Mogadishu (D) – US Ambassador to Somalia Donald Yamamoto is considering resigning if he fails to meet the US debt consolidation plan in Somalia. The US-based Foreign Policy Journal writes that the […]
US ambassador to Somalia contemplates resignation over debt relief
Agreement reached in Galmudug dispute
Dhusamareb (SD) – A statement from the Head office of Galmudug government and Ahlu Sunna leader Sheikh Mohamed Shakir Ali Hassan welcomed a deal with the Ministry of Interior and Ahlu Sunna […]
Somalia, Canada discuss strengthening bilateral relations
Aswan (SD) – Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia Mahdi Mohamed Guled (Kadar), in the city of Aswan to participate in the Aswan forum, met with Canada’s Foreign Minister, François-Philippe. A statement from […]
Puntland ready to discuss political crisis in Somalia
Garowe (SD) – Puntland interior minister Abdirahman Mohamed Dhabancad, said president Said Deni now traveling abroad is ready and working towards in how to better discuss the interests of Somalia. The minister […]
Hirshabelle president meets with James Swan for the second time in a week
Jowhar (SD) – The President of Hirshabelle, Mohamed Abdi Ware and the United Nations Special Representative for Somalia James Swan held their second meeting in a week at the Hirshabelle administrative center […]
Somalia government reports on conclusion of the SYL Hotel attack
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali security forces have completed the operation of the SYL Hotel in a deadly attack by al-Shabaab militants. The forces shot all five of the attackers who aimed to […]
Police say 82 people have been rescued from the besieged hotel in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali Police Force has released a report on an attack last night on an SYL hotel in Mogadishu. Deputy Police Commissioner Jen. In a statement, Zakiya Hussein confirmed […]
President Mustafe Meets with Officials from Somaliland
Jigjiga (SD) – DDS President Mustafe Cagjar welcomed a high ranking military officials from Somaliland who have been in the region for couple of days. The meeting was also attended by local […]
Opposition parties in Somaliland Accuses President of election Delays
Hargeisa (SD) – Both Wadani and UCID have said they have cut ties with the president until he ends the election dispute and holds the local council and parliamentary elections. UCID party […]
Puntland parliament fires former parliamentary speaker
Garowe (SD)- Puntland’s parliament has today removed the parliamentary seat of former Puntland parliament speaker Abdi hakim Mohamed Ahmed (Dhobo-Dared), after a motion was passed. 39 lawmakers voted unanimously to remove member […]
Book Fair opens today in Las Anod
Las Anod (SD) – A large delegations arrived today in Las Anod, the capital of Sool region and are expected to attend the largest book fair yet in that city. The show’s […]
Human Rights Centre expresses concern over the human rights situation of Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD)- On the commemoration of the 71st anniversary of the Human Rights Day, the Human Rights Center reports increasing restrictions of freedom of expression and media in Somaliland in this year. […]
Deadly blast kills 3 in Bossaso town
Bossaso (SD) – At least one soldier was killed and two others were injured in an overnight attack on Puntland forces in the center of Bossaso, Bari region. Witnesses said that the […]
Tribal clashes erupt again in Mudug region
Galkayo (SD) – Reports from Galkayo about recent fighting in Mudug region indicate that fighting between two clan militias has been reignited. Witnesses in areas of the conflict tell the media that […]
A dispute broke out between two Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia has opposed a committee set up by the Somali Ministry of Culture and Higher Education. According […]
Speaker of the Somalia Upper House and International Representatives Discuss Election Issues
Somali upper House Speaker Abdi Hashi Abdullahi met with UN Special Representative for Somalia James Swan in Mogadishu. The meeting was also attended by representatives from the United States, the United Kingdom […]
Wadani: President Bihi desires the 94 civil war re-do in Somaliland
Nairobi (SD) – A delegation led by the chairman of the Wadani party Abdirahman Irro is in Nairobi and they have met with officials from the international community to discuss the political […]
Kenyan police detail latest Al Shabab killings in North Eastern Province
Wajer (SD) – Kenyan police officer gave details of an attack by Al-Shabaab on bus traveling through the road that connects Wajer to Kutulod in the North Eastern province of Wajer. Wajer […]
Heavy storms hit areas in Nugal and Mudug regions
Garowe (SD) – Heavy rainstorms hit districts in Nugal and Mudug regions along the Indian Ocean coast overnight, reports confirm. High winds hit the coastal areas of the ancient districts of Eyl, […]
Genel Energy Announces Somaliland Oil Exploration results
Odweyne (SD)-Genel Energy has confirmed that a Seismic survey of oil wells in the last five years has found 200 billion barrels of oil in Somaliland. A London based oil and gas […]
