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 […]
Mogadishu markets closed over Taxes and threats
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 […]
Puntland forces eliminated 57 ISIS militants
BOSSASO (SD) -Puntland Defense Forces, on the second day of an operation aimed at dismantling terrorist elements in the Jecel Valley of the Al-miskad Mountains, announced the second round of casualties among […]
Somaliland gives guards back to former President
HARGEISA (SD) – The Somaliland government has dismissed as baseless the reports claiming that security guards were removed from the residence of former President Muse Bihi Abdi. However, the ruling Kulmiye Party […]
Somali president signs new Labor Law
MOGADISHU (SD) -The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has signed the Somalia Labor Law, which was submitted by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and previously […]
UK MP accuses Somalia of supporting Al Shabab and Houthis
LONDON (SD) – UK Member of Parliament Gavin Williamson has accused the Somali government of funding the Al-Shabaab and Houthi groups in Yemen. He also urged the United States to recognize Somaliland. […]
Al Shabab kidnaps traditional leaders in Kenya
ELWAK (SD) – A group of armed individuals abducted five village chiefs traveling between Elwak and Mandera while they were conducting inspections related to government activities in parts of Mandera County. The […]
Somaliland orders all civilian forces removed from Erigavo
HARGEISA (SD) -The Somaliland government has issued decisions to strengthen security in Erigavo and the broader Sanag region. A delegation comprising members of legislative bodies assigned to stabilize Erigavo decided that only […]
Somalia and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) commenced a four-day conference in Riyadh
RIYADH (SD) – A significant meeting between the financial institutions of the Federal Government of Somalia and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) commenced today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The meeting focuses on […]
SSC-Khatumo deploys troops to the front lines
LAS ANOD (SD) -Reports from the Sool region indicate heightened tension today, with SSC-Khatumo forces and Somaliland administration troops still facing off. The situation escalated after SSC reportedly deployed additional troops to […]
Puntland welcomes airstrikes targeting ISIS in Bari Region
BOSSASO (SD) – A press release from the Puntland government welcomed the airstrikes carried out tonight in the Almiskad Mountains in the Bari region, targeting ISIS terrorist groups. “The Puntland government, which […]
UN Office in Somalia in consultations on the feasibility of holding one-person-one-vote elections in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – The UN office in Somalia is conducting meetings with opposition politicians, former officials, and the electoral commission to gather information on the political situation and assess the feasibility of […]
President Hassan Urges the Trump Administration not recognize Somaliland
WASHINGTON (SD) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, in an interview with The Washington Post, revealed that there are individuals close to former U.S. President Donald Trump advocating for the formal recognition […]
The Harti leadership decided to take over Erigavo
ERIGAVO (SD) – The Dhulbahante and Warsangeli clans, who have been holding a conference in Badhan town, Sanag region, issued a joint statement declaring a unified stance on the conflict in the […]
Somalia issues a warning to all local and international organizations operating in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – The Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation of Somalia has issued a stern warning to all local and international organizations operating in Somalia, prohibiting any cooperation or dealings […]
