Jowhar (SD) – UN Special Representative to Somalia James Swan visited Jowhar yesterday and met with President Ware and members of Hirshabelle administration. The meeting discussed utilizing the developmental projects provided by the […]
President Ware meets UN Representative James Swan
Report: Tawfik mosque is dispute over tribalism among Somalis
Oslo (SD) – The Norwegian government has issued a preliminary report on a dispute over a Somali run mosque in Oslo that recently had its financial support suspended by Norway. The Norway […]
Ethiopia announces its navy will be based in Djibouti, as Guelleh leverages accesses to the Red Sea
Addis Ababa (SD) – Ethiopia is building its first navy base in Djibouti, after a long speculation on where, according to Ethiopian local media. The Ethiopian government announced last year that it […]
The Senate has amended the Somaliland regional and district laws
Hargeisa (SD)- The Somaliland House of Elders today passed the Provincial and Local Government Act which they also amended and updated after it passed the House of Representatives. The Senate has further […]
U.S. offers millions in bounty for top American militants in Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) -The United States has announced that it will provide $ 5 million for the head of two al-Shabab operatives who happen to be Americans, Omar Shafik Hammami and Jehad Serwan […]
Details emerge on Erigavo Police station attack
Erigavo (SD) – Sanaag regional police commander Abdirizak Mohamed Farah confirmed that late last night an armed men attacked Erigavo police station, then fled. The commander said they are being pursued and the attack is […]
US Ambassador meets with leader of Somalia’s opposition coalition
Mogadishu (SD) – US ambassador to Somalia Amb Yamamoto met with the leader of the Somali opposition coalition, Sharif Sheikh Ahmed. The two sides discussed how the Somali government and opposition parties could […]
Puntland sends a strong message to its opposition
Garowe (SD) – Puntland Minister of Finance Hassan Ali Shire and Minister of Information Ali Sabarey today called for an end the opposition against the ruling government. The ministers, who spoke to the press […]
Somaliland welcomes Soldiers defected from Puntland
Somaliland’s new Minister of Information, Saleban Yusuf Ali Kore, has received a welcome at the Taleh district of Sool region, where the minister welcomed soldiers who defected from Puntland. The minister, who […]
Colonel Arre’s forces attack Erigavo police station
Erigavo (SD) – Gunmen loyal to the Somaliland rebel leader, Col Arre attacked the central Police station in Erigavo today. According to reports from the Hadhwanaagnews International Network, armed gunmen recently attacked […]
Somaliland minister arrives in Taleh
Taleh(SD)-Somaliland new Minister of Information Saleban Yusuf Ali Kore arrived in Taleh district of Sool region yesterday. Somaliland’s Minister of Information spoke with some of the residents in the region and spoke about Somaliland’s […]
President Bihi reshuffles his Cabinet
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland President Muse Bihi has reshuffled his cabinet today, with some resigning and adding new ones. Those who lost their posts include, minister of Justice Abdirizak Ali Abdi Salah, Minister of Planning […]
AFRICOM details strakes in against Al Shabab
Mogadishu(SD)-The United States has issued statement regarding their forces carrying out an airstrike in Jilib, Middle Juba, on Saturday. A statement from AFRICOM says it is currently assessing the damage caused by […]
Somaliland Police Champaign targets Oromo illegals in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland Police were seen all over Hargeisa arresting Oromo illegal workers and street beggars today. For the last three days, Somaliland police have been seen arresting Oromo beggars in […]
Former Puntland Speaker criticizes arrests of traditional elders in Bossaso
Bossaso (SD) – Puntland security forces in Bossaso arrested some traditional elders, who a day before in a press conference criticized President Deni’s administration. Elders arrested, opposed the administration deals with the […]
Controversy over Ethiopian troops in Dhusamareb
Dhusamareb (SD) – There has been a heated debate on social networking sites over the Ethiopian troops deployed in Dhusamareb last few hours. According to a statement from the National Party Forum, […]
Somaliland electoral committee elects a controversial Chairman, UCID Hypocrisy exposed
Hargeisa (SD) -Members of the Somaliland Electoral Commission have today elected a new chairman and vice-president, with Abdirashid Riya Rafah and Mustafe Dhawal. The election commissioner Abdirashid Riyo Rac was the controversial […]
Did Somalia prevent Muse Bihi from traveling to Nairobi?
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland President Muse Bihi was to travel to Kenya in order to attend a forum showcasing Somaliland Investment opportunities. The trip and the forum were born out of the detraining political relations between Somalia and […]
IGAD appoints new leadership, crushing Farmajo and Guelleh’s ambitions
Addis Ababa (SD) – The 13th summit of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has concluded in Addis Ababa today. At the end of the two-day meeting, the leadership of the Intergovernmental […]
Uhuru Kenyatta: Our forces will not withdraw from Somalia until we have complete peace
Nairobi (SD)-Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has said that the Kenya Defense Forces will remain in the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) until peace and stability in the Horn of Africa is […]
