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 […]
Somalia and Iran to re-establish Political relations
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 […]
Somaliland arrests suspected NISA operatives
HARGEISA (SD) -Somaliland’s intelligence agency, the NIA, has announced that it has arrested two members of the Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA). The detainees are accused of planning assassinations in […]
