London (SD) – Ramla Ali, a Somali woman currently living in the UK, confirmed she will compete in the World Olympic Games in boxing. Ramla, 31, confirmed on Twitter that she would […]
Somalia to reopen its Nairobi embassy next Monday
Nairobi (SD) – Somalia’s embassy in Nairobi will next Monday resume its operations barely six months after the diplomatic ties between Somalia and Kenya hit the bottom. Speaking to the media, Somalia’s […]
Death toll of Mogadishu suicide bomb blast hits 20
MOGADISHU (SD) – The death toll of a suicide bomb blast has risen to 20 after two people succumbed to their injuries in a hospital in Somali capital. A suspected al-Shabaab operative […]
US says Somali soldiers have entered Ethiopia
Washington (SD) – The United States says Somali soldiers have entered Ethiopia, a claim repeatedly denied by the federal government. Ilhan Omar, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, asked Robert […]
Somali Independence week: A source for division, Millennials discuss possible way forward
London (SD) – Somali independence week has long been a wedge issue among Somalis in both Somaliland and Somalia, the week should have been celebrated for the great achievement that it is, […]
Somaliland lifts the FLY DUBIA ban
Hargeisa (SD) – The government of Somaliland has today announced that it has lifted its ban on Fly Dubai airliner. The company, which is owned by the Emirate but is represented by […]
US congratulates Somalia on its 61 anniversary of Independence
Washington (SD) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called on the leaders of the federal government and federal member states to complete the country’s electoral process as soon as possible. […]
The chairman of the Guurti submitted his resignation letter to President Bihi
Hargeisa (SD) – Suleiman Mohamud Adan (Saleban Nur), according to several sources with direct knowledge, submitted a resignation letter to President Muse Bihi and the House of Elders this week. The Speaker […]
President Farmajo attends the 1st of July commemoration
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, in a speech to the people of Somalia on 1 July, commended them for celebrating the 61st anniversary […]
AU congratulates Somalia and Burundi on their Independence Day
MOGADISHU (SD) – African Union (AU) has congratulated Somalia on the occasion of the country’s 61st Independence Anniversary, urging Somalis to work closely together in rebuilding a great and prosperous Somalia. In […]
Somali police arrest suspected robbers in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali police officers in Mogadishu have arrested six people who allegedly robbed business centres and the public. Among those arrested is one of two suspects who were captured by […]
President Farmajo hosts July 1st Commemorations at Villa Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, last night held a ceremony at the Presidential Palace marking the 61st anniversary of the independence and Unity […]
Somalia to spend $40m in improving girls’ education
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government will invest $40 million in education to to provide top-tier education to at least 100,000 students – specifically girls – from the most vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. […]
Somali government, World Bank sign $ 445 million projects
Mogadishu (SD) – Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia Dr Abdirahman Duale Beyle and World Bank Representative to Somalia Kristina Svensson signs $ 445 million World Bank grant in […]
Mayor Mooge takes office and calls for Somalis to invest in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – The new mayor of Hargeisa, Abdikarin Ahmed Mooge, has taken over from former mayor Abdirahman Mohamud Aided (Soltelco). The handover ceremony took place at a tent built on the […]
UK and US embassies in Mogadishu welcome new election timetable
Mogadishu (SD) – The embassies of the United States and the United Kingdom in Somalia issued a statements on yesterday meeting in Mogadishu between the heads of regional administrations, Benadir region and […]
SNA-AU operations degraded al-Shabaab – Amisom
MOGADISHU (SD) – Joint operations by Somali military and Amisom had resulted in the militants losing ground in central and southern Somalia, African Union mission in Somalia said Tuesday. In a statement, […]
Puntland forces kill ISIS members in Bari region
Bossaso (SD) – The Puntland Security Forces (PSF) say they have killed ISIS members who were setting off roadside bombs on the road between Hamure village and Balidhidin district in Bari region. […]
President Bihi Welcomes American Health Professionals To Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, attended a large-scale event hosted by the Somalilander American Health Association (SAHA), a non-profit organization of Somaliland health professionals based in the […]
Somalia to elect its president Oct. 10
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia will hold its presidential election on 10th of October this year, the country’s national Consultative Council (NCC) announced Tuesday following two days of talks between Somali prime minister, […]