Hargeisa (SD) – The following is a press release from members of the international community supporting Somaliland’s democratic process: We, the undersigned regional and international partners* of Somaliland, recall the significant agreement […]
International community expresses concerns over derailed Somaliland democracy
Somaliland Minister of Foreign Affairs: no changes in relations with Ethiopia
Hargeisa (SD) – The Government of Somaliland has talked about the relationship between Somaliland and Ethiopia, denying an article from a newspaper in Ethiopia claiming that Somaliland was concerned about the change […]
National Elections bill presented to Somali parliament
Mogadishu (SD) -The Somali Federal Parliament, comprising of 15 parliamentarians, has concluded the country’s electoral law today in Mogadishu. The Federal Parliament committee has read the electoral law in a meeting today […]
Tensions are high in Dhusamareb
Dhusamareb (SD) – Reports from Dhusamareb town, the headquarters of Galgadud region, say that there is tension between the federal government of Somalia and Ahlu Sunna leadership. The dispute is based on […]
Feisal Ali Warabe insults a Nation: If I could see a competent, well-qualified person I will resign from my post
Hargeisa (SD) – UCID chairman Eng. Faisal Ali Warabe in a recent BBC interview was asked why he is at reigns for so long. His reply was that there is no one […]
Somaliland continues arresting Journalist, Somcable reporter detained in Erigavo
Erigavo (SD)- Abdullahi Hussein Darwish a reporter with Somcable Television in Erigavo town and also a representative of Sanaag Region’s Solja organization, has been detained by the Somaliland authorities while on duty. […]
Ahlu Sunna Waljama to create a it’s own Galmudug State
Dhusamareb (SD) – Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama leadership in Dhusamareb after a long meeting yesterday announced its own process in creating a new and inclusive Galmudug State in Somalia. The meeting comes […]
President Bihi excepts release of opposition officials
Hargeisa (SD) – A delegation led by Somaliland elders and intellectuals said today that both opposition parties and the government have given them their confidence to mediate their political dispute. The delegation […]
1.7 million Somali children to be reached with life-saving vaccines
MOGADISHU (SD) – Health authorities launched today a campaign to vaccinate 1.7 million children against measles and polio in Benadir, Galgudud, Hirshabelle, Jubaland and South West State, Somalia. The 5-day campaign, running from […]
Emeriti Poachers arrested in Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland government has arrested today nine UAE men who were illegally hunting in Somaliland. The men were arrested at Egal Hargeisa International airport on Tuesday morning as they […]
Galmudug state formation process issued
Mogadishu (SD) – Galmudug’s technical formation committee has issued a procedure for the formation of the administration and the deadline for the election of the president and his deputy. The committee, appointed […]
The chairman of Somaliland’s parliament threatens the opposition with litigation in opposing sixth term extension
Hargeisa(SD)-Chairman of Somaliland House of Representative Bashe Mohamed has threatened opposition parties who say the parliament’s extensions are unconstitutional and noted that they are sitting legally, and will be sitting until another parliament is elected. […]
Members of the Somaliland electoral commission sworn in despite opposition rejection
Hargeisa(SD)-The chairman of the Somaliland Supreme Court, Justice Adan Haji Ali Ahmed, sworn in the the newly formed National Electoral Commission at the presidential palace. The new members of the National Electoral Commission, […]
Somali President sackes National Attorney-General Ahmed Ali Dahir, appoints new Prosecutor
Mogadishu(SD)-Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has appointed Suleiman Mohamed Mohamud to the position of Attorney General of the FGS, and sacked former Attorney General Ahmed Ali Dahir. The nomination came on the […]
Abducted Opposition leaders taken to secret court in Somaliland
Hargeisa(SD)-The recently government abducted Wadani Party officials have been secretly brought to Marodi-Jeh regional court today in Hargeisa. The Wadani party’s secretary general Khadar Hussein Abdi and the spokesperson of the party […]
Somaliland opposition parties boycott parliament extensions
Hargeisa(SD)-The two Somaliland opposition parties, UCID and Wadani, said they would not accept the extension of the House of Representative’s mandate by the Senate, and noted that they would never agree to work […]
Jubaland president travels to Nairobi
Kismayo(SD)-The president of the Jubbaland state of Somalia, Ahmed Mohamed Islam and a delegation led by him, arrived Sunday in Nairobi, Kenya. The president’s delegation departed from the port city of Kismayo, […]
Somaliland House of Representative’s Mandate extended two-years by Gurti
Hargeisa(SD)-The Somaliland House of Elders has extended the mandate of the Somaliland House of Representatives by a period of 24 months (2 years). Vice-chairman of Somaliland House of Elders Said read before the council the proposal […]
Puntland President Signs death Sentence to Three Men convicted of Rape and Murder of 12 year old
Garowe(SD)-The president of Puntland State of Somalia, Abdullahi Deni, has signed a death sentence against three men accused of raping and killing a 12-year-old girl known as Aisha Ilyas Adan. Somali Media […]
Wadani complained to Sweden over the political situation in Somaliland
Stockholm(SD)-Sweden’s Wadani party representatives have reported Somaliland president Muse Bihi’s illegal activities to the Swedish Foreign Affairs over the political situation in Hargeisa. Sweden’s Wadani party officials met with officials from the Swedish Foreign Ministry and reported […]
