While Somalia has achieved notoriety in Africa as the most striking example of a failed state and the continent’s biggest battlefield, it has nevertheless also been able to present a model in […]
Political examples from Africa
Al Shabab Militants killed in Jalalaqsi
Beledweyne(SD)-Reports from Jalalaqsi district in Hiraan region say that an operation by the Somali federal government on the road between Bulo Burde and Jalalaqsi killed 20 al-Shabaab members. Jalalaqsi district commissioner Mohamed […]
Puntland arrests the director of Radio Daljir
Garowe(SD)-Puntland Attorney General Mohamud Hassan Aw-Osman talked about the arrest of journalist Ahmed Sheikh Mohamed Tallman, former director of Radio Daljir. Tallman was taken to Garowe central prison this morning, two days after […]
Minister of Interior lands in Dhusamareb
Dhusamareb(SD)-The Minister of Interior and Federal Government of Somalia Abdi Mohamed Sebriye on Friday arrived in Dhusamareb district of Galgadud region to open a meeting between the government delegation and officials of […]
Puntland’s attempt to create a local council in Buhodle is met with opposition
Buhodle(SD)-A number of Puntland cabinet ministers and MPs who have been in Buhodle for a while seem to be not closer in the formation of the local council. The Puntland delegation held separate meetings […]
Germany backs Somali election, calls on FGS and regional governments
Nairobi(SD)-The German embassy in Nairobi has announced again another $ 3 million in support of the federal election in Somalia. Germany says it will help Somalia move forward 50 years after the […]
Kenyan MP hails Somaliland’s Development and Economy
Nairobi(SD)-Kenya’s Parliament Speaks on Growth and Economy in Somaliland, and hails Somaliland as a self suficeint nation. Hon Sophia AbdiNoor used Livestock Production in Somaliland as an example of an African progress, and […]
President Guelleh’s anti Somaliland visit to Guinea Conakry back fires
Conakry(SD)-Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh, arrived early Wednesday afternoon in the Guinean capital where he was greeted by his Guinean counterpart, Alpha Condé, at the international airport of Conakry-Gbessia. Djibouti president’s reception […]
International Community to send a mediation delegation to Somaliland
Hargeisa(SD)-The international community supporting Somaliland’s democratic system is sending a delegation to the capital of Hargeisa. The delegation, which is expected to be led by the EU representative, is due to travel […]
Somaliland Cabinet Approves National Employment Policy
Hargeisa(SD)-The 44th Session of the Somaliland Cabinet, chaired by the President of the Republic of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, accompanied by the Vice President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Abdilahi Ismail (Saylici), approved the […]
Somali government welcomes the ICJ’s decision to delay the hearing again
Mogadishu(SD)-Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia Mahdi Mohamed Guled Khadar said that the Somali government welcomes the decision of the ICJ’s court to delay the maritime case. The deputy prime minister said the […]
Three Men arrested for Rape Case in Bossaso
Bossaso(SD)-As the rape cases continue to increase in Puntland, security forces in Bossaso, Bari region, have arrested men who have raped women at different times in the city. Bossaso Central Station Commander […]
The Somaliland government threatens Somaliland media owners.
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland Minister of Information and Culture Mohamed Muse Diriye said at a ceremony in Hargeisa that the owners of media houses would be accountable to the country’s media law but would not arrest […]
Somaliland consumed $190 Million worth of Chat in Six Months
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland Minister of Finance Sa’ad Ali Shire, said that in the first six months of this year, Somaliland bought 19 million kilograms of khat worth $ 190 million. Minister Sa’ad speaking at […]
Khatumo convene in Mogadishu amid Somaliland disappointment
Mogadishu(SD)-Politicians from the Sool and Ayn regions and members of the federal government of Somalia, in Mogadishu, are planning to elect members of the Dhulbahante community to represent the next parliament in […]
An explosion has hit the north of Galkayo this morning
Galkayo(SD)-The explosion was detonated, targeting a car owned by the commander of the Central Police Station in the north of Galkayo in northern Puntland. Reports indicate that the bomb on the car […]
Djibouti President and Businessman Boore have reconciled, and what it means for Somaliland
Djibouti(SD)-According to sources close to the presidential palace in Djibouti has confirmed for us that the President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh and businessman Abdirahman Boore have reached an reconciled their political dispute. […]
Wadani Party Demands Removal of Two Election Commission Members
Hargeisa(SD)-Chairman of the House of Representatives Baashe Mohamed Farah said Wadani party had complained about members of the new electoral commission. He also mentioned that Wadani party halted the nomination of their electoral commission member […]
Ahmed Madobe “I’m ready to talk to any opponent.”
Kismayo(SD)-Jubbaland State President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe) said he was ready for talks to resolve any issues. He said that in a speech during recent ceremony to mark the inauguration of his […]
Armed militiamen take control of the Burtinle district government headquarters
Burtinle(SD)-Reports from Buuuldin district in Nugaal region say that armed militias have seized control of the local government headquarters in the district during the selection of the district council. The Armed Militia protesting the […]
