WASHINGTON (SD) – Republicans in the US House of Foreign Affairs Committee sent an statement calling for the State department to have diplomatic and cooperative relations with Somaliland. The statement said that […]
Ilhan Omar says President Farmajo has no legitimacy
WASHINGTON (SD) – US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar said that Somalia does not currently have a president, stating that President Farmajo has no legitimacy. “the current president of Somalia’s term is over, having […]
US Bureau of African Affairs to engage with Somaliland within the framework of our single Somalia policy.
WASHINGTON (SD) – United States Bureau of African Affairs in a released statement says Somaliland is part of one US policy towards Somalia. The US Bureau of African Affairs statement came as […]
On this week on Dispatches: Somali women’s Achievements, Election Deadline and President Bihi’s Visit to the US
London (SD) – This week on Dispatches we will be discussing, Somali women’s achievements and challenges as it relates to the international women’s day, Somalia’s looming election deadline and Somaliland President’s visit […]
Somaliland President’s Delegation Arrives At Dallas International Airport
WASHINGTON (SD) – A delegation led by the President of the Republic of Somaliland, HE Muse Bihi Abdi, has arrived in the United States of America, where they were warmly welcomed. The […]
This Week on Dispatches: Bossaso Elections, Sharif Hasan barred from flying and President Farmajo flies to Qatar
DAYTON (SD) – This week on Dispatches, we will be discussing the latest in Somalia’s election including incumbents losing seats in Bossaso, former South West president Sharif Hassan placed on no fly […]
Somalia Votes Resolution Against Russia
NY (SD) – The UN General Assembly has voted to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and withdraw all its troops, with Western countries leading the historic vote denounced Moscow’s actions. The resolution […]
Somaliland: Allow our citizens to leave Ukraine
HARGESIA- The Somaliland government issued a press statement urging Russia and Ukraine to initiate peaceful talks and cease the war and allow Somalilanders to leave the war ravaged cities. The Minister of […]
Man Arrested in Columbus for the murder of Imam Mohammed
COLUMBUS (SD) – A man has been arrested in Columbus for alleged plot to assassinate Imam Sheikh Dr. Mohamed Hassan Aden. The arrested man named John W. Wooden Jr. has been charged […]
Former member of Somalia’s Federal Parliament spoke to us about the flawed current election process
London (SD) – Hassan Haji a former MP from Somalia explains the flawed process of electing new lawmakers in Somalia. Hassan walked us through the “selection” process and the ramifications of these […]
Mohamed Harun Bihi: Somaliland is facing both natural and man made disasters at a crucial time
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland has been in the headlines recently for several reasons, one is for it’s relationship with Taiwan and a renewed engagement with the US. But also for less desirable […]
Somalia Calls for Investigation Migrant Deaths at the Turkish-Greek Border
MOGADISHU (SD) -The federal government of Somalia has expressed sorrow for the young Somali migrants who were found dead at the Greek-Turkish border. The Somalia government has called on Turkey, Greece, and […]
Singer Halimo Gobaad Gets Married Then Quits Singing
Stockholm (SD) – Famous Somali singer Halimo Mohamed Ahmed (Halimo Gobaad) who dominated the limelight in recent years has announced that she has quit singing and her artistic career. In a statement […]
Cold Weather Kills Migrants at the Turkish-Greek Border
Several Somali migrants have been found among 19 dead migrants crossing the Turkish-Greek border, and extreme cold weather was the cause of their death. The Somalis and other foreigners were trying to […]
A Somali woman charged for leaving an infant at a Gas station in Ohio
COLUMBUS(SD) – Ohio Police say they have arrested and charged a Somali woman named Faduma Mohamed Nuriye, for leaving her a year and three-month-old baby in a Columbus store. Columbus, Ohio Police […]
Former Minister Addani resigns from Kulmiye and says not to re-elect President Bihi
HARGEISA (SD) – Former Somaliland Minister of Information Osman Abdillahi Sahardid (Addani) has announced his resignation from the Kulmiye party. Addani, who spoke to MMTV, said all Kulmiye supporters are surprised by […]
Former NISA Deputy discusses ISIS collecting Tax in Bakara market and deployed troops in Beledweyne
WASHINGTON (SD) – Somali trader in Bakara market closed their doors yesterday due to ISIS imposing additional taxes, businesses in Somalia largest market already pay taxes to Somalia’s Federal government and Al […]
Columbus police release footage related to Sheikh Mohamed Hassan’s murderer
COLUMBUS (SD) – Columbus police released footage linked to the assassination of Sheikh Mohamed Hassan Aden, imam of the Abu Hurayra mosque in the city and secretary of the North American Council […]
Dr. Jama Musse Discusses the UK Parliament’s debate on Somaliland’s recognition and its significance
LONDON (SD) – On Tuesday group of twenty MP’s led by Gavin Williamson tabled a motion to debate Somaliland’s recognition, the multi party group of MP’s highlighted the democratic achievements and it’s […]
UK Parliament to debate Somaliland’s independence
LONDON (SD) – The UK Parliament is set to hear a brief debate on Somaliland’s independence on Tuesday according to Gavin Williamson, a South Staffordshire MP. The UK Parliament is set to […]