Mogadishu (SD) – Puntland Military Court of Cayn and Mudug Regions on Wednesday sentenced convicted members of Al-Shabab to death. Five members of the group have been on trial in Galkayo, the […]
Somali government blocks Kenyan direct flights to Hargeisa
Nairobi (SD) – Kenya Airways cancels direct flights to Hargeisa, Somaliland, months after agreement was reached between Presidents Uhuru Kenyatta and Muse Bihi. Kenya Airways has today distanced itself from reports that […]
mandate of AU mission in Somalia extended
ADDIS ABABA (SD) – The mandate of African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) has been extended until December 31 this year, ending security uncertainties as the country heads towards parliamentary and presidential […]
President Farmaajo meets with his Ugandan counterpart
KAMPALA (SD) – President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed ‘Farmaajo’ met with the Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni in Kampala. The two leaders discussed the bilateral relations between their two nations, stressing the need to […]
Somalia warns Kenya’s flights ban could risk diplomatic ties
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government has warned that the Kenyan government’s decision to suspend commercial flights to and from Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, will risk the recently renewed diplomatic relations between […]
Somalia demands withdrawal of AU envoy, AU responds
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali government has called on the African Union to withdraw its envoy to Somalia, alleging him to have links in the region. “Firstly, I would like to express […]
Farmaajo jets off to Uganda for Museveni’s inauguration
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo traveled to Kampala today for the sixth inauguration ceremony of Ugandan President Yuweri Kagut Museveni. The President and his delegation left Adan Adde Airport […]
Kenya Bans flights to Somalia for three months
NAIROBI (SD) – Kenya has suspended flights to and from Somalia for three months, but has cited no reason for the move which comes just a week after diplomatic ties were reestablished […]
Galmudug releases journalist under strict conditions
Guriel (SD) – A journalist working in Somalia’s central regions has been released from Guriel police station tonight, where he has been detained for 18 nights. Security forces in Guriel forced Said […]
Somali National Army conducts operation against Al-Shabaab in Hiran
Baledweyn (SD) – The officers of the 27th Division of the Somali National Army operating in Hiran region confirmed that yesterday afternoon attacked Al-Shabaab base on the outskirts of Mahas district. Officials […]
Somalia says no khat importation from Kenya
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia confirmed that it will continue the ban on khat imports from Kenya, despite the resumption of diplomatic ties with East Africa nation. The Somali Civil Aviation Authority said […]
Rains kill 25 in Mogadishu – UN
MOGADISHU (SD) – The United Nations humanitarian agency said in a statement on Sunday at least 25 people have been killed in the past seven days from heavy rains falling on some […]
Somali PM calls for joint war on terror
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble called for unity against al-Shabaab fighters hours after a suicide bomber targeted a police station in the Somali capital. “We must work together […]
Suicide bomber strikes a Mogadishu police station
Mogadishu (SD) – A suicide bomber blew himself up last night at the Waberi district police station on Maka Al Mukarama Road. According to reports, the blast caused death and injuries, with […]
Somali opposition rejects inclusion of AMISOM’s Taiwo in AU led mediation
MOGADISHU (SD) – African Union has been urged to exclude Amisom head of political affairs Taiwo Babatunde from the list of advisors working with the newly appointed AU envoy over upcoming mediation […]
Somali Spy boss and top presidential aide in hot water over radio raid
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s spy chief, Fahad Yasin and Abdinur Mohamed Ahmed, Villa Somalia’s Deputy Chief of Staff are in hot soup after a media house based Somali capital lodged case against the […]
President Farmajo hosts Iftar meal with Somali businessmen
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo today hosted an Iftar dinner for some Somali businessmen at the Presidential Palace. The President praised the businessmen […]
Turkey hails restoration of Somalia-Kenya diplomatic ties
ANKARA (SD) – Turkish government has welcomed the restoration of the diplomatic ties between Somalia and Kenya after efforts by the government of Qatar. In a statement, Turkish foreign ministry has commended […]
Somalia dispels reports claiming it is ready to resolve its case with Kenya out of court
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government has dismissed reports claiming that it has agreed to resolve its maritime dispute with Kenya through an out of court settlement. In a twitter post, the country […]
African Union appoints ex-Ghana president as a special envoy for Somalia
Addis Abba (SD) – African Union Commission President Moussa Faki Mahamat has appointed former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama as his special envoy to mediate the election crisis in Somalia. “The Chairperson […]