somaliland
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland Electoral Commission has just announced that the opposition candidate from the Waddani party, Mr. Abdirahman Irro, has won the presidency of Somaliland. Candidate Abdirahman Abdillahi Irro achieved […]
Denmark forgives Somalia’s debts
MOGADISHU (SD) The Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Bihi Iman Egeh, and the Danish Ambassador to Somalia, Mr. Steen Sonne Andersen, jointly signed an agreement today in […]
Vote tallying concludes in Somaliland
HARGEISA (SD) The Somaliland Election Commission announced that the counting of votes from all regions of Somaliland has been completed. The votes cast by the public in the concurrent presidential and political […]
PM Hamza: Jubaland Elections are Illegal
MOGADISHU (SD) -Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre today attacked the President of the Jubaland Ahmed Madobe for his Re-lection ambitions. Hamza stated that the election process in Jubaland is illegal and unacceptable. […]
President Ahmed Siilaanyo Laid To Rest In Hargeisa
HARGEISA (SD) – A state funeral was held in Hargeisa for the former President of Somaliland, Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud “Silanyo,” whose death deeply affected the citizens and leaders of the country. The […]
Somalia joins Global Green Growth Institute
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Federal Government of Somalia has officially joined the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), an international organization advocating for environmental issues and global climate change. Somalia has become a full […]
Jubaland announces parallel election schedule
KISMAYO (SD) – Last night, the Jubaland Election Commission officially announced the schedule and procedures for the parliamentary and presidential elections in Jubaland. The commission stated that the list of new Members […]
Somaliland: Somalia is envious and resentful towards Somaliland’s election progress.
HARGEISA (SD) -Somaliland’s Minister of Information, Cali Marehan, responded to the statements made by Somalia’s government, stating that the Somali government is displeased with the democratic progress that Somaliland has achieved over […]
Somalia criticizes Diplomats for Somaliland election remarks
MOGADISHU (SD) The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Somali government, Ahmed Moalin Fiqi, has accused some foreign diplomats of violating the sovereignty and unity of the country. Speaking at a graduation […]
Somali leaders send condolences to Somaliland following former president’s death
MOGADISHU (SD)-The President and Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Hamza Abdi Barre extended their heartfelt condolences to the family, relatives, and all the people […]
Ethiopia to push for regional integration
ADDIS ABABA (SD)-The Ethiopian government has announced that it will continue its efforts to weaken Al-Shabaab. Ambassador Nebiat Getachew, the spokesperson for Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized Ethiopia’s crucial role in […]
Somalia’s Parliament approves Electoral Law
MOGADISHU (SD) -Members of both houses of the Parliament of the Federal Republic of Somalia held a joint session today at Villa Hargeysa and approved the law establishing the National Independent Electoral […]
Ethiopian has praised presidential and political party elections held in Somaliland
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – The Ethiopian government has commended the combined presidential and political party elections held in Somaliland’s regions on November 13, 2024, for being conducted in a free and fair […]
Vote counting for the combined presidential and political party elections in Somaliland has been completed
HARGEISA (SD) – The counting of votes for the combined presidential and political party elections in Somaliland has officially concluded. The counting process has been completed for all 2,337 polling stations located […]
