MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia warned that threats from international partners will undermine efforts to defeat terror organizations in the Horn of Africa nation. In a statement, Somali ministry for foreign Affairs said […]
Normalcy returns to Mogadishu after hours-long tension
MOGADISHU (SD) – Hundreds of forces loyal to the outgoing president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo amassed in Hodan district to attack recently dismissed Banadir police boss Sadak John have been pulled back thanks […]
Somalia records 271 new cases of COVID-19
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia on Wednesday registered 271 new coronavirus infections out 1,855 samples that were tested in the past 24 hours. The ministry of health said, a total of 12,837 cases […]
Somaliland labels Farmajo’s leadership as a dictatorship
Hargeisa (SD) – The government of the Republic of Somaliland has expressed regret over the political turmoil and lack of democracy in neighboring Somalia. An statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign […]
Chinese-made Covid 19 vaccine launched in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare today officially launched the SINOPHARM Vaccine, donated by the Government of China to the Government of Somalia. SINOPHARM vaccine is the second […]
Somalia accuses int’l community of ‘blackmail’ to advance regime change, warns of diplomatic action
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government has accused the international community of using humanitarian assistance as ‘blackmail’ to advance its ‘regime change’ amid the donors warn of sanctions and aid cuts following the […]
Farmajo assents to resolution extending mandate for two years
MOGADISHU (SD) – The two-year term extension for Somali president and the parliament has been signed into last night by Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo. According to the country’s information minister, Osman […]
Danab and Gor Gor defectors welcomed at Galkayo Presidential Palace
Galkayo (SD) – Puntland state government today welcomed officers and soldiers who have reportedly left the federal government forces, especially the Gorgor and Danab commandos. The military officials were welcomed at the […]
US, EU and UK oppose Farmajo’s term extension
Mogadishu (SD) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the United States is “deeply disappointed” by the federal government’s decision to extend the term of the president and parliament by two […]
42 Dead after Smuggler’s Boat Capsizes off the Coast of Djibouti
ARTA (SD) – At least 42 people have died after a boat operated by people smugglers, transporting approximately 60 migrants escaping conflict in Yemen, capsized on its way to Djibouti in the early […]
Present Farmajo’s term extension is met with opposition
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s Union of Candidates held a press conference in Mogadishu reacting to parliament’s decision to extend the president Farmajo’ term by two years. The Union of Candidates said they […]
MPs extend President Farmaajo’s term by 2 years
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia’s Lower House has today passed a unilateral resolution allowing the outgoing president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo to rule the country for two more years. Out of 275 member chamber, […]
Banadir police boss axed, ex-Shabaab leader appointed
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali police chief, Abdi Hassan Hijar has fired Banaadir region police commissioner, Sadak Omar Hassan aka Sadak John. In a statement, Hijar replaced Sadak with Farhan Mohamed Aden, aka […]
Banaadir police boss ‘suspends’ parliament meeting
MOGADISHU (SD) – Banaadir Regional Police commissioner Sadak Omar Hassan has today directed the lower house to end its business ‘until a new parliament is elected’ barely an hour after the house […]
Mogadishu roads ahead of parliament session
MOGADISHU (SD) – Major roads in Mogadishu have this morning been sealed off and scores of security forces deployed ahead of the resumption of proceedings at the Lower House amid heightened fears […]
Saudi Arabia: No evidence of sighting of Ramadan moon
Riyadh (SD) – The Supreme Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has ruled that tomorrow is not Ramadan due to the lack of sighting the crescent moon for the onset of […]
Sheikh Sharif: “We warn against illegal extensions
Mogadishu (SD)- Former Somali President and Chairman of the Union of Candidates Sharif Sheikh Ahmed in a press conference late last night in Mogadishu warned against any attempt to illegally extend the […]
Somaliland: Military official sentenced to two years for calling Mogadishu
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland Armed Forces Court has today sentenced Colonel Jama Mohamud Aden Dolaal, a member of the Somaliland military, to two years in prison, according to released court documents. The […]
Galmudug President: Somalia’s Elections are hampered by personal interests
Mogadishu (SD) – The president of Galmudug state, Ahmed Abdi Kariye (Qoor Qoor) in an exclusive interview with Somali Cable TV addressed a number of issues including Farmajo’s possible term extension and […]
Four intergov’tal organisations urge Somalis to end political standoff
MOGADISHU (SD) – Resolve the ongoing political stalemate and allow the country to hold inclusive elections, Somali leaders were told by the UN and three other intergovernmental organisations. In a joint statement, […]