When President Said Abdullahi Deni was elected almost five years ago, he was expected to accomplish all the tasks he pledged to achieve during his campaign and also to hold an election […]
President Deni’s Ambitious Goal Faces Roadblocks and Controversy.
Constitutional Crisis disrupts life in Garowe City
Garoowe June 19, 2023 (SD) – The news coming from the city of Garowe, the capital of Puntland, indicates that tensions have arisen following political disagreements on a proposed constitutional amendment in […]
President Hassan Sheikh signed the decree appointing the Commander of the Army & Land Forces
Mogadishu June 19, 2023 (SD) – President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has today appointed the new Commander of the National Army, General Guled Ibrahim Sheikh Muxiyadiin, and […]
Speaker Madoobe appoints a committee to investigate the war in Barawe
Mogadishu June 18, 2023 (SD) -The Speaker of the Somali Parliament, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Madoobe), has formed a committee to investigate the recent clashes that took place in the city of […]
Governor Ali Jeyte: Hiiraan region no longer part of Hirshabelle administration
Beledweyne June 18, 2023 (SD) – Troops loyal to the Governor of Hiiraan, Ali Jeyte Osman, have taken control of certain areas in the city of Beledweyne, the capital of Hiiraan region. […]
Al Shabaab abducts civilians in Middle Shabelle
Jowhar June 17, 2023 (SD) -Reports from the Middle Shabelle region say that the Al-Shabaab group kidnapped a number of civilians in the Ruun-nirgood district last night. The local population in Ceelbacad […]
PM Hamse says his government created employment for 23 thousand youths
Mogadishu June 17, 2023 (SD) -The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hamsa Abdi Barre, today opened the training for the 3,000 new teachers that the government of Somalia […]
US Drones target Al Shabaab Meeting
Jamame June 16, 2023 (SD) – Earlier today, US military aircraft conducted airstrikes targeting a militant stronghold in the Jamame district of Lower Jubba region, Somalia, where alleged Al-Shabaab members were reportedly […]
Kenyan Police killed in a deadly explosion
Garissa June 15, 2023 (SD) -Six police officers from the Kenyan police force were killed in a deadly explosion targeting their patrol vehicle, suspected to be orchestrated by the Somali extremist group […]
ATMIS Shells land on civilian home, injuring 5
Mogadishu June 15, 2023 (SD) -Reports from Lower Shabelle region indicate that ATMIS forces launched mortars the village of Barire within the region, resulting in civilian casualties and property damage. According to […]
Somalia and China discuss trade and investment
Mogadishu June 14, 2023 (SD) -The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Jibril Abdurashid Haji, held a meeting with the Ambassador of China to Somalia, Mr. Fei Shengchao, and discussed the bilateral […]
ATMIS to transfer two of its bases to SNA
Mogadishu June 14, 2023 (SD) -A fact-finding committee from the African Union has concluded a trip to Somalia to assess the security situation ahead of the ATMIS troop reduction plan. The Special […]
Djibouti and Kenya oppose ATMIS troop reduction by the government of Somalia
Djibouti June 12, 2023 (SD) – Kenyan President William Ruto and his Djibouti counterpart Ismail Omar Guelleh discussed the importance of harmonizing the reduction of African Union troops in ATMIS and the […]
Somali and International partners target Al Shabab in Lower Shabelle
Mogadisho June 11, 2023 (SD) -A major military operation is currently underway in the village of Buulo Mohamed Abdalla in the Awdheegle district of Lower Shabelle region, as announced by the Ministry […]
Somaliland: Speaker of Representatives resigns
Las Anod – The chairman of Somaliland’s House of Representatives, Abdirisaq Khalif Ahmed, who is in the city of Las Anod, the capital of Sool region, has today announced that he has […]
Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia praises elections in Puntland
Garoowe June 10, 2023 (SD) – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia, Ms. Catriona Laing, paid her first visit to Puntland today, where she held meetings with Puntland […]
ATIMS and President Hassan discuss fight against Al Shabab
Mogadishu June 10, 2023 (SD) – President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia held a meeting at Villa Somalia with the Special Representative of the African Union Commission Chairperson […]
Al Shabaab claims killing 29 at Pearl Hotel attack
Mogadishu June 10, 2023 (SD) – Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for yesterday’s deadly attack on Pearl Beach Hotel, located near Lido Beach. The attack resulted in significant casualties and damage. In a released […]
Somalia: Government forces secure besieged beach Hotel
Mogadishu June 10, 2023 (SD) – Somali government forces, especially those trained to fight against terrorism, ended an Al Shabaab attack last night on the Pearl Beach restaurant in Lido Beach. The […]
Somalia announces the withdrawal of 2000 ATMIS troops
Mogadishu June 09, 2023 (SD) -Somalia’s Ministry of Defense has officially announced the reduction in the number of ATMIS troops stationed in the country, reaffirming the government’s commitment to assuming security responsibilities. […]
