May 14, 2023 (SD) – The African Union Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has announced that the initial withdrawal of 2000 soldiers will be completed by June 30, 2023, reaching a significant milestone […]
ATMIS launched a plan to reduce the number of troops in Somalia
SNA attacks Al-Shabaab hide-outs in Galgaduud
Mogadishu May 14, 2023 (SD) – The Somali National Army (SNA) and regional militias stationed in the region have attacked members of the Al-Shabaab group who were in the Sabansableey area, located […]
Somaliland: Military commander defects to SSC
Las Anod May 11, 2023 (SD) – A former Somaliland military commander was today welcomed to the city of Las Anod after defecting and joining the ranks of the SSC-Khatumo forces. Garaad […]
Somalia’s Council of Ministers approve draft laws on Government Finance and Labor Act
Mogadisho May 11, 2023 (SD) – The Council of Ministers has approved the Draft Law on the Management of Public Finance, consisting of eight articles, which includes the management of the country’s […]
Somaliland Opposition leader: outgoing president’s speech incited chaos
Hargeisa May 10, 2023 (SD) – The chairman of the opposition party UCID, Engineer Faysal Ali Warabe, strongly criticized the outgoing President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi, accusing him of leading the country […]
Kenya arrests ISIS recruits crossing into Somalia
Nairobi May 10, 2023 (SD) – According to the Kenyan government, Ayub Bwanaadi, aged 32, Mohammed Bwanaadi, aged 22, and their brother Kassim Ahmed, aged 29, were arrested for crossing into Somalia […]
Puntland admits to having troops in Las Anod
The President of the Puntland government, Said Abdullahi Deni, speaking from Galkacyo, criticized the political organizations supporting the Kaah government and responded to the outgoing president of Somaliland about his recent speech […]
Somalia: Development Coordination Forum launched in Mogadisho
Mogadishu May 09, 2023 (SD) – The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Salah Jama, today launched the Development Coordination Forum, which brings together Somalia’s government and development partners. […]
SNA naps Al Shabaab commanders in Ceeldheer district
Mogadishu May 07, 2023 (SD) – The Somali National Army and local forces stationed in Ceeldheer district of Galgaduud region have today conducted a major operation against the Al-Shabaab group. The operation […]
Somaliland: Buuhoodle Governor defects to SSC
Burao May 07, 2023 (SD) – The head of Somaliland’s administration in Buuhoodle district of Cayn region, Nasteex Mohamed Abdile (Nasteex Tuur), has received many Somaliland troops today and military vehicles. Nasteex […]
Puntland: President Deni doubles down on holding contentious elections
Garoowe May 06, 2023 (SD) – The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni today visited districts in Garowe, where he inaugurated developmental projects. Deni, who later addressed the community in Awr Culus, […]
Puntland Cabinet approves controversial Amendment to the constitution
Garoowe May 05, 2023 (SD) – The Council of Ministers of Puntland has approved a controversial amendment to the Puntland Constitution, which increases the number of political parties allowed to participate in […]
Somaliland president Misrepresents meeting with a UK Minister
Hargeisa May 03, 2023 (SD) – The Somaliland presidency and the Minister of State for Development and African Affairs of the UK government, Andrew Mitchell, released a contradictory statement regarding an online […]
Secretary-General appoints a new Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia
NY May 03, 2023 (SD) – The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, announced today the appointment of Catriona Laing as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia and […]
Somalia: Government forces kill 60 militants in Mudug
Mogadishu May 03, 2023 (SD) – The Somali National Army launched a military operation in the Cali-Qaboobe area, located approximately 30 km south of Xarardheere district in Mudug region, reportedly killing a […]
President Hassan takes questions at a Townhall meeting
Mogadishu May 03, 2023 (SD) – -The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, participated in a town hall meeting where he was asked various questions related to governance […]
The EU and Somalia launch a Joint Operational partnership
May 03, 2023 (SD) -The Federal Government of Somalia and the European Union have launched a Joint Operational Roadmap to promote a new partnership between the two sides for the next two […]
Banadir region banns drug trade and use
May 01, 2023 (SD) – The governor of Banadir region and the mayor of Mogadishu Yusuf Hussein Jimale Madale announced today that in Mogadishu the trade and use of drugs such as […]
Somalia: Educators criticize new series “ARDAY”
Mogadishu April 30, 2023 (SD) – An educational umbrella in the Banadir region has strongly criticized a new television series called “ARDAY,” which was launched by Bile TV and aired for three […]
Somalia’s Envoy to Somaliland meets with EU and Turkey ambassadors
Mogadishu April 30, 2023 (SD) – The Special Envoy of the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia for Somaliland Affairs, Abdikarim Hussein Guled, today met with the Turkish Ambassador to Somalia, […]
