Zeila (SD) – The Somaliland Coast Guard has seized a Djiboutian fishing vessel, which it says was fishing illegally in Somaliland waters. The ship was initially discovered and warned by the Coast […]
Somalia: Mortar shells hit Dhusamareb
Dhusamareb (SD) – Reports from Dhusamareb town, the regional capital of Galmudug state in central Somalia say was hit by artillery tonight at the time when president of Somalia, the prime minister […]
Al-Shabaab: “We have been searching for General Galaal for 13 years”
Mogadishu (SD) – Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for attack on Afrik Hotel in Mogadishu, adding they have been searching for General Mohamed Nur Galaal for 13 years. Al-Shabaab militants claimed their attack killed […]
Janan confirms capture of his forces by SNA
MANDERA (SD) – Fugitive Jubbaland security minister Abdirashid Janan has for the first time confirmed the capture of his forces by Somali military in Beled-Hawa town. Speaking to the media, Janan dismissed […]
UN, Turkey and Qatar condemn Hotel Afrik attack in Mogadishu.
MOGADISHU (SD) – The United Nations (UN), governments of Turkey and Qatar have separately condemned the terrorist attack on Hotel Afrik which left many people dead or injured. In a statement, UN […]
Somali forces end militant siege of Mogadishu hotel; 9 killed
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali security forces battled militants for more than ten hours Sunday before ending an attack and siege of Afrik hotel in Mogadishu. Sadik Adan Ali, Somali police spokesperson who […]
Somaliland: Health Minister Denies Corruption of Covid-19 funds
Hargeisa (SD) – Minister of Health Development of the Republic of Somaliland Omar Ali Abdillahi reported on the measures taken by the national Covid-19 control committee. Speaking to the media in Hargeisa, […]
Dozens among them ex-minister rescue in ongoing hotel siege in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – Dozens of people including the owner of Afrik Hotel have been rescued in the ongoing siege at Hotel Afrik in Mogadishu. A vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) crashed […]
Kenya: we will not withdraw our troops from Somalia
Nairobi (SD) – Kenya’s Minister of Defense Monica Juma, responded to Somalia’s statement of loosing confidence in the Kenyan forces in Somalia as a part of the African troops (AMISOM). Monica Juma […]
Breaking: Huge explosion hits Somali capital Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – A loud explosion and subsequent gunfire were heard in Mogadishu According to reports, a car bomb has targeted the entrance of Hotel Afrik along Mogadishu Airport road. Smoke can […]
UN envoy in Kismayo to hold talks with Madobe over electoral process dispute
KISMAYO (SD) – Head of UN Mission Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), James Swan has today visited Kismayo in his last efforts to convince Somali stakeholders to dialogue. The UN envoy is […]
Qatari government requests investigation on betrayal of Somali youths in Eritrea
Doha (SD) – The Qatari government has spoken out against the controversial issue of Somali youths allegedly taken to Eretria for military training and called for an immediate investigation on the matter. […]
Journalist Bidhanshe arrested for interviewing rebel leader
Las Anod (SD) – News from Las Anod town confirm that Somaliland police have arrested Mohamed Bidhanshe, one of the journalist working in that town. Journalists in Las Anod said security forces […]
Farmajo pledges free and fair poll as clock is ticking on his mandate
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has today reiterated his government’s commitment to hold elections in the Horn of Africa nation. The fate of the country’s elections hung in balance […]
US airstrike kills Al-Shabaab militants – Southwest gov’t
BAIDOA (SD) – Several Al-Shabaab commanders were killed and dozens sustained injuries in an airstrike in Bakool region, Southwest authorities. In a statement, Southwest Security ministry said Somalia’s partners conducted an airstrike, […]
Over ten al-Shabaab militants killed in two attacks
MOGADISHU (SD) – Thirteen al-Shabaab fighters including ring leaders have been killed and several others were wounded in two separate attacks by Somali and US militarises. The first attack which took place […]
Chairman Bashe: Sool residents must register to vote or move out of the region
Lasanod (SD) – The Speaker of the Somaliland House of Representatives Bashe Mohamed Farah, who is spearheading the voter registration campaign in Somaliland, has today arrived in Las Anod, the capital of […]
Shabab attacks Military bases in Afgoye
Afgoye (SD) – Reports from Afgoye district say that fighting broke out between government forces and Al-Shabaab fighters in the district last night. The fighting came after al-Shabaab attacked three military bases. […]
Somalia discloses names of pro-shabaab journalists killed in airstrikes
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia has displayed names of four militants killed in airstrikes in southern Somalia. Quoting the military officials, SNA Radio reported that the three Journalists working at pro-shabaab radio station […]
India appoints new ambassador to Somalia
NAIROBI (SD) – The government of India has appointed new ambassador to Somalia to boost its relationship with East Africa nation region. In a statement, Indian foreign ministry said India replaced its ambassador […]