Beijing (SD) – China’s foreign ministry said they are strongly opposed to the diplomatic relationship established by Taiwanese and Somaliland governments. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian, at a press conference in […]
Chinese Foreign Ministry addresses Taiwan and Somaliland
‘Triple threat’ has aggravated Somalia’s humanitarian crisis
Three and a half months after the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in Mogadishu, the triple threat of the virus, floods and desert locusts has aggravated Somalia’s complex, protracted humanitarian crisis. […]
Somalia’s Regional leaders to meet in Dhusamareb instead of Villa Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s regional state leaders held an online conference today and together released joint statement. President’s of Somalia’s member states in a communiqué issued today, announced that they would convene […]
Somaliland Lawmakers called for cease-fire in Buhodle and Sahil
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland parliament have called for peaceful end to the conflicts in Horufadhi and Beeyo Ma’an districts in Buhodle and Sahil regions. Somaliland lawmakers Awil Osman Dawiil, MP Abdikarim Omar […]
Al Shabab assassinates a Hirshabelle MP
Jowhar (SD) – Hirshabelle State MP was shot dead in Bal ‘ad district of middle Shabelle region, while traveling to Mogadishu on Saturday according to local media reports. Relatives of the MP […]
UK, Denmark and the Netherlands approve projects in Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – The United Kingdom, Denmark and the Netherlands have signed agreements with the Somaliland government on projects to improve people’s livelihoods. According to a statement from the British ambassador to […]
Can UNSC Recover from the Humiliation and Loss of Credibility Suffered in Somalia?
In the past three and half years, the UN Security Council (UNSC) suffered shameful humiliation and loss of credibility in Somalia because the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) of President Mohamed Abdullahi […]
Somali national and regional security conference is postponed again
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali national and regional security conference, which was expected to formally open in Mogadishu on Sunday, July 5th, has been indefinitely delayed. The conference was previously announced by […]
Somali forces disperse peaceful protesters
Mogadishu (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia today used its police force to disperse peaceful demonstrators in Mogadishu. Demonstration were reportedly against the Federal Government of Somalia and were organized by […]
Somali President and Chinese Ambassador Discuss Somaliland and Taiwan Political Ties
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo met with the Chinese Ambassador to Somalia Qin Jian at Villa Somalia today. In a press statement from […]
Puntland launches annual exams for 16,500 students
Galkayo (SD) – Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni who is currently in Galkayo, today launched Puntland’s annual High School and 8th Grade Diploma Examinations for 16,500 students. The State Ministries of […]
Suicide Bomber targets Mogadishu Port
Mogadishu (SD) – At least five soldiers have been injured today in a large explosion near the main Mogadishu port located in Hamar-Jajab district. A suicide bomber detonated a minibus full of […]
Taiwan Appoints an Ambassador to Somaliland
Taipei (SD) – Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs appointed an ambassador to the Republic of Somaliland today according to that country’s state media. Taiwan News Agency reported that ambassador Lou Chen-hwa, a […]
Djibouti: Protect Jailed Air Force Pilot’s Rights
(Nairobi) – Djibouti’s authorities should impartially investigate alleged mistreatment of a detained former air force pilot and ensure that his due process rights are respected. The authorities have repressed peaceful protests that […]
Somaliland President receives Kenyan delegation in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of the Republic of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi, received a high-level delegation from Kenya last night. The Kenyan delegation consisted of MPs, politicians, Investors, and other key […]
Dahabshil dismisses World Remit collaboration News
Hargeisa (SD) – Dahabshiil Group have denied WorldRemit officials’ statements to the media regarding a remittance deal between the two entities. Dahabshiil’s general operations manager Fuad Ahmed Nuh told local media that […]
US Embassy in Mogadishu: We condemn threats and violations against journalists and the free press in Somaliland
Mogadishu (SD) – The US Embassy in Somalia has criticizing Somaliland’s decision to shutting down Universal and Star TV stations in Hargeisa. The statement was posted on the embassy’s twitter account and […]
Somalia reopens domestic flights
Mogadishu (SD) – At today’s Somalia Cabinet meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Mahdi Mohamed Guled (Khadar), approved the reopening of domestic flights to facilitate the flow of public travel. After […]
China responds to Taiwan-Somaliland diplomatic cooperation
Mogadishu (SD) – The Chinese Embassy in Mogadishu has responded to the recent bilateral relationship between Somaliland and Taiwan, an independent region that China that claims to be part of that country. […]
President Bihi and Former Khatumo leader meet in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Reports from Hargeisa indicate that Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi held a special meeting with the former President of Khatumo state, Ali Khalif Galaydh. The meeting is first of […]
