Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi reportedly had a direct meeting today with businessman Ahmed Osman Guelleh, who recently had his business license revoked. The meeting reportedly lasted for about […]
National Certificate Examination results released with Banadir students failing the most
Mogadishu (SD) – Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Learning of the Federal Government of Somalia has today announced the country’s controversial results of the 2020-2021 school year exams. The ministry confirmed […]
Senior al-Shabaab leader defects to SNA in central Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – A senior al-Shabab commander on Wednesday surrendered to Somali army in central region of the horn of Africa nation amid military operations against the militants intensified. Gedi Qalabhor, Somali […]
Gedo Reconciliation team hands over final report to PM Roble
MOGADISHU (SD) – Gedo Regional Reconciliation Commission has handed over their final report to Somali prime minister, Mohamed Hussein Roble barely two weeks after the commission travelled to Gedo region. Gedo Reconciliation […]
Somalia’s electoral dispute among Northern politicians still lingering
Mogadishu (SD) – Conflict over who will oversee the election process of the northern parliamentary MPs remains, as the Upper House elections are days away. The Northern Electoral Commission has split into […]
PM Roble to NISA: we will not tolerate candidates being turned away from Mogadishu airport
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble today said all political candidates have the right to assemble and travel anywhere in the country. Somali Prime Minister Roble made the remarks […]
UN Office in Somalia provides election materials to Puntland and Jubaland
Mogadishu (SD) – Electoral Implementation Committees of Jubaland and Puntland States has on Wednesday received electoral equipment and materials necessary in holding elections in the two administrations. UNSOM offices in Kismayo and […]
Passenger plane crash-lands in SNA base
MOGADISHU (SD) – A passenger plane carrying about 37 passengers has crashed-landed near the border of Kenya and Somalia, the company confirmed Wednesday. The incident happened at Burahache military camp, Elwak, Gedo […]
Al-Shabaab militants feared killed in US air strike
MOGADISHU (SD) -Unknown number of al-Shabaab militants have been killed and several other wounded after US military carried out an air strike against the group in central Somalia, Somali and US officials […]
Al-Shabaab leader warns against participating in Somalia’s elections
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s Al-Shabaab leader Ahmed Omar Abu-Ubaydah, in an audio recording, released today issued a warning against participating in Somalia’s long awaited elections. The Al-Shabaab leader sent warning to traditional […]
President Bihi prays Eid with the public in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi, has today joined the people of the capital Hargeisa in the Eid prayers. Accompanied by members of his cabinet, the mayor of […]
SNA kills over 35 al-Shabaab in central Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – More than 35 al-Shabaab militants have been killed and over dozen other wounded in clashes with Galmudug’s regional paramilitary forces backed by Somali National Army (SNA) in central Somalia. […]
UN, AU extend best wishes to Somalis as Eid al-Adha is marked
MOGADISHU (SD) – United Nation (UN) and African Union (AU) have extended their best wishes to the people and the Government of Somalia on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. James Swan, the […]
Farmajo and Roble Congratulate the Somali People on Eid Al-Adha
Mogadishu (SD) – The President and Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and Mohamed Hussein Roble congratulates Somali people and Muslims around the world on Eid al-Adha. […]
Puntland warns foreigners who do not to pay taxes
Garowe (SD) – Puntland Minister of Finance Hassan Shire Abgal today underlined that Somalis and foreign workers who refuse to pay taxes on their salaries will be brought to justice. Minister Abgal […]
The Biden Administration extends immigration program for Somalis
Washington (SD) – US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas has announced that Somalis without legal status in the United States have been given an 18-month extension to stay in the […]
Presidential candidates expressed concern over Somalia’s election process
Mogadishu (SD) – The Council of Union of Presidential Candidates met in Mogadishu today, expressing concern over the conduct of the scheduled elections, saying that unless changes are made, there are no […]
Human Rights Center: stop arbitrary detentions and respect the freedom of expression enshrined in the constitution
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland Human Rights Center has confirmed the number of people detained in Somaliland for displaying the Somali flag, and has demanded the release of those detained illegally. Press […]
PM Roble updates members of the international community on elections
Mogadishu (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble today held separate meetings in his office in Villa Somalia with members of the international community. Prime […]
SNA recaptures strategic town from Al-Shabaab
MOGADISHU (SD) – Al-Shabaab militants have today vacated a strategic town in central Somalia following fierce fighting with Galmudug state forces backed by Somali military. In a statement, Somali Government Spokesman Mohamed […]