Mogadishu October 21,2022 (SD) – Somalia today finalized a controversial oil production sharing agreement with Coastline Exploration Company. The Federal Government said that it cooperated with the country’s Attorney General and international […]
Somalia re-signs oil deal with Coastline Exploration
Agencies operating in Mogadishu Port warned against working with Al-Shabaab
Mogadishu October 20,2022 (SD) – Somalia’s Ministry of Ports and Maritime Transport warned the Agents that provide services at the port in sharing trader’s information with the Al-Shabaab. In recent years, Al […]
What Went Wrong With Puntland Democratization?
Government of the people, by the people and for the people” (Lincoln, 1863). The word democracy comes from the Greek words “demos,” meaning people, and “kratos” meaning power; so, democracy is the […]
Somalia: Abdalle Muumin re-arrested few days after his release
Mogadishu October 19,2022 (SD) – The Somali Journalists Syndicate confirmed that their general secretary, Abdalle Ahmed Mumin, was arrested again by the Somali government forces. In a statement posted on Twitter, SJS […]
Explosions rock Hiiraan, destroys Buulo-Burde bridge
Beledweyne October 19, 2022 (SD) – Buulo-Burde District of Hiran Region has recently been hit by a large explosion that has caused a number of deaths and injuries. An explosion heard in […]
Prof. Samatar criticizes Somaliland’s relationship with Taiwan
Hargeisa October 18,2022 (SD) – Chairman of the Hilaac political organization, Prof. Ahmed Ismail Samatar criticized the relationship between Somaliland and the unrecognized Island of Taiwan. Prof. Samatar argued instead of establishing […]
U.S. adds Al Shabaab Leaders to the list of international terrorists
Washington October 18, 2022 (SD) – The United States today announced financial sanctions imposed on a network that allegedly facilitates the finances of Al-Shabaab. A statement issued by the US State and […]
Somaliland opposition: Dengue fever overwhelms hospitals
Hargeisa October 17,2022 (SD) – Somaliland’s main opposition party, Waddani, said Dengue fever hit the people of Somaliland hard, and the government failed to address the outbreak. Waddani Party spokesperson Barkhad Jama […]
Somali government forces expel Al-Shabaab from areas in the Middle Shabelle
Mogadishu October 17,2022 (SD) – Somali federal military forces have taken over several areas under Balad district, in the Middle Shabelle region, according to reports. The government forces pushed Al-Shabaab out in […]
The head of Somali Journalist Syndicate released on bail
Mogadishu (SD) – Abdalla Muumin, arrested a few days ago at Aden Adde Airport as he was about to travel, was brought before the Benadir regional court in Mogadishu today. Prosecutors were […]
Somaliland: the opposition urge Military to oppose illegal extension
Hargeisa October 15,2022 (SD) – The chairman of the UCID opposition party, Faysal Ali Warabe, called on the Somaliland military to oppose what he called the illegal Presidential term extension. In a […]
Somalia wins the East and Central Africa under-17 Cup
October 15, 2022 (SD) – The Somali national under17 Football team today won the East and Central Africa CEFA Cup. Somalia defeated South Sudan 3-1 in the final match in Addis Ababa, […]
Al-Shabaab executed six people accused of being spies
Kismayo October 13,2022 (SD) – Al-Shabaab executed six people they accused of working with US intelligence in a square in Sakow district of Middle Jubba region. The militants forced hundreds of people […]
Puntland to expedite local elections
Garoowe October 13,2022 (SD) -The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, held a meeting with Puntland Political Organizations and the Transitional Committee for Puntland Elections and discussed ways to speed up the […]
PRT TWO: Evaluating the Somalia Government’s use of the Ma’awisley Militias to fighting Al Shabaab
London October 13, 2022 (SD) – he Somali Federal Government’s use of Ma’awisley militias against Al Shabaab is been hailed as a success, in some circles, however, the use of these militias […]
Al Shabaab spokesman releases Audio days after his reported death
Mogadishu October 13,2022 (SD) – Al Shabaab spokesman Ali Dheere, issued an audio statement a few days after it was reported that he died in a fighting that took place in El […]
Evaluating the Somalia Government’s use of the Ma’awisley Militias to fighting Al Shabaab
London October 12,2022 (SD) – The Somali Federal Government’s use of Ma’awisley militias against Al Shabaab is been hailed as a success, in some circles, however, the use of these militias is […]
Qoryooley Governor killed in a landmine explosion
Qoryooley October 11,2022 (SD) – The governor of Qoryooley district in Lower Shabelle region, Sayed Ali Ibrahim was today killed in an explosion in that district. Reports indicate that the landmine explosion, […]
U.S. addresses Somalia’s ban on Al Shabaab coverage
Mogadishu October 11,2022 (SD) – The United States government has reacted to Somali federal government’s decision to ban broadcasting Al-Shabaab related news and statements. The US embassy in Mogadishu called on the […]
200 Al-Shabaab fighters killed in Hiraan
Beledweyne October 10, 2022 (SD) – More than 200 Al-Shabaab militants were reportedly killed in a heavy battle yesterday in Jicibow area of Hiran region. The battle which lasted for more than […]
