In 1941, during the Second World War, the Allied occupies the whole Italian Empire, and Somalia was placed under British Military occupation. In the Peace Treaty of February 10, 1947, Italy renounced […]
1 July 1960, the Independence Day
Somalia to spend $40m in improving girls’ education
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somali government will invest $40 million in education to to provide top-tier education to at least 100,000 students – specifically girls – from the most vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. […]
Somali government, World Bank sign $ 445 million projects
Mogadishu (SD) – Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia Dr Abdirahman Duale Beyle and World Bank Representative to Somalia Kristina Svensson signs $ 445 million World Bank grant in […]
UK and US embassies in Mogadishu welcome new election timetable
Mogadishu (SD) – The embassies of the United States and the United Kingdom in Somalia issued a statements on yesterday meeting in Mogadishu between the heads of regional administrations, Benadir region and […]
SNA-AU operations degraded al-Shabaab – Amisom
MOGADISHU (SD) – Joint operations by Somali military and Amisom had resulted in the militants losing ground in central and southern Somalia, African Union mission in Somalia said Tuesday. In a statement, […]
Puntland forces kill ISIS members in Bari region
Bossaso (SD) – The Puntland Security Forces (PSF) say they have killed ISIS members who were setting off roadside bombs on the road between Hamure village and Balidhidin district in Bari region. […]
President Bihi Welcomes American Health Professionals To Somaliland
Hargeisa (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, attended a large-scale event hosted by the Somalilander American Health Association (SAHA), a non-profit organization of Somaliland health professionals based in the […]
Somalia to elect its president Oct. 10
MOGADISHU (SD) – Somalia will hold its presidential election on 10th of October this year, the country’s national Consultative Council (NCC) announced Tuesday following two days of talks between Somali prime minister, […]
Somali regional states demand change polling stations
MOGADISHU (SD) – Some of Somalia’s regional state leaders have reportedly demanded the review of the 27th May poll agreement, citing security issues in some of the towns intended to host the […]
UN and Sweden to work on enhancing Somalia’s health sector
MOGADISHU (SD) – United Nations (UN) health agency and Sweden will cooperate on strengthening the National Institute of Health and health information systems in Somalia after signing $ 517 868 worth agreement. […]
Al-Shabaab executes 16 people for alleged spying
Mogadishu (SD) – Al-Shabaab militants executed at least 16 people in Lower Shabelle, Middle Jubba and Bay regions, accusing them of spying for the Somali government, the United States and AMISOM. The […]
FGS-FMS leaders to finalise election process
MOGADISHU (SD) – The consultative conference on the electoral process has today kicked off in the Somali capita ahead of August parliamentary and presidential elections. According to office of the premiere, the […]
SNA kill 41 Al-Shabaab fighters in foiled attack in Somalia central
Somalia has said Al-Shabaab suffered huge blows and lost up to 41 fighters during the attack Wisil town of Mudug regio Deputy Information Minister, Abdirahman Yusuf Al-Adala has praised the people and […]
Thousands displaced in Wisil fighting – UN
MOGADISHU (SD) – Thousands of people have fled their homes after fierce fighting between Somali military and Al-Shabaab fighters in a small town in central Somalia, UN confirmed. Early Sunday, heavily armed […]
Over 20 killed in al-Shabaab attack on SNA in Mudug
MOGADISHU (SD) – At least twenty people have been killed and more than a dozen others were wounded in Al-Shabaab clashes with Somali military in central Somalia region. According to witnesses, heavily […]
Puntland executes 21 militants
Galkayo (SD) – Puntland forces in Galkayo executed 18 men recently sentenced to death, after being found guilty of being members of Al-Shabaab and committing murders in Galkayo. Officials at the Puntland […]
HirShabelle boycotts National Consultative Council meeting in Mogadishu
Jowhar (SD) – Somalia’s HirShabelle administration President Ali Gudlawe abruptly boycotted a meeting between PM Roble and the country’s regional leaders in Mogadishu to discuss election issues. “The HirShabelle government declares that […]
President Farmajo: “There is an uprise for Unity in the North”
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo attends the June 26th Commemoration Ceremony congratulates all Somalis on the 61st Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Northern Regions. Farmajo delivers a […]
Somalia: Blast targets Puntland security minister
Qandala (SD) – A landmine blast targeted a convoy of vehicles carrying Puntland’s security minister, Abdisamad Mohamed Gallan, and other officials during a patrol. Minister Galan, accompanied by the commander of Puntland’s […]
Bihi accuses Farmaajo of freezing $60m World Bank aid for Somaliland
HARGEISA (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi has accused Somali federal government of freezing about $60 million from World Bank. Addressing the nation during the 61st independence anniversary celebrations, Bihi said Mogadishu’s […]
