Mogadishu(SD)-The flood relief committee, appointed by the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia Hassan Ali Kheyre, said the situation in Beledweyne is very precarious. The chairman of the committee, who […]
Somalia’s Flood Emergency Committee finally calls for emergency aid
Finland pledges $ 8.9 million in aid to Somalia
Helsinky(SD)-The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland has announced an additional $ 8.9 million in aid to Somalia through the World Bank, a close ally of Somalia. Ambassador Eric Landberg said the […]
Somaliland police address attack on Borama station
Borama(SD)-Deputy Chief of Police Brigadier General Farah Mohamed Mire said a group of trouble makers attacked Borama police station this morning, and later fled to the Ethiopian border. The deputy commander noted that some […]
UN team calls for review of terms on Somalia’s arms embargo
NY(SD)-The U.N Security Council Somalia Sanctions Committee has called for an urgent update of the country to better reflect reality on the ground. This comes as the committee argues says that the […]
Government of Somalia at last delivers aid to Beledweyne
Beledweyne(SD)-The government of Somalia has delivered for the first time aid to the city of Beledweyne to assist thousands of people displaced by flooding along the Shabelle River. The plane carrying the aid […]
Civilians killed in US airstrike in Bari region
Bossaso(SD)-A US drone strike on Friday in the mountainous region of Golis is reported to have killed two civilians. The elders of the Amara region of Bari region say they have found […]
Tensions over Puntland’s local council set up in Buhodle
Buhodle(SD)-The announcement from Buhoodle’s local council by Puntland created tensions in Buhodle district, as many clans were left out. The building of this council has been the beginning of a series of disagreements as […]
Deni and James Swan discuss in getting the TFG and Jubaland closer
Garowe(SD)-The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Ambassador James Swan, met with Puntland President Said Deni in Garowe, where he also met with of the Government Cabinet. During the meeting they discussed political, economy and […]
Ali Baghdadi to face Canada’s International Anti-Corruption Unit, according to sources
Toronto(SD)-Canadians living abroad, like Ali Ibrahim Jama Baghdadi, who is currently living and working in Hargeisa, Somaliland are expected to adhere to Canadian law. Ali Baghdadi is accused of violating Canada’s Corruption laws by […]
President Muse Bihi has laid the foundation of a National Historic Preservation Center
Hargeisa(SD)-President Muse Bihi has laid the foundation stone for a new National Historic Preservation Center, which will be implemented at the site of the former city center in Hargeisa. The building, which […]
Lack of Khat in Hargeisa for two days
Hargeisa(SD)-In the last two days, Somaliland’s cities had no Khat the unprecedented crisis arose after riots broke out in the streets of their cities and the roads wee blocked. In the absence of the […]
ONLF “we will relinquish the name of the Ogaden if it is deemed as a solution
Jigjiga(SD)-ONLF Chairman Admiral Mohamed Omar Osman said the struggle is not for the benefit of one tribe alone, adding that they will give up the name Ogaden if it is seen as a […]
Somalia’s PM names a flood disaster committee
Mogadishu(SD)-The Prime Minister of Somalia Ali Hassan appointed an emergency flood rescue committee to address the impact of the floods. The Minister of Assistance and Disaster Management, Hamsa Said Hamsa, chairs the committee which […]
Puntland president brags in defeating Somaliland
Garowe(SD)-The president of the semi-autonomous state of Puntland has announced at the 45th Session of the Puntland Parliament today, that his government has succeeded in the war against Somaliland. President Deni’s visit to […]
Operation Kills Three Dahash Leaders in Puntland
Garowe(SD)-The operation has been targeted at areas known terrorist groups in the region hide, with the outcome of killing top leaders. Somali commandos in collaboration with international partners have killed three leaders of the Daesh terrorist group […]
Somaliland listed under the countries of Human rights concern in a UK report
London(SD)-The UK had recently published a report looking at 2018 Human Rights and Democracy Report, placing Somaliland on the “countries of continued concern”. The report lumps Somaliland with Somalia and just like Al […]
Puntland creates a Local Council in Buhodle while Somaliland looked on
Buhodle(SD)-The Puntland Ministry of Interior has announced that it has finalized the construction of Buhoodle District Council in Ayn region. The ministry unveiled a new list of 25 members of Buhodle District […]
Somalia receives $ 1.7M in rent from Shell / ExxonMobil Companies
Mogadishu(SD)-Shel and ExxonMobil Companies with Oil wells in Somalia have after a long time begun paying rent worth 1.7 Million dollars to the federal government , according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Minerals. Deputy […]
Shabelle River floods in Beledweyne again
Beledweyne(SD)-Shabelle River in the last few hours has started flooding the entire Beletweyne town, after heavy rains last night. In the city’s central streets, water began to flow, indicating that the floods […]
Is Djibouti president behind DP World not having money to invest, how will it effect Somaliland
Dubai(SD)-Dubai-based DP World has announced that the international banks have refused to lend them money after Djibouti’s decision to withdraw from their Port Doraleh. DP World managing director Sultan bin Ahmed said the dispute […]
