Hargeisa (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, today received a large delegation from China who have been in Hargeisa for the last few days at the Presidential Palace. The […]
President Bihi today received a large delegation from China
The Indian Ocean newspaper: AMISOM to set up a base in Jigjiga
Mogadishu (SD) – The African Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) is reportedly moving its training base outside of Somalia and is setting it up in Ethiopia. According to the Indian Ocean newspaper, […]
China strengthens its delegation to Somaliland with Diplomats from Beijing
Hargeisa (SD) – An additional delegation from the People’s Republic of China arrived in the Somaliland capital of Hargeisa yesterday afternoon. The three-member delegation from the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Africa Department was […]
Mudulod Clan Conference Concludes, No extension
Mogadishu (SD) – The Mudulod Clan Consultative Conference which has been going on for the last few days concluded today in Mogadishu. The conference was attended by traditional elders, politicians, religious and […]
Speaker of the Somali Upper House questions the Country’s Public Finance Law
Mogadishu (SD) -The Speaker of the Upper House of the Somali Parliament, Mr. Abdi Hashi Abdullahi, issues a press release addressed to Somali President Mohamed Farmajo with an unusual request. Abdi Hashi […]
ISIS pose for Eid Al-Adha photos in Puntland’s Bari region
Bossaso (SD) – ISIS in Somalia has released photos of the group celebrating Eid al-Adha in the mountainous region of Puntland’s Bari region. The images are part of a series of ISIS […]
Dr. Hawa Abdi dies in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Dr. Hawa Abdi, a famous humanitarian doctor who spent most of her life serving the community, has passed away today in Mogadishu. Dr. Hawa Abdi has been working in […]
Journalist Abuja acquitted and released
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali military court has today announced the final verdict in the case of journalist Mohamed Abdiwahab Nur Abuja who was been detained for almost 5 months by the […]
Ethiopia to Appoint a familiar face to its Hargeisa Consulate
Hargeisa (SD) – The Ethiopian government who has recently promised to appoint a new Representative to Somaliland, is reportedly to appoint prominent intellectual in Hargeisa to that post. Sources confirmed to local […]
US Mission celebrates young Attorney’s achievements
Mogadishu (SD) – The United States Mission in Somalia, said its government recognized the efforts of Attorney Jama Dafac, in particular his work on defending human rights and advocating for democracy and […]
ISIS acknowledges death of foreign fighter killed in in Puntland
Bossaso (SD) – The Islamic State group has issued a long statement announcing the death of Khalid Jama Mohamed aka Osman Abu Osama al-Muhajir, an ISIS operative operating inside Somalia. The ISIS […]
President Bihi yet to receive the Chinese ambassador
Hargeisa (SD) – Chinese Ambassador to Somalia Qin Jian, who has been in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland for the past two days, has not yet met with President Bihi. Ambassador Jian, […]
WATCH: UK Ambassador discusses elections in Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – The British Ambassador to Somalia Ben Fender said that its up to Somalis to decide the timing and the kind of elections they want in their country, giving the […]
Kulmiye party announces date for its fourth convention
Hargeisa (SD) – The organizing committee of the Kulmiye party’s convention has announced the date of the party’s fourth convention in Hargeisa today. Members of the organizing committee of the Kulmiye party […]
Peace envoys arrive in Saaxdheer district of Sool region
Buhodle (SD) – Peace envoys from Buhodle and Ceegaag districts arrive in Widhwidh district of Buhodle region today, they was welcomed by traditional elders from Sool and Buhodle regions who were in […]
Suicide bomber targets a restaurant in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – A suicide bomber blew himself up at a Lul Yemeni restaurant in the Hamar Jajab district of Banadir Region. Major Sadiq Adan Ali said the suicide bomber was prevented […]
International flights resume in Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia on Monday officially announced the reopening of Aden Ade Airport to all international flights. Ahmed Moalim Hassan, the director of the Somali Civil Aviation […]
Wadani: Attack on Astan TV could hurt Somaliland investment
Hargeisa (SD) – The opposition Wadani Party has for the first time spoken out against Somaliland government’s arrest of the owner of Astan TV Abdimanan Yusuf. Khadar Hussein Abdi, secretary general of […]
Somalia: Journalist Abuja brought before a military court today
Mogadishu (SD) – The case of Somali journalist Mohamed Abdiwahab Nur ‘Abuja’ was heard by a Somali military court today. The journalist is currently detained in Mogadishu for several months. The court […]
Somali MPs: we are working on one person one vote
Mogadishu (SD) – Members of the Somali Parliament met last night in Mogadishu said they are currently working on holding a one person one vote election in the country. The lawmakers, who […]
