Mogadishu March 25, 2023 (SD) – A fierce battle between Al Shabaab militants and the Somali military, especially the Gorgor commandos, has erupted in the district of Ruun-nirgood in the Middle Shabelle […]
Al Shabaab announced the number of government soldiers they killed in the Ruun-nirgood attack
Traditional Elders to mediate Las Anod conflict
Garowe March 25, 2023 (SD) – A delegation of traditional clan elders, from Mogadishu, will travel to the capital of Puntland, Garowe on Saturday according to sources. The elders aim to hold […]
Somalia: Danab commander dies fighting in Las Anod
Las Anod March 24, 2023 (SD) – A high-ranking officer in Somalia’s special forces unit known as Danab, based at the Ballidoogle military base in Somalia and supported by the United States […]
Somalia: President appoints a Constitutional review committee
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has issued a decree appointing the members of the Constitutional Review and Implementation Committee, the 5 member committee includes Burhan Adan […]
Mogadishu Hospitals to treat people injured in Las Anod
Mogadishu March 22, 2023 (SD)-The Federal Government’s Disaster Management Agency in Somalia has reported that 17 people injured in the ongoing fighting in the city of Las Anod, in the Sool region, […]
Somaliland: Representatives urge cessation of hostilities
Hargeisa March 20, 2023 (SD) – A committee appointed by Somaliland’s House of Representatives on the situation in Laascaanood has urged for the cessation of hostilities, the resumption of dialogue, and other […]
President Deni and the international community met in Nairobi
Nairobi March 20, 2023 (SD) – The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, and members of his Cabinet who are currently in Nairobi for work-related matters, held a meeting today with representatives […]
President Hassan addresses Las Anod crises as conflict rages on
Las Anod March 18, 2023 (SD) – The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, once again addressed the ongoing conflict in the city of Las Anod, in Sool region, which has been […]
National Consultative Council meeting concludes today
Baidoa March 18, 2023 (SD) – A two-day-long National Consultative Council meeting attended by the heads of the federal and regional governments and the Banadir region was concluded today in Baidoa the […]
Somali Media condemn illegal imprisonment of SJS Secretary General
Mogadishu March 17, 2023 (SD) – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS), the Somali Media Association (SOMA), and Somali Mechanism for Safety of Journalists (SMSJ) have condemned the arbitrary detention of SJS Secretary-General […]
The U.S. and Somalia sign a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Danab forces
Mogadishu March 16, 2023 (SD) – The governments of Somalia and the United States have signed a security agreement in Mogadishu today, which aims to strengthen the capacity of the Somali National […]
Puntland opposes Somalia’s debt program
Garoowe March 15, 2023 (SD) – The Puntland government stated that it will not support the Federal Government of Somalia’s plan to acquire new debt from international organizations and countries. The government […]
Somaliland President: the conflict in Las Anod is an internal matter
Hargeisa March 14, 2023 (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, has stated that the conflict in Laascaanood involves Somaliland citizens who are protesting against their government’s policies and that […]
President Mohamud plans to hire 10,000 teachers
Mogadishu March 13, 2023 (SD) – The President of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, attended today the National Education Conference in Mogadishu, where he stated that his government is […]
Somaliland: opposition warns of further violence if elections are delayed
Hargeisa March 12, 2023 (SD) – Ahmed Cumar Haji (Hamarje), the deputy chairman of the Waddani political party, stated that if the presidential election in Somaliland is postponed, the situation in Somaliland […]
Al-Shabaab releases video of a Kenyan suicide attacker
Mogadishu March 12, 2023 (SD) – Al-Shabaab has released a new video identifying the foreign national who allegedly took part in the attack on the Bariire military base on April 3, 2021. […]
Somalia: Feds issues a warning to the telecommunication companies
Mogadishu March 12, 2023 (SD) – The Ministry of Communication and Technology of the Somali government has warned technology companies in the country to comply with regulations in order to improve and […]
Somalia: Al Shabaab attacks security forces and suspected drug dealers
Mogadishu March 11, 2023 (SD) – A battle erupted in the district of Hiliwaa, especially in the Suuqa Xoolaha neighborhood, in Mogadishu between the Somali police and alleged Al-Shabaab militants. According to […]
Puntland to tax resources exploration and extraction
Garoowe March 11, 2023 (SD) – The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, issued a Presidential Decree on the Implementation of Licensing Fees and Provisional Taxes on Mineral Resources. The president said […]
Somaliland: Opposition Party members arrested for opposing Las Anod War
Hargeisa March 11, 2023 (SD) – The Secretary of Youth and Sports of the WADDANI opposition party in Somaliland, Yusuf Nuux Yusuf (Tadhase), has criticized the government of the outgoing president Musa […]
