Washington April 28, 2023 (SD) – The US Congress has today rejected a resolution calling for the withdrawal of US troops from Somalia by the end of the current year. 321 members […]
U.S Congress rejects Somalia troops withdrawal
Somaliland troops continue to Shell Laascaanood
Laascaanood April 29, 2023 (SD) – News from the city of Laascaanood, the capital of Sool region, indicates that Somaliland troops have launched a mortar attack at certain neighborhoods of the city, […]
ATMIS set to leave Somalia at the end of 2024
Kampala April 29, 2023 (SD) -The leaders of troop-contributing countries to the African Union’s Mission in Somalia met in Uganda this week and agreed to withdraw 2,000 soldiers who will leave the […]
EU to support regions liberated from Al Shabaab
Mogadishu April 26, 2023 (SD) -The European Union has announced a project worth 4.5 million euros aimed at rebuilding areas previously controlled by Al-Shabaab in Somalia. The project aims to provide security […]
Somalia and Norway discuss talks with Somaliland
Mogadishu April 26, 2023 (SD) – The official representative of the President of Somalia for Somaliland Affairs, Mr. Abdikarim Hussein Guled, met today with Norway’s Special Representative to Somalia, Ms. Heidi Johansen, […]
Traditional leaders reach Hargeisa as clashes in Las Anod resumed
Hargeisa April 25, 2023 (SD) – A group of traditional elders from southern Somalia who previously visited Las Anod has arrived in the city of Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland. The visiting […]
Somalia: No plans to extend ATMIS term
Mogadishu April 25, 2023 (SD) -The Federal Government of Somalia has responded to a report by the East African newspaper, which claimed that the government is planning to extend the deployment of […]
The Federal Government forces capture members of Al-Shabaab in Galcad
Galcad April 23, 2023 (SD) – The news from the Galgaduud region in central Somalia indicates that today, the national army and local forces launched a successful operation against the Al-Shabaab militants […]
Amnesty International: Fighting takes heavy toll on civilians in Las Anod
Laascaanood April 21, 2023 (SD) – A report released by the international organization Amnesty International has revealed extensive human rights violations and civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict in the city of […]
Al Shabaab launches a deadly attack on Budbud
Mogadishu April 19, 2023 (SD) – A fierce battle erupted today in Budbud district in Galgaduud region between the Somali National Army and Al-Shabaab militants. According to reports, the fighting began after […]
Laascaanood conflict takes a toll on Somaliland markets
April 18, 2023 (SD) – The economic impact of the conflict in Laascaanood has been felt in Somaliland, just as the unrecognized country was preparing to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Several small businesses […]
Britain appointed a new ambassador to Somalia.
London April 18, 2023 (SD) – The UK’s Foreign Ministry has issued a press release stating that Michael Nithavrianakis has been appointed as the new ambassador to Somalia. Mr. Nithavrianakis will resume […]
International Partners disappointed that Bihi refused to withdraw troops from Laascaanood
Mogadishu April 10, 2023 (SD) -A group of Somalia’s international friends, which include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, the European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Turkey, the UK, and […]
The president of Somaliland misleads French 24 about holding elections
Hargeisa April 16, 2023 (SD) – The outgoing President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, has announced that he has prepared the budget for the elections, while at the same time insisting that […]
President Hassan Sheikh participated in an emergency meeting held by IGAD leaders
Mogadishu April 16, 2023 (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, participated in urgent talks with the Heads of State of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development […]
Somaliland: President Bihi informs the IC no troop withdrawal from Laascaanood and no presidential elections
Hargeisa April 15, 2023 (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, held a video conference meeting today with International diplomats in Somalia. The meeting discussed the situation in the city […]
President Hassan has arrives in Addis Ababa to participate in the Tripartite Summit
Addis Ababa April 14, 2023 (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived in Addis Ababa today, where he will participate in a three-way conference between […]
Chinese Ambassador Slams Somaliland over Taiwan
Mogadishu April 13, 2023 (SD) – The Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, Mr. Fei Shengchao, ridiculed Somaliland after the breakaway region issued a statement condemning China for its actions against Taiwan. Somaliland in […]
Ethiopia: Somali Regional Government to Disband Liyu Police
Jigjiga April 11, 2023 (SD) – The Council of Ministers of the Somali Regional Government of Ethiopia held a meeting in which they approved the Ethiopian federal government’s decision to disband paramilitary […]
UN Chief and Somali President meet in Mogadishu
Mogadishu April 11, 2023 (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, held a productive meeting with the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, during his historic visit […]
