Taipei (SD) – Somaliland and Taiwan have recently forged a new diplomatic agreement which includes bilateral relations between the two Internationally unrecognized countries. Somaliland Foreign Minister Dr. Yasin Harir Faraton recently visited […]
Somaliland and Taiwan forge a historic diplomatic ties
Deni: The federal government is destroying the upper house
Galkayo (SD) – Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni attended the celebrations of the country’s 60th Anniversary of independence and the Unification of Somali Republic. The ceremony, which took place at the […]
Jubaland: Somalia is known for holding elections ever four years
Kismayo (SD) – Jubaland State President Ahmed Mohamed Islam attended a brief ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of the Independence of southern regions and the unification of northern and southern Somalia. […]
UCID Chairman’s Immunity revoked by Parliament
Hargeisa (SD) -Somaliland House of Representative’ permanent committee in an unusual move today announced today it removed UCID party leader Feisal Ali Warabe’s immunity. The committee accused the leader of violating a […]
Somali Parliament approves zoning law
Mogadishu (SD) – Members of Federal Parliament of Somalia have unanimously passed a House and Senate resolution regarding constituency and electoral districts. The 7th session of the 12th Parliament opened with 150 […]
British MP: We didn’t like Somaliland decision to unite with Somalia
London (SD) – The 60th Anniversary celebrations of Somaliland’s Independence Day from Britain was held in London, Hargeisa and around the world this week. The ceremony held in London at the Somaliland […]
Somali Ambassador to co-chair 75th UN session
New York (SD) – Somali Federal Government’s ambassador to the United Nations Abukar Dahir Osman (Abukar Baale) was elected vice chairman of the 75th session of the United Nations today. Ambassador Abukar […]
Puntland to decline upcoming federal Conference in Mogadishu
Garowe (SD) The government of Puntland has officially declined in attending the meeting of the Federal Government and regional governments scheduled for July 5th in Mogadishu. Sources who are familiar with the […]
Djiboutian Amisom Base Shelled in Baladweyne
Beledweyne (SD) – Reports from Hiran region indicate that mortars were fired at a Djiboutian AMISOM base in that region at midnight. At least six mortars were reported to have been hit […]
Somalia’s International Partners welcome proposed election options
Mogadishu (SD) – International partners in Somalia have welcomed the two proposed options of elections presented to the Somali National Assembly by the Independent National Electoral Commission. PLEASE READ THE FULL STATEMENT […]
Somaliland’s House of Representatives approves two remaining members of the National Electoral Commission
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s House of Representatives have today finally confirmed two members appointed by the opposition to Somaliland’s Electoral Commission. The session, chaired by Speaker of the House, Mr. Bashe Mohamed […]
Puntland MPs Threaten Succession over Benadir Seats in the Upper House
Mogadishu (SD) – Puntland regional parliament has today strongly debated a resolution passed by the Somali federal parliament giving Benadir region 13 seats in the Upper house. Puntland MPs, who debated the […]
The UN and the EU praise proposal to delay election in Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia welcomes National Election Commission Chairwoman Halima Yarey report to the lower house of the Somali Parliament yesterday. “The UN in Somalia thanks the […]
Somali National Party Forum: Electoral Commission must resign
Mogadishu (SD) The Somali National Party Forum in a statement released today called for the resignation of all members of the Independent National Electoral Commission after they failed in their mandate. “The […]
Somaliland Governments shut down two Independent TV Stations
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland security forces were seen shutting down Universal TV’s operational center in Hargeisa today. Somaliland Minister of Information Hon Suleiman Yusuf Ali Koore said Universal Television violated the National […]
Somalia’s electoral Commission: Elections couldn’t be held this year
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s Independent Federal Elections Committee Chairwoman Halima Ismail Ibrahim (Halima Yarey) one person one vote could not be held in Somalia by the end of the year. The Chairwoman […]
Benadir Region to Have Political Representation in Parliament
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali National Assembly, in a historic move, voted overwhelmingly to pass the Benadir regional parliamentary representation law in Mogadishu today. A total of 142 lawmakers voted for Benadir […]
Somaliland Media Watchdog opposes Government shut down of a TV Station
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland Journalists Association(SOLJA) in a statement addressed a recant government shut down of an independent TV station in Hargeisa. “The Somaliland Journalists Association strongly opposes the government’s takeover […]
Galmudug and Puntland state Presidents meet
Galkayo (SD) – The meeting between Galmudug and Puntland regional presidents Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qoor and Said Abdullahi Dani has today taken place in northern Galkayo. The meeting’s aim was to enhance […]
Puntland deploys recently trained troops to Sool region
Qardho (SD) – Puntland regional state of Somalia has deployed recently trained troops to Sool region, where Puntland and Somaliland forces have clashed in the past. The troops, armed with heavy artillery […]
