Borama(SD)-The Somaliland Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism Mohamed Hassan Sa’ad while in Awdal region spoke to a crowd of people and threatened the newly formed rebel group, Awale. The minister declared that […]
Somaliland Minister Of Commerce Threatens Fighters in Awdal Region
U.S. target al-Shabaab terrorist with airstrike
Jilib(SD)-In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab terrorist in the vicinity of Jilib, Somalia, on Nov. 12. “This strike is an example […]
Wadani party calls on supporters to prepare for tough fight to get rid of President Bihi
Hargeisa(SD)-Wadani Opposition Leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro has spoken out against the controversial new electoral committee with two contentious members. Abdirahman Irro said they would never allow the nation to be destroyed, but […]
Puntland forces clashes with militias in Bossaso
Bossaso(SD)-Reports from Bosaso, the capital of Bari region, say the clashes occurred between Puntland security forces and militia commanded by Issa Mohamud Yusuf “Yulux”, a former leader of Somali pirates. There has been […]
Clannish opposition Parties can’t criticize a lopsided Government
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland Opposition parties have a long way to go if they’re to criticize the power sharing deficit government of Muse Bihi Abdi. The Wadani and to certain extend the lost UCID parties in Somaliland […]
UNDP Launches $ 10 Million Development Project in Somalia
Mogadishu(SD)-The Somali government and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have launched a climate adaptation project to help rural communities access adequate water. The Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Prime Minister, Mahdi […]
Somaliland House of Representatives Votes for New election Commission despite opposition
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland’s House of Representatives unanimously approved a new controversial National Electoral Commission (NEC). The Somaliland Parliament approved the new commission without the Wadani party’s member, and with questions surrounding the UCID nominee. […]
Awdal rebel group: Muse Bihi is only the president of his own Sa’ad Muse clan and not for all of Somaliland
Borama(SD)-A rebel group in the eastern city of Borama has for the first time spoken to the media and sent a dire message to the Somaliland government. The leaders of the Awale rebel group said […]
Somalia banns two media organizations
Mogadishu(SD)-A statement from Somalia’s Ministry of Information stopped two media institutions working in the country. Media Link and Perspective Media have been accused by the Ministry of failing to follow the Ministry’s policy for […]
Power sharing, comparing President Farmajo and President Bihi
Hargeysa(SD)-The leaders of Somaliland and Somalia differ on a numerous of issues, including the countries they govern and their leadership style. President Farmajo was appointed by parliament, were President Bihi, despite it’s […]
ONLF appoints new chairman
Godey(SD)-Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has elected a new Speaker for the last few days in Godey town. Dr. Abdirahman Sheikh Mahdi Maadey was elected as the new chairman of the ONLF, […]
UCID withdraws Its nominee for the New Election Committee
Hargeisa(SD)-Ucid opposition party has withdrawn its nominee for the new Somaliland Election Commission. Somaliland parliamentarian Abukar Abdirahman Good has confirmed that the Ucid party announced it has withdrawn its nomination from the […]
Somaliland Ministry of Education launches National Education Review Conference
Hargeisa(SD)-The Somaliland Ministry of Education and Science has today launched a national education review conference, which examines the different levels of education in Somaliland. Somaliland Vice President Abdirahman Abdillahi Ismail Saylici opened […]
US to except Somaliland issued documents
Washington(SD)-The United States has released a statement on the country’s documentation system, and called it authentic. The US Department of State announced that Somaliland issued documents, particularly those relating to birth, death, and marriage, […]
Former Somalia president: I swear to Allah, if they don’t stop we will remove them
Beledweyne(SD)-Former Somali president and the head of the political parties Sheik Shariif has sworn to “kick out” the Somalia government if they don’t stop. The president and a delegation he was given hard time […]
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia set to open Headquarters in Somaliland
Addis Ababa(SD)-The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) says it will open a branch in Somaliland this year. Bacha Gina, chairman and CEO of CBE, told the media in Addis Ababa that the […]
Wadani: all the important positions are appointed to military men
Hargeisa(SD)-Wadani Opposition Leader Hirsi Ali Haji Hassan said the country has taken over the military, and appealed to them to be patient and not to be harsh. Hersi said most of the country’s political […]
President Ware: We hold the Airline that flew the former presidents to Beledweyne accountable
Beledweyne(SD)-The president of Hiran region Mohamed Abdi Ware said that they are holding accountable the airline who flew the delegation led by former Somali presidents who arrived in Beledweyne today. Ware said last night […]
Farmajo government tries to block former presidents flights
Mogadishu(SD)-A delegation led by former Presidents Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed who were confined to the Mogadishu airport this morning has been cleared for their trip to Beledweyne. The […]
President Bihi appoints High Council to fight corruption at Central Bank
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi recently appointed the high council to oversee the Bank of Somaliland, in an effort to curtail curroption. There is no official announcement on President Bihi’s decree, but sources […]