Well, to many people around the world, it will be hard to believe that Somalia was known “The Little Swiss of Africa” before the country went to war with its neighbour Ethiopia. […]
Unlike tribesman Mr Muse Bihi, Mohamed Siyad Bare was an ambition leader who wanted to unlock the economic potential of Somalia
Ahmed Madobe condemns violence in Kismayo
Kismayo (SD) – The Jubaland regional administration has issued a press release condemning clashes between rival clans in West of Kismayo. The president of Jubaland administration Ahmed Madobe has expressed his dismay […]
Ethiopian PM Plans to Revive Somaliland and Somalia’s dialogue, ousts Farmajo
Addis Ababa (SD) – The Ethiopian Prime Minister Abey Ahmed is to have a new plan for the Somaliland-Somalia talks and wants Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Kheyre lead it. Sources confirmed […]
Somali Political Forum warns against postponement of 2020 election
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Somali National Party Forum has warned against in delaying the Somali Federal elections, in a statement released today. “The current government is hindering the implementation of the multi-party […]
Somalia: new Coronavirus Cases Diagnosed in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – The number of cases of Coronavirus infection in Somalia has increased to 7, up from 5 in just a week ago. The health ministry said the two people identified […]
Awil Hared Is Released & Abdimalik Oldon Remain In Prison
Yesterday the military dictator at Regional Administration of Hargeisa, released 574 prisoners from his prisons, 98% of these prisons are selected in tribal basis, including those who allied with his rubbish administration […]
Somaliland: Traditional elders cannot decide the fate of the Nation
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland Government today addressed the traditional elders who in the last few days were discussing the delayed Somaliland and Somalia talks in the media. Somaliland has strongly condemned […]
NISA Threatens Journalist Harun Maruf with A legal action
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali National Intelligence Agency says it is taking “appropriate legal action” against journalist Harun Maruf, a VOA Somali broadcaster. In a statement posted on Twitter, NISA said that Harun […]
Somaliland Bans Fly Dubai and Air Arabia
Hargeisa (SD) – The government of Somaliland has announced the suspension of Fly Dubai and Air Arabia into the country. The authorities accused the airlines of complying with the Somali federal government’s […]
Somalia’s Football King dies at 74
Aden (S) – Former Horsed FC and national team player Said Duale has died in Aden, Yemen, where he has been ill for some time. His funeral took place today at Al-ixsaan […]
Somaliland: Somalia’s refusal to recognize Covid-19 cases in Somaliland proves their hostility towards us
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland government has today responded to a statement from the Federal Government of Somalia dismissing the two Coronavirus cases confirmed in Somaliland. Somaliland says the Somali government’s refusal […]
Heavy fighting erupts in Kismayo again
Kismayo (SD) – Clashes between two tribal militias on the outskirts of Kismayo reportedly intensified today and many people are killed and left fleeing their homes. Residents are reportedly hearing sound of […]
U.S. military pledges to report publicly on civilian casualties in Somalia
Reacting to a statement from US Africa Command (AFRICOM) pledging to begin, by the end of April, public reporting on civilian casualties resulting from its military operations in Somalia, Libya and elsewhere in Africa, […]
Somalia: we don’t recognise Somaliland’s Covid-19
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali federal government has addressed the two cases of Coronavirus diagnosed in Somaliland, particularly in Berbera and Burao. The government says it does not recognize the two cases, […]
God Helps Those Who Help Them Selves
As we are Muslims, we have to be dependent of what our wholly Qu’ran verses says ( The words of Allah), When you are in problem or disaster occurrences, are around a […]
Former Somali Prime Minister Nur Adde dies in London
London (SD) – Former Prime Minister of Somalia Nur Hassan Hussein (Adde) passed away this morning in London. The death of the country’s former Prime Minister, Nur Adde, has been confirmed by […]
FSG explains why their troops fired on Sheikh Sharif’s house
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali security forces have opened fire on a security guard post at the former president Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed’s residence in Mogadishu, according to Himilo Party. Photos from the […]
President Bihi Signs New Telecommunications Act into Law in private
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi is said to have signed the amendments to the country’s telecommunications law. There is no official confirmation that President […]
The Paris Club Creditors provide debt relief to Somalia
Washington (SD) – The Paris Club creditors has announced that they have pardoned 1.4 billion of the $ 5.2 billion that Somalia owes. Please read the Club’s communique below: The representatives […]
Puntland quarantines 10 people who arrived from Somaliland
Garowe (SD) – Puntland has quarantined 10 people who traveled from Somaliland, according to Puntland’s health minister. Jama Farah Hassan. The Minister of Health said this at a press conference with Puntland […]
