KISMAYO (SD) – The President of Jubaland, Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Madobe), today welcomed the African Union’s Special Representative for Somalia, Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahim Diene, and his delegation at the Presidential Palace […]
Jubaland President Receives African Union Special Representative for Somalia
President Deni hands over the ship carrying weapons to Turkey
BOSSASO (SD) – The President of Puntland State, Said Abdullahi Deni, today received a delegation from the Turkish government led by Turkey’s Ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktaş. The visit follows prolonged discussions […]
AU Mission in Somalia Strongly Denies Reports of Heavy Losses in Barire Battle
MOGADISHU (SD) – The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has firmly denied media reports claiming that its forces suffered heavy casualties during a battle in the Barire area, located southwest […]
Armed Group Launches Attack on Steel Factory in Daynile District
MOGADISHU An armed group last night launched an attack with heavy gunfire targeting the Steel Factory located in the Daynile district of Mogadishu, where Somali Federal Government troops were stationed. The exact […]
Somaliland accuses Somalia of fueling conflict in the Sool and Sanag regions
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland government has vehemently opposed the newly proclaimed Northeast administration announced in Las Anod, accusing the Somali Federal Government of instigating conflict in the Sool and Sanag regions. […]
Puntland Defense Forces Capture Two ISIS Militants in Bari Region
BOSSASO (SD) – Puntland Defense Forces stationed in the Kalabayr area of Bari region last night captured two members of an ISIS cell that was dismantled during Operation Almiskad. Officials from Operation […]
Agreement to Expand Djiboutian Troops in Somalia Signed
MOGADISHU (SD) – Signing of the Status of Forces Agreement (SoFA) between the Republic of Djibouti and the Federal Republic of Somalia In a move to strengthen the longstanding brotherly relations between […]
Somaliland President Says Ready to Host US Military Base in Berbera, Offers Critical Minerals
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro) has stated that his government has established strong ties with the US Department of Defense and the Department of State, expressing its readiness […]
Taiwan and Somaliland Respond to Criticism from Chinese Embassy in Mogadishu
HARGEISA (SD) – The Taiwan Representative Office in Somaliland has issued a statement responding to remarks and accusations from the Chinese Embassy in Mogadishu, which condemned the recent maritime cooperation agreement signed […]
Heavy Fighting erupts in Gedo
MOGADISHU (SD) – Heavy Fighting Erupts Again Between Federal Government Forces and Jubaland Administration Troops in Balad-Hawo, Gedo Region Intense clashes have once again erupted today between forces loyal to the Federal […]
Somaliland responds angrily to Prime Minister Hamza’s call
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President’s Spokesperson, Mr. Hussein Adan Irro (Deyr), stated that the remarks made by the Prime Minister of Somalia, urging their diaspora to demonstrate at the British Parliament, reflect […]
The President of Taiwan praises new agreement between Somaliland and Taiwan
TAIPEI (SD) – The President of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te, praised the new agreement signed in Taipei between the governments of Somaliland and Taiwan, stating that the deal enhances maritime relations between the […]
Federal Government Accuses Jubaland Leader of Provoking Deadly Clashes in Gedo Region
MOGADISHU (SD) – Press Release from the Federal Ministry of Internal Security Strongly Condemns Today’s Renewed Fighting in Balad Hawo District, Gedo Region Between Federal Government and Jubaland Administration Forces A press […]
Puntland Forces Arrest Senior ISIS Financial Official in US-Backed Raid
GAROWE (SD) – Puntland security forces, supported by United States counterterrorism operatives, have captured Abdiweli Mohamed Aw Yusuf (alias Abdiweli Walala), the chief financial officer of ISIS in Somalia and the group’s […]
Somalia’s Military Struggles Amid Al-Shabaab Resurgence and Fading International Support
NAIROBI (SD) – Despite billions in international aid, Somalia’s fight against Al-Shabaab is faltering, according to a recent AFP report. The militant group has recaptured key territories, reversing nearly 90% of the […]
Puntland Government Strongly Rejects Somali Federal Government’s Accusations of Piracy
GAROWE (SD) – Last night, the Puntland administration issued a statement vehemently denying allegations made by the Federal Government of Somalia, which accused Puntland of being a “pirate stronghold” involved in hijacking […]
Turkish Opposition Lawmaker Raises Concerns Over Proposed Naval Deployment to Somalia
ANKARA (SD) – A senior opposition lawmaker has expressed strong concerns over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent proposal to deploy Turkish naval forces to Somalia following an oil exploration agreement between Turkey […]
Senior delegation from Somaliland visits Taiwan
TAIPEI (SD) The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Somaliland, Mr. Abdirahman Dahir Adan Bakal, and a high-level delegation accompanying him, have made an official working visit to Taiwan. The […]
Federal Government of Somalia Strongly Condemns Clashes in Balad Hawo
MOGADISHO (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia has issued a stern condemnation following today’s violent clashes in Balad Hawo, Gedo region, involving forces aligned with the Federal Government and the Jubaland […]
Somaliland President Holds Emergency Cabinet Meeting on Severe Drought Crisis
HARGEISA (SD) – President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) chaired an emergency cabinet meeting today, joined by Vice President Mohamed Ali Aw Abdi, to address the worsening drought emergency affecting large parts of […]
