I spent last week at arguably the most well-organised and longest running book festival in East Africa, the Hargeysa International Book Fair. It was my first time to visit Somaliland despite being […]
A literary snapshot of Somaliland
Why did pres. Farmajo renounce his US citizenship
Mogadishu(SD)-The President of the Republic of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has renounced his naturalized US citizenship today. “This work has been ongoing for a long time and has been involved by both the legal and ethical […]
Ethiopia: Somali Region Responds to US Security Warning
Jigjiga(SD)-The Ethiopian Somali Region government has issued a response to the US warning over the security situation in the Region. Mohammed Muhumed Olad, the president’s media and communications advisor told the local […]
Puntland celebrates 21st anniversary in Garowe
Garowe(SD)-Puntland State of Somalia marks the 21st anniversary of its founding today in Garowe. The city of Garowe hosted a ceremony attended by Puntland President, Said Abdullahi Deni, his deputies, ministers, officials and […]
Governor Abdirahman Yarisow dies, Somalia flag lowered
Mugadishu(SD)-Banadir governor and mayor of Mogadishu, Abdirahman Omar Osman (Eng Yariisow) has died at a hospital in Qatar, Somalia’s Minister of Youth and Sports Khadijo Mohamed Diriye has confirmed. Somali President Mohamed […]
Report: Kenyan Military ‘in Business’ With Al-Shabab
AIROBI — A new report says Kenya’s military has done a brisk business in sugar and charcoal in Kismayo, Somalia, since pushing al-Shabab from the southern port city in 2012, but the […]
Eryal TV reporters freed in Hargeisa
Hargeisa(SD)-Authorities in Somaliland set four Eryal TV reporters free after outrage ensued their warrantless arrest. Somaliland journalists voiced their objections to the rising arrests of journalists in Somaliland. Police arrested the Eryal TV […]
UN: Fewer refugees willing to leave Dadaab for Somalia
Insecurity in Somalia is diminishing the numbers of refugees willing to return home from the Dadaab camps in Kenya, the United Nations said recently. A total of 84,230 Somalis have taken part […]
Jubaland traditional leader and an ally of the president murdered
Kismayo(SD)-Details are coming out of the killing of Sultan Abdirashid Muse Durre in Kismayo. Witnesses said that an armed unknown person opened fire at the Sultan in front the mosque, after the Sultan had finished the evening prayer. He […]
British citizen in a Mogadishu court
Mogadishu(SD)-British citizen Andrew Brian Irlam has appeared in court in Banadir province today. Andrew was arrested in January 2019 by the Somali security agencies as he tried to leave the airport in […]
Minister Omaar: it wasn’t safe for me to visit Kismayo
Kismayo(SD)-Somali Minister of Civil Aviation Mohamed Abdullahi Salad [Omaar] explained why he missed a planned trip to Kismayo this week. “I missed my trip to Kismayo in order to avoid any confrontation. […]
Nepotism Exposed: Whistle blowers fired from Somaliland National Service program
Hargeisa(SD)-The director of the Somaliland National Service, Mohamed Hussein (Mu’addin), has fired four young men who exposed an alleged nepotism to the media, accusing them of disobeying the rules and regulations of the national […]
US arrests Somalis planning to join Islamic State
Arizone(SD)-The US Department of Justice says two Somali men have been arrested for allegedly providing material and financial support to ISIS, the group IS branded a foreign terrorist organization by the US. Ahmed […]
Somalia Electoral System Dilemma: Universal Suffrage or Clan System?
In late 2020, Somalia will hold parliamentary and presidential elections respectively. However, the country faces a dilemma. It is not sure which path to take; whether to maintain the status quo where […]
Kenya set to open a consulate in Hargeisa
The national government is set open a consulate at Hargeisa in Somaliland aimed to increase exports to the autonomous country. Trade CS Peter Munya said Miraa will be the leading export to […]
From Ballidhiig, the Son of a Nomad!
When I travel, I prefer to congregate some books before packing some clothes. Because books are good friends when no one is there for you. Books are for me what knights are […]
Adado traditional elders refuse to go Galgadud for clan reconciliations
Adado(SD)-Reports from Adado district in Galgadud region say traditional elders rejected a proposal from the Galmudug clan reconciliation committee. A recent meeting between the committee of Adado elders and the Central Committee […]
Somali freedom party announced in Toronto, Canada
Toronto(SD)-A Somali Freedom Party announcement event was held in Toronto, Canada. Various people, including officials from the province of Ontario and Toronto-based organizations, participated in the event. The party’s chairman, Ahmed Omar […]
Four more journalists detained in Hargeisa today
Hargeisa(SD)-Four journalists from Eryal TV have been detained today in Hargeisa for working their normal day. The journalists are Badri Kosar, Abdirahman Fantastic, Aydarus Mohamed and photographer Kamal Abdi, the government and […]
Somaliland Lawyers Association Condemn the Arrest of Gabiley MPs
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland lawyers strongly criticize the government’s recent action in arresting Gabiley’s municipal lawmakers. Their condemnation was detailed In a press release issued by the Somaliland Lawyers Association. “A member of the House cannot […]
