MOGADISHU (SD)-The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has called on various officials of the government and regional administrations to work towards the country’s development actively. He emphasized […]
President Hassan: No Term Extensions
Somalia and Iran to re-establish Political relations
JEDDAH (SD)-Somalia and Iran have expressed their interest in improving their political relations following a meeting in Jeddah between Somalia’s Foreign Minister, Ahmed Moalin Fiqi, and Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Ali Bagheri […]
Erdoğan and Abiy Ahmed discuss the Maritimes issue between Addis Ababa and Mogadishu.
Ankara August 10, 2024(QJ)-The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, had a phone conversation where they discussed the relationship between their two countries and […]
EU Naval Force train Somali Coastguard
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Somali Coast Guard and the European Union Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) under the ATALANTA Operations recently conducted a joint military exercise in the Indian Ocean. The forces collaborated in […]
Egypt and Djibouti to contribute troops to new AU Mission in Somalia
ADDIS ABABA (SD)-The Egyptian government has announced its participation in the new African Union Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), The Egyptian government stated that it will deploy units of its armed forces […]
Somalia’s Council of Ministers pass new electoral Laws
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia held its weekly meeting today, chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. During the meeting, they discussed several key issues. […]
Jubaland Police ban Burqa’s
KISMAYU (SD)-The police in Kismayo have announced that they will imprison and fine any woman found wearing a burqa, due to concerns that Al-Shabaab may use such attire to blend in and […]
NISA captures Al Shabab suspects with explosives in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD)-The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) of Somalia has arrested members of Al-Shabaab in Mogadishu who were carrying explosive devices. The detained individuals, consisting of four men, were reportedly carrying […]
Egypt and Turkey discuss Etho-Som Maritimes dispute
CAIRO (SD) -The Egyptian government has reiterated its support for the Federal Government of Somalia, strongly opposing the agreement previously reached between the Somaliland administration and the Ethiopian government in Addis Ababa. […]
Al Shabab convicts escape from prison
GALKAYO-Reports from northern Galkayo in Puntland indicate that members of the Al Shabab group escaped from a prison in the city last night. The escapees had previously been sentenced to death and […]
Turkey and Ethiopia discuss Maritimes dispute
ADDIS ABABA (SD)-Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia yesterday and met with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, according to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Turkey stated that this […]
Ethiopia appoints new Ambassador to Hargeisa
ADDIS ABABA (SD) -The Ethiopian government has appointed an envoy, serving as an ambassador, to be stationed in Hargeisa to enhance the current relationship between the Somaliland administration and the Federal Government […]
Officers responsible for the areas attacked by Al-Shabaab arrested
MOGADISHU (SD) -Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, visited Erdogan Hospital in Mogadishu last night and discussed the strict measures being taken to hold accountable the officers […]
AU to discuss post ATMIS mission for Somalia
ADDIS ABABA (SD)-The African Union Peace and Security Council is set to hold a meeting today to review the new African Union mission in Somalia following the conclusion of the ATMIS operation […]
Al Shabab claims responsibility for Lido Beach attack
MOGADUSHU (SD)-The Al-Shabaab group has officially claimed responsibility for the suicide attack and direct assault that occurred last night at Lido Beach in Mogadishu. The attack resulted in the deaths of many […]
UN in Somalia condemned the Lido Beach attack in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) -The United Nations in Somalia has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that took place last night at Lido Beach in Mogadishu, which reportedly killed at least 32 people and injured […]
Kenyan Police preempted an attack by AS
GARRISA (SD)-Further details have emerged about a planned operation carried out today by the Kenyan security forces in the vicinity of Garissa town in northeastern Kenya. Kenyan police forces launched a heavy […]
Ethiopia: Al-Shabaab still poses a significant threat to the security of the Horn of Africa
ADDIS ABABA (SD)-The Ethiopian government has stated that Al-Shabaab still poses a significant threat to the security and stability of their country and the Horn of Africa as a whole, emphasizing that […]
China trains and equips Somali investigators
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Commander of the Somali Police Force, Major General Sulub Ahmed Firin, along with the Head of the Criminal Investigation Department, Colonel Mohiuddin Ahmed Osman, received forensic equipment from the […]
Puntland Security Forces seize a large cache of illegal weapons and military equipment
BOSSASO (SD)-Puntland Security Forces conducted a military operation in Bossaso last night, seizing a large cache of illegal weapons and military equipment. Officials from the Bosaso security departments confirmed that they confiscated […]
