Mogadishu (SD) – A July 11, 2020 scheduled meeting between the federal government of Somalia and the Somaliland government has been postponed, according to Djibouti government. Reports from Djibouti indicate that the […]
Somalia Postpones Djibouti talks with Somaliland
Opening Day Summary of the Dhusamareb conference
Dhusamareb (SD) – The first phase of the regional member states summit in Dhusamareb town of Galmudug was successfully concluded today by the heads of Somalia’s regional member states. Galmudug President Ahmed […]
Somaliland addresses Chinese Ambassador’s forecasted Visit to Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland government on Wednesday gave details on Chinese ambassador to Somalia, Ambassador. Qin Jian’s projected visit to Somaliland’s capital Hargeisa. The ambassador’s trip to Somaliland follows the relationship […]
White House supports new Somaliland-Taiwan political relationship
Washington (SD) – The White House national security council expressed its support for the recent diplomatic relations between Taiwan and Somaliland. The governments of Somaliland and Taiwan recently signed a diplomatic agreements […]
Somalia offers the presidency and the Capital city to Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – Abdikadir Jirde, the current chairman of the Wadani party, exposed a proposed plan by the federal government of Somalia at the recent Djibouti conference with Somaliland, the plan was […]
Puntland forces clash with Armed Alcohol traffickers in Galkayo
Galkayo (SD) – At least two people have been killed and three others injured in clashes between Puntland security forces and armed groups in Garsor district town in Galkayo. Puntland security forces […]
Federal member state leaders to meet Tomorrow
Dhusamareb (SD) – Reports from Dhusamareb, the capital of Galmudug state of Somalia, say that Friday’s member states leaders have been postponed. Regional leaders held separate meetings last night, deciding that the […]
Somaliland opens new base in Eastern Sanag
Badhan (SD) – The commander of the Somaliland military forces, Brigadier General Muse Jama has today opened a new base in Barago district of Sanag region. The Somaliland commander said more the […]
Somali president finds necessary to responds to his Cabinet’s call for timely elections
Mogadishu (SD) – A statement from the Somali presidential palace stated that President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo welcomed the Somali cabinet’s call for the upcoming election to be held on time. “The president […]
Ilahan Omar seeking compensation for Victims of US drone attacks in Somalia
Washington (SD) – Minnesota US lawmaker, Ilhan Omar, spoke about the civilian casualties as a result US airstrikes in her native home of Somalia. The lawmaker told the BBC that her office […]
An Explosion targets Police convoy in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Reports from Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, indicate a deadly explosion targeting federal government troops in the Hodan district. At least two government soldiers were killed and about 5 […]
Taiwan to deepen ties with Somaliland amid China and Somalia disapproval
Taipei (SD) – Taiwan has double down and reiterated on its satisfaction with the country’s new relationship and cooperation with Somaliland, despite China and Somalia’s disapproval. Taiwan says it does not value […]
UNSOM welcomes regional heads of state meeting in Dhusamareb
Mogadishu (SD) – The UN Assistance Mission in Somalia, on a Twitter post, welcomed the planned meeting of the leaders of the Federal member States of Somalia in Dhusamareb. The conference is […]
World Press Freedom: Somalia is one of the world’s worst places to work as a journalist.
Mogadishu (SD) – At least 20 journalists were detained in Somalia, for doing their job, in the first half of this year, according to Reporters Without Borders. World Press Freedom Index ranks […]
Chinese Foreign Ministry addresses Taiwan and Somaliland
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 […]
‘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 […]
