Tawfik (SD)-Senior Somali military commanders led by the commander of the Somali National Army General Abdirashid Mohamed Dirir has succeeded in stopping a bloody war between two clan militias that took place […]
Tawfik and Af Barwaqo Traditional Elders finally sign peace agreement
Farmajo meets with committee to Negotiate with Somaliland
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, held a consultative meeting with the National Reconciliation Commission and Negotiations between the Federal Government and Somaliland. […]
Puntland Rejects Somali Election Law
Garowe (SD) – President of Puntland State of Somalia Said Deni has boycotted the current Federal Elections Law before the lower house of the Somali Parliament. The President said that Puntland has […]
A former fierce critic appointed to Somaliland’s new Minister of Livestock and Fisheries
Hargeisa (SD) – The new Minister of Livestock and Fisheries of Somaliland, Said Sulub Mohamed, who was recently appointed by president Muse Bihi, spoke about how he would work with the ruling […]
UCID and Wadani reject President Bihi’s request for a meeting again
Hargeisa (SD) – Wadani and UCID chairmen turned down President Muse Bihi’s request for an official meeting. President Bihi sent an official letter to the two opposition leaders requesting that they attend […]
Somali government to expedite construction of Galmudug administration
Dhusamareb (SD) – The Somali government is accelerating the Galmudug state formation process which has been delayed several times after clashes between the Somali government and Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama. The Minister […]
Puntland coast frees a hijacked ship from pirates
Bossaso (SD)-Somali pirates have released a large oil tanker with eight Sri Lankan crew members captured, days ago. Puntland navy has managed to free the ship after it pressured the pirates to […]
Somali national football team beat Burundi 1-0 in regional tournament
Mogadishu-(SD)-Somalia’s national soccer team beat Burundi 1-0 on Friday in a match played in the regional tournament of East and Central Africa CECAFA. The two teams of Somali and Burundi are in […]
Somaliland High court dismisses Consultation forum’s case for not being registered
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s Constitutional Court has dismissed the Consultation Forum’s claim against the government because it has no legal status and is not registered. Elders of the consultative forum said they […]
US ambassador to Somalia contemplates resignation over debt relief
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 […]
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 […]
