Nairobi(SD) – Italian authorities say kidnapped Silvia Romano had been taken from Kenya and into Somalia. Silvia Romano was abducted last November 20 during her abduction, the kidnappers reportedly opened fire and injured five […]
Italy believes Silvia Romano kidnaped to Somalia
A robust Puntland presence felt in Badhan
Badhan(SD)-A Puntland delegation consisting of more than 10 ministers, deputy ministers, parliamentarians and civil servants are in Badhan, the capital of Sanaag region. The delegation’s visit is related to monitoring the situation in […]
AMISOM troops arrive in Guri-el and Dhusa-Mareb districts
Dhusamareb(SD)-Reports from Galgadud region in central Somalia say that the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) forces, especially Ethiopian troops, have reached Guri-el and Galgadud districts. The troops withdrawn from Hiran region […]
Pres. Bihi ignores to address burning national issues
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi attended a ceremony to celebrate 16th class graduation of the University of Hargeisa. President Bihi’s speech was strongly expected by the public to be focused on addressing the […]
Faisal Ali Warabe calls for Pardoning Colonel Arre
Hargeisa(SD)-The leader of the opposition Part UCID, Eng. Faisal Ali Warabe described the Arre rebel group as a pain in the rear end to Somaliland and that it needs to be resolved quickly. Faisal Ali Wareebe […]
Jubbaland President sends letter to Farmajo
Kismayo(SD)-The president of Jubaland State of Somalia Ahmed Madobe sent a letter to the president of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Farmajo. The statement said it was impossible to continue the […]
Pastoralists killed in Mudug region
Galkayo(SD)-Reports from Mudug region say an armed group attacked a herdsman family in the Hana-Bur district, killing members of the family. Residents told the media that two people were killed and three […]
Sheikh Shaakir and AMISOM and FGS officials converge in Dhusamareb
Dhusamareb(SD)-The head of the Galmudug regional government and Ahlu Sunna wal Jamaa leader Sheikh Mohamed Shakir Ali Hassan met with the AMISOM Force Commander and his deputies in Dhusamareb today. Although much is not […]
Air Uganda launches direct flights to Somalia
Nogadishu(SD)-Air Uganda has launched direct flights to Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. A ceremony to mark the launch of Uganda Airlines between Mogadishu and Kampala was held at Aden Adde International Airport today. […]
Omar Filish pledges to open closed streets in Mogadishu
Mogadishu(SD)-The new governor of Banadir region, Omar Mohamud Mohamed (Filish), recently took over the post following a recent ceremony in Hamar district administration. Government Omar Filish in his speech at the handover ceremony […]
The Somali government bans direct flights to Kismayo
Mugadisho(SD)-The Somali aviation agency has informed airlines that all international and local flights heading to Kismayo, the interim Jubbaland regional headquarters, as of today should go through Mogadishu. It is not known why the Somali […]
“Somalia Not Ready for Dialogue” Minister Faraton
Hargeisa(SD)-The Somaliland Government has responded to a statement by the President of the Puntland State of Somalia, saying that he wants Somaliland and Somalia talks to be held in Garowe. “We are […]
Puntland President Meets Ethiopian Oromo Leader
Addis Ababa(SD)-The President of Puntland State of Somalia Abdilahi Deni met with the President of the Oromo State of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. President of the Oromo Ethiopian State Shimelis has […]
A US citizen is appointed to a UN Deputy Special Representative to Somalia
NY(SD)-UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia to Adan Abdul Mulla. Mulla, who is Sudanese, also holds a US citizenship and is a deputy to […]
Kenya responds to Somali government’s accusation on exporting coal
Nairobi(SD)-The Kenyan government has responded to allegations that Kenyan troops in the Middle Juba region are aware of charcoal exports there. Somalia’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Abukar Dahir Osman, said Kenyan […]
Hargeisa Cultural Center Hosts Same-Sex Marriage Advocate
Hargeisa(SD)-Chairman of the Hargeisa Cultural Center, Jama Muse Jama, who spoke to a reporter, said he did not know that Donald Molosi was campaigning for same-sex marriages prior to inviding him to […]
Security Council Rejects Kenya’s Proposal Al-Shabaab be Added to Terrorism List
NY(SD)-The United Nations Security Council has voted not in favor of resolution 1267 to include al-Shabaab in Somalia on the international terror list. Federal Government of Somalia’s UN Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman, praised the […]
Minister Sabriye “The Somali government is not in breach of the Ahlu Sunna deal.”
Dhusamareb(SD)-Somali interior minister Abdi Mohamed Sabriye while in Dhusamareb rebuked Ahlu Sunna Waljama’a’s statement that the government has violated their agreement. “The first point was: To gain confidence and a secure environment that […]
Damages caused by torrential downpours in Hargeisa
Hargeisa(SD)-Up to three people have been killed and 18 others injured in torrential downpours in Hargeisa. The rains had taken many the roofs of the houses, while some had totally collapsed, and […]
Jubaland lifts Somalia government ban
Kismayo(SD)- A cabinet meeting in Kismayo chaired by President Ahmed Mohamed Islam had been agreed to lift the ban on Somalia Government officials over the possibility of coming to Kismayo during the elections. […]
