Somali Dispatch

LUQ (SD) -A fierce conflict between two clan militias residing in the Luq district of the Gedo region reignited this morning, following a violent clash that occurred in parts of the district […]

MOGADISHU (SD) -President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today officially opened the 5th session of the 11th Federal Parliament. President Hassan reiterated that Somalia is not opposed to […]

MOGADISHU (SD)-Somalia has reportedly paid $7.8 million as part of its budget contribution for the 2024/25 fiscal year to the East African Community (EAC), which it recently joined. This budget payment will […]

MOGADISHU (SD)-The President of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, praised the Turkish government for its aid to Somalia, describing it as aid given without ulterior motives. President Mohamud noted […]

BAIDOA (SD)-Additional details are emerging about a battle that took place early this morning in the area of Gofgadud Burey, located in the Bay region of the South West State of Somalia. […]

BAGHDAD (SD)-Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, arrived yesterday in Baghdad, the capital of the Republic of Iraq. A press release from the Prime Minister’s Office stated […]

ADDIS ABABA (SD) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated unequivocally today that his government does not question the unity of Somalia. In a speech to the Ethiopian Parliament, Prime Minister Abiy clarified […]

BOSSASO (SD) -A warship from the European Union naval forces, specifically those assigned to maritime security operations off the coast of Somalia, has arrived near the coastline of Bossaso in the Bari […]

MOGADISHU (SD)-The Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations jointly held the annual meeting of the Joint Steering Committee (JSC) in Mogadishu to discuss progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development […]

MOGADISHU (SD) -While inaugurating the National Week for Fisheries Development, Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre stated that it is time for the Somali people to benefit from the abundant resources in […]

GAROWE(SD)-Today, officials from Puntland and Galmudug have successfully brought together elders and representatives of two clans recently engaged in conflict in the western Mudug Region. Officials from Galmudug and Puntland, including lawmakers, […]

MOGADISHU (SD) -Today, Somalia’s Auditor General, Mr. Ahmed Essa Gutale, held a press conference with journalists where he disclosed new information regarding audits conducted at two offices within Somali government agencies. The […]

ANKARA (SD) -The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Somali Government has provided details on the discussions held in Turkey between delegations representing the governments of Somalia and Ethiopia. These talks addressed […]

DJIBOUTI (SD) -The government of Djibouti has responded to allegations made by Somaliland President Muse Bihi regarding the alleged harboring of an anti-Somaliland militia in Djibouti. Djibouti’s Minister of Finance, Ilyas Moussa […]

MOGADISHU (SD)-The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, participated in the ceremony commemorating the 64th anniversary of the country’s independence and unity, urging Somali citizens to strengthen their […]

ANKARA (SD)-The Middle East Eye newspaper, reporting on Turkey’s mediation efforts expected to include Somalia and Ethiopia, revealed that Turkey could help Somalia offer Ethiopia a port, potentially complicating Addis Ababa’s agreement […]

-The United States has expressed concerns that the militant group Al-Shabaab could take advantage of the withdrawal of AU peacekeeping forces from Somalia, which is anticipated to hand over security responsibilities to […]

ANKARA (SD) A delegation led by Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Moalin Fiqi, departed for Turkey today to participate in discussions between Somalia and Ethiopia, mediated by the Turkish government. A […]

GALKAYO (SD)-At least 10 people have been confirmed dead and several others injured in renewed clashes in the Mudug region today. The conflict, which involved two rival clan militias inhabiting the area, […]

HARGEISA (SD)-President Muse Bihi Abdi of Somaliland responded to reports of a rebels forming in Djibouti, describing it as concerning. He noted that the alliance allegedly aims to liberate regions within Somaliland, […]