NAIROBI (SD) – An important three-day meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya, has concluded. The meeting was attended by members of the Somali Future Council, which includes the Somali Stabilization Platform, the Jubaland […]
Key Somali political stakeholders agreed to form a unified political platform through a national congress in Somalia
Somalia’s National Electoral Commission announces the distribution of voter ID cards in the Banadir region.
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Abdikarim Ahmed Hassan, announced today that the official distribution of voter ID cards will begin next week in Mogadishu, targeting individuals who […]
Somalia’s PM met with the German Ambassador and discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation.
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre, received the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Somalia, Sebastian Groth, in his office. […]
Somaliland has announced that it has enacted orders banning E-visa
HARGEISA (SD) Somaliland’s Minister of Aviation and Airports Development, Fuad Ahmed Nuh, announced that the Somaliland government has formally enacted preliminary orders concerning flights and the use of its airspace, which are […]
Taiwan welcomes Sen. Cruz’s call for Somaliland’s recognition
HARGEISA (SD) – The Taiwan office in Somaliland issued a statement responding to the call made by Senator Ted Cruz, chairman of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on African Affairs, who advised that […]
National Electoral Commission Announces Completion of Voter Registration in Banadir Region
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Chairman of the National Independent Electoral Commission (NIEC), Abdikarim Ahmed Hassan, announced the completion of voter registration for the “One Person, One Vote” elections in the districts of […]
Somali National Army Kills Senior Al-Shabaab Leader in Planned Operation
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Somali National Army (SNA), acting on long-term intelligence surveillance, last night conducted a planned military operation that killed a senior Al-Shabaab leader named Hussein Macalin Hassan (Magalabeen). The […]
Somalia’s Opposition Forum notes dialogue meetings with the President did not produce any agreement
MOGADISHU (SD) – Members of the Somali Opposition have today issued a statement addressing the political and security situation in the country, following negotiation meetings lasting nearly two months with the President […]
Somalia: Senator Cruz’s push for recognition of Somaliland jeopardizes the security of the Horn of Africa
WASHINGTON (SD) – The Embassy of Somalia in the United States has expressed concerns over the pressure it faces regarding Somaliland’s recognition push, arguing that such a move could ’embolden terrorist groups […]
Federal Forces Take Full Control of Balad Hawo District in Gedo Region
MOGADISHU (SD) – Federal government forces have fully taken control of areas under the Balad Hawo district in the Gedo region, following intense fighting that began last night and continued until this […]
Fourth Round of Opposition Talks Concludes Without Breakthrough in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – The fourth round of mediated talks between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and opposition leaders concluded Wednesday without resolution to the ongoing constitutional crisis, raising fears of renewed political […]
Elon Musk’s Starlink Launches High-Speed Internet in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service is now officially available in Somalia, marking a significant advancement in the country’s connectivity. The service will provide high-speed internet access nationwide, including remote […]
Jubaland President Receives African Union Special Representative for Somalia
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 […]
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 […]
