MOGADISHU (SD)-The Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations jointly held the annual meeting of the Joint Steering Committee (JSC) in Mogadishu to discuss progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development […]
Somalia and the UN discuss Sustainable Development
PM Hamza: 50% of the national budget would be derived from fisheries
MOGADISHU (SD) -While inaugurating the National Week for Fisheries Development, Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre stated that it is time for the Somali people to benefit from the abundant resources in […]
Puntland and Galmudug bring together waring tribal leaders
GAROWE(SD)-Today, officials from Puntland and Galmudug have successfully brought together elders and representatives of two clans recently engaged in conflict in the western Mudug Region. Officials from Galmudug and Puntland, including lawmakers, […]
Auditor General says 21 million missing from Coffers
MOGADISHU (SD) -Today, Somalia’s Auditor General, Mr. Ahmed Essa Gutale, held a press conference with journalists where he disclosed new information regarding audits conducted at two offices within Somali government agencies. The […]
Talks between Somalia and Ethiopia in Türkiye stall
ANKARA (SD) -The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Somali Government has provided details on the discussions held in Turkey between delegations representing the governments of Somalia and Ethiopia. These talks addressed […]
Djibouti responds to allegations made by Somaliland
DJIBOUTI (SD) -The government of Djibouti has responded to allegations made by Somaliland President Muse Bihi regarding the alleged harboring of an anti-Somaliland militia in Djibouti. Djibouti’s Minister of Finance, Ilyas Moussa […]
Somalia commemorates the 64th anniversary of the country’s independence
MOGADISHU (SD)-The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, participated in the ceremony commemorating the 64th anniversary of the country’s independence and unity, urging Somali citizens to strengthen their […]
Somalia open to offer an alternate port to Ethiopia
ANKARA (SD)-The Middle East Eye newspaper, reporting on Turkey’s mediation efforts expected to include Somalia and Ethiopia, revealed that Turkey could help Somalia offer Ethiopia a port, potentially complicating Addis Ababa’s agreement […]
AFRICOM worried Somalia maybe the next Afghanistan
-The United States has expressed concerns that the militant group Al-Shabaab could take advantage of the withdrawal of AU peacekeeping forces from Somalia, which is anticipated to hand over security responsibilities to […]
Türkiye to mediate Somalia and Ethiopia
ANKARA (SD) A delegation led by Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Moalin Fiqi, departed for Turkey today to participate in discussions between Somalia and Ethiopia, mediated by the Turkish government. A […]
Tribal fighting returns to Mudug, killing ten
GALKAYO (SD)-At least 10 people have been confirmed dead and several others injured in renewed clashes in the Mudug region today. The conflict, which involved two rival clan militias inhabiting the area, […]
President Bihi responds to a rebel group in Djibouti
HARGEISA (SD)-President Muse Bihi Abdi of Somaliland responded to reports of a rebels forming in Djibouti, describing it as concerning. He noted that the alliance allegedly aims to liberate regions within Somaliland, […]
Feds denies being in talks with Al Shabab
MOGADISHU (SD)-The Somali government has denied being in negotiations with Al-Shabaab, as claimed by MP Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame. National Security Advisor Hussein Mahmoud announced on his X (Twitter) page that there are […]
ATMIS Hands over a 4th Base to SNA
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 […]
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 […]
