KISMAYO (SD)-The ATMIS forces have handed over the Abdalla Birole base in the Lower Juba region to the Somali National Army (SNA). This marks the fourth base to be transferred in the […]
ATMIS Hands over a 4th Base to SNA
Northern Somalis celebrate Independence Day
MOGADISHU (SD)-Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, has congratulated Somalis on the occasion of June 26th, marking the 64th anniversary of the Northern Regions gaining independence from British colonial rule and […]
Somalia settles outstanding $36 million arrears with OPEC Fund
VIENNA (SD)-The Federal Minister of Finance of Somalia, Bihi Iman Egeh, currently in Vienna, Austria, signed an important agreement with the Director-General of the OPEC Fund for International Development, Dr. Abdelhamid Al-Khalifa. […]
SNA kills 7 Militants in central Somalia
MUQDISHU (SD)-The Somali National Army provided details about a planned operation they conducted in the Ali Adhole area, approximately 33 kilometers north of El-dher district in Galgadud region. Major General Mohamed Dhega […]
Somalia complains to UNSC over Ethiopian troop crossing into country
NY (SD) -The Somali government has lodged a complaint with the United Nations Security Council regarding Ethiopian troops who have unlawfully entered Somalia, crossing their national border. In the meeting addressing Somalia’s […]
Feds claim Al Shabab fight over Zakat funds in Bay region
BAIDOA-Reports from Bay region indicate that today, members of the Al-Shabaab group clashed in the Ufurow area of the region. During today’s confrontation between members of the Al-Shabaab group, it is reported […]
Puntland and Somali state Police apprehend Human traffickers
GAROWE(SD)-The Puntland Police Force, in collaboration with the Somali Regional State Police in Ethiopia, has apprehended a network involved in the trafficking of young people. The Puntland Police Command announced that the […]
Ten dead in tribal clashes in central Somalia
GALKAYO (SD) Nearly 10 people have been killed and 15 others injured in a clash between two clan militias in the Labi Maygaag area in the eastern part of Mudug region. The […]
President Hassan: Ethiopia is undermining regional cooperation
-President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who opened the East African Community Civil Society Consultation Conference today, stated that the Somali people and government are committed to good neighborliness and strengthening regional […]
James Swan updates UNSC on Somalia
NY (SD)-While briefing the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Somalia today, the Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the United Nations, James Swan, noted that “Somalia continues to […]
SNA Conducted operations in outskirts of Hudur
HUDUR (SD)-The Somali National Army forces have conducted extensive operations today in the outskirts of Hudur district in Bakol region, where they have been engaging in fierce battles against Al-Shabab militants. The […]
AU to sent yet another military Mission to Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) -The National Security Advisor to the President of Somalia, Hussein Moalin, has announced that Somalia will undergo its third AU military operation. Hussein Moalin stated that after the ATMIS mission, […]
Fed in Discussions with the UN on UNSOM’s future role in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Somali government has initiated discussions with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) to phase out its operations. Technical committees appointed by the Federal Government of Somalia and […]
Feds welcomes World Bank report on Somalia’s Economy
MOGADISHU (SD)-The Minister of Finance of Somalia, Mr. Bihi Iman Egeh, today participated in the annual Somalia Economic Update conference organized by the World Bank. This year’s annual Somalia Economic Update focused […]
Villa Somalia calls delay in troop drawdown Technical
MOGADISHU (SD)-Villa Somalia has denied a report published yesterday by the Reuters news agency which claimed that the Federal Government wants to delay the withdrawal plan of ATMIS forces. Reuters reported that […]
Feds to administer National exms in SSC-Khatumo
LAS ANOD (SD)-The Somali government has initiated the administration of the high school exams in the regions of Khatumo for the first time. It is anticipated that on the National Exam Day, […]
Somalia and Sweden discuss the fight against AS
MOGADISHU(SD)The Minister of Defense of Somalia, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, who received the Swedish Ambassador to Somalia, Joachim Waern, at the Ministry of Defense headquarters, discussed strengthening ongoing efforts, Sweden’s support in the […]
Deputy PM discusses security, stabilization, and development with EU Ambassadors
MOGADISHU(SD)-Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Salah Ahmed Jama, met with ambassadors from European Union countries to discuss security issues, the eradication of al-Shabaab, humanitarian concerns, stabilization, and development […]
Burundian Troops hand over three Bases in Jowhar
JOWHAR(SD)-The Burundian troops from Sector 5 of the African Union Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) today handed over three bases in the city of Jowhar, the capital of Hir-Shabelle. The handover ceremony was […]
Somalia wants ATMIS Troops to stay
MOGADISHU(SD)-The Somali government has requested an extension of the withdrawal of African Union peacekeeping forces, citing the country’s fragile security situation, as reported by documents seen by Reuters news agency. However, in […]
