Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s federal President Mohamed Farmajo today hosted a luncheon for the presidents of the regional administrations and the governor of Banadir region at his residence. A statement from Villa […]
Villa Somalia announces postponement of Somali conference, again
Suicide bomber strikes at Blue Sky restaurant
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Ministry of Information spokesman Ismail Mukhtar Oronjo confirmed that the blast at the Blue Sky restaurant was carried out by a suicide bomber who targeted the establishment. The […]
Farmajo’s Advisor: Somalis must be involved in the implementation of security reforms
Mogadishu (SD) – The federal government of Somalia appears to have responded to a statement from the US embassy in Mogadishu regarding the reform of Somalia’s security sector. A statement from the […]
Farmajo meets with US delegation at Mogadishu Airport
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo today received a US delegation at Mogadishu International Airport. The US delegation, which included officials from the State […]
Somalia announces an special prosecutor against media abuse
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s Attorney General Dr. Suleiman Mohamed Mohamud has today appointed a special prosecutor for those involved in crimes against Somali journalists. A statement from the Attorney General’s office said […]
Somaliland opens a Representative Office in Taiwan
Taipei (SD) – Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Somaliland’s Representative to Taiwan Amb Mohamed Haji Omar, were present and delivered speeches at the opening ceremony of the Somaliland office in Taiwan. […]
Al-Shabaab releases statement on Jana Abdalle attack
Mogadishu (SD) – Al-Shabaab has today issued an statement on their attack Monday on a Somali military base in Jana Abdalle, Lower Jubba region. The statement from the militant group claimed that […]
President Deni calls feds exam results unfortunate
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of Puntland State of Somalia, Said Abdullahi Deni, has condemned the scandal surrounding the Federal Government of Somalia’s National Certificate Examination, which showed the failure of the […]
Al-Shabaab seizes control of Bal ‘ad district for hours
Bal ‘ad (SD) – Al-Shabaab militants for few hours took control Bal ‘ad district in the Middle Shabelle region, the militants took control of government buildings, and released government prisoners. Heavy fighting […]
Villa Somalia Set to meet with the Heads of regional States on election issues
Mogadishu (SD) – Villa Somalia has officially announced the opening date of the much-anticipated conference between the Federal Government of Somalia and the heads of regional states in Mogadishu. The director of […]
Trafigura to invest in improving Berbera Oil Terminal to become a regional supply hub
Geneva (SD) – Trafigura Group Pte Ltd. (“Trafigura”), a market leader in the global commodities industry, has this week delivered a first shipment of low sulphur gasoil to the Port of Berbera, […]
Somaliland president Meets with Civil Society Leaders
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, accompanied by the Vice President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Abdullahi Ismail (Saylici), held an important meeting at the Presidential Palace […]
Cabinet Appoints Independent Anti-Corruption Commission Members
Mogadishu (SD) – The Care taker Cabinet Ministers of Somalia’s Federal Government met in Mogadishu today and approved nine members selected by the Ministry of Justice to join the Independent Anti-Corruption Commission. […]
Covid 19 finances embezzled, WHO says
Geneva (SD) – Some African countries, including Somalia, are at the forefront of corruption cases involving the misappropriating of Covid-19 funds, according to WHO. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has […]
AFRICOM confirms one U.S. service member injured in an attack by Al-Shabaab
Mogadishu (SD) – The U.S. African military base AFRICOM has issued a statement on an attack at a military base in Jannaay Abdalle, about 60km outside of Kismayo. Al Shabab has reportedly […]
Somalia: High school test results announced, Jubaland scores highest
Mogadishu (SD) – The Ministry of Education and Higher Learning announced the results of the public high school students test participated by more than 34-thousand students in south-west, Hirshabelle, and Galmudug regions. […]
Somalia’s top cop wages a big fight against corruption
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s attorney general, Dr. Suleiman Mohamed Mohamud, said the government has stepped up its fight against corruption this year, which boosted the country’s reputation. Speaking at a meeting with […]
Banadir security forces carry out operations in the capital
Mogadishu (SD) – The Benadir regional administration has today given details of operations carried out by the security forces in some Benadir district neighborhoods of Mogadishu. The operations took place in Daynile, […]
Puntland: journalists arrested for questioning court’s decision to release 7 accused killer rapists
Garowe (SD) – Puntland state authorities have reportedly arrested two journalists from Radio Daljir, a local radio station in Puntland. Daljir Radio later confirmed that Khadar Awl Ismail, the director of Radio […]
Somalia: Feds start implementing opposition Demands ahead of a summit
Mogadishu (SD) – The federal government of Somalia has officially started the implementation of a recent preliminary demand from Jubaland president Ahmed Madobe in Mogadishu. Ahmed Madobe’s demands included the removal of […]
