NY (SD)-The United Nations Security Council has extended the African Union Transition Mission mandate in Somalia (ATMIS) until December 31, 2024. The Security Council, which approved Resolution 2748 by a majority vote, […]
The UN Security extends the AU Transition Mission mandate in Somalia
Somalia to start collecting sales Tax
MOGADISHU (SD)-The Federal Government of Somalia has announced that starting Sunday, August 18, 2024, it will begin collecting a 5% sales tax directly. The government stated that this tax would be deducted […]
Somalia demands an apology and retraction of MoU from Ethiopia
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Federal Government of Somalia has issued a new statement regarding the ongoing diplomatic tensions with Ethiopia, following the recent failure of negotiations between the two countries in Turkey. Somalia’s […]
Ethiopia insists on implementing controversial MoU with Somaliland
MOGADISHU (SD)-Ethiopia has announced that it will continue its diplomatic efforts to secure access to the sea, emphasizing that it will explore all possible avenues to ensure its maritime access and use. […]
Egypt and Somalia to cooperate on security
CAIRO (SD) -The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, held an important meeting today with the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. The meeting took place in Cairo […]
Djibouti: Turkey can’t solve maritime issue between Somalia and Ethiopia
DJIBOUTI (SD)-The Djiboutian government has expressed skepticism about Turkey’s ability to mediate the maritime dispute between Ethiopia and Somalia, which arose from the MoU on maritime signed by Ethiopia and Somaliland. Djibouti’s […]
Al Shabab ambushes security forces in Garissa
GARISSA (SD)-The Al-Shabaab group reportedly carried out an attack last night near the town of Garissa in Kenya’s North Eastern region. The attack occurred in an area known as Naani and targeted […]
Somalia Clarifies stand on Maritime dispute with Ethiopia
ANKARA (SD)-The Somali Minister of Information, Da’ud Awes, stated that Somalia will firmly uphold its previous stance against Ethiopia on preserving its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Minister emphasized that Ethiopia can […]
Somalia launches the Development Forum
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia has launched the Development Forum, focusing on creating a growth and economic transformation plan for the country post-debt relief. This […]
Somaliland President criticizes Turkey over Maritimes deal with Ethiopia
BERBERA (SD)-The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, currently in Berbera, has described the idea of Somalia’s Feds implementing an agreement in Somaliland as unrealistic. Muse Bihi criticized the suggestion made by […]
Deadly blasts in Hiran region
BELEDWEYN (SD) -Various reports are emerging about two landmine explosions that occurred in the town of Jalalaqsi in the Hiran region, resulting in casualties and injuries. The first explosion occurred at a […]
Presidents Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discuss Maritime issue
MOGADISHU (SD)-The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, held a telephone conversation with the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. A press release from the […]
President Hassan: No Term Extensions
MOGADISHU (SD)-The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has called on various officials of the government and regional administrations to work towards the country’s development actively. He emphasized […]
Somalia and Iran to re-establish Political relations
JEDDAH (SD)-Somalia and Iran have expressed their interest in improving their political relations following a meeting in Jeddah between Somalia’s Foreign Minister, Ahmed Moalin Fiqi, and Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Ali Bagheri […]
Erdoğan and Abiy Ahmed discuss the Maritimes issue between Addis Ababa and Mogadishu.
Ankara August 10, 2024(QJ)-The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, had a phone conversation where they discussed the relationship between their two countries and […]
EU Naval Force train Somali Coastguard
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Somali Coast Guard and the European Union Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) under the ATALANTA Operations recently conducted a joint military exercise in the Indian Ocean. The forces collaborated in […]
Egypt and Djibouti to contribute troops to new AU Mission in Somalia
ADDIS ABABA (SD)-The Egyptian government has announced its participation in the new African Union Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), The Egyptian government stated that it will deploy units of its armed forces […]
Somalia’s Council of Ministers pass new electoral Laws
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia held its weekly meeting today, chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. During the meeting, they discussed several key issues. […]
Jubaland Police ban Burqa’s
KISMAYU (SD)-The police in Kismayo have announced that they will imprison and fine any woman found wearing a burqa, due to concerns that Al-Shabaab may use such attire to blend in and […]
NISA captures Al Shabab suspects with explosives in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD)-The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) of Somalia has arrested members of Al-Shabaab in Mogadishu who were carrying explosive devices. The detained individuals, consisting of four men, were reportedly carrying […]
