Somali Dispatch

MOGADISHU (SD) -President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, visited Erdogan Hospital in the city of Mogadishu today, where some of the victims of the SYL hotel bombing are […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]