Mogadishu u (SD) – Former Turkish Ambassador to Somalia Kamaludin Kani Turan, has addressed Somalia’s election disputes, calling for the president to calm the tensions. “I hope President Mohamed Farmajo shows same […]
Presidential candidates call on Turkish ambassador to remain neutral on election issues
Mogadishu (SD) – The Union of Presidential Candidates have called on the Turkish Ambassador to Somalia to be neutral in matters related to the Somali elections, saying they regretted the Ambassador’s support […]
Somalia: If Kenya could violate the African charter, it would recognize Somaliland
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Mohamed Abdirizak Mohamud explained why the Somali government has cut ties with Kenya. Minister Mohamed Abdirizak, speaking to the VOA, said […]
Kenya responds to Somalia cutting diplomatic ties
Nairobi (SD) – The Kenyan government has said it will form a team to find a diplomatic solution between Kenya and Somalia, according to government spokesman Cyrus Oguna. Cyrus Oguna added that […]
Candidates issue statement on Mogadishu protesters shooting
Mogadishu (SD) – Union of Opposition Candidates issued a scathing statement regarding Government forces opening fire on demonstrations in Mogadishu today. “The Union of Candidates strongly condemns the indiscriminate firing by the […]
JOINT STATEMENT FROM INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS ON THE NEED FOR ONGOING DIALOGUE AMONG SOMALI LEADERS
Mogadishu – The recent Somalia Partnership Forum enabled all involved to openly exchange views on current developments in the country and to agree on the 2021 Mutual Accountability Framework, which sets out key […]
Opposition Candidates organized protests in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – The situation in Mogadishu is now calm, following violent protests in some neighborhoods in Mogadishu Today, with some protesters being shot by security forces at Fagah Intersection. Demonstrations were […]
Somali government cuts diplomatic ties with Kenya
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali Federal Government has cut diplomatic ties with Kenya, accusing it of continuing to violate Somalia’s sovereignty and statehood. Somalia has said it will withdraw all its diplomats […]
Prime Minister Roble receives warm welcome in Dhusamareb
Dhusamareb (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia HE Mohamed Hussein Roble arrived this afternoon in Dhusamareb, the capital of the Galmudug state, where he was welcomed by […]
President Farmajo hosts dinner for Galmudug MPs
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, hosted a dinner in honor of the members of parliament and the speaker of the Galmudug state parliament. […]
Roble skips dinner at Puntland presidency, tours Garowe streets
Garowe (SD) – The Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Roble did not attend a farewell ceremony for him and his delegation at the Puntland presidential palace tonight, according to sources close to the […]
Arab parliament issues stern warning to Somalia’s neighbors
Cairo (SD) – The Arab Parliament has discussed the political situation in Somalia, especially the elections to be held at the end of 2020/2021, at a time when there is still controversy […]
Somaliland president arrives in Kenya
Nairobi (SD) – The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi and his delegation arrived in Kenya, where they were welcomed and escorted to Kempinski Hotel. The President and his […]
Al-Shabab releases names and photos of the DusitD2 hotel attackers
Mogadishu (SD) – Al-Shabaab-affiliated media published for the first time the names and videos of the men who attacked the DusitD2 hotel in Nairobi in 2019. The 7-minute video captures the group’s […]
Puntland President sets conditions on appointing New Electoral Commission Members
Garowe (SD) – Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble visiting Garowe, the capital of Puntland State of Somalia held talks with Puntland President Said Deni, about the country’s election process. The Prime Minister […]
Puntland Supreme Court hears case against sacked MPs
Garowe (SD) – The Puntland State Supreme Court has today heard for the second time the case of eight members of the State Parliament who were recently stripped of their parliamentary immunity. […]
Speaker Mursal announces term extension for parliament
Mogadishu (SD) – The Speaker of the Somali Federal Parliament, Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdirahman, has announced that he and the current parliamentarians will remain MP’s until a successors are elected. Speaker Mohamed […]
President Farmajo splits the opposition and opens talks with Abdi Hashi
Mogadishu (SD) – According to local media reports, the President of Somalia has agreed to open talks with the Speaker of the Upper House of the Somali Parliament, Abdi Hashi Abdullahi. According […]
ON HUMAN RIGHTS DAY, UN CALLS FOR ALL SOMALIS TO BUILD A BETTER SOMALIA POST-COVID19
Mogadishu (SD) – With the theme of this year’s Human Rights Day centered on ‘Recover Better. Stand Up for Human Rights,’ the United Nations envoy to Somalia today called on all Somalis […]
Prime Minister Roble arrives in Garowe
Garowe (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble arrived in Garowe, the capital of Puntland this afternoon. The delegation led by Prime Minister Roble was […]