Garowe (SD) – The President of Puntland State of Somalia, HE Said Abdullahi Deni, today received a delegation from the International Community led by the United Nations Envoy to Somalia, Amb. James […]
Somaliland president backs popular Opposition Councilor to become Hargeisa mayor
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi has backed Abdikarim Ahmed Mooge, who was elected from the Waddani party as mayor of Hargeisa, after opposition parties disagreed over his mayoralty. Abdikarim […]
Somali PM names technical election support team
MOGADISHU (SD) – Seven-member technical committee has been appointed by Somali prime minister, to work on smoothing the relationship between the international community and the National Consultative Council over the upcoming elections. […]
Two al-Shabaab recruits from Somaliland nabbed – police
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali police have arrested two suspected al-Shabaab recruits in central Somalia amid enhanced security operations against the militants across the country. Speaking to the media, Abdi Yare, a police […]
Somalia, Saudi Arabia discuss bilateral cooperation
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Abdihakim Hassan Ashkir has today met with a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi […]
Over 60 Al-shabaab militants killed in blast – SNA
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali National Army (SNA) has today claimed that more than 60 al-Shabaab militants had been killed in an explosion which took place in Lower Shabelle region. In a brief […]
Somali trainees fought in Tigray region – UN report
NAIROBI (SD) – Somali soldiers who were airlifted to Eritrea for training had fought alongside Ethiopian forces during the conflict in Tigray region of Ethiopia, UN report argued. The UN Rapporteur report […]
Djibouti marks its army day
BELETWEYNE (SD) – Djibouti government and its military have this week marked the 44th anniversary of the founding of the armed forces amid the troops from tiny horn of Africa nation working […]
US Supreme Courts: Temporary Status Refugees Can’t Apply for Green Cards
Washington (SD) – The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a Green Card residency permit should not be granted to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders and those who entered the country illegally. […]
UAE Financial Intelligence Unit and Somalia to combat financial crimes
Dubai (SD) – The United Arab Emirates’ Financial Cooperation Agency (FIU) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Financial Reporting Center (FRC) of the Federal Government of Somalia to exchange information […]
Two killed in al-Shabaab attack in Mandera
NAIROBI (SD) – At least two passengers have been killed and several wounded after suspected al-Shabaab militants attacked two buses in Mandera county near Kenya’s border with Somalia. Heavily armed fighters have […]
SNA kills over 100 militants – state media
MOGADISHU (SD) – At least 100 al-Shabaab fighters have been killed and dozens of others wounded in security operations in southern Somalia, the media reported. According to the state-owned media, Somali military […]
Somali gov’t airlifts children injured in KDF attacks
MOGADISHU (SD) – At least five people including children who were injured in an alleged airstrikes in southern Somalia, have been airlifted to Somali capital for further treatment barely a day after […]
AU to probe alleged Kenyan airstrikes against civilians in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – The African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) has promised that it will probe the alleged Kenyan airstrikes against civilians in southern Somalia barely a day after the horn of […]
Suicide bomber strikes in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – A suicide bomber blew himself up near the Ex-Control Afgoye intersection in Mogadishu, killing at least two people and wounding several others. According to reports, the bomber detonated his […]
400,000 people affected torrential rains in Somalia – UN
JOWHAR (SD) – Over 400,000 people majority farmers have been affected by floods caused by torrential rains in 14 districts of Somalia’s Middle Shabelle and Hiiraan regions, UN said this week. According […]
Somalia accuses Kenya military of targeting civilians
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government has accused the Kenya Defense Forces of targeting civilians in southern Somalia amid diplomatic row between the two neighbouring countries. In a statement, Somali government said an […]
Ahmed Madobe invites General Jeff Nyagah to Kismayo
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Jubaland State of Somalia, Ahmed Mohamed Islam, held a luncheon at the Guest House with AMISOM Force Commander Lt. General Jeff Nyagah and other officials […]
Kenyan forces suspected of carrying out airstrikes in Gedo
Mogadishu (SD) – One person has been confirmed dead in an airstrike last night in Ceel-Cade area of Gedo region, according to residents. The bombing is believed to have been carried out […]
Somalia fails to pay $1.4m UN debt
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali failed to cut down its arrears owed to the United Nations (UN) but will not be stripped of voting rights at the Un General Assembly, UN said. In […]