Mogadishu (SD) – The Federation of Somali Journalists (FESOJ) strongly condemns the arrest of journalist Abdiaziz Ahmed Gurbiye who was also the Deputy Director of Goobjoog Media Group on Tuesday morning April […]
FESOJ Condemns Journalist Jailed In Mogadishu Over Social Media Posts
Sultan Omar calls out President Bihi’s Hypocrisy
Mogadishu (SD) – Sultan Omar Sultan Mohamed Farah, a prominent Somaliland traditional leader, spoke for the first time about the rift between the traditional elders and the president of Somaliland, Muse Bihi, […]
Somaliland opted to Keep Mosques Open then Stop Ethiopian Trade, including Kat
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland government has rescinded its decision to close the country’s mosques,the ordinance was to take effect today, but was fiercely criticized by Somaliland’s prominent religious leaders. Somaliland’s Minister of […]
Goobjoog Editor transferred to Central Prison in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Goobjoog Media Group Editor Abdiaziz Gurbiye has been transferred to Central Prison in Mogadishu without any charges, making it the second day he is in government custody. Gurbiye was […]
Ministry of Information responds to media scandal spread on social media
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mohamed Abdi Heir Mareye has responded to media scandal spreading on social media for the past one week. On April 11th 2020, […]
Somali government extends tax relief to local traders
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali government has reduced taxes on food Staple to meet and maintain the cost of living in the country and limit affects of measures taken to prevent the […]
Goobjoog Media Group Condemns the Arrest Of Journalist Abdiaziz Gurbiye
Mogadishu (SD) – Goobjoog Media Group has condemned the arrest of journalist Abdiaziz Gurbiye and called for his unconditional release. The Media Group views the arrest of their colleague as part of […]
Somali PM Allocates Covid-19 Funds to Member States
Mogadishu (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Ali Kheyre, has ordered to quickly provide funds to the federal member states and the Banadir regional administration for […]
Goobjoog News Deputy Director arrested in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Journalist Abdiaziz Gurbiye, deputy director of Goobjoog Media House in Mogadishu, was detained at the police station in Hodan district. The arrest has links to the journalist’s report of […]
Somaliland Closes Mosques but allows Kat Imports
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland is unable to stop khat imports from Ethiopia, as authorities order mosques in the country to shut their doors. Somaliland’s Information Minister, Saleban Yusuf Kore, told reporters today […]
Omar Sholi Dies in a Mogadishu Hospital
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali singer-songwriter Omar Abdulle (Omar Sholi) has died today in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. Omar Sholi’s passing has been confirmed to local media by and the Somali National […]
National coalition Party calls federal gov’t to work with FM state over COVID 19 protection
Mogadishu (SD) – The National coalition Party led by former President of Somalia Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed worn the public over the deadly COVID 19 epidemic Protection on late Monday night in […]
Somalia: UAE donates Medical aid to combat Covid-19
Mogadishu (SD) – A plane carrying seven tones of medical aid from United Arab Emirates arrived in Mogadishu today. The donation aims to help the Somali government to equip the Coronavirus treatment […]
Djibouti confirms record number of Covid-19 cases
Djibouti (SD) -Djibouti has recorded the most cases of Coronavirus today since the outbreak of the disease in the country. Djibouti’s Ministry of Health has announced 83 new cases today, most of […]
Somali National Television Editor takes the Fall for A Controversial Job Post
Mogadishu (SD) – A controversial Journalism job post finally led to the dismissal of the Somali National Television Editor. A letter terminating the National Television Editor Faisal Muse Mohamed is issued today […]
Covid-19 cases double in Somalia In Last 24 Hours
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali government has confirmed 35 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. All 35 cases are in Mogadishu. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare of the […]
Militias in Borama Fight over Land
Borama (SD) – Reports from Borama town confirm clashes between two clans in the outskirts of that city this morning. The two clan militias are said to be fighting over a plot […]
Somaliland Confirms Three New Covid-19 cases
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland Health Minister Omar Ali Abdullahi announced today three people have tested positive for Covid-19, two of whom live in Hargeisa, while another is in Borama, the regional capital […]
Somali Soldiers Accused of Rape in Janale
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali military forces in the Janaale area of Lower Shabelle region in Somalia, are accused of raping a teenage girl and a pregnant woman. Former Governor of Marka district […]
Former Galmudug President Concedes
Dhusamareb (SD) – Former Galmudug Regional State President Ahmed Duale Guelleh Haf handed power over to Galmudug’s newly elected President Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qorqor in Dhusamareb last night. The ceremony was attended […]
