Hargeisa July 23, 2023 (SD) – The Somaliland House of Representatives has today elected Yasin Haji Mahamoud Xiir (Faratoon) as their new Speaker. In the parliamentary election, Faratoon secured 46 votes, defeating […]
Somaliland: Faratoon wins the coveted Speakership
Kenya: Al Shabaab is in control of 60% of Mandhera
Mandhera July 22, 2023 (SD) – The Governor of Mandera County, in Kenya Mohamed Adan Khalif, today announced that at least 60% of Mandera County is now under the control of the […]
AFRICOM airstrike targets Al Shabaab compound in Somalia
Mogadishu July 20, 2023 (SD) -The United States government has confirmed a recent airstrike targeting a terrorist compound in the Galgaduud region of central Somalia. The airstrike was carried out by U.S. […]
International Partners minus the U.S. address the controversial election roadmap
Hargeisa July 20, 2023 (SD) – The international friends of Somaliland less the United States government have today released commended the controversial decision of the Electoral Commission on the schedule of the […]
Puntland opposition: The constitution of Puntland cannot be amended
Garowe July 19, 2023 (SD) – The Commander of the Danab Special Forces and prominent opposition figure, Colonel Jimale Jama Takar, has once again reiterated his refusal to accept the opening of […]
Somalia: SNA takes the fight to Al Shabaab in Galgaduud
Galcad July 19, 2023 (SD) – The Somali National Army reportedly launched a planned military operation in the Ceel-qurac area located between the regions of Galgaduud and Middle Shabelle. The 18th Division […]
Somalia: ATMIS Troops failed to fight Al Shabaab
Mogadishu July 19, 2023 (SD) – The National Security Advisor of Somalia’s president, Hussein Moalin Mahamoud, said the Somali government is not receiving the necessary support in the fight against Al-Shabaab from […]
Somaliland: Opposition parties deem electoral roadmap illegal
Hargeisa July 18, 2023 (SD) – The opposition parties in Somaliland, Waddani and UCID, have strongly criticized the decision made by the electoral commission regarding the timing of the upcoming elections for […]
Somalia: President visits Jowhar, holds meetings at airport
Jowhar July 18, 2023 (SD) – The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has arrived in the city of Jowhar, the capital of Hirshabelle Administration, where he was warmly welcomed by the […]
The Somali government: the country’s armed forces have captured heavy weapons and warplanes
Mogadishu July 17, 2023 (SD) – The Somali President’s National Security Advisor, Hussein Sheikh Ali, has stated that government forces have obtained valuable intelligence that will enable them to conduct successful operations […]
Somaliland: Divided electoral commission sets controversial elections schedule
Hargeisa July 17, 2023 (SD) – The Electoral Commission of Somaliland has recently released the long-delayed election schedule for the country’s Presidential and political association elections, which were previously postponed due to […]
US Commends Somali leaders meeting in Mogadishu
Mogadishu July 17, 2023 (SD) – The United States government has expressed its support for the meeting held in Mogadishu between senior officials of the Federal Government of Somalia and former leaders. […]
Somalia: SNA Kills 18 militants near Galcad
Mogadishu July 16, 2023 (SD) – The Somali National Army conducted a major operation targeting Al-Shabaab in the towns of Galcad and Bud-bud in Galgaduud region. The operation resulted in the elimination […]
Al Shabaab attacks checkpoint in Mogadishu, kills five
Mogadishu July 15 2023 (SD) Al-Shabaab group reportedly launched an attack on the Somali capital, Mogadishu last night. The attack targeted a checkpoint near the Dayniile district’s local government headquarters, resulting in […]
WHO condemns the attack on a health care facility in Las Anod
Hargeisa July 15, 2023 (SD) – The World Health Organization (WHO) has condemned the recent attacks on the Las Anod Hospital by Somaliland forces. The Director-General of the WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, […]
Puntland State: Minister Juha’s Remarks and the Quest for a Fair Election Process.
By: Mohamed Abdiqafar Haji Hussein. On June 25, 2023, the Minister of Interior of Puntland, Abdi Farah Said Juha, attempted to explain the issue between the government and its opposition and identify […]
Somalia: A crucial meeting between Federal Government & former leaders concludes in Mogadishu
Mogadishu July 13, 2023 (SD) – A meeting held in Mogadishu between the Federal Government of Somalia and the former and current federal politicians, chaired by the President of the Federal Republic […]
The Somali government was accused of supporting Somaliland in the Las Anod shelling
Nairobi July 13, 2023 (SD) – One of the cultural elders from Sool region has criticized the Somali government for not addressing the issue of Somaliland’s shelling of Las Anod, which has […]
Al Shabaab takes control of the region previously under ATMIS
Muqdisho July 13, 2023 (SD) – Al-Shabaab militants, who are affiliated with Al-Qaeda, launched a fierce attack on the town of Gariley in the Gedo region. The conflict resulted in significant casualties […]
Somalia’s Envoy for Somaliland Affairs reported to Catriona Laing
Mogadishu July 13, 2023 (SD) – The Special Representative of the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia for Somaliland Affairs, Mr. Abdikarim Hussein Guled, held an important meeting today with the […]
