(New York) – More than a dozen member countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) signed a statement supporting China’s policies in Xinjiang that ignored widespread repression of the region’s Muslims, […]
Muslim-Majority States Whitewash China’s Muslim Abuses
Somalia suspects UAE facilitated Pres. Bihi’s visit to Guinea
Mogadishu July 18, 20199SD)-The Horn of Africa newspaper confirms that the Somali government suspects an Arab country took a crucial part in President Muse Bihi Abdi’s visit to Guinea this month and the warm welcome he […]
On Hirshabelle visit, UN envoy to Somalia discusses state-building
On his first visit to the state of Hirshabelle, the newly-appointed United Nations envoy to Somalia touched upon the country’s state-building process, local humanitarian needs and the world body’s assistance. “We had […]
UK Somalis demand justice for Shukri Abdi
London July 17,2019(SD)-A demonstration organized by a large number of Somalis held today in London was about seeking justice for Shukri Abdi. The young woman who is sought justice for recently died, and her […]
First Somali National employment Forum Held in Garowe
First meeting of National Employment Forum which was attended by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Ministries of Labour of Federal Member States and Benadir Regional Administration was held in […]
BREAKING: President Farmajo names a national committee for reconciliation and dialogue with Somaliland
Mogadishu July 17, 2019(SD)-The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has named a Committee for the Reconciliation and Negotiations of the Federal Government of Somalia and Somaliland. Members […]
Disunity, in-fighting, foreign interventions and bad policies help al Shabaab
In last week, Somalia was in the headlines once again. At least 26 people, including a prominent journalist, Hodon Naalleeye, have been killed in an attack in Kismayo. Al Shabaab is a […]
The federal government of Somalia announced changes to the pilgrimage visa program
Mogadishu July 17,2019(SD)- The federal government of Somalia has announced changes to the pilgrimage visa process. The Minister of Islamic Affairs of Somalia Sheikh Nur Mohamed Hassan told the media that a system […]
Somaliland minister agrees with Trump’s attack on Somali Government
Hargeisa July 17,2019(SDN)-Somaliland Deputy Minister of Education Mohamed Dahir Ahmed supported the President of the United States Donald Trump in a speech he has demerged the Somali government. Mohamed Dahir said: “In […]
Somaliland cabinet condemns Mogadishu attempted livestock blockade
Hargeisa July 16,2019(SD)-A statement from the Somaliland president’s office said that an extraordinary meeting of the cabinet ministers, led by President Muse Bihi Abdi, has led to the export of livestock. Somaliland’s […]
Former Somali President:I’m with the disappointed traders and the Somaliland pastoralists
Mogadishu July 17, 2019(SD)-Former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who spoke on the issue of livestock, wrote in a Facebook post: “I’m with the disappointed traders and the Somaliland pastoralists who are facing the […]
ISIS threatens Dahabshil
Mogadishu July 16, 2019-(SD)-The Somali militant group al-Shabab has sent a threatening message to the Dahabshil Company in South Central Somalia. Members of the Dahabshil Bank and Dahabshil Bank said they faced […]
Trump doubles down on attack and Ilhan Omar’s response
Washington July 16, 2019 (SD)- The president of the US today doubled down on his attack towards US house of representatives including Ilhan Omar the first Somali to be elected to that position. “I […]
The US is quietly waging war in Somalia — and Trump has made it worse
After all, the militant groups Al-Shabaab and the Islamic State in Somalia (ISS) pose no threat to the US. They’re actually fighting each other. But apparently the president hasn’t grasped that Only […]
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Canadian Prime minister sends his condolence to Somali-Canadian Journalist’s family
Ottawa (SDN) – July 14, 2019 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the terrorist attack in Somalia: “On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my deepest condolences to […]
BK postpones Nairobi show again
Nairobi (SD)-July 14, 2019- Mohamed BK a Somaliland singer has his show in Nairobi postponed for the second time this month for unknown reasons. BK whose promoters had sold thousands of tickets […]
Trump attacks Somalia as he responds to Representative Ilhan Omar’s criticism on Immigration policies
Washington (SD)- July 14, 2019-US president Donald Trump attacked four progressive women of color who recently spoke against his US immigration policy. The president specifically directed at Rep Ilhan Omar his tweet […]
Puntland police arrest freelance journalist over critical interview in Garowe
Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) condemns the arbitrary arrest of freelance journalist Mohamed Said Yusuf by Puntland police in Garowe on Saturday evening 13 July, 2019 over critical interview and calls for Puntland […]
Suicide car bomb targets hotel in Somali port city
A car bomb went off, followed by gunfire on Friday at a hotel in Somalia’s port city of Kismayo, where local elders and lawmakers were meeting to discuss an upcoming regional election, […]
