Mogadishu (SD) – The Speaker of the Upper House of the Somali Parliament Abdi Hashi Abdullahi in his speech at the signing ceremony of the Electoral Agreement brought up the controversial issue […]
Representatives of the international community welcome Somalia’s electoral agreement
Mogadishu (SD) – Representatives of the international community in Mogadishu have welcomed the agreement reached on the country’s electoral dispute, and sent a new message to the Somali leadership. “Somalia’s international partners […]
Egyptian President Abdelfattah Al Sisi on a working visit to Djibouti
Djibouti (SD) – The President of Egypt has today paid a historic visit to Djibouti, where he was warmly welcomed by President Guelleh. Egypt is reported to be building alliances in the […]
Somalia heads to polls in 60 days
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalis will be electing new leaders in August thanks to an election agreement signed by Somali prime minister and the leaders of the regional states in Somali capital. The […]
Five killed in central Somalia clashes
DHUSAMAREEB (SD) – At least five people have been killed and several others sustained injuries when heavy fighting between locals and al-shabaab militants in central Somalia. The fighting which took place in […]
FGS-FMS leaders to ink poll agreement in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) – The leaders of the federal government and the regional states are today expected to sign electoral process agreement following days long of talks in Somali capital. The signing ceremony […]
Speaker of the Upper House opposes Somalia’s election agreement
Mogadishu (SD) – Federal Politicians from the northern regions of Somalia, especially the faction led by Speaker of the Upper House Abdi Hashi Abdullahi on Wednesday issued a statement confirming that they […]
Farmaajo: Leadership is Not about Excuses
By Abdirizak M. Diis Democratic societies elect their leaders on a majority vote based on the principles and issues on their campaign platforms. After they assume leadership, they are held accountable for […]
Kenyan soldier captured in El-Adde pleads with Uhuru in al Shabaab video
MOGADISHU (SD) – Al-Shabaab militants have released a video of a man allegedly captured in the El Adde attack asking the President to withdraw troops from Somalia and negotiate release. The 14-minute […]
SNA kills several al-Shabaab fighters in Middle Shabelle
MOGADISHU (SD) – At least five al-Shabaab fighters have been and several others sustained injuries after clashes with Somali military in southern Somalia. The forces engaged the militants in Wardagah village of […]
UK pledges to help Somalia end political crisis
NEW YORK (SD) – The government of UK has pledged to support Somalia overcome the challenges of political crisis barely a month Somali capital witnessed a day long clashes over political disagreement, […]
Puntland warns tribes to reconcile with Al-Shabaab
Galkayo (SD) – The governor of Puntland’s Mudug region, Abdilatif Muse Nur, has strongly warned against tribes in the Mudug region to have links with al-Shabaab. The Governor said that there are […]
WATCH: Somalia’s Foreign Minister updates the UN on election progress
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Foreign Minister Mohamed Abdirizak said in a speech to the United Nations Security Council this afternoon that an agreement had been reached on Somalia’s disputed elections. The minister […]
National Electoral Consultative Conference to conclude on Thursday
Mogadishu (SD) – The National Electoral Consultative Conference in Mogadishu has yielded good results, and the conference will close on Thursday, according to Somali government spokesman Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimu. Moalimu said understanding […]
$9m Swedish aid to boost child and maternal health in Somalia
MOGADISHU (SD) – Over one million children and women in Somalia will access improved health services and reduce child and maternal deaths thanks to $9 million by Swedish government. In a statement, Ambassador […]
UN Security Council to discuss Somalia’s political crisis
NEW YORK (SD) – The Security Council is today expected meet for an open briefing, followed by closed consultations, on the situation in Somalia as the election consultative forum undergoes in Somalia’s […]
Puntland: Al Shabaab mortar shells hit Galgala
Bossaso (SD) – Al-Shabaab fired more than 20 mortar shells at Galgala village in the Calmadow mountains of Bari region. The shelling took place on early hours of Monday, killing one Puntland […]
Somali American businessman tortured before death – postmortem
NAIROBI (SD) – The government of Kenya announced that it conducted postmortem on body of Somali-American businessman Bashir Mohamud barely a day after his body found in a hospital just 200km away […]
Two injured as gunmen storm political offices in Las-Anod
HARGEISA (SD) – At least two people have been injured and equipment destroyed when unknown gunmen stormed three Somaliland political party offices in Sool region of northern Somalia. Somaliland have recent months […]
Somali versity program shapes career of two journos
MOGADISHU (SD) – Abdishakur Mohamud, a 28-year-old journalist living in Mogadishu, has now been promoted as the director of Nation FM Radio, leading a team of 20 reporters and editors, thanks to […]