DUBAI (QJ) – President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro), addressed the issue of Palestinian refugees following statements attributed to former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the possibility of Somaliland hosting refugees […]
President Irro addresses Relations with Arab Countries & Position on Palestine
Somalia’s Electoral Commission will investigate the obstruction of political organizations’ meetings
MOGADISHU (SD) – The National Independent Electoral Commission reported receiving complaints from some political organizations after their meeting was disrupted. In a press statement, the commission did not specify who was responsible […]
The U.S is concerned about the rising costs of the war against Al-Shabab
WASHINGTON (SD) – The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee has warned about the rising costs of the war against Al-Shabab, stating that progress in the conflict has been slow. A statement from […]
Indian Navy intercepts Somali Pirates
GAROWE ( SD) – An Indian warship has captured armed men who recently hijacked a Yemeni fishing boat off the coast of Eyl in the Nugal region. According to intelligence sources, the […]
Somaliland President met with the Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE
DUBAI (SD) – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) is on his second day in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he has begun holding key meetings. He met with Sheikh Mohammed […]
Somalia and Azerbaijan signed agreements to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
MOGADISHU (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, met today in Baku, where they signed […]
Somalia and Somaliland Participating in the World Governments Summit
DUBAI (SD) – Officials from the Somali government and Somaliland are participating in the 2025 World Governments Summit, taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The summit will run from the […]
Abu Dhabi Development Fund settled a debt of $257 million with Somalia
DUBAI (SD) A long-standing debt issue has been officially resolved today, on February 11, 2025, between the Somali government and the Abu Dhabi Development Fund. The agreement settled a debt of $257 […]
SSC-Khatumo parliament descends into chaos over creating a new constitution
LAS ANOD (SD) A meeting of the SSC-Khatumo House of Representatives started amid chaos and commotion after a motion to establish a new constitution for the administration was presented. The session was […]
Somaliland President to attend the World Government in Dubai
HARGEISA (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, will attend the World Government Summit in Dubai from the 11th to the 13th of this month. According to the Somaliland […]
Puntland pirates kidnap Yemeni fishing vessel
GAROWE (SD) – Reports from the Nugal region, specifically the Eyl district, indicate that armed individuals have hijacked a Yemeni-owned fishing vessel. According to multiple sources, the vessel was legally fishing in […]
Ethiopia has rejected the troops allocation planned by the Somalia
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – Ethiopia has rejected the allocation planned by the Federal Government of Somalia for the African Union mission and the areas where Ethiopian forces were supposed to operate. The […]
Puntland warm to hosting Gaza refugees
GAROWE (SD) – The UK newspaper Daily Mail revealed that an airstrike in Somalia last week killed a senior leader of the ISIS group, believed to be responsible for recruiting terrorists to […]
Mogadishu markets closed over Taxes and threats
MOGADISHU (SD) – The major markets in Mogadishu are closed this morning after traders expressed grievances over a newly introduced tax and alleged threats against them. Traders have decided to go on […]
Feds praise the ongoing operations by Puntland forces against the ISIS group
MOGADISHU (SD) – A press release from the Ministry of Internal Security of the Somali Federal Government praised the ongoing operations by Puntland forces against the ISIS group, particularly their recent successes […]
Puntland open to hosting Qaza refugees
GAROWE (SD) – Officials from Puntland have spoken about a plan by Israel and the United States to relocate the people of Gaza to Puntland and Somaliland, regions of Somalia, to take […]
Somalia says the United States has no plans to recognize Somaliland
WASHINGTON (SD) – The Somali government has stated that the United States has no plans to recognize Somaliland and warned of significant consequences if such a step is taken. Somalia’s Ambassador to […]
Trump considered sending Gazans to Somaliland and Puntland
WASHINGTON (SD) – Morocco, Somaliland, and Puntland are among the regions being considered by newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump as potential destinations for relocating Palestinians from Gaza as part of a […]
President Ruto abolishes the verification of identity cards for residents of the North Eastern region of Kenya
WADJIR (SD) – President William Ruto has signed an official presidential proclamation formally abolishing the verification of identity cards for residents of the North Eastern region of Kenya. The President stated that […]
Federal and Jubaland forces clash in Gedo
MOGADISHU (SD) -Further reports have emerged about intense fighting ongoing in the Bardhere district of Gedo region between forces aligned with the Jubaland administration and the Somali federal government. The conflict began […]
