Borama(SD)-Somaliland authorities arrested three members of the Borama City Council. The three arrested MP’s are Mohamed Muhumed Dheeree who was deputy mayor of Borama district, MP Mustafe Hayte and Indho Sheel councilor. The government […]
Three Borama City Council members arrested for Supporting Rebel Army
Pres. Farmajo signs anti-corruption law
Mogadishu(SD)-The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, has signed into law the creation of an independent anti-corruption commission following a ceremony at the National Presidency and it will […]
Insurance Agreement between two companies from Somalia and Turkey
The joint venture between the two companies from Somalia and Turkey, comes after a visit to Turkey by the head of Somali Islamic Insurance company Mohamed Abdi Mohamed, accompanied by consultant Hilaal Sheikh […]
The third Hadhwanaag journalist detained by the Somaliland army last night
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland security forces arrested Hadhwanaag News journalist Abdirahman Sheikh Hassan Mohamed last night at 2:00 AM. This reporter becomes the third Hadhwanaag journalist to be illegally detained by the Somaliland security forces in […]
A Somali Minister resigns over Galmudug Interference
Dhusamareb(SD)-Deputy Minister of the Somali Ministry of Livestock Abdikarim Khalif Abdi Dhalac posted on his Facebook page that he had resigned from the Somali government. The deputy minister said the reason for […]
Al-Shabaab for the first time addresses the Maritimes case between Somalia and Kenya
Mogadishu(SD)-Al-Shabaab has for the first time issued reports on maritime disputes between the governments of Somalia and Kenya, and the likely outcome of the ICJ’s trial in the maritime dispute between the […]
Somali government, international community step up fight against al-Shabaab
Mogadishu(SD)-The Somali government has said that there are ongoing planning to increase its war against Al-Shabaab and that they’re in consultations with regional governments about it’s plans. The announcement came at a […]
UN reports press and human rights abuses in Somaliland
NY(SD)-The report by the United Nations Human Rights Expert envoy for Somalia, Mr. Bahame Tom MUKIRYA NYANDUGA spoke on the situation in Somaliland of human rights and press freedom. The expert visited […]
Jubaland: federal government of Somalia is a threat to the security and stability of Kismayo
Kismayo(SD)-An statement from the Presidency of the Jubaland state says that the federal government of Somalia is a threat to the security and stability of Kismayo. The press statement dated 18/9/2019 spoke […]
Somalia’s Council of Ministers weekly meeting focused on Debt and 2018, 2019 Budget discussions
Mogadishu(SD)-Prime Minister Ali Hassan agenda, chaired the Cabinet meeting discussed the overall economy, and debt rescheduling, and cleared to return to the 2019 budget and the fiscal 2018 budget calculation. Finance Minister […]
Garissa City Council Marred in Conflict
Garissa(SD)-A dispute broke out between council representatives in Garissa County, Kenya’s northeastern province. The clashes came after members of the council met in Nairobi last week with opposition leader Raila Odinga, according […]
A Prominent Somaliland Lawyer suspense’s his legal career due to
Hargeisa(SD)-Lawyer Mubarak Abdi Ismail, one of the young independent lawyers in Somaliland, suspended his law practice for three years until the law is followed. Lawyer Mubarak said the current system of courts is […]
The ICJ court to reopen the Somalia vs. Kenya maritime case
Hague(SD)-The International Criminal Court (ICJ), based in The Hague, has announced it will reopen the Maritimes case between Somalia and Kenya governments in early November. The court has outlined the conditions for journalists, diplomats and […]
Al-Shabaab claims responsibility for deadly suicide attack in Mogadishu
Mogadishu(SD)-Four people have been confirmed dead and dozens others have been injured in a car bomb explosion, the target was a federal MP. The explosion happened on the busy Mecca al-Mkarama road, […]
Somaliland: Wadani party condemns Hadhwanaag news blockage
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland’s main opposition party Wadani condemned the government’s arrests of Hadhwanaag news Editor Abdirahman Ahmed (Asbaroo) and it’s Director Abdirizak Good Nur, after an allegation by the Somaliland Bank Governor Ali Ibrahim Baghdadi. Waddani Youth Party […]
UK says Somaliland Recognition can only be achieved through Talks Between Hargeisa and Mogadishu
London(SD)-The British government remains firmly committed to the regional states of Africa to lead the recognition of Somaliland and an agreement between Somaliland and Somalia. Thomson Reuters Foundation editor Belinda Goldsmith, who […]
Djibouti: if Kenya gets the UN seat it will affect the disputes with Somalia
Djibouti(SD)-The Djiboutian government is continuing its efforts to secure the seat of the UN Security Council, after Kenya recently won the African Union support in its pursuit. Djibouti’s foreign minister said Kenya cannot be […]
Somaliland authorities block Hadhwanaag News website, arrest 2 employees
Authorities in the breakaway region of Somaliland should immediately release two HadhwanaagNews employees and unblock the outlet’s website, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. On September 3, a court in Hargeisa, […]
Pres. Deni warns Federal government of extension
Garowe(SD)-Puntland regional president, Said Abdullahi Dani, has addressed Somalia’s political future, particularly the 2020 elections. He doubts the likelihood of one man one vote by next year as it was originally planned. […]
Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S Africa Command conducted an airstrike on Al-Shabaab insurgents after they attacked a Somali patrol northwest of Kismayo, Lower Juba Province, Somalia on Sept. […]
