MOGADISHU (SD) -The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, chaired the National Consultative Council meeting between the Federal Government and the Federal Member States, which commenced today […]
National Consultative Council opens in Mogadishu
Minister Egeh attends the 33rd session of the Arab Ministers of Finance
MANAMA (SD) -Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Bihi Iman Egeh, participated in the 33rd session of the Arab Ministers of Finance held at the Arab League headquarters […]
Somalia: Government Official’s residences targeted in Baidoa
BAIDOA (SD) -Details are emerging about yesterday’s attacks that took place in Baidoa, the administrative capital of South West State of Somalia, which were carried out by Al-Shabaab. The attacks, which numbered […]
Somalia President appoints a National Defense Committee
-The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has appointed a national committee for the defense of the national unity and territorial integrity of Somalia. The committee, consisting […]
Ms. Catriona Laing visited the construction site of the UN Headquarters in Galmudug
DHUSMAREB (SD) -The President of the Galmudug Administration, Mr. Ahmed Abdi Kariye, held a meeting with the representative of the United Nations Secretary-General to Somalia, Ms. Catriona Laing, who is to conclude […]
Somalia: Floods in Dolow displace residents
DOLOW-News from the district of Dolow in the Gedo region of southern Somalia indicates a dire situation following flooding caused by the Jubba River overflowing into the district’s neighborhoods. Communities along the […]
Somalia: South-West Troops route-out AS in Bay and Bakol
BAIDOA (SD)-Various reports are emerging about a planned military operation carried out today by the Somali National Army in the regions of Bay and Bakol, targeting mountainous areas and rural locations. The […]
SNA seized fuel believed to be intended for the Al-Shabab
HARADHERE (SD) -Somali military forces, particularly the Danab and Gorgor commandos, have seized fuel believed to be intended for the Al-Shabaab group in areas of Mudug region. The operation conducted jointly by […]
The Federal Government of Somalia withdrew a recent request not to renew the UNSOM
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Federal Government of Somalia withdrew a recent request not to renew the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). A statement issued by the government yesterday […]
EU naval forces have apprehends 6 Somali Pirates
MOGADISHU (SD) -European Union naval forces have apprehended 6 Somali individuals who attempted to hijack an oil tanker traveling through the Gulf of Aden. The attack on the Marshall Islands-flagged Chrystal Arctic, […]
UN: Somalia needs to prosecute cases related to sexual and gender-based violence
MOGADISHU (SD)-The Somali government is urged to intensify efforts to address security challenges and the prevailing lawlessness in the country, as well as to improve the monitoring and prosecution of cases related […]
SNA foils attacks on Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Somali National Army, particularly the 53rd Division of the 14th October, conducted a planned operation targeting coastal villages in the Lower Shabelle region. A statement from the Somali government […]
The UN responds to Somalia’s request regarding UNSOM
NY (SD)-The United Nations has addressed the decision of the Somali federal government to end the mandate of the UN’s office in Somalia (UNSOM). A UN spokesperson told VOA Somali that they […]
Somalia: SNA arrests suspected AS members in Baidoa
BAIDOA (SD) -The Security and Intelligence Command of South West Somalia has presented 12 members said to be affiliated with Al-Shabaab militants, whom they have apprehended. These individuals were arrested from the […]
Ethiopia to train Somaliland Police
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland and Ethiopia have recently signed an agreement in Addis Ababa to train new police officers for Somaliland. The agreement, announced on the Somaliland Police Force’s Facebook page, indicates […]
Somalia seeks end of UNSOM Mandate
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia has officially requested the end of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) as it approaches its expiration in October 2024, indicating a new […]
Puntland Authorities arrest Illegal foreign fishermen
BOSSASO (SD) – The security forces of the Puntland Regional Administration carried out extensive operations in coastal areas, targeting both Somali nationals and foreigners. The planned operations were executed by the Maritime […]
Minister Bihi: Somali Government’s revenue increased by 30%
MOGADISHU (SD)-The Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Bihi Iman Egeh, held a press conference today at the Ministry of Finance headquarters, where he briefed on the financial […]
Amnesty: Airstrikes carried out by the Somali military, using drones provided by Turkey, killed 23 civilians, including 14 children
MOGADISHU (SD)-The human rights organization Amnesty International has stated that in March, airstrikes carried out by the Somali military, using drones provided by Turkey, killed 23 civilians, including 14 children. They have […]
SODMA Issues third Flood Warning
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Somali National Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) has issued early warnings indicating that some regions of the country are expected to face floods that may result in displacement and damage. […]
