GAROOWE (SD) – Authorities in Puntland have announced plans to pursue strict legal action against militants captured during military operations against Islamic State Somalia in the Al-Miskaad mountain range, with senior officials […]
Puntland Says Captured ISIS Fighters in Al-Miskaad Would Face Death Penalty
Somalia’s Federal Government Blocks Opposition Figures From Attending Mogadishu Protest
MOGADISHU (SD) -Security forces from the Federal Government of Somalia deployed heavily across Mogadishu on Friday morning, blocking opposition politicians and supporters from reaching the site of a planned anti-government protest at […]
Somalia Opposition Announces Protest Against Alleged Land Seizures in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Opposition politicians in Mogadishu have announced plans for a public protest scheduled to begin at 7:00 AM tomorrow, amid growing anger over alleged forced evictions and demolitions affecting residents […]
President Guelleh Illegally Sworn In for the Sixth Time Today.
Djibouti (SD) -Ismail Omar Guelleh was officially sworn in today for a sixth illegal term as President of Djibouti during an inauguration ceremony held in the capital, Djibouti City. Guelleh, who has […]
PM Hamza sends a strong warning to opposition politicians.
Mogadishu (SD) – Hamza Abdi Barre has stated that the Federal Government of Somalia is prepared to engage with opposition groups and listen to differing political views, while warning that his administration […]
The Future Council conditions participation in the meeting, extended by President Hassan Sheikh.
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Somali Future Council has officially announced their position regarding the country’s political situation, tying any participation in discussions to strict conditions related to the country’s electoral process. The […]
Report Suggests UAE Could Move Toward Recognizing Somaliland
MOGADISHU (SD)— A report by Russian state outlet RT indicates that the United Arab Emirates could potentially become one of the first Muslim countries to formally recognize the Republic of Somaliland, amid […]
UAE Hosts Somaliland President with High-Level Protocol During Working Visit
DUBAI (SD) — The Government of the United Arab Emirates has received the President of Somaliland and his delegation on an official working visit, extending high-level protocol arrangements during their stay in […]
UK Envoy Describes Mogadishu as One of World’s Most Dangerous Diplomatic Posts
MOGADISHU (SD) — The United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Somalia, Charles King, has described his posting in Mogadishu as one of the world’s most challenging diplomatic assignments, citing ongoing security threats and stringent […]
Somali Opposition Says President’s Mandate Ends May 15 Without Elections
MOGADISHU (SD)— Opposition leaders in Somalia say President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud will lose legal authority after May 15, 2026, if national elections are not held or a constitutional alternative is not agreed […]
Somalia Denies Reports of a Ban on Israeli-Linked Ships in the Bab al-Mandab.
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia has denied reports claiming it banned Israeli-linked ships from passing through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, saying no such decision has been issued. Officials in […]
Senator Ted Cruz Urges U.S. Recognition of Somaliland Ahead of Trump Exit
WASHINGTON (SD) – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has renewed calls for the United States to formally recognize Somaliland, expressing confidence that former President Donald Trump could take such a step before leaving […]
Somali Opposition Warns Turkish Ambassador Over Repeated Political Interference
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s opposition leaders have issued a strong warning to Turkey’s ambassador in Mogadishu, Alper Aktaş, urging Ankara to refrain from involvement in the country’s internal political affairs. According to […]
Somaliland Rejects Joint Arab and Muslim Statement on Israel Envoy Issue
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland’s Foreign Ministry has rejected a joint statement by 15 Arab and Muslim states that condemned Israel’s reported decision to appoint a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland, saying the criticism […]
Somalia Warns Oil Firms to Start Exploration or Risk Losing Licenses
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia has issued a strong warning to foreign oil companies, demanding they begin exploration activities immediately or risk losing their operating licenses. The move follows […]
Abiy Ahmed Links Stability in the Horn of Africa to Ethiopia’s Access to the Sea
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has said lasting peace in the Horn of Africa will remain elusive as long as Ethiopia remains landlocked. Speaking in an interview with […]
Turkey Deploys Special Forces to Protect Oil Exploration in Somalia
ANKARA (SD) – Turkey has announced the deployment of special forces to Somalia to secure an offshore oil exploration mission, according to a statement from the Turkish Ministry of Defence. The deployment […]
Somaliland Rejects Somalia’s Objection to Israel Ambassador Appointment
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland has strongly rejected the Federal Government of Somalia’s criticism of its diplomatic relations with Israel, defending its decision to appoint an ambassador to Tel Aviv. In a statement, […]
Puntland Rejects Extension of Federal Institutions’ Term, Calls for Urgent Dialogue
GAROWE (SD) – The Puntland government has formally opposed the extension of Somalia’s federal institutions, warning of potential constitutional and political instability if the dispute is not resolved. In a statement issued […]
Israel Designates Its First Ambassador to Somaliland, Triggering Diplomatic Festivities in Hargeisa
TEL AVIV (SD)– Israel has appointed its first ambassador to Somaliland, marking a significant step in expanding diplomatic relations with the Horn of Africa region, according to official statements. Israeli Foreign Minister […]
