Somali Dispatch

Hargeisa June 26, 2023 (SD) – An elaborate celebration commemorating the 63rd anniversary of the independence of Somaliland, which was proclaimed when the northern regions of Somaliland obtained their freedom from the […]

Las Anod June 25, 2023 (SD) – News coming from the Sool region indicates that today another intense conflict erupted within the outskirts of Las Anod town, the regional capital, involving Somaliland […]

Nairobi June 25, 2023 (SD) – President William Ruto has expressed concern over the increasing attacks by Al-Shabaab, following the reopening of the border, which is causing instability along the border they […]

Garoowe June 24, 2023 (SD) – Puntland’s Minister of Information, Mahamoud Aideed Dirir discussed the upcoming presidential elections, which are still a subject of contention between the government and opposition members. The […]

Las Anod June 24, 2023 (SD) – Six people were reported to have been killed, while several others were injured in a fierce battle and intense fighting that took place today in […]

Garoowe June 21, 2023 (SD) -A ceasefire was successfully brokered on Wednesday to end the clashes in the city of Garowe, aimed at restoring peace and stability to the capital of Nugal […]

Mogadishu June 21, 2023 (SD) -The African Union Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) announced today, that it has launched an operation to reduce the number of troops by the security transition plan for […]

Bardhere June 21, 2023 (SD) -An intense explosion occurred today in the heart of Bardhere district in Gedo region, targeting a military base housing Somali and AMISOM forces. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for […]

Garoowe June 21, 2023 (SD) -News has recently emerged about an intense conflict that erupted once again last night in the heart of the capital city of Puntland, Garowe. Heavy gunfire and […]

Garoowe June 20, 2023 (SD) – Today, a fierce battle erupted in the city of Garowe, the capital of Puntland. The conflict started in the early morning hours when 34 parliament members […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]