MOGADISHU (SD) -Somali pirates have seized a cargo ship named Basilisk (General Cargo Ship, IMO 9539377). The ship, which was flying the Liberian flag, was en route to the port of Khalifa […]
Somali Pirates nap yet another Cargo ship
The United Nations Security Council imposes sanctions on three Al Shabab leaders
NY (SD)-The United Nations Security Council has imposed sanctions on three leaders of the Al-Shabaab group in Somalia, according to a statement issued by the council. The press release stated that the […]
Somali Minister of Finance Attends the annual meeting of Arab Financial Institutions
CAIRO (SD)-The Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia, Bihi Iman Egeh, who is in Cairo, Egypt, participated today in the opening of the annual meeting of Arab Financial Institutions, […]
Russia to support Somalia in addressing issues related to counter-terrorism efforts
MOGADISHU (SD) -Today, the Minister of Defense of Somalia, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur (Jama), received at the Ministry of Defense headquarters the Russian Ambassador to Somalia, Ambassador Mikhail Golovanov. During the meeting, the […]
Somalia to Implement National Transformation Plan
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, stated that a new National Transformation Plan (NTP) exemplifies a new approach taken by Somalia, focusing on tangible […]
SSC-Khatumo sends stern warning to Somaliland
ROME (SD) -The leader of the SSC-Khatumo Administration, Abdikadir Ahmed Aw Cali Firdhiye, has warned Somaliland against initiating another conflict in the SSC-Khatumo regions, stating that their forces are prepared to defend […]
Somalia: UN and IOM to support the Internally displaced
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Mr. Yusuf Hussein Jimale (Madaale), has launched a Technical Plan Program aimed at finding solutions for the displaced persons residing in […]
ISIS Recruiter gets 12 years in Kenya
NAIROBI (SD) -The Kenyan government has sentenced Mohamed Abdi Ali, also known as Abu Fidaa and Abu Shuhadaa, to 12 years in prison for his involvement with the terrorist group ISIS. This […]
Feds and and Member States discuss development of security in Somalia
DHUSAMAREB (SD) -The Minister of Internal Security of the Somali government, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartag), and the Vice President of Galmudug, Ali Dahir Eid, concluded a consultative conference in Dhusamareb, which focused […]
Somalia to focus on Human Capital Development
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Salah Ahmed Jama, who closed the Biannual Human Capital Development Forum, emphasized the profound importance that Somali intellectuals placed […]
Ethiopia promotes its representative in Hargeisa to a full Ambassador
ADIS ABABA (SD)-The Ethiopian government has promoted its representative in Hargeisa, Somaliland, to a full Ambassador despite the Somali government’s previous order to close Ethiopia’s consulate in Hargeisa. The move to promote […]
Somalia: Former Presidents reject National Consultative Council outcomes
MOGADISHU (SD) -Former Presidents of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, have separately described the outcomes of the recent National Consultative Council meeting as exacerbating the […]
Ruto and Museveni oppose plans to withdraw ATMIS from Somalia
NAIROBI (SD) -The Presidents of Uganda and Kenya, Yoweri Museveni and William Ruto have raised an alarm calling for a reassessment of the plan to withdraw ATMIS (African Union Transition Mission in […]
Puntland holds direction program Conference
GAROWE (SD)-The President of Puntland, Mr. Said Abdullahi Deni, today opened the government’s direction program Conference, which is scheduled for the next three days. The government’s direction program Conference will focus on […]
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and William Ruto meet for the Third time in a month
NAIROBI (SD)-President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, traveled to Nairobi Kenya, where he met with his counterpart, William Ruto. In a brief statement, William Ruto, regarding President Hassan Sheikh’s visit and the […]
Somaliland celebrates the 33rd anniversary of its declaration of independence
HAEGEISA (SD) – Today, Somaliland is celebrating the 33rd anniversary of its declaration of independence, with celebrations taking place in many parts of Somaliland and abroad. The main event is being held […]
Inter-Clan fighting erupts in Galmudug
GALGADUD (SD) -News coming from the Balanballe district in the Galgadud region reports that armed militias carried out an attack in the district, resulting in casualties including both deaths and injuries. Eyewitnesses […]
Somalia’s National Consultative Council meetings Concludes in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) -A communique has been released following today’s conclusion of Somalia’s 9th National Consultative Council meetings held in the capital city of Mogadishu. The forum focused on several key issues, including […]
The Arab League pledges unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia
MANAMA (SD)-The 33rd Summit of the Arab League, concluded in Bahrain, once again expressed support for the Federal Government of Somalia. In a statement issued at the end of the summit, the […]
UK Ambassador on a working visit to Hargeisa
HARGEISA (SD) -The outgoing President of the self-declared republic of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi, received the British ambassador to Somalia, Mr. Mike Nithavrianakis, at the presidential palace, who was on a working […]
