Nairobi (SD) – The Kenyan parliament has discussed the current diplomatic row between Kenya and Somalia, after the Somali government expelled the Kenyan ambassador in Mogadishu and recalled its ambassador to Nairobi. […]
Armed clashes and protests against Guudlawe taking place in Beledweyne this morning
Beledweyne (SD) – Reports from Beledweyne town in central Somalia say that fighters led by General Huud attacked government bases in Beledweyne town, the provincial capital of Hiran region. The militants reportedly […]
Puntland plans to arrest lawmakers whose immunity has been revoked
Garowe (SD) -Somalia’s semi-autonomous state of Puntland has today revoked the immunity of eight members of parliament, according to reginal attorney general. The extraordinary meeting was attended by the Attorney General of […]
Minister of Information: Nairobi became where attacks towards Somalia are launched
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Information Minister Osman Dubbe elaborated on the federal governments move in recalling Somalia’s ambassador from Nairobi, and ordering the Kenyan ambassador in Mogadishu to return to Nairobi for […]
Dir MP’s of both houses turn their backs on Speaker Abdi Hashi
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Lawmakers from the northern regions of both the Upper and Lower Houses met in Mogadishu today, strongly opposing the Speaker of the Upper House Abdi Hashi, who in […]
Opposition candidates oppose expulsion of Kenya’s ambassador from Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – The union of Somalia’s presidential opposition candidates has today addressed the decision of the Somali federal government to expel the Kenyan ambassador from Mogadishu and called it’s ambassador from […]
Most Al-Shabaab fighters killed in Ba’adweyne battle and the latest news on the situation
Ba’adweyne (SD) – The latest reports from Ba’adweyne village in Mudug region say that the Al-Shabaab militants who attacked the town this morning have been expelled from the area. The fighting started […]
WATCH: Freelance writer Hassan Yusuf Waal Explaining the dispute between Kenya and Somalia
London (SD) – The Somali federal government has yesterday expelled the Kenyan ambassador in Mogadishu and recalled its ambassador from Nairobi, Somalia accused Kenya in interfering with the country’s political affairs, specifically […]
Somalia: A Rowdy Puntland Parliament adjourns
Garowe (SD) – Today’s 19th session of the Puntland State House of Representatives was adjourned, due to disruptions. Puntland Parliament Speaker Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril said in a statement on his Facebook page […]
Kenya responds to Somalia’s decision to expel ambassador from Mogadishu
Nairobi (SD) – The Kenyan government has responded briefly to the Somali federal government’s decision to expel the Kenyan ambassador from Mogadishu, and recall the Somali ambassador to Mogadishu. Somalia’s decision comes […]
Somali union of candidates convene in Mogadishu again
Mogadishu (SD) – The Union of Somali Presidential Candidates met again today at the Jazira Hotel in Mogadishu. The meeting reportedly addressed the latest developments in the country, while some candidates reported […]
Somalia expels Kenyan ambassador, recalls its ambassador
Mogadishu (SD) – The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Ali Nur recently addressed the state media said Somalia had informed Kenyan Ambassador […]
UN, IGAD, EU & Puntland President discuss elections
Garowe (SD) – Representatives from the United Nations, the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the European Union met with Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni to discuss Somalia’s elections. […]
UN Rep: Elections should be held on time and the authorities to abide by the agreement reached
Mogadishu (SD) – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia, James Swan, said it is important to implement the agreement reached last year between the leaders of the Federal […]
Somali presidential candidate Dhuhulow arrested in Hargeisa
Hargeisa (SD) – Reports from Hargeisa the capital of Somaliland say that Somalia’s presidential candidate Mustafa Sheikh Ali Dhuhulow has been arrested at Egal airport today, according to reporter Khalid Fodhadhi. Dhuhulow […]
Somali Military court executes Al Shabab operatives
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali Armed Forces court this morning executed Mohamed Haji Ahmed (Maalim Ilkase) and two other al-Shabaab members in Mogadishu. Ilkase is believed to be the most notorious undercover […]
Suicide bomber kills at least 7 in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Grim details are emerging from a suicide bombing tonight at the Gelato Divino restaurant on Mogadishu airport road. Reports say that seven people were killed in the blast, most […]
US Secretary of Defense pays secret visit to Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Acting US Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller paid an unannounced visit to Somalia on Friday, his first visit to Somalia. Miller spent just a few hours in the capital, […]
Explosion at a restaurant in Mogadishu
Muqdisho (SD) – Reports from Mogadishu say that a heavy explosion has occurred in Mogadishu, especially on the road between the airport and KM4 junction. The blast reportedly took place in the […]
Russia encourages dialogue between Somalia and Somaliland
NY (SD) – The Russian government has for the first time addressed the ongoing talks between Somalia and Somaliland Governments. Russia’s envoy to the United Nations has issued a statement praising the […]