Bossaso (SD) – Details are emerging from a heavy fighting in the Bari region yesterday morning between Puntland Defense Forces and ISIS fighters in that region. The fighting erupted after units of […]
Puntland and ISIS forces clash in Bari Region
Puntland to establish a constitutional court
Garowe (SD) – The Puntland State Parliament is for the first time attempting the establishment of a Constitutional Court, which is crucial step to the implementation of a Multi-Party System. The Puntland […]
The Somalia Federal and Regional Leaders meet in Dhusamarab
Dhusamareb (SD) – Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, accompanied by Prime Minister Hassan Ali Kheyre, held a preliminary meeting in Dhusamareb today between the Somali Federal and member state Governments. The meeting […]
Head of the British Office in Hargeisa discusses media law with Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – The Minister of Information and Culture of the Republic of Somaliland and Government Spokesperson, Mr. Suleman Yusuf Kore today had an hour-long meeting with the Head of the British […]
Deputy Foreign Minister: Somaliland-Egypt relations will not damage Somaliland’s ties with Ethiopia
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland wants political, economic and trade ties with Egypt, Somaliland’s Deputy Foreign Minister told Daily News Egypt. The Deputy Foreign Minister of Somaliland confirmed that a high-level delegation from […]
Rebuffing: Is Somaliland – Taiwan Tie-Up Suicidal?
The article is by Abdirahman M. Dirye. He says that he is a co-editor of Somaliland.com. You would have expected from someone claiming to be an editor to have those editorial skills […]
Puntland government commits to one Person one Vote
Garowe (SD) The President of Puntland Said Abdullahi Deni has announced that his administration will hold ‘one person and one vote’ elections in the regional state, while delivering a speech at the […]
President Farmajo and Ahmed Madobe meet in Dhusamareb today
Dhusamareb (SD) – Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe met for the first time in Dhusamareb since the federal government dismissed the re-election of Jubaland’s president. The meeting, […]
Britain’s issues travel warning to Somalia, but excludes Somaliland
London (SD) – The British government has reiterated its travel warning to Somalia, excluding Somaliland, in a statement to its citizens. The British government warned its citizens three years ago not to […]
Election Agreements sparks Regional Representation Debate in Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – Tensions over the recent electoral agreement between the three National parties are being felt in some regions of Somaliland, according to local reports. The agreement, which is to officially […]
Puntland announces capture of suspected ISIS members
Bossaso (SD) – Puntland police in Bari region say they have conducted operations in that region and arrested members of Daish group and their military vehicles. A brief statement from the police […]
Puntland: KAAH Party elects it Chairpersons
Garowe(SD) – The Puntland’s Ruling Party (KAAH), in its first congress, this afternoon officially elected its chairman and two deputies in Garowe. Delegates from KAAH political party from all regions of Puntland, […]
President Farmajo welcomed in Dhusamareb
Dhusamareb (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, has arrived just in Dhusamareb, the capital of Galmudug state, according to the Director of information for the […]
Somaliland’s International Partners Commend Somaliland Election agreement
Hargeisa (SD) – The countries and international organizations that support the Republic of Somaliland in terms of democracy, have welcomed the agreement signed by the Somaliland political parties on July 12th in […]
Chinese Ambassador to Somalia cancels a planned visit to Hargeisa
Mogadishu (SD) – Chinese Ambassador to Somalia Qin Jian has abruptly canceled his planned visit to Hargeisa, according to source who are familiar with the matter. Mogadishu-based Ambassador Qin Jian was previously […]
Somaliland accuses Somalia of stalling talks
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi while meeting with the European Union Ambassador to Somalia in Hargeisa today, accused the Somali federal government in delaying the talks between […]
Hassan Abshir Farah laid to rest in Garowe
Garowe (SD) – A delegation led by Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali landed at Garowe airport today, accompanied by the presidents of Somalia’s federal member states. The funeral was attended by the […]
Egypt to forge diplomatic ties with Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – The Egyptian government is working on a diplomatic agreement with theSomaliland government, amid tensions with Ethiopia. Egyptian government delegation has paid an unannounced visit to the Somaliland capital Hargeisa […]
Norway:Somali man allegedly stabbed three women, killing one
Oslo (SD) – A Somali man in a town 90 km outside of Norwegian capital of Oslo, has allegedly stabbed three women, two of them Somalis, and a third white woman. A […]
IGAD’s 36th Summit: We commend the ongoing Talks between Somalia and Somaliland
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Federal Government President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, attended the online 36th IGAD Summit today. The President briefed the summit on the process of controlling the spread of COVID-19, its […]
