MOGADISHU (SD) -The Ziraat Katilim Bank of Turkey has opened a branch in the city of Mogadishu, becoming the first international bank to operate in the country in over 50 years, as […]
Ziraat Bank first to open a branch in Mogadishu in 50 years
Puntland’s Opposition Umbrella warn Commanders of electioneering
Garowe (SD) -The opposition in Puntland issued a press release today in which they accused President Said Deni of inciting a new conflict, as to extend his term in office. The opposition […]
Somalia: Feds accuse Al Shabab of financing tribal wars
MOGADISHO (SD) -The Federal Government of Somalia has accused the Al-Shabaab group of exacerbating inter-clan conflicts in some regions of the country. The Minister of Defense of Somalia stated that Al-Shabaab is […]
Somalia compares IDF to AS
MOGADISHO -The Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority, Mahamoud Moalin Abdulla, stated that the Authority and the Somali people are prepared to provide financial aid and other forms of assistance to […]
Tensions between Somaliland and SSC-Khatumo on the rise
SOOL (SD) -Reports coming from Sool region, particularly in the district of Oog, indicate a looming conflict in that region. Tensions are reportedly escalating between the Somaliland forces and those of SSC […]
Somalia: SNA kills militants in Tiyeglow
TIYEGLOW (SD) -The Somali Federal Government forces conducted a planned operation in which they claimed to have killed militants belonging to the Al-Shabaab group, approximately 15 kilometers away from the town of […]
Somalia’s Budget exceeds a Billion and Half
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Council of Ministers of the Federal Republic of Somalia, in a meeting held today, has unanimously approved the government’s budget for the fiscal year 2024, totaling $1,025,687,991 (One […]
Presidential Envoy for Somaliland: Somalia still interested in Unification
MOGADISHU (sd) -The Somali Presidential Envoy for Somaliland Affairs, Abdikarim Hussein Guled, has stated that the government is committed to achieving the unity of the country and ensuring the well-being of all […]
President Hassan speaks at the EU Gateway Forum
BRUSSELS-The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, gave a speech at the European Union’s Gateway Forum held in the city of Brussels, Belgium. President Hassan Sheikh discussed the […]
Puntland President: The National Consultative Forum is not a constitutional institution
Garowe (SD) -The president of the Puntland administration, Saeed Abdullahi Deni, who opened the 53rd session of the parliament of the administration today, delivered a blistering speech addressing various political issues affecting […]
Al Shabaab attacks SNA in Hiiraan
Beledweyne (SD) -Detailed reports are emerging of a fierce battle that took place today in the town of Caag Sibiri, one of the towns in the Farlibaax district of the Hiiraan region. […]
UN Envoy for Somalia addresses Issues related to Feds and Somaliland
Mogadishu (SD) -The United Nations Special Envoy for Somalia, Catriona Laing, and other top officials held a press conference in Mogadishu, on Wednesday to commemorate UN Day where she discussed issues related […]
Somaliland dismisses Ethiopia’s ask for a Port
Borama (SD) -The Somaliland government has responded for the first time to recent statements from Ethiopia regarding its desire to access the port of Zeila in Somaliland. Somaliland has taken a firm […]
Kenya releases 35 suspected Al Shabab members
Nairobi (SD) -The Kenyan government has identified today 35 individuals as members of Al-Shabaab, accusing them of involvement in recent attacks in the Lamu region. According to a report from the Kenyan […]
Puntland: Opposition Umbrella Opposes Electoral schedule
Garowe (SD) – Today, the opposition umbrella in Puntland held a meeting in the city of Garowe, the capital of Puntland, where they discussed the president’s term extension and the election schedule […]
UN Monitoring Group: Somalia continues to faces significant Challenges
NY (SD) -The United Nations Monitoring Group on Somalia has released an extensive report, comprising over a hundred pages, discussing the security situation in Somalia. The report, which is published annually, addresses […]
Somalia: Federal and Member States discuss Health
Dhusamareeb (SD) – The fifth National Health Sector Meeting of the Federal Government of Somalia and the Health Ministries of the Federal Member States took place in the city of Dhusamareeb, the […]
Puntland: Traditional Leaders meet and discuss election concerns
Garowe (SD) -Traditional leaders in Puntland held meetings in Bossaso and Garowe today, the leaders reportedly discussed the ongoing political conflict related to electoral matters between the President of Puntland and opposition […]
UNSOS Provides Helicopters to ATMIS
Mogadishu (SD) – The African Union Mission in Somalia ATMIS troops, especially those from Burundi stationed in Somalia, have received helicopters from the United Nations Support Office for Somalia (UNSOS). UNSOS has […]
To Eradicate Al-Shabaab, Somalia Needs a Comprehensive National Security Strategy
By Mahdi Warsama October 22, 2023 President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud, both in actions and words, made liberating Al-Shabaab from the south and south-central Somalia a top priority of his government. The president […]
