Borama (SD) – Reports from Borama, the regional capital of Awdal, say that the Somaliland government has refused the regions Chief traditional leader entry to Awdal. The riots took place in the […]
Somaliland denies entry to Ugaas Doodi
Puntland and Jubaland leaders to attend Consultative meeting in Mogadishu
Garowe (SD) – A statement from the Puntland and Jubaland Leaders’ Conference in Garowe, the capital of Puntland, announced that a consultative meeting on Somalia’s elections will be held in Mogadishu. Regional […]
Speaker Bashe meets with Taiwanese diplomat
Hargeisa (SD) – Speaker of the House of Representatives of Somaliland Bashe Mohamed Farah accompanied by the First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Ahmed Yasin Sh. Ali Ayanle, and other […]
Somalia’s new media law poses threat to media freedom and rights of journalists
MOGADISHU, Somalia, 26 August 2020 – Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) and the Somali Media Association (SOMA) strongly protest against the oppressive and draconian Media Law (amendment) which was signed into law by […]
Djibouti journalist Charmarke Saïd Darar held for weeks, 2 other journalists in hiding
New York, August 26, 2020 — Authorities in Djibouti should cease intimidating and arresting journalists working with the La Voix de Djibouti broadcaster, and let them report freely, the Committee to Protect […]
Somalia sets conditions for lifting Kenyan Khat ban
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali federal government has imposed five conditions before lifting the ban on Kenya’s Khat imports, according to Kenyan media. Kenya’s Miraa Chamber of Commerce (Nyamita) believes that talks […]
Somalia: Feds unveil controversial Media law
Mogadishu (SD) – Prime Minister Mahdi Mohamed Guled has congratulated the Somali media on the long-awaited amendment of the media law signed by President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed (Farmajo). Mahdi Mohamed Guled attending […]
Somaliland: Lawmakers amend sexual violence law
Hargeisa (SD) – The members of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Somaliland have approved amendments and supplements to the Rape and related sexual violence of Law No. 78/2020. The […]
Former Al-Shabab leader Abdikadir Commandos killed
Mogadishu (SD) – A senior al-Shabaab official has been killed in an airstrike in a the town between Dinsor and Bardhere, according to preliminary reports. The officer was identified as Abdikadir Osman […]
President Hassan gives details of his meeting with Fahad Yassin
Mogadishu (SD) – Former Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addressed his meeting last night in Mogadishu with Fahad Yassin, the commander of NISA. Hassan Sheikh described the meeting as “non political” and […]
Electoral Commission fails to inform President Bihi about election challenges
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, today met with the Somaliland Electoral Commission at the Presidential Palace, amid ongoing controversy over holding the country’s elections. The President listened […]
Former Danish Minister perusing business project in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Former Danish Minister of Development Cooperation Christian Friis who recently visited Somaliland gave details of his visit and subsequent meeting he had with president Bihi. Speaking to the media […]
Banadir regional court sentences officials from the Somali Ministry of Health
Mogadishu (SD) – Benadir Regional Court has today sentenced nine officials from the Somali Ministry of Health, who were found guilty of embezzling public funds. The Benadir regional court sentenced Abdullahi Hashi […]
How Somalia Was Made ‘Great Again’
In recent weeks the confluence of many issues and events of different shades and dangers made Somalia’s political situation more complicated. This being the last year of the current administration, challenges of […]
Taiwan issuing visas to citizens with Somaliland passport
Hargeisa (SD) – Taiwan’s Representative office in Hargeisa has begun issuing visas to Somalilanders traveling to Taiwan with Somaliland passports, according to sources. Taiwan has granted visas to a large number of […]
Journalists Association Expresses Concerns Over Media Treatment Under Bihi Government
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland Journalist advocate group SOLJA today criticized the government’s treatment of media houses and journalists. Somaliland Journalist Association (Solja) strongly opposed the arrest of Liban Osman Ali of […]
Somaliland’s Commission: We had no financial or legal support for the elections
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland National Electoral Commission (NEC) has issued a statement announcing the election timeline for the House of Representatives and local councils. The country’s commission said it will need […]
Somalia: Presidents Madobe in Garowe for election consultations
Garowe ( SD) – Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe has arrived in Garowe, the capital of Puntland state, where he was received a warm welcome. The Jubaland president arrived in Garowe at the […]
Ilwad Elman wins Pro Dignitate Humana 2020 Award
Mogadishu (SD) – Ilwad Elman, Director of the Elman Center for Peace and Human Rights, won the Pro Dignitate Humana 2020 Award, winning the award for her work in the fight religious […]
Somalia: Al-Shabaab shells AMISOM base
Mogadishu (SD) – Reports from Elasha Biyaha town in lower Shabelle region indicate that a mortar shell was fired at an AMISOM base in Elasha Biyaha. An hour-long battle between AMISOM forces […]
