HARGEISA (SD) – President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) chaired an emergency cabinet meeting today, joined by Vice President Mohamed Ali Aw Abdi, to address the worsening drought emergency affecting large parts of […]
Somaliland President Holds Emergency Cabinet Meeting on Severe Drought Crisis
Somaliland President Meets Arab-African Economic Council Delegation
HARGEISA (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro), welcomed a high-level delegation from the Supreme Council for Arab-African Economic Cooperation at the Presidential Palace. The delegation, led by Council […]
President Hassan Sheikh and the opposition hold a meeting in Mogadishu today
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh and opposition leaders, led by former President Sheikh Sharif Ahmed, are holding their third meeting today in Mogadishu. Today’s meeting will focus on resolving disputes […]
Senior Puntland Advisor in Hargeisa for Talks with Somaliland President on Erigavo Peace Deal
HARGEISA (SD) – A high-ranking advisor from the Puntland Presidency has been in Hargeisa for the past three weeks, local sources report, where he held private discussions with Somaliland President Abdirahman Irro. […]
Vessel Carrying Weapons and Military Equipment Seized at Bossaso Port in Bari Region
BOSSASO (SD) – A vessel named Sea World, reportedly carrying weapons and military equipment, has been detained at the port of Bossaso, the capital of Somalia’s Bari region. This comes after the […]
Somaliland Declares President’s Qatar Visit a Success and Accuses Somalia of Political Obstruction.
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland government has described President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro’s recent visit to Qatar as a diplomatic success, one that is expected to foster new partnerships. Simultaneously, it accused […]
Puntland Police and EU Naval Forces Hold Maritime Security Meeting on Board Spanish Warship
BOSSASO (SD) – Puntland Police Forces and the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR), particularly Operation ATALANTA, held a high-level meeting on maritime security aboard the Spanish warship ESPS Navarra (F-85), the flagship […]
President of Somalia Attends 65th Independence Day Celebrations
MOGADISHU (SD) – Tonight, the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is participating in the 65th anniversary celebrations of the liberation of the southern regions of the country […]
African Union Transition and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Officially Begins Operations on July 1st
MOGADISHU (SD) – The African Union Transition and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) will officially launch its operations on 1 July 2025, fully taking over security responsibilities from the ATMIS mission. AUSSOM […]
Somaliland President on an official work visit to Qatar
HARGEISA (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Mr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Iro, has today left for an official work visit to Qatar after receiving an invitation from the Qatari government. The President’s […]
Somalia’s President Opens National Dialogue Forum on Political Future
MOGADISHU (SD) – The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has officially opened the National Dialogue Forum to discuss the country’s political future. Key agenda items include strengthening national unity, completing the […]
Feds Announces Opening Time of Conference Declared by President Hassan Sheikh
MOGADISHU (SD) – A major conference, recently announced by the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, will officially open today, June 16, in Mogadishu. The conference […]
Somalia announces the conclusion of the Initial phase of Oil exploration
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of the Federal Government of Somalia officially announces the completion of the initial phase of oil and gas exploration in parts of […]
Congressman Scott Perry Introduces “Republic of Somaliland Independence Act”
WASHINGTON (SD) – Today, Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) introduced the Republic of Somaliland Independence Act, legislation formally recognizing Somaliland as a separate, independent nation. The bill redirects U.S. foreign policy to align […]
The Somali ICJ judge resigns without explanation
HAGUE (SD) – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has announced that Somali Judge Abdulkawi Ahmed Yusuf, a long-serving member of the court, plans to voluntarily resign from his position as an […]
Turkish Daesh fighter captured in Somalia
BOSSASO (SD) – Puntland’s defense forces today, Saturday, captured a foreign national belonging to the Daesh (ISIS) group, who had been hiding in the Ballade mountains, part of the Almiskad range. The […]
Puntland Parliament to discuss the ongoing situation between SSC-Khatumo and Puntland
GAROWE (SD) -The 56th session of Puntland’s House of Representatives will open this Sunday, June 15, in Garowe city. The opening ceremony will feature a constitutional address by Puntland President Said Abdullahi […]
Somaliland Flag Appears Alongside Somalia’s at Major International Economic Forum
WINDHOEK (SD) – Somaliland Flag Appears Again on International Stage Alongside Somalia’s Flag at African Economic Partners Meeting. The Somaliland flag has once again appeared prominently on an international platform, displayed alongside […]
Somalia Government Announces Killing of Al-Shabaab Leader in Central Regions
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Somali government has announced the killing of Al-Shabaab’s leader in central Somalia, Nur Abdi Roble (Nunule). Defense Minister Ahmed Maallim Fiqi told state media that this senior leader, […]
Somaliland Presidential Spokesperson Accuses Somalia of Media Manipulation
HARGEISA (SD) – The Spokesperson for the Somaliland Presidency, Hussein Adan Egeh (Deyr), has strongly condemned the controversy surrounding a map published by the BBC this week, which showed Somaliland as not […]
