Dhusamareb (SD) – The consultative meeting of Somalia’s regional leaders in Dhusamareb released a communique on the conclusion of its first phase. The meeting focused on strengthening regional cooperation in the areas […]
Somali Regional Leaders release a joint Communique
Somaliland National Parties agree on 2020 local and parliamentary elections
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s National parties, Kulmiye Wadani and UCID agreed on ways of holding both local council and parliamentary elections in the country on today. The three parties have agreed that […]
Hirshabelle President Justified Somaliland’s quest for independence
Dhusamareb (SD) – The president of Hirshabelle State of Somalia, Mohamed Ware, explained Somaliland’s independence quest and justification at the Dhusamareb Regional Consultative Conference. This is the First time a high ranking […]
Somali regional leaders held sideline discussion in Dhusamareb
Dhusamareb (SD) – The presidents of Somalia’s regional States, who are in Dhusamareb, the capital of Galmudug, for a regional summit, held a special media free meetings last night. Presidents of Puntland, […]
Somalia Postpones Djibouti talks with Somaliland
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 […]
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. […]
