Borama(SD)-Somaliland political insiders have been mulling over the reasons the Awale rebel group in Borama have retracted their commitment to achieve a more equal Somaliland. Despite the economic and military stresses that may result […]
What led Awale’s rebellion to retract its armed struggle in Awdal
United Nations donates $ 18.7 million for flood relief in Somalia
Mogadishu(SD)-The United Nations says it has donated $ 18.7 million to respond to recent floods in parts of Somalia. A statement from the United Nations Office in Mogadishu said the funds would […]
UCID: We will not work with the new election committee, even though we’ve appointed a representative
Hargeisa(SD)-With the return of UCID Chairman in Hargeisa, the opposition were hoping for leadership one way or the other, no such luck. Eng. Faisal Ali Warabe was as wishy-Washy as ever on everything that mattered. […]
Somali government rejects Kenya’s statement on bilateral agreement
Mogadishu(SD)-The Somali government has disputed the statement of Kenyan Minister of Foreign Affairs Monica Juma, saying the two presidents agreed to end the Maritime issue in a mutually acceptable manner. Somali Minister of […]
UN Security Council Report indicates that nepotism killed FAO project intended for Somaliland
NY(SD)-UN Security Council accuses the Somaliland Ministry of Agriculture of interfering with the FAO’s World Agriculture program for Somaliland farmers. The United Nations says a 10,000 tonnes of fertilizer and Seeds were to be […]
Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril elected Speaker of the Puntland Parliament
Garowe(SD)-The Puntland regional parliament elected Abdirashid Yusuf Jabril as its new chairman and won over two other candidates. In the second round of the election, poet Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril got 34 votes […]
UCID Chairman: we need to have a national dialogue in order to save Somaliland from the president.
Hargeisa(SD)-Chairman of the Somaliland opposition party UCID Eng. Faisal Ali Warabe after landing in Hargeisa, said that the two years president Bihi held the leadership position of the country, things were getting worse, we […]
Somali, Kenyan leaders agree on points after meeting in Nairobi
Nairobi(SD)-Somali and Kenyan presidents Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and Uhuru Kenyatta have held talks in Nairobi recently to sign a diplomatic agreement to restore relations between the two governments. The news, which was […]
A Somali Federal Minister arrives in Garowe
Garowe(SD)-The Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia Abdirahman Duale Beyle and his delegation arrived today in Garowe, the headquarters of Puntland. Minister Beyle and his delegation were welcomed by […]
President Farmajo: opposition politicians are seeking jobs
Mogadishu(SD)-President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo who addressed the Somali community in Nairobi said that his government is not doing as well because of angry politicians who are looking for work. President […]
Somaliland Minister Of Commerce Threatens Fighters in Awdal Region
Borama(SD)-The Somaliland Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism Mohamed Hassan Sa’ad while in Awdal region spoke to a crowd of people and threatened the newly formed rebel group, Awale. The minister declared that […]
U.S. target al-Shabaab terrorist with airstrike
Jilib(SD)-In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab terrorist in the vicinity of Jilib, Somalia, on Nov. 12. “This strike is an example […]
Wadani party calls on supporters to prepare for tough fight to get rid of President Bihi
Hargeisa(SD)-Wadani Opposition Leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro has spoken out against the controversial new electoral committee with two contentious members. Abdirahman Irro said they would never allow the nation to be destroyed, but […]
Puntland forces clashes with militias in Bossaso
Bossaso(SD)-Reports from Bosaso, the capital of Bari region, say the clashes occurred between Puntland security forces and militia commanded by Issa Mohamud Yusuf “Yulux”, a former leader of Somali pirates. There has been […]
Clannish opposition Parties can’t criticize a lopsided Government
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland Opposition parties have a long way to go if they’re to criticize the power sharing deficit government of Muse Bihi Abdi. The Wadani and to certain extend the lost UCID parties in Somaliland […]
UNDP Launches $ 10 Million Development Project in Somalia
Mogadishu(SD)-The Somali government and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have launched a climate adaptation project to help rural communities access adequate water. The Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Prime Minister, Mahdi […]
Somaliland House of Representatives Votes for New election Commission despite opposition
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland’s House of Representatives unanimously approved a new controversial National Electoral Commission (NEC). The Somaliland Parliament approved the new commission without the Wadani party’s member, and with questions surrounding the UCID nominee. […]
Awdal rebel group: Muse Bihi is only the president of his own Sa’ad Muse clan and not for all of Somaliland
Borama(SD)-A rebel group in the eastern city of Borama has for the first time spoken to the media and sent a dire message to the Somaliland government. The leaders of the Awale rebel group said […]
Somalia banns two media organizations
Mogadishu(SD)-A statement from Somalia’s Ministry of Information stopped two media institutions working in the country. Media Link and Perspective Media have been accused by the Ministry of failing to follow the Ministry’s policy for […]
Power sharing, comparing President Farmajo and President Bihi
Hargeysa(SD)-The leaders of Somaliland and Somalia differ on a numerous of issues, including the countries they govern and their leadership style. President Farmajo was appointed by parliament, were President Bihi, despite it’s […]
