Elbuh-SD)-The Puntland administration of Sanaag region has said that Somaliland forces based in Elbuh have joined their forces. The Somaliland troops that crossed over to Puntland are led by Lieutenant Colonel Mustafe […]
More forces in Sanaag region defect to Puntland
UN Base attacked in Mogadishu
Mogadishu(SD)- A number of mortar shells have landed near the Aden Adde airport, especially the AMISOM base in Halane. Reports indicate that at least seven people were injured in the shelling. It is […]
Galmudug presidential candidates oppose Galmudug formation committee
Dhusamareb(SD)-Some of the candidates for Galmudug’s presidency have described the process of the appointment of a Galmudug technical committee to be illegal. According to media reports, the members of the committee are […]
Motion against Kenyan troops to be debated at the Somalia parliament
Mogadishu(SD)-Reports indicate that the plan is the first meeting of the House of Representatives to table the motion against a Kenyan contingent in Somalia. MP Zakaria Mohamud Haji Abdi, a member of […]
Somaliland official attends Kismayo ceremony
Kismayo(SD)-A Somaliland politician was seen at the Kismayo Inauguration ceremony of Ahmed Madobe. Former director of Somaliland’s Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Mohamed Adan Ilkase attended the inauguration of Jubaland President Ahmed […]
Paul Kagame Advises On achieving Somaliland Independence
Kigali(SD)-Rwandan President Paul Kagame spoke for the first time on the issue of Somaliland’s recognition, after a Somaliland woman requested Rwanda to recognize Somaliland. Paul Kagame called the Somaliland Independency issue a difficult […]
Mustafe Martin and the reasons for his political change, and the official that worked on it
Hargeisa(SD)-Mustafe Mohamed Martin, the first opposition leader to call for an opposition government against the government of Somaliland led by President Muse Bihi has been missing in action lately. Mr. Martin who previously […]
Kenya to send delegation to Jubbaland Presidential Inauguration Ceremony
Nairobi(SD)-Aden Barre Duale, Kenya’s parliamentary majority leader, has confirmed that the Kenyan government will send a high-level delegation to Jubbaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam’s Inauguration ceremony. “I will lead a high level delegation […]
The Somali Government fractured over the Jubaland Inauguration
Kismayo(SD)-A delegation led by Deputy Speaker of the Upper House Abshir Bukhaari has arrived in Kismayo, the headquarters of the Interim Jubba Administration today. The delegation that landed in Kismayo today included members of […]
Kulmiye government’s Extra marital affairs continues, Shame
Hargeisa(SD)-The previous Kulmiye cabinet, and honestly all Somali leaders, have the worst record when it comes to extra marital affairs with young women. The Silanyo cabinet ministers were notorious for extra marital affairs, which […]
Garowe City Council votes the dismissal of district directors, no more new villages
Garowe(SD)-The council of Garowe administration has rescinded the confidence of all the directors of the Garowe Municipality, after it was accused of failing in their duties. The decisions were made at the […]
Norway pledges $ 353 million to Somalia
Mogadishu(SD)-In a statement issued today by the Norwegian Foreign Ministry, Norway said that it will provide 3.1 billion euros ($ 353 million) loan to Somalia. Norway said the loan will help Somalia, to pay it’s […]
Somali government sends official statement on airspace violations to Kenya
Mogadishu(SD)-The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has summoned the Kenyan Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Somalia, Lucas Tumbo. Minister of State Abdulkadir Ahmed Kheyri met with the ambassador at the Ministry’s […]
The largest delegation reached Kismayo today
Kismayo(SD)-A largest delegation of Somali opposition leaders, the president of Puntland, former presidents of Somalia arrived in Kismayo as to attend the inauguration of the Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam. A high-level delegation led by […]
Undisclosed agreement between President Bihi and Col. Arre
Hargeisa(SD)-Col Arre a decorated Somaliland Commander has defected from the Somaliland army in the beginning of 2018 due to the El-Afweyn conflict. Since then, Traditional leaders from Col. Arre’s clan and Somaliland […]
2019, the most violent year for Somalia
Mogadishu(SD)-The United States has carried out 275 bombings in Somalia since 2007, killing an estimated 2,800 people. Meanwhile, the BBC’s investigative report says al-Shabaab’s attacks since 2009 have killed an estimated 9,000 […]
Ministry of Interior Appoints Galmudug Technical Committee
Mogadishu(SD)-The federal government of Somalia has announced the formation of a Galmudug regional state formation committee. The committee is appointed by the Ministry of Interior, consisting of 13 members. The Interior Ministry […]
Minister Awad ‘Puntland did not understand each other during the Jubbaland elections
Mogadishu(SD)-The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia Ahmed Issa Awad gave details on the outcome of a meeting held in Bossaso between a ministerial delegation from the Federal Government of […]
Did President Bihi accept EU Ambassador’s Somalia development funds?
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland President Muse Bihi welcomed the EU Ambassador to Somaliland and Somalia, Amb. Nicolás Berlanga Martinez and his delegation in his office today. The meeting discussed the strengthening of the working relationship between Somaliland […]
President Farmajo ‘does not grant autonomy to regional states
Mogadishu(SD)-Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo addresses the opening of the sixth Session of the Somali Parliament on Federalism, saying that the federal government does not give autonomy to the regional governments. On […]
