Mogadishu (SD) – South-western President Abdulaziz Hassan Mohamed (Laftagaren) and Mahad Salad a member of the Somali Federal Parliament have enchanted tribal statements recently. President Laftagaren who spoke at a ceremony to […]
Lawmaker and Somalia region president exchange heated dialog
Galmudug Technical Committee announces Galmudug Election Schedule
Galmudug (SD) – Galmudug’s Administration building Commission has announced the new Galmudug election timetable following a delay in the pre-election timetable. The newly announced timetable for the election of Galmudug president and […]
The international community supports the Mediation Committees decision on Somaliland’s election dispute
Hargeisa (SD) – A delegation from the international donor community held private meetings with the Somaliland mediation delegation that ended the conflict, the opposition and the ruling parties of Somaliland. The EU […]
International Partners Joint Press Statement on Elections in Somalia
MOGADISHU (UNSOM) – Somalia’s international partners* reaffirm the importance of timely and effective preparations of the 2020/21 federal elections. At the Somalia Partnership Forum on 2 October, the Federal Government committed to enact […]
Somaliland president ignores resolution proposals in meeting with the International community
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi met with a delegation from the International Community led by EU Ambassador to Somalia Amb. Nicolas Belanga Martinez. Somaliland issued a press release regarding the meeting […]
National Party Forum: our agreement with President Farmajo is dead
Mogadishu (SD) – A statement from Somalia’s National Party Forum led by former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed said that the current President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has been broken their agreement. […]
Somalia’s Heritage Institute Ideas Forum concludes in Djibouti, declares the unelected ruler of that country “the cord” of Somalis
Djibouti (SD) – The Heritage Ideas Forum in Djibouti, concluded today with a press release summarizing the meeting. The three-day conference was held in the capital, Djibouti. Issues discussed include, the role that Somalis […]
INTERVIEW: UCID Foreign Secretary Hibaq Ali Abyan discusses current political situation in Somaliland
London (SD) – Hibaq Ali Abyan the UCID Party Foreign sectary talked to somalidispatch.com about the current Somaliland political situation, and gave insights on how both the government and the diaspora could […]
Puntland: we’re ready to assist Somalia’s developmental progress
Garowe (SD) – President of Puntland State of Somalia Said Abdullahi Deni met with a delegation from the International Community led by the United Nations Ambassador to Somalia James Swan. Somalia’s election […]
Somaliland’s Minister of Communications and Technology: Networks must talk to each other and they do not have a choice
The government of President Muse Bihi Abdi, said that they will review the former government decision of having Somcable monopolies in provide the fiber optic cable to the country. Somaliland’s Minister of […]
Las Anod district councilors oppose water project for the city
Lasanod (SD) – The majority of Lasanod district councilors opposed an implementation of a water project which was given to a local company. The lawmakers have called on Somaliland to review the city’s […]
Rep. Ilhan Omar Hails Debt Relief for Somalia
WASHINGTON–Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) issued the following statement on securing debt relief for Somalia in H.R. 1158 – the DHS Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Teams Act. “I am thrilled we were […]
Somaliland’s political parties accept mediation proposals to end election dispute
Hargeisa (SD) – The three national parties in Somaliland today accepted the decision of the independent mediation delegation, which advised in reinstating the former electoral commission, and the new commission is dissolved. […]
Only Puntland and Galmudug can resolve the Mudug conflict in Towfiq
Garowe (SD) – A delegation led by the Interior Ministry of Puntland has arrived in Towfiq district in Mudug region, where efforts are under way to end hostilities between two communities from […]
Ahmed Madobe meets with the international community in Kismayo
Kismayo (SD)- Jubaland State President Ahmed Mohamed Islam has welcomed the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, the European Union, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development […]
Yet another rebel group formed in Somaliland
Buhodle (SD) – A new rebel group formed in the eastern city of Buhodle vowed to free Sool and Sanag regions from Somaliland rule. The insurgents are known as SSC and are […]
Somaliland mediation committee proposes though resolutions
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland Committee mediating between the government and the two opposition parties, proposed two resolutions to end the election dispute. The committee recommended that the new electoral commission be […]
Ahmed Madobe: The federal government failed to unite the country
Kismayo (SD) – Jubaland regional president Ahmed Madobe has accused the federal government of failed political consolidation in the country. Ahmed Madobe said the Somali government’s leaders could not advance the country […]
Somaliland prohibits independent political allegiances on social media
Hargeisa (SD) – Chairman of the Somaliland Civil Service Agency Farhan Haibe said that Somaliland government employees are prohibited in assisting individuals on social media. The chairman’s comment comes at a time […]
Gunmen attack a military base in northern Galkayo
Galkayo (SD) – An armed group attacked a military base in northern Galkayo on Wednesday evening, using grenades and automatic rifles. The attack, which lasted for a few minutes, reportedly injured Puntland […]
