MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s electoral process is at near completion with multiple issues regarding transparency, delegate selection, government and security officials being elected and most of all robbing women’s 30% quota.To discuss […]
This week On Dispatches: Bihi meets US lawmakers, China gives military equipment to Somalia Deni’s candidacy
London (SD) – This week on our Dispatches program we will be discussing President Bihi’s Visit to the US and what it means for the Horn, China Donates Military donation to Somalia […]
Somaliland President Meets with Somaliland Community in US
WASHINGTON (SD) – The president of Somaliland Muse Bihi and his accompanying delegation met with members of the Somaliland community in the United States last night. The second meeting between Somaliland President’s […]
President Bihi meets with Senior Officials from the US National Security Council
WASHINGTON (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi and a large delegation he is leading who are in the United States, Washington DC, had a meeting with senior officials from […]
Somali-Canadians seek response on youth killing
EDMONTON (SD) – The Somali community in Canada, particularly in Edmonton, have demonstrated their concern regarding the recent attacks on Somali youth in Edmonton. Leaders of the community stated that five victims […]
Bipartisan Letter calls for US Engagement with Somaliland
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 […]