Taipei (SD) – Taiwan has double down and reiterated on its satisfaction with the country’s new relationship and cooperation with Somaliland, despite China and Somalia’s disapproval. Taiwan says it does not value […]
Chinese Foreign Ministry addresses Taiwan and Somaliland
Beijing (SD) – China’s foreign ministry said they are strongly opposed to the diplomatic relationship established by Taiwanese and Somaliland governments. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian, at a press conference in […]
Somali President and Chinese Ambassador Discuss Somaliland and Taiwan Political Ties
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo met with the Chinese Ambassador to Somalia Qin Jian at Villa Somalia today. In a press statement from […]
Taiwan Appoints an Ambassador to Somaliland
Taipei (SD) – Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs appointed an ambassador to the Republic of Somaliland today according to that country’s state media. Taiwan News Agency reported that ambassador Lou Chen-hwa, a […]
Somaliland President receives Kenyan delegation in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of the Republic of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi, received a high-level delegation from Kenya last night. The Kenyan delegation consisted of MPs, politicians, Investors, and other key […]
US Embassy in Mogadishu: We condemn threats and violations against journalists and the free press in Somaliland
Mogadishu (SD) – The US Embassy in Somalia has criticizing Somaliland’s decision to shutting down Universal and Star TV stations in Hargeisa. The statement was posted on the embassy’s twitter account and […]
China responds to Taiwan-Somaliland diplomatic cooperation
Mogadishu (SD) – The Chinese Embassy in Mogadishu has responded to the recent bilateral relationship between Somaliland and Taiwan, an independent region that China that claims to be part of that country. […]
President Bihi and Former Khatumo leader meet in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Reports from Hargeisa indicate that Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi held a special meeting with the former President of Khatumo state, Ali Khalif Galaydh. The meeting is first of […]
Somaliland and Taiwan forge a historic diplomatic ties
Taipei (SD) – Somaliland and Taiwan have recently forged a new diplomatic agreement which includes bilateral relations between the two Internationally unrecognized countries. Somaliland Foreign Minister Dr. Yasin Harir Faraton recently visited […]
UCID Chairman’s Immunity revoked by Parliament
Hargeisa (SD) -Somaliland House of Representative’ permanent committee in an unusual move today announced today it removed UCID party leader Feisal Ali Warabe’s immunity. The committee accused the leader of violating a […]
British MP: We didn’t like Somaliland decision to unite with Somalia
London (SD) – The 60th Anniversary celebrations of Somaliland’s Independence Day from Britain was held in London, Hargeisa and around the world this week. The ceremony held in London at the Somaliland […]
Somali Ambassador to co-chair 75th UN session
New York (SD) – Somali Federal Government’s ambassador to the United Nations Abukar Dahir Osman (Abukar Baale) was elected vice chairman of the 75th session of the United Nations today. Ambassador Abukar […]
Somalia’s International Partners welcome proposed election options
Mogadishu (SD) – International partners in Somalia have welcomed the two proposed options of elections presented to the Somali National Assembly by the Independent National Electoral Commission. PLEASE READ THE FULL STATEMENT […]
Somaliland’s House of Representatives approves two remaining members of the National Electoral Commission
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s House of Representatives have today finally confirmed two members appointed by the opposition to Somaliland’s Electoral Commission. The session, chaired by Speaker of the House, Mr. Bashe Mohamed […]
The UN and the EU praise proposal to delay election in Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia welcomes National Election Commission Chairwoman Halima Yarey report to the lower house of the Somali Parliament yesterday. “The UN in Somalia thanks the […]
Somaliland Governments shut down two Independent TV Stations
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland security forces were seen shutting down Universal TV’s operational center in Hargeisa today. Somaliland Minister of Information Hon Suleiman Yusuf Ali Koore said Universal Television violated the National […]
Somaliland Media Watchdog opposes Government shut down of a TV Station
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland Journalists Association(SOLJA) in a statement addressed a recant government shut down of an independent TV station in Hargeisa. “The Somaliland Journalists Association strongly opposes the government’s takeover […]
President Bihi Questions re-unification with Somalia
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of the Republic of Somaliland hosted a massive ceremony to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Somaliland’s independence from the Britain on June 26, 1960. The National event […]
Prof. Yasin calls on president Bihi to clarify Djibouti Communique
Hargeisa (SD) – Prof. Abdirahman Yasin a member of Somaliland’s consultative forum said there are considerable doubts surrounding the issues raised at the Djibouti Conference between Somaliland and Somalia. The Professor called […]
Somali federal and state governments to meet for consultation
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has invited State Presidents and Governor of Banadir to attend the National Security Council meeting held in Mogadishu early in July. According to a […]