WAJER (SD)-Today, clashes erupted between Kenyan military forces and Al-Shabaab militants in parts of North Eastern Kenya. The fighting broke out after Kenyan troops deployed along the border with Somalia clashed with […]
SSC-Khatumo leader visiting Djibouti
LAS ANOD (SD)-The leader of the SSC-Khatumo administration Abdikadir Ahmed Ali has left for a working trip to Djibouti after receiving an invitation from the President of the Republic of Djibouti, Ismail […]
SNA Forces join Tribal conflict in Gedo region
LUQ (SD) -A fierce conflict between two clan militias residing in the Luq district of the Gedo region reignited this morning, following a violent clash that occurred in parts of the district […]
President Hassan addresses talks with Ethiopia
MOGADISHU (SD) -President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today officially opened the 5th session of the 11th Federal Parliament. President Hassan reiterated that Somalia is not opposed to […]
Somalia pays the EAC $7.8 Million in budget contribution
MOGADISHU (SD)-Somalia has reportedly paid $7.8 million as part of its budget contribution for the 2024/25 fiscal year to the East African Community (EAC), which it recently joined. This budget payment will […]
President Hassan: Turkish Aid has no strings attached
MOGADISHU (SD)-The President of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, praised the Turkish government for its aid to Somalia, describing it as aid given without ulterior motives. President Mohamud noted […]
Al Shabab attacks three military bases in Bay region
BAIDOA (SD)-Additional details are emerging about a battle that took place early this morning in the area of Gofgadud Burey, located in the Bay region of the South West State of Somalia. […]
Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, arrives Baghdad
BAGHDAD (SD)-Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, arrived yesterday in Baghdad, the capital of the Republic of Iraq. A press release from the Prime Minister’s Office stated […]
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed: Ethiopia is not interested in the disintegration of Somalia
ADDIS ABABA (SD) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated unequivocally today that his government does not question the unity of Somalia. In a speech to the Ethiopian Parliament, Prime Minister Abiy clarified […]
PMPF command and the EUNAVFOR meet to discuss piracy
BOSSASO (SD) -A warship from the European Union naval forces, specifically those assigned to maritime security operations off the coast of Somalia, has arrived near the coastline of Bossaso in the Bari […]
Somalia and the UN discuss Sustainable Development
MOGADISHU (SD)-The Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations jointly held the annual meeting of the Joint Steering Committee (JSC) in Mogadishu to discuss progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development […]
PM Hamza: 50% of the national budget would be derived from fisheries
MOGADISHU (SD) -While inaugurating the National Week for Fisheries Development, Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre stated that it is time for the Somali people to benefit from the abundant resources in […]
Puntland and Galmudug bring together waring tribal leaders
GAROWE(SD)-Today, officials from Puntland and Galmudug have successfully brought together elders and representatives of two clans recently engaged in conflict in the western Mudug Region. Officials from Galmudug and Puntland, including lawmakers, […]
Auditor General says 21 million missing from Coffers
MOGADISHU (SD) -Today, Somalia’s Auditor General, Mr. Ahmed Essa Gutale, held a press conference with journalists where he disclosed new information regarding audits conducted at two offices within Somali government agencies. The […]
Talks between Somalia and Ethiopia in Türkiye stall
ANKARA (SD) -The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Somali Government has provided details on the discussions held in Turkey between delegations representing the governments of Somalia and Ethiopia. These talks addressed […]
Djibouti responds to allegations made by Somaliland
DJIBOUTI (SD) -The government of Djibouti has responded to allegations made by Somaliland President Muse Bihi regarding the alleged harboring of an anti-Somaliland militia in Djibouti. Djibouti’s Minister of Finance, Ilyas Moussa […]
Somalia commemorates the 64th anniversary of the country’s independence
MOGADISHU (SD)-The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, participated in the ceremony commemorating the 64th anniversary of the country’s independence and unity, urging Somali citizens to strengthen their […]
Somalia open to offer an alternate port to Ethiopia
ANKARA (SD)-The Middle East Eye newspaper, reporting on Turkey’s mediation efforts expected to include Somalia and Ethiopia, revealed that Turkey could help Somalia offer Ethiopia a port, potentially complicating Addis Ababa’s agreement […]
AFRICOM worried Somalia maybe the next Afghanistan
-The United States has expressed concerns that the militant group Al-Shabaab could take advantage of the withdrawal of AU peacekeeping forces from Somalia, which is anticipated to hand over security responsibilities to […]
Türkiye to mediate Somalia and Ethiopia
ANKARA (SD) A delegation led by Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Moalin Fiqi, departed for Turkey today to participate in discussions between Somalia and Ethiopia, mediated by the Turkish government. A […]