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 […]
Somalia’s International Partners welcome proposed election options
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 […]
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 […]
