Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland Ministry of Agriculture and the Food Quality Protection Agency have jointly stated that the crops harvested in the country do not contain any toxins that can harm […]
Somaliland denies claims that food harvest is tainted
United Nations envoy to Somalia welcomes new electoral law
Mogadishu (SD) – United Nations Special Representative to Somalia, James Swan, welcomes the new Somali electoral law, which has recently been adopted by the Somali parliament. James Swan made this statement during […]
Federal government hits back at Galmudug leaders and suspends payments
Mogadishu (SD) – The Office of the Auditor General of Somalia issued a letter two weeks ago requesting the suspension of payment to Galmudug’s leadership to the Somali Ministry of Finance, Central […]
Upper House appoints an electoral review committee
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s upper house of parliament has appointed a seven member committee to advice on the country’s electoral law. The bill was recently passed by the lower house, after a […]
Faisal Ali Warabe expected back in Hargeisa to address a court case
Hargeisa (SD) – Chairman of UCID opposition party Mr. Faisal Ali Warabe is expected to arrive Hargeisa’s at Egal Airport on Sunday, returning from a trip abroad. The chairman, who is being sued by […]
Ilhan Omar tells US Congress to stop US war with Iran
Washington (SD) – Representative Ilhan Omar, who represents Minnesota in the US Congress, opposed a possible US war on Iran. Her statement follows the US airstrike in Baghdad killing Iran’s Revolutionary Guards […]
British House in Hargeisa welcomes the Sanaag peace agreement
Hargeisa (SD) – The Head of the British Office in Hargeisa has welcomed the agreement reached by the Somaliland government and Colonel Said Jama Arre. The Head of the British Office in […]
Galmudug President announces a controversial electoral Commission
Galkayo (SD) – Galmudug President Ahmed Duale Guelleh Haf has appointed a new and opposing Galmudug Electoral Commission today. In a press release, president Haf appointed 11 new members as the new […]
Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists who engaged Somali National Army partner forces on patrol near Bacaw, Somalia, Jan. 3. Somali […]
UCID leadership holds meetings with Burundian leaders
Bujumbura (SD) – A delegation led by UID Party leader Faisal Ali Hussein, Prof Ahmed Muse Abyan and Foreign Secretary Hibaq Ali Maydhalaalis held separate meetings with the Burundian authorities. The delegation, […]
Somaliland Announces Anti-FGM Committee
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland Minister of Religious Affairs Sheikh Khalil Abdullahi Ahmed has announced a committee of scholars to combat female genital mutilation. Speaking at an event in Hargeisa, Minister Khalil called […]
Galmudug Technical Committee to announce list of Galmudug parliament today
Dhusamareb (SD) – Galmudug technical committee has confirmed that the list of the new Galmudug MP’s will be announced in the coming hours in Dhusamareb. The committee made the statement in a […]
Galmudug President back in Galkayo, withdraws from federal agreement
Galkayo (SD) – Galmudug President Ahmed Duale Guelleh Haf arrived in Galkayo on Thursday afternoon and has withdrawn from the agreement with the federal government soon after. In a statement President Haf […]
Communities in Hargeisa came together in defense of UCID leader and against Bihi
Hargeisa (SD)- A large gathering of traditional leaders, businessmen, elders, intellectuals of communities supporting UCID leader Faisal Ali Warabe took place in Hargeisa today. The community discussed the unbearable accusations and a […]
Protests against the Bombing Ex control in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Mogadishu residents upset of the deadly bombings in Mogadishu last week took it to the streets today. The demonstration was announced by the Banadir regional administration, hundreds of civilians from […]
Watch: Ali Abdullahi talks to us about his recent trip to Somaliland
Edmonton (SD)- Ali Abdullahi is a young a young entrepreneur and a Occupational Health and Safety Advisor who resides in Alberta, Canada. He recently talked Somalidispatch.com about his trip to Somaliland where […]
Col Arre and Somaliland finalizing peace deal
Erigavo (SD) – Somaliland and Colonel Arre’s forces have reached an agreement, the Colonel and his rebel troops will rejoin the Somaliland army soon, according to sources close to the rebel leader. […]
Dhusamareb (SD) – The Prime Minister of Somalia Hassan Ali Kheyre in Dhusamareb district held a meeting today with Ahlu Sunna Waljama’a leader Mohamud Sheikh Hassan. Ahlu Sunna has several concerns with […]
Somali Government is saddened by Red Cross statement
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali government is sadden by the statement of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Red Cross (ICRC & SRCS) in Somalia, in describing the recent […]
WATCH: Community discussions on BK’s controversial comment
Edmonton (SD)- Somali community members reacts to Mohamed BK’s recent comments at a show in London, the singer brought up Somaliland’s recognition during his condolence speach. Somalis in Alberta, Canada give their reactions […]
