BOSSASO (SD) – Sources close to Somali pirates reported that a warship yesterday launched an attack on a pirate-hijacked ship off the Somali coast. The warship, believed to be from the United […]
Operation to rescue Pirate held vessel fails off the coast of Somalia
Somalia vows to end the 30-year-old drama that’s Somaliland independence.
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Minister of Interior of the Federal Government of Somalia, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, vowed that the Somali government will soon end what he called the 30-year-old drama that’s Somaliland independence. […]
Ethiopia: Our army in Somalia is in control of 60% of Somalia’s territory
ADIS ABABA (SD) -The Ethiopian government has announced for the first time that its troops are in control of 60% of Somalia, at a time when there is significant tension with Somalia, […]
Somaliland: Outgoing president finally signs amended Electoral Law
HARGEISA (SD) -The outgoing president of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland President Muse Bihi has finally signed into law the enclave’s electoral Law following multiple amendments causing hurdles in the electoral process. […]
President Hassan commits to promote higher Education
MOGADISHU (SD) -The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who attended the graduation ceremony of the 22nd class of the Somali National University, spoke about the priority given […]
Ethiopia reportedly considering withdrawing from MoU with Somaliland
NY (SD) -Ethiopia is reportedly considering withdrawing its plans to recognize the breakaway government of Somaliland, due to international concerns over exacerbating regional tensions, as reported by sources familiar with the matter […]
Khatumo State of Somalia warns against Ethiopian interference
LAS ANOD (SD)-The leader of the Khatumo State of Somalia, Abdulkadir Ahmed Aw-Cali Firdhiye, addressed concerns regarding reports of Ethiopian troops being deployed to the regions under his administration. Firdhiye expressed his […]
Somalia and Turkey signed an agreement on the development of hydrocarbons in Somalia
ANKARA (SD) -The Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Abdirizak Omar Mohamed, currently visiting Turkey has reached an agreement with the Minister of Energy and […]
Somalia, the IMF and World Bank discuss boosting Somalia’s economy
NAIROBI (SD) -Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia, Bihi Iman Egeh, currently in Nairobi to attend a financial development conference between the IMF and the Somali government, engaged in […]
Banadir Regional Court Sayed Ali Moalim to death for killing his wife
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Banadir Regional Court today, sentenced Sayed Ali Moalim Daoud to death for the murder of his late wife, Luul Abdiasis. The Chairman of the Banadir Regional Court, Salah Ali […]
Somalia and Turkey discuss ways to implement Defense and Cooperation Agreement
MOGADISHU (SD) -Minister of Defense of Somalia, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, accompanied by the Chief of Staff of the Somali National Army, received a delegation from the Turkish government at the Ministry of […]
Egypt concerned about Ethiopia’s interference in Somalia
RIYADH (SD)-The Egyptian Foreign Affairs Minister Sameh Shoukry warned that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia is in danger. The Minster made these remarks during a consultative meeting held by the […]
Somalia is facing Deadly Cholera outbreak
MOGADISHU (SD) -Up to 37 people have died from the cholera outbreak that hit Somalia since January, indicating the spreading of the disease, according to the Somali Ministry of Health. The Ministry […]
NISA AND MI6 Chiefs discusses intelligence sharing
LONDON (SD) -The Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency Mahad Mohamed Salad, who is on a visit to the UK, met with the Chief of MI6 Richard Moore. The two […]
Somalia: PM Hamza opens Development Coordination Forum
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre, today chaired the Development Coordination Forum, which showcased government achievements, existing challenges, and recommendations on how to […]
Roadside blast targets Police in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) -A roadside bomb explosion occurred today in the district of Heliwa in the Banadir region. The explosion targeted a military police vehicle. According to reports, the explosion took place in […]
Somalia officially joins the EAC
ENTEBBE (SD) -The Federal Republic of Somalia has officially become a member of the East African Community (EAC), at an event that took place today in the city of Arusha in Uganda. […]
Somalia and UK security, stabilization, climate finance, and broader developmental efforts
MOGADISHU (SD) -Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, received a delegation from the British Foreign Office led by the Permanent Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Development, Sir […]
Puntland: Police seized military equipment intended for ISIS
GAROWE (SD) -The Police Force of Puntland in Nugal today seized military equipment that was intended for terrorist groups. The police apprehended a vehicle and its occupants, totaling five individuals, four men […]
Somalia to evaluate progress made since debt relief
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Bihi Iman Egeh, along with the Minister of Planning and the Governor of the Central Bank of Somalia, today […]
