Mogadishu July 31, 2023 (SD) – A meeting on security between the Kenyan President William Ruto and Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s security advisor’s Monica Juma and Hussein Mohamoud took place at […]
Kenya and Somalia discuss the fight against Al Shabaab
President Deni’s Hidden Agenda Unveiled: Undermining Democracy in Puntland.
By: Mohamed Abdiqafar Haji Hussein. The politics of Puntland is at its lowest level now. Those who were elected to leadership are no longer talking about how they would save the livelihood […]
Somaliland: a rebel group threatens Berbera port
Hargeisa July 30, 2023 (SD) – Reports and videos have been circulating in the public domain, confirming that an unidentified group of rebels has infiltrated the Gacan-libaax area of Somaliland. Since both […]
Somalia: 15 officials arrested in connection with an Al Shabaab attack
Mogadishu July 29, 2023 (SD) – Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Federal Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Abdifatah Qassim, today responded to the questions of Members of the […]
Somalia: 60 Al Shabaab militants reportedly killed in Bay Region
Baidoa July 27, 2023 (SD) – More than 60 members of Al-Shabaab militants were reportedly killed today in a joint military operation conducted by the Somali Federal Government and Southwest State troops […]
Somalia and the U.S. discuss Terror Financing
Mogadishu July 27, 2023 (SD) – President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, met with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury for Terrorist […]
SSC-Khaatumo forms a leadership Council
Las Anod July 26, 2023 (SD) – Today, an official inauguration was held in Las Anod for the 45 members to be the SSC-KHAATUMO Leadership Council. These members come from various backgrounds, […]
Somalia: SNA recaptures Gaafgaduud-buurey in Bay region from Al Shabaab
Baidoa July 26, 2023 (SD) – The Somali National Army forces have recaptured the town of Gaafgaduud-buurey in Bay region after losing the site following engaging in a fierce battle with the […]
Somalia: Puntland opposition reject amendment to the constitution
Puntland’s opposition has strongly rejected the amendments made today in the Puntland parliament regarding changes to the regional state’s constitution, which they consider to be flawed. Hassan Shire Abgaal, a prominent politician […]
Somalia: PM meets with Puntland representatives in both houses
Mogadishu July 23, 2023 (SD) – Somalia’s Federal PM, Hamza Abdi Barre, today held a meeting with representatives from both Federal houses elected from the regional state of Puntland. During the meeting, […]
Somaliland: Faratoon wins the coveted Speakership
Hargeisa July 23, 2023 (SD) – The Somaliland House of Representatives has today elected Yasin Haji Mahamoud Xiir (Faratoon) as their new Speaker. In the parliamentary election, Faratoon secured 46 votes, defeating […]
Kenya: Al Shabaab is in control of 60% of Mandhera
Mandhera July 22, 2023 (SD) – The Governor of Mandera County, in Kenya Mohamed Adan Khalif, today announced that at least 60% of Mandera County is now under the control of the […]
AFRICOM airstrike targets Al Shabaab compound in Somalia
Mogadishu July 20, 2023 (SD) -The United States government has confirmed a recent airstrike targeting a terrorist compound in the Galgaduud region of central Somalia. The airstrike was carried out by U.S. […]
International Partners minus the U.S. address the controversial election roadmap
Hargeisa July 20, 2023 (SD) – The international friends of Somaliland less the United States government have today released commended the controversial decision of the Electoral Commission on the schedule of the […]
Puntland opposition: The constitution of Puntland cannot be amended
Garowe July 19, 2023 (SD) – The Commander of the Danab Special Forces and prominent opposition figure, Colonel Jimale Jama Takar, has once again reiterated his refusal to accept the opening of […]
Somalia: SNA takes the fight to Al Shabaab in Galgaduud
Galcad July 19, 2023 (SD) – The Somali National Army reportedly launched a planned military operation in the Ceel-qurac area located between the regions of Galgaduud and Middle Shabelle. The 18th Division […]
Somalia: ATMIS Troops failed to fight Al Shabaab
Mogadishu July 19, 2023 (SD) – The National Security Advisor of Somalia’s president, Hussein Moalin Mahamoud, said the Somali government is not receiving the necessary support in the fight against Al-Shabaab from […]
Somaliland: Opposition parties deem electoral roadmap illegal
Hargeisa July 18, 2023 (SD) – The opposition parties in Somaliland, Waddani and UCID, have strongly criticized the decision made by the electoral commission regarding the timing of the upcoming elections for […]
Somalia: President visits Jowhar, holds meetings at airport
Jowhar July 18, 2023 (SD) – The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has arrived in the city of Jowhar, the capital of Hirshabelle Administration, where he was warmly welcomed by the […]
The Somali government: the country’s armed forces have captured heavy weapons and warplanes
Mogadishu July 17, 2023 (SD) – The Somali President’s National Security Advisor, Hussein Sheikh Ali, has stated that government forces have obtained valuable intelligence that will enable them to conduct successful operations […]
