Hargeisa (SD) – Chairman of the opposition UCID party Eng. Feisal Ali Warabe, met with President of Somalia’s Jubaland state, Ahmed Mohamed Islam “Ahmed Madobe” in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. The two […]
International community expresses concerns over derailed Somaliland democracy
Hargeisa (SD) – The following is a press release from members of the international community supporting Somaliland’s democratic process: We, the undersigned regional and international partners* of Somaliland, recall the significant agreement […]
Feisal Ali Warabe insults a Nation: If I could see a competent, well-qualified person I will resign from my post
Hargeisa (SD) – UCID chairman Eng. Faisal Ali Warabe in a recent BBC interview was asked why he is at reigns for so long. His reply was that there is no one […]
Somaliland continues arresting Journalist, Somcable reporter detained in Erigavo
Erigavo (SD)- Abdullahi Hussein Darwish a reporter with Somcable Television in Erigavo town and also a representative of Sanaag Region’s Solja organization, has been detained by the Somaliland authorities while on duty. […]
The chairman of Somaliland’s parliament threatens the opposition with litigation in opposing sixth term extension
Hargeisa(SD)-Chairman of Somaliland House of Representative Bashe Mohamed has threatened opposition parties who say the parliament’s extensions are unconstitutional and noted that they are sitting legally, and will be sitting until another parliament is elected. […]
Al-Shabaab claims to have seized territory in Somaliland for the first time
Yube(SD)-Al-Shabaab has for the first time taken control of a region in Somaliland, especially in the Sanaag, which their forces has recently been seen. The report, which was posted on their website, titled […]
Somaliland Cabinet Approves 2020 Budget as the Berbera DP World proceeds go to Muse Bihi’s Coffers
Hargeisa(SD)-The Somaliland Cabinet today approved the 2020 national budget of 2,751,304,880,098 SLSH (Two Thousands, Eighty-Four Million, Eighty-Eighty-Eighty-eight Shillings), and 18 % (Eighteen percent) more than the fiscal year 2019. The session of […]
Why is Somaliland Government arming it’s self with illegal ammunition
Hargeisa(SD)-A report by the UN Security Council this month said that the Somaliland government buys illegal weapons regularly from a Ethiopian company called Metals and Engineering Corporation (MetEC). This report details both previous […]
Why did Somaliland finance minister want to resign and who is to replace him?
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland Minister of Finance Sa’ad Ali Shire has offered his resignation to president Bihi, according to sources who didn’t want to be named. The minister is said to want to resign over the […]
What led Awale’s rebellion to retract its armed struggle in Awdal
Borama(SD)-Somaliland political insiders have been mulling over the reasons the Awale rebel group in Borama have retracted their commitment to achieve a more equal Somaliland. Despite the economic and military stresses that may result […]
UN Security Council Report indicates that nepotism killed FAO project intended for Somaliland
NY(SD)-UN Security Council accuses the Somaliland Ministry of Agriculture of interfering with the FAO’s World Agriculture program for Somaliland farmers. The United Nations says a 10,000 tonnes of fertilizer and Seeds were to be […]
Wadani party calls on supporters to prepare for tough fight to get rid of President Bihi
Hargeisa(SD)-Wadani Opposition Leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro has spoken out against the controversial new electoral committee with two contentious members. Abdirahman Irro said they would never allow the nation to be destroyed, but […]
Puntland forces clashes with militias in Bossaso
Bossaso(SD)-Reports from Bosaso, the capital of Bari region, say the clashes occurred between Puntland security forces and militia commanded by Issa Mohamud Yusuf “Yulux”, a former leader of Somali pirates. There has been […]
Clannish opposition Parties can’t criticize a lopsided Government
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland Opposition parties have a long way to go if they’re to criticize the power sharing deficit government of Muse Bihi Abdi. The Wadani and to certain extend the lost UCID parties in Somaliland […]
Awdal rebel group: Muse Bihi is only the president of his own Sa’ad Muse clan and not for all of Somaliland
Borama(SD)-A rebel group in the eastern city of Borama has for the first time spoken to the media and sent a dire message to the Somaliland government. The leaders of the Awale rebel group said […]
Power sharing, comparing President Farmajo and President Bihi
Hargeysa(SD)-The leaders of Somaliland and Somalia differ on a numerous of issues, including the countries they govern and their leadership style. President Farmajo was appointed by parliament, were President Bihi, despite it’s […]
President Bihi appoints High Council to fight corruption at Central Bank
Hargeisa(SD)-Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi recently appointed the high council to oversee the Bank of Somaliland, in an effort to curtail curroption. There is no official announcement on President Bihi’s decree, but sources […]
Is the U.S. Embassy’s Statement on Somalia’s Political Situation signaling of a new approach?
Mogadishu(SD)-The United States has issued a press release for the first time in Somalia in recent months amid unprecedented levels of conflict between the federal government, regional governments and opposition politicians. The […]
ISIR Institute evaluates Democracy in Somaliland
Hargeisa(SD)- Hargeisa-based ISIR Institute has released a report tonight detailing that there has been a decline in the progress of democracy in Somaliland. ISIR said this was due to delays in elections, a lack of democracy […]
Djibouti accuses Somaliland of not cooperating to investigate Djibouti bombing case
Djibouti(SD)-The Djibouti government has accused the Somaliland government of failing to cooperate in investigating the case of the 2014 Djibouti bombing. Statement by US government on counter-terrorism declared the preliminary international cooperation […]