Kismayo (SD) – The former Jubaland interior minister Abdirashid Janan, who hasn’t spoken with reporters since his escape from federal detention in Mogadishu, spoke with the BBC Somali service today. “As a […]
Abdirashid Janan “I was never sent to prison.”
President Deni announces consultative meeting on Puntland’s future in Somalia
Bossaso (SD)- President of Puntland State of Somalia, Said Abdullahi Deni, today announced a conference in Bossaso which will focus on the future of Puntland and its status in Somalia. President Deni said […]
Jubaland forces on high alert, as tensions rise in the region
Kismayo (SD) – Jubaland leaders meet in Kismayo to discuss recent Somali government troops arriving in the region. According to a press release from the Jubaland Cabinet, the Jubaland armed forces has […]
Puntland Orders Closure of Office of the Somali Electoral Commission
Garowe (SD) – The Puntland Government has ordered the closure of the Somalia’s National Electoral Commission office in Garowe, the capital of Puntland. A letter from the Puntland Ministry of Interior has […]
Three possible Coronavirus cases identified at Hargeisa airport, sources say
Hargeisa (SD) – Reliable sources has confirmed local media in Hargeisa that three people suspected to have the symptoms of the deadly Coronavirus were arrested at the airport sometime last week. Three […]
Presidential reporter arrested in Puntland
Garowe (SD) – Puntland security forces arrested journalist Mohamed Somane, a special correspondent for the Puntland presidential palace in Garowe. Omar Somane has been arrested for reporting to a local radio station […]
The United States Calls for Reconciliation between the Federal Government of Somalia and Federal Member States
The United States urges the Federal Government of Somalia and the Federal Member States to renew their mutual commitment and coordination, in cooperation with regional and international partners, to defeat al-Shabaab and […]
Somaliland’s Election commissioner refuses to step down, accuses resigned member of bribe
Hargeisa (SD) – The chairman of the disputed Somaliland Election Commission Abdirashid Riyorac returning from a trip to South Africa this afternoon, said he would not resign. He said he had been […]
Somalia blames Kenya for military and political intervention
Mogadishu (SD) – The federal government of Somalia has said it is disappointed by the political and security interference of the Kenyan government in Somalia, it is not good for the relations […]
UCID Chairman honors Berbera Mayor
Hargeisa (SD) – UCID party Chairman Eng. Feisal Ali Warabe today honors Berbera mayor Abdishakur Edin. The chairman said that he paid the tribute to the Mayor for his positive steps he took […]
Minister Beyle meets with Russian ambassador to Somalia in Djibouti
Djibouti (SD) – The Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia Dr. Abdirahman Duale Beyle met with Russia’s Ambassador to Somalia Mikhail Golovanov in Djibouti, to discuss Somalia’s debt crisis. “Russia’s […]
Somali government to send additional troops to parts of Gedo region
Baled Hawo (SD) – More troops from the Somali government are expected to reach parts of Gedo region today. The government troops have been sent to the region to gain control of […]
Somaliland election commission resigns, asks others to follow suit
Hargeisa (SD) – Hassan Yusuf Duale, a member of the Somaliland Election Commission, resigned from the committee to hold the postponed elections. The resigned member of the Election Commission was the UCID […]
Somaliland National army celebrates 26th Anniversary
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Mr. Muse Bihi Abdi, attended the 26th Anniversary celebrations of the National Army of the Republic of Somaliland. Before arriving at the […]
Somaliland Police arrest yet another Journalist in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland police have detained journalist Hassan Galaydh, a freelance journalist working for HCTV television. Journalist Galaydh has been detained today by police after the C.I.D.’s chief criminal investigations ordered him […]
Religious leaders suggest Awdal Governor be brought to justice
Borama (SD) – Sheikh Hassan Daheye, one of Burma’s Islamic scholars, accused the Governor of Awdal region of blasphemy and said legal action should be taken against him. The Sheikh, who emphasized his […]
Galmudug elects a new president and vice president in Dhusamareb
Dhusamareb(SD) – Galmudug parliamentarians have elected Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qoor-Qoor, the new president of Galgadud region, after winning the election in Dhusamareb town in Galgadud region. After electing a president, MP’s started […]
Somaliland warns the international community against interference in the Region
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland government has warned the international community not to intervene in the regional politics and to also not interfere with Somaliland’s sovereignty. Somaliland was responding to a press statement […]
SFG Threatens Turkish Hospital in Mogadishu
Mogadishu(SD) – The Somali Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has threatened action against Yardimeli Hospital in Mogadishu run by a Turkish organization. A statement from the ministry said that there was no […]
EU: Projects should be made available to the needy in Somaliland
The EU Special Envoy to Somalia Nicolas Berlanga touring Togdher region of Somaliland, said that they expect that Somaliland Government to equally distribute EU funded projects to all regions. “Projects should be […]
