Beijing (SD) – The Chinese government has once again openly opposed Taiwan’s diplomatic relations with the Somaliland government. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said Taiwan is not an independent country, which […]
China firmly opposes official contact between Taiwan and Somaliland
Somalia: Regional State Minister killed in Jowhar town
Jowhar (SD) – Reports from Jowhar, the administrative capital of Hirshabelle region state say that a state minister was shot dead there today. Hirshabelle State Minister of Agriculture, Abdikadir Abukar Karani, was […]
Galmudug president says Dhusamareb conference is underway, common understanding has been reached
Dhusamareb (SD) – Galmudug Regional State President Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qor-qor, confirmed the first phase of the Dhusamareb 3 conference has opened and leaders discussed the electoral process submitted by the Technical […]
Somaliland welcomes the new relationship between the United Arab Emirates and Israel
Nairobi (SD) – Somaliland’s envoy to the Kenyan Bashe Omar Awil has said that Somaliland welcomes the new relationship between the United Arab Emirates and Israel. Ambassador Bashe said peace-loving Somaliland fully […]
VIDEO:Taiwan embassy opens in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – The opening ceremony of Taiwan’s Representatives office in Hargeisa was attended by Somaliland government ministers and other invited guests. The event was attended by the Taiwanese Foreign Minister Jaushieh […]
Somalia:Feds order investigation on deadly Hotel attack
Mogadishu (SD) – Acting Prime Minister Mahdi Mohamed Guled has today met with security officials to discuss the need to launch an investigation into the attack on the Elite Hotel in Mogadishu. […]
Puntland imposes conditions on attending Dhusamareb 3
Garowe (SD) – The Government of Puntland State of Somalia, for the first time, has officially stated its position on attending the 3rd Dhusamareb Conference. Puntland has made its participation in the […]
(VIDEO) Analyst Arman details Mogadishu’s Pattern of insecurity
Mogadishu (SD) Today’s attack on Elite Hotel once again exposed the never ending security concerns in the country, and the lack of a viable plan from the federal government to secure the […]
Somali Upper House Speaker: Farmajo does not know that the country has a upper and lower houses
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s Speaker of the Upper House Senator Abdi Hashi Abdullahi has accused Somalia’s President Mohamed Farmajo of giving unconstitutional power to the lower house of parliament. “In his speech […]
Mogadishu: Gunmen attack residents in Elite Hotel, killing officials and civilians
Mogadishu (SD) – At least 17 people have been confirmed dead in an still ongoing attack at an Elite hotel on Mogadishu’s Lido beach, according to authorities at the scene. At least […]
Dhusamareb conference delayed due to the absence of Ahmed Madobe and Said Deni
Dhusamareb (SD) – Dhusamareb conference is yet to open because the presidents of the Jubaland and Puntland administrations have not yet arrived in the city. President Ahmed Madobe and President Said Deni […]
Somali Feds fail to secure Mogadishu, liberates Kuntuwarey instead
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Federal Government once again announced it liberated Kuntuwaarey district of lower Shabelle region, while the government garbles with securing the Capital, the seat of the Government. Abukar Arman […]
Somalia: An explosion at vacant home in Kismayo
Kismayo (SD) – Reports from Kismayo town in the lower Juba region confirm that a large explosion has occurred at Fanole district. The bomb struck a two-storey building in Kismayo owned by […]
President Farmajo: Parliament already approved one person one vote election
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, who today address the House of Representatives, focused on the election issues and the talks between the central […]
A second Puntland Minister dies of COVID-19
Garowe (SD – Puntland Minister of State Mohamed Hassan Isse, has reported died at a hospital in Garowe this morning, after contracting the Coronavirus. The minister had been ill for the past […]
President Farmajo to address members of parliament today
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo is scheduled to address the House of Representatives today to report on state of the country. The members […]
International partners urge Somalia’s leaders to hold crucial meeting on elections
Mogadishu– Somalia’s international partners (listed below)* look forward to the reconvening of the Federal Government and Federal Member States leaders in Dhusamareb on 15 August, as scheduled, with all FMS and FGS leaders […]
AFRICOM: COVID-19 killed Al Shabab leaders
Mogadishu (SD) – Al-Shabaab officials have died of Covid-19 contrary to the groups claim, according to US military officials. The US military’s Africa Command (AFRICOM) made the claim in a recent statement […]
Somali Federal Cabinet approves African free trade
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali Federal Council of Ministers met in Mogadishu today and ratified the African Free Trade Agreement, submitted to the council by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Agreement […]
US Embassy issues statement on Dhusamareb 3 conference
Mogadishu (SD) – The United States embassy in Mogadishu has issued a new statement regarding the Dhusamareb 3 conference and the upcoming elections in the country. In a statement posted on its […]
