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 […]
Somaliland Media Watchdog opposes Government shut down of a TV Station
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 […]
Farmajo: Muse Bihi knows that Somaliland cannot move forward
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, in a speech at the June 26th celebrations, spoke about the talks between the federal government and the Somaliland government. Farmajo pointed out that […]
President Bihi Questions re-unification with Somalia
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of the Republic of Somaliland hosted a massive ceremony to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Somaliland’s independence from the Britain on June 26, 1960. The National event […]
Somaliland’s Horizon Institute: Where there is no accountability Children Suffer
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s Horizon Institute called for an independent investigation into the rape of a young girl in Hargeisa Orphanage. The young female victim and the children accused of raping her […]
Danab forces kill a senior foreign Al Shabab leader from Nepal
Mogadishu (SD) – The commander of the 16th brigade of the Somali National Army Brigadier General Ismail Abdimalik Malin, gave detailed Danab operations in Middle Juba regions, which killed members of Al-Shabab. […]
Prof. Yasin calls on president Bihi to clarify Djibouti Communique
Hargeisa (SD) – Prof. Abdirahman Yasin a member of Somaliland’s consultative forum said there are considerable doubts surrounding the issues raised at the Djibouti Conference between Somaliland and Somalia. The Professor called […]
World Bank approves $ 55 million to sustain financial reforms in Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved $ 55 million in International Development Assistance (IDA) to support Somalia’s economic recovery through budgetary and other policy changes. This additional […]
Somali federal and state governments to meet for consultation
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has invited State Presidents and Governor of Banadir to attend the National Security Council meeting held in Mogadishu early in July. According to a […]
Somaliland releases artist arrested for visiting Mogadishu
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland government has released from jail two artists who have been detained in Hargeisa for more than two months after returning from a trip to Mogadishu. The MarodiJeh regional […]
Abdi Hashi: Illegally revised election Law is presented to parliament
Mogadishu (SD) – The Chairman of the Somali upper house of parliament, Abdi Hashi Abdullahi challenged the four item election law currently debate at the House of the People, saying the items […]
Horn of Africa politics come to Minneapolis
The death of George Floyd during a botched arrest propelled Minneapolis into the headlines as the city became the centerpiece in a debate about persistent, if not systematic, racism in the United […]
Somaliland to Lift COVID-19 Restrictions
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland government has today lifted all of its Coronavirus restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 Prevention and Preparedness Commission. Somaliland’s vice president Abdirahman Seylici in press conference today, announced […]
Turkey condemns a suicide attack on their training camp in Mogadishu
Ankara (SD) – Turkish Foreign Ministry condemns today’s suicide attack near the Turkish Military Training Academy in Mogadishu, Somalia. Press Release Regarding the Terrorist Attack in Somalia said “We condemn the suicide […]
Djibouti Conference: New Disputed Articles Added to the Somalia-Somaliland Agreement
Djibouti (SD) – The Government of Djibouti released yet another final Communiqué regarding the Ministerial Committee Meetings between Somaliland and Somalia, with new controversial items. The new Communique mentions, that parties shouldn’t […]
Puntland and Somaliland exchange criticism and threats
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland government and the Puntland state administration took it to the airwaves in response to Puntland president’s call on Somaliland to leave Sool region. Somaliland’s Information Minister, Saleban Ali […]
To: Mr Donald Yamamoto US Ambassador to Somalia
TO: DONALD YAMAMOTO US AMBASSADOR TO SOMALIA. AFRICAN UNION ABIY AHMED PRIME MINISTER OF ETHIOPIA ISMAIL OMAR GUELLEH PRESIDENT OF DJIBOUTI DELEGATION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION Your Excellency, SUBJECT: RECOGNITION OF THE […]
UNSOM to take legal action against UNAS University in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – In a statement posted on Facebook, the United Nations Mission in Somalia UNSOM, said there was no link between the United Nations and the United Nations Academy of Somalia […]
Kenya: the Ruling Party loses Majority leader
Nairobi (SD) – Parliamentarian Adan Barre Duale, leader of Kenya’s parliamentary majority was sacked, after losing the confidence of the majority of MPs in the country. Aden Barre Duale, has been replaced […]
