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 […]
Somali president finds necessary to responds to his Cabinet’s call for timely elections
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 […]
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 […]
