Mogadishu (SD) – Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo contacted his Kenyan counterpart Uhuru Kenyatta regarding the Kenyan plane that crashed yesterday in Somalia. A statement from Kenya’s foreign ministry said “President Farmajo […]
Somali, Kenyan leaders discuss Kenyan plane crash at Bardale
Somalia:Covid-19 update
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Minister of Health Fawzia Abikar Nur held her daily public COVID-19 briefing and confirmed new cases of COVID-19 infections in the country. The Minister has confirmed 34 new […]
A Journalist stabbed to Death in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Journalist Said Yusuf Ali, who worked for Kalsan TV, was killed last night in Mogadishu. The journalist was killed by a man armed with a knife, stabbing the […]
Norway to give 1600 Somalis legal status
Oslo (SD) – A total of 1,600 Somali immigrants in Norway who were previously denied asylum in that country are granted citizenship. The registered refugees have already applied for a residence permit […]
Somalia: Six dead in cargo plane crash in Bardale
Bardale (SD) – At least seven people have been killed in a plane carrying medical supplies crashed in Bardale town of Bay region in southwestern State of Somalia. African Express officials confirmed […]
The Rebirth of Somaliland (1): History of Somaliland before 1960
“HISTORY IS PAST POLITICS, AND POLITICS IS PRESENT HISTORY” (E.A.FREEMAN, 1886). Dr. Hussein Mohamed Nur This is a brief account of the history of Somaliland from a historical perspective. The history of […]
Somaliland Cancels Independence Celebrations
The Somaliland government, led by President Muse Bihi, has officially announced that it has cancelled the country’s May 18 independence celebration, due to Coronavirus. Somaliland withdrew from its unification with Somalia and […]
Young Somali engineer Builds Ventilators
A young Somali engineer builds a ventilator in Mogadishu, as more and more people who are in need of the machines are dying of COVID-19 virus in the country. Mohamed Adawe, a […]
Halima-Sadiya Abdullahi: Veteran Somali journalist helping her community and women colleagues
Garowe – At the age of 30, Halima-Sadiya Abdullahi is already a veteran Somali journalist and well-known to the public in her home state of Puntland in northern Somalia. Her career currently sees her […]
Keith Ellison: Why Rep. Ilhan Omar has my support
She’s a bold thinker, which is exactly what we need during these times of crisis. The status quo is what got us here. Leaders who challenge conventional thinking aren’t always recognized in […]
President Bihi indirectly address Reports about his Health
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi addressed the media in Hargeisa today, indirectly addressing rumors of his health concerns. President Bihi, in response to the reports circulated about his health, […]
Somalia: 722 COVID-19 Cases confirmed
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali Federal Minister of Health Fawziya Abikar Nur, in her daily updates to nation confirmed new cases of COVID-19 infection in the country. The minister has confirmed 51 […]
Major Flow of Djiboutians in Awdal is Causing COVID-19 Anxiety
Hargeisa (SD) – The National Coalition for Disease Control and Prevention (COVID19) announced this afternoon that the latest victim of the virus in Borama has died from the virus and several others […]
UN ENVOY URGES RESPECT FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS IN SOMALIA
Mogadishu – On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations envoy to Somalia today called for Somali journalists to be able to perform their work freely. “The media have a […]
Fighting Erupts between Galmudug and Puntland
Galkayo (SD) – Reports from Terage area, west of Galkayo, the capital of Mudug region say that armed forces from Galmudug attacked the town last night. The Galmudug troops crossed from the […]
Ozil Donates Iftar to Mogadishu’s needy
Mogadishu (SD) – Arsenal and Germany star Mesut Ozil has donated Ramadan aid in multiple locations including Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. Ozil has donated $ 101,000 to the Turkish Red Crescent […]
Qatari Delegation to Visit Somaliland, they’re expected to request Oldon’s Release
Hargeisa (SD) – A Qatari government delegation is expected to visit Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, on Wednesday, delivering a large aid package, according to sources. According to the sources, the delegation […]
Somalia: Spate of Arrests, Intimidation of Journalists
(Nairobi) – Somali authorities have been stepping up their intimidation of journalists as the country faces a growing number of Covid-19 cases. Since mid-April 2020 alone, authorities arbitrarily detained three journalists, accused […]
Somalia’s COVID-19 Cases keep raising
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Federal Minister of Health Fawzia Abikar Nur, has updated the Somali public on new cases of COVID-19 infections in the country. The ministers have confirmed 70 COVID-19 cases […]
Journalist Fodhadhi Arrested in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland police arrested freelance journalist Khalid Fodhadhi in Hargeisa last night, according to sources present at his arrest. The arrest took place at the journalist home in Hargeisa, right […]
