MOGADISHU (SD) – Yesterday, a meeting of the National Consultative Council (NCC), which was supposed to bring together the leaders of the Somali Federal Government and the leaders of the federal member […]
Somalia’s National Consultative Council meeting delayed indefinitely
U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Chair Accuses Somalia of Bowing to China
WASHINGTON (SD) – James Risch, the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has accused the Somali government of submitting to China’s demands. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Risch […]
Somalia’s National Consultative Council Meeting Postponed
MOGADISHU (SD) – According to a press release from the Office of the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting, which was scheduled to take […]
Taiwan Reportedly Set to Sign Military Agreement with Somaliland Mid-Year
TAIPEI (SD) – Taiwan is reportedly preparing to sign a military agreement with Somaliland mid-year. This agreement would allow Somaliland to receive Taiwanese military equipment, including naval assets. The report added that […]
President Confirms Somalia Joining the Arab Coalition Against the Houthis
MOGAISHU (SD) – President Hassan Sheikh, for the first time, announced that Somalia is part of the Saudi and UAE-led Arab coalition fighting the Houthis in Yemen. He emphasized that Saudi Arabia […]
Somaliland Rejects Involvement in Middle East Conflicts, Including Gaza War
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland has officially declared it will not participate in Middle Eastern conflicts, particularly the Gaza war, following recent reports that the U.S. was considering relocating some Palestinians to its […]
General Gesod resigned amid a dispute with the President of SSC-Khatumo.
Las Anod (SD)—General Saleban Barre Gesod, the commander of the SSC-Khatumo administration’s Darwish forces, has announced his resignation and submitted his resignation letter to President Firdhiye of the Khatumo administration. In his […]
EAC Secretary-General Commends Somalia’s Active Role in Financial Governance Reforms
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Secretary-General of the East African Community (EAC), Ms. Veronica Mueni Nduva, has highly praised Somalia’s dynamic role within the EAC, particularly highlighting the efforts of the Office of […]
After a pyrrhic election victory; Somaliland domestic politics is a must do homework!
HARGEISA – 13th November 2024 marks the culmination of seven long years of political nightmare, resulted in deep social polarization, economic stagflation and political isolation(s). At the geneses of the predecessor’s inauguration, Somaliland starts with a tough statement by the then president elect HE […]
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Defends Somalia-Turkey Oil Deal, Citing “Mutual Benefits”
MOGADISHU (SD) President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has defended the recent oil agreement between Somalia and Turkey, stating that it is based on “shared benefits.” The President noted that no other country had […]
The African Union confirmed no additional funds for ATMIS.
KAMPALA (SD) -The Ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs from countries with troops stationed in Somalia met in Kampala, Uganda. Military leaders and stakeholders, including representatives from the European Union, the regional […]
Secret Oil and Gas Agreement Between Somalia and Turkey Sparks Outrage After Leak
MOGADISHU (SD) – A confidential agreement between the Federal Government of Somalia and Turkey has surfaced, revealing alarming clauses after being obtained by the international monitoring network Nordic Monitor. The agreement, reportedly […]
Feds Confirm Puntland President’s Participation in National Reconciliation Conference
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Federal Government of Somalia has confirmed that the President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, will participate in the National Consultative Council meeting to be held in Mogadishu. A […]
Somalia’s Interior Ministry Strongly Opposes Puntland’s Move Toward Regional State Identification
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Somali Ministry of Interior has strongly condemned Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni’s recent approval of a process seeking federal member state identification for Puntland. The ministry described the […]
Somalia’s Prime Minister Officially Unveils Civil Service Grading and Salary Policy
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, today officially launched the Civil Service Grading and Salary Policy, marking a key step in the government’s […]
Somaliland President Delivers Strong Rebuke Against Somali PM Over Visit to Las Anod
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Abdirahman Irro launched a verbal attack against Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre during an address to the Somaliland Parliament. The criticism came days after PM Hamza […]
The US stops funding the new AUSSOM mission.
WASHINGTON (SD) – The U.S. Government has officially refused to provide funding for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), which replaced the previous ATMIS operation. This decision comes at a […]
Somaliland opposes PM’s visit to Las Anod
MOGADISHU (SD) – Reports indicate that the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre, is planning to visit the city of Las Anod, the capital of the […]
Growing Reactions to Somalia’s National Dialogue Initiative
MOGADISHU (SD) – Political leaders and opposition figures are intensifying their responses to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s call for a national reconciliation conference. While former leaders and opposition politicians remain divided over […]
Police in Somalia raid TV Station in the Capital
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali police forces have arrested four employees of the independent TV station 5 Somali TV after raiding their headquarters in the Hodan district. According to reports, three journalists and […]
