Minnesota(SD)-The Somali community in Minnesota came together in a meeting last night to raise funds for their brothers in Hiran, especially in Beledweyne. Hundreds of thousands of politicians and businessmen have packed the […]
Fundraising event for Beledweyne flood victims in Minnesota
World Bank Vice President arrives in Mogadishu
Mogadishu(SD)-The president of the Somali government today met with a delegation led by World Bank Vice President Hafez Ghanem. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khayre, Finance Minister Abdirahman […]
Djibouti : a journalist beaten and arrested twice
Djibouti(SD)-A reporter for La Voix de Djibouti, a radio station based abroad that is Djibouti’s only independent media outlet, Borogeh thought the worst was behind him when he spoke to RSF yesterday […]
Puntland establishes new administration in Dhahar district
Dhahar(SD)-The Puntland Ministry of Interior has announced that it has finalized the creation of the Dhahar District Council in Haylan province. The list of new MPs of Dhahar District Council selected by the Traditional Elders […]
Puntland parliament rejects a request to remove MP Awil Daad
Garowe(SD)-Members of Puntland House of the Representatives refused to endorse on Saturday, a letter from the Puntland deputy Attorney General asking Parliament to take the immunity of MP Hassan Daad, to face charges […]
Somali president observes flood impact in Beledweyne
Beledweyne(SD)-Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and his delegation arrived yesterday in Beledweyne to assess the flood situation and it’s impact. The president, along with members of the Somali parliament, ministers and visit the […]
Somali interior minister attacked near Mataban district
Mataban(SD)-Reports from Matabaan district in Hiran region indicate a an attack on the Somali Minister of Interior Abdi Mohamed Sabriye’s convoy near Mataban. The minister was on his way to Mataban district but was […]
President Deni Says Villa Somalia offered him a bribe
Garowe(SD)-President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Mohamed, spoke about the dispute between Puntland and the Somali Federal Government, saying that Puntland does not seek money and projects from Villa Somalia, but wants to get its […]
An Ugandan in Somalia denies being the son of Idi Amin Dada
Mogadishu(SD)-Sheikh Abdullahi has denied that he is the son of the former Ugandan president, Idi Amin Dadda, and added by saying that AMISOM have spread lies about him. Sheikh Abdillahi said that AMISOM forces injured […]
Somalis and the Afar in Djibouti joining forces to depose the Guelleh government
Djibouti(SD)-At least 30 people have been injured in violence over the past 24 hours in the Djibouti city of Djibouti, according to opposition officials in Afar community. The angry protesters were upset over […]
Kenya: We have no problem with the Somali people but we have problems with the current administration
Nairobi(SD)-Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Macharia Kamau spoke to Citizen Television in Kenya on the maritime border dispute between Somalia and Kenya. “” Of course there is a border dispute between us, […]
UN ” There are Kenyan women taken as sexual slaves and forced marriage in Somalia”
A report by the United Nations says there are large numbers of Kenyan women being held in Somalia in forced marriages and sexual slavery. The report added that women in particular are from […]
Somaliland police commander dies
Hargeisa(SD)-The Commander of the Somaliland Police Force Gen Abdullahi Fadal Iimaan died last night at a hospital in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland. Gen. Fadal, who was reportedly ill in recent days […]
If Wadani can’t utilize the imminent Somaliland uprising, then who?
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland is edging towards an imminent implosion and if there is no leadership to guide the pending uprising things could get dicey preity quick. Leadership is crucial in achieving a fruitful uprising in any […]
Puntland president in Sanag and is visiting Dhahar
Dhahar(SD)-The President of Puntland State of Somalia, Said Abdullahi Deni, and his delegation comprising of the two Houses have today been welcomed in Dhahar district. The President’s reception was attended by Haylan province […]
Abdi Mohamud Omar “I did nothing wrong while leading a local Somali region government in Ethiopia
Jigjiga(SD)-Former Somali regional president Abdi Mohamud Omar, who has been facing charges, has pleaded not guilty and should be released. The former president of the region has been blamed for the violence […]
Forces loyal to Somali government and Jubaland take the fight to Al Shabab
Kismayo(SD)-Reports coming from Kismayo confirm heavy fighting between government forces and the Jubaland Regional forces on one side and the forces of Al-Shabab. Residents say the government and Jubbaland forces were conducting operations […]
Ethiopia arrests two of the militiamen who attacked Borama police station
Borama(SD)-The Ethiopian government has arrested two of the gunmen who attacked Borama police station in Awdal region. Sources. After the operation was carried out some of the militiamen crossed the Ethiopian border, and were arrested after […]
Somaliland Government unaware of impending cyclone, while mired in local politics
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland has not issued any warning by the United Nations dire forecast in an encroaching Cyclone. The United Nations Food and Agriculture had issued a dire warning in the cyclone slated to hit […]
Puntland Prosecutor Demands Removal of MP Hassan Daad for questioning President Deni
Garowe(SD)-Puntland’s Attorney General sues MP Hassan Daad of Puntland House of Representatives, after recently questioning the President in the House. A statement published in state media said Puntland’s Deputy Attorney General, Mohamed Hared […]