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 […]
Puntland forces kill foreign militants
BOSASO (SD) – Puntland state has claimed to have killed dozens of militants in operations to drive al-shabaab and IS militants out of Bari region in northeastern of Somalia. Speaking to the […]
Somali government rejects the AU Independent Assessment Team’s Recommendations
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali Federal Government has expressed outrage over a report by an African Union mission which discusses the future of AMISOM in Somalia, suggesting an extension of the AU […]
Somali PM lauds release of parliamentary poll timetable
MOGADISHU (SD) – Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble commended the newly revised timetable for the country’s parliamentary elections ahead of the presidential elections which is slated for October 10 this year. In […]
Senior al-Shabaab commander killed in SNA operation
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali security forces have killed an al-Shabaab senior commander and several of his bodyguards in security operation in southern Somalia, a military official confirmed Saturday. Speaking to the media, […]
Galmudug and Federal Government forces launch an offensive in Mudug
Galkayo (SD) – The Somali National Army (SNA) in collaboration with Galmudug forces conducted a major operation in several areas in the south of Mudug region where Al-Shabaab terrorists are said to […]
Somalia: Electoral Commission announces election schedule for both Houses of Parliament
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s Electoral Implementation Committee has issued a press release announcing the General Schedule for the Parliamentary 2020/2021 Elections of the Federal Republic of Somalia (JFS). The schedule states that […]
Farmajo receives Olympic athlete at the Presidential Palace
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, received members of the Somali Olympic Committee at the State House, encouraging them to raise the profile of […]
Somaliland Government Deports Three EUCAP Officials for alleged Theft
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland government has reportedly deported three EUCAP officials working on Somali maritime affairs and have offices in Hargeisa. According to credible anonymous sources, the Somaliland government has taken […]
Somalia’s federal and regional gov’ts ink deal on joint curricula, exams
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s federal and regional state education ministers have inked agreement to standardize the education system in the horn Africa nation. Education ministers from Puntland, Jubbaland, Hirshabelle, Galmudug and Southwest […]
Somalia deports to doctors to Somaliland
HARGEISA (SD) – Somalia has forcefully deported two doctors to Somaliland after three days in detention, former Somaliland foreign minister confirmed Wednesday. In a press conference in Hargeisa, Dr. Edna Adan Ismail, […]
Over 20 killed in al-Shabaab attack in southern Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – More than twenty people have been killed and several others wounded after Jubbaland forces backed by Kenyan military under the framework of Amisom clashed with al-Shabaab fighters in southern […]
Somalia and Kenya agree to strengthen their relations
NAIROBI (SD) – Somalia and Kenya have agreed to enhance their bilateral relations barely a month after the two countries restored their diplomatic ties. The horn of Africa nation expelled Kenya’s ambassador […]
Somalia calls for protection of its citizens in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG (SD) – Somalia has called on South African government to exert all its efforts to protect Somali nationals from brutal acts, to ensure the safety of their lives, their shops and […]
Amb. Mohamed Ali Nur Americo talked to us about his book and inspiring Somali Youth
Mogadishu (SD) – Amb. Mohamed Ali Nur Americo recently wrote the book “Danjire” it chronicles the daily and political life of Ambassador Mohamed, who served as Somalia’s Ambassador to Kenya for eight […]
Fosiya Yusuf Haji Adan has announced her candidacy for the presidency of Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – Fosiya Yusuf H. Adan, an outgoing member of parliament, announced today that she is running for the presidency of Somalia today. Fosiya, who hails from the northern regions, has […]
Jubbaland sends stern warning to Al-Shabaab sympathisers
KISMAYO (SD) – Jubbaland state has vowed to take against traditional elders or anyone with links to terrorist organisations amid Somalia intensified operations against al-Shabaab militants. During a weekly meeting by the […]
Somalia sends all-female police unit for Turkish special training
MOGADISHU (SD) – About 49 newly recruited female police officer have been dispatched to Turkey for special training ahead of the country parliamentary and presidential elections. The horn of Africa nation plans […]
Puntland, Galmudug agree to fight Al-Shabaab together
Galkayo (SD) – Security ministers of Puntland and Galmudug administrations held critical meetings in Galkayo reaching an understanding regarding their fight against Al Shabaab and the clans who are arguing for men […]