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 […]
UN Envoy for Somalia addresses Issues related to Feds and Somaliland
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 […]
Jubaland prosecuted traditional leaders with links to AS
Kismayo (SD) -The Jubaland administration today, detained traditional elders in the city of Kismayo, accusing them of collaboration and cooperation with the Al-Shabaab group. The Jubaland Military Court ordered the elders be […]
Ilhan Omar faces Threats and Islamophobia for Supporting Palestinians
Minneapolis (SD) -Ilhan Omar, a member of the United States House of Representatives, has expressed concerns about the impact on her family’s life after receiving threats stemming from her criticism of Israel’s […]
Floods displace residents in Beledweyne
Baladweyne(SD) -Heavy rainfall has caused significant flooding in the city of Baladweyne in the Hirshabelle State region of Somalia. This has resulted in extensive damage to various neighborhoods within the city. The […]
Car bomb targets Police in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) -A car bomb attack occurred in the Ceelasha Biyaha area, on the outskirts of the capital, targeting Mogadishu’s security forces. The spokesman for the Somali police, Sadiq Doodishie, spoke to […]
Somalia boasts significant progress in improving its domestic revenue collection
Mogadishu (SD) -Somalia’s Minister of Finance, Bihi Iman Egeh, held a press conference in Mogadishu today, where he discussed the country’s Debt Relief Program and the government’s efforts to manage Somalia’s debt. […]
PRESIDENT DENI’S DILEMMA: THE PATH TO PUNTLAND’S FUTURE
President Said Abdullahi Deni spoke to the Puntlanders on October 13, 2023, two days after he returned from a trip during which he was out of the state for over 55 days. […]
Somalia: HIV/AIDS infections on the rise
Mogadishu (SD) -Somalia is said to be experiencing an increase in the number of people affected by HIV/AIDS. The disease has reportedly affected around 11,000 individuals in the past six months, demonstrating […]
Somaliland condemns Somalia’s recognition of SSC-Khatumo
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland has strongly condemned the recognition given by the Federal Government of Somalia to the SSC-Khaatumo administration, which is based in the city of Las Anod. The move has […]
Mogadishu residents protest against Israeli Siege on Gaza
Mogadishu (SD) – Today, significant protests took place in the city of Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, expressing strong condemnation of the harm inflicted by Israel on the people of Palestine. Participants […]
Somalia: Former Leaders reject to reform the Political system
Mogadishu (SD) -A joint statement issued by some former leaders of Somalia has strongly criticized recent decisions made by the President of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. A statement […]
Somalia: Feds to work closely with SSC-Khatumo administration
Mogadishu (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia has said that it will work closely with the Interim Administration of SSC-Khatumo, based in the city of Las Anod in the Sool region, […]
