MOGADISHU (SD) -A burial site has been set up at the country’s military hospital in Mogadishu, for the late Khadija Mohammed Diriya, the Minister of Women and Human Rights of the Federal […]
Somalia long-serving MP and Minister receives a national burial
Somalia signs EU-Africa cooperation agreement
BRUSSELS (SD) -The Federal Government of Somalia has today, signed a cooperation agreement between the countries of the Horn of Africa and the European Union (EU). Somalia’s Ambassador to the Benelux countries […]
Somaliland: Police, Military and armed civilians fight over Land in Hargeisa
HARGEISA (SD) -The Somaliland Military and Police Force have provided details on how a conflict unfolded yesterday near the Naso Hablod hills in Hargeisa, involving clashes between the military and a group […]
The IMF lends Somalia a $100 Million Dollars
MOGADISHU (SD) -The IMF’s executive board has officially approved a new loan of $100 million for Somalia. This new debt is crucial for ongoing progress, addressing the completion of Somalia’s debt relief, […]
Puntland’s long-running electoral dispute resolved
GAROWE (SD) -A meeting between the President of the Puntland Government, Said Abdullahi Deni, the Vice President of the Government, Ahmed Elmi Cisman Karaash, and the Speaker of the Puntland Parliament, Abdirashid […]
China donates a million dollars to flood victims
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Chairman of Somalia’s Disaster Management Authority (SODMA) today received $1,000,000 from the Chinese government, following a significant event in Mogadishu. SODMA had previously announced that it needed urgent humanitarian […]
US asked to compensate airstrike victims
MOGADISHU (SD) -The United States is asked to change its approach to the airstrikes conducted within Somalia due to concerns about the collateral damage caused. Over 20 local and international human rights […]
Puntland’s long-running electoral dispute resolved
GAROWE (SD)- Today, a meeting between President of the Puntland Government, Said Abdullahi Deni, the Vice President of the Government, Ahmed Elmi Cisman Karaash, and the Speaker of the Puntland Parliament, Abdirashid […]
Former Minister to run for regional President
GAROWE (SD) -The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia, Abshir Omar Huruse, has officially submitted a formal resignation letter to Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Bare. The former Minister […]
Somali president son deemed ‘primarily’ at fault, for motorcyclist’s death
ISTANBUL (SD) -An investigation into an accident involving the death of a Turkish motorcyclist by a car driven by the son of the president of Somalia, conducted in recent days by Turkey’s […]
US to pay up to 5 Million for information on AS deputy leader
WASHINGTON (SD) -The United States government has announced a reward of five million dollars for information leading to the identification or whereabouts of the second-in-command of the Al-Shabaab group. The individual in […]
Joint US-Somalia military operation kills AS Commander
MOGADISHU (SD) -A joint operation carried out by the Somali National Army and the United States targeted a high-ranking Al-Shabaab commander in the Middle Juba region. The operation resulted in the death […]
Somalia to fight Poverty and inequality
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Salah Ahmed Jama, participated in a conference presenting the government’s plan for poverty alleviation and the reduction of inequality in […]
Security forces take control of Puntland Parliament
GAROWE (SD) -Security forces, including members of the Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF), reportedly took control of the Parliament Headquarters in Garowe last night. Reports suggest that heavily armed forces from PMPF […]
SNA forces liberate districts in Janale in Lower Shabelle
JANALE (SD) -The Somali National Army’s 83rd Brigade and the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) jointly carried out a coordinated operation targeting Al-Shabaab-held villages in the Janaale district of the Lower […]
Somali Pirates highjack first ship since 2017
MOGADISHU (SD) -A merchant ship flying the Maltese flag has reportedly been seized by Somali pirates, according to the European Union Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) engaged in countering piracy off the coast […]
Somali forces to take over Villa Somalia’s security
MOGADISHO (SD) – Somalia’s presidential forces and special police will officially take over the general security of the Presidential Villa Somalia tomorrow, as confirmed by the Security Adviser to the President of […]
Somalia: SSC-Khatumo and Puntland excluded from regional Tournament
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Ministry of Youth and Sports of Somalia and the Somali Football Federation have jointly announced the official schedule for the 2023 Regional Football Tournament in Banadir. The announcement also […]
Kenya: Dadaab landmine kills traditional leader and his son
DADAAB (SD) -News from the North Eastern region of Kenya reports that a vehicle carrying civilians near the Dadaab refugee camp was hit by an explosion, suspected to be a landmine, targeting […]
Somalia joins the East African Community
ENTEBBE (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has signed the accession agreement to join the East African Community (EAC) in the city of Entebbe, Uganda. […]
