New York (SD) – A senior US CIA official has been killed in Somalia last weekend, US officials confirmed to the NY times on condition of anonymity. According to the New York […]
Somalia: Opposition Candidates’ Conference Concludes with contentious demands
Mogadishu (SD) – The Union of Somali Presidential Candidates issued an 18-point communiqué today, following a six-day conference in Mogadishu. The statement from the candidates called for the dissolution of the electoral […]
WATCH: Presidential Candidate Dr. Abdinur Sh. Mohamed talk about Somalia’s current situation
Ohio (SD) – The chairman of the Somali National Union Party Midqaran as well as a former Somali minister of education Dr. Abdinur Sheikh Mohamed is one of more than a dozen […]
The best footballer in history, Diego Armando Maradona dies at 60
Buenos Aires (SD) – Diego Maradona the Argentinian playmaker dies of heart attack on Wednesday as his lawyer Matias Marla confirmed, also Argentinian Football Association expressed its sorrow of the World’s best […]
Somalia: SFG Troops Killed in Explosion Outside Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – A specially trained Somali police force (Harmcad) was targeted with roadside bomb in the early hours of this morning on the outskirts of Mogadishu. A vehicle carrying the troops […]
Puntland parliament approves 2021 budget
Garowe (SD) – A meeting of Puntland parliamentarians chaired by the speaker of the house Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril, debated the regional states annual budget. Today’s meeting, which was the 16th sitting of […]
PM Roble open to discuss candidates election concerns
Baidoa (SD) The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Hussein Roble, addressed at a press conference in Baidoa, the capital of Bay region spoke of concerns still remain in […]
Somaliland Reacts to Remarks by Somali Prime Minister
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland government voiced its displeasure over a recent statement by Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble, regarding the resumption of stalled talks between the two countries and international aid […]
Somali Soldier hurls a grenade at his Family’s home
Mogadishu (SD) – Reports from Warta Nabada district in Mogadishu confirm that a Somali government soldier killed several members of his family there last night. The soldier, who was said to be […]
Somaliland: Minister of Information Arrests Head of National Television
Hargeisa (SD) – Somaliland’s Information Minister Saleban Yusuf Ali Koore has reportedly ordered the arrested Ahmed Ugas, the head of state-run satellite television. The reason for the minister’s order for the arrest […]
Prime Minister Roble briefs UN Security Council on Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – In a wide-ranging speech to the Security Council, Somalia’s Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble said the electoral process was progressing well and the selected commissions started training. “We are […]
President Farmajo rewards Civil Aviation staff for restoring Airspace control
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo presented medals and certificates of honor to officials and staff who worked to restore airspace management, stressing the importance of ensuring the country’s independence, […]
Mursal and Hashi Visit Mogadishu candidates’ conference
Mogadishu (SD) – The Speaker of the Somali Parliament Mohamed Mursal and the First Deputy Speaker Abdiweli Mudey visit the Presidential Candidates’ Conference tonight at the Jazeera Hotel. Chairman Mursal and Mudey […]
cyclones kill people in Puntland
Bossaso (SD) – Heavy rain and storms hit several areas of Puntland state, especially along the coast regions, according to local residents who spoke with the media. The heavy rains fell in […]
Deputy PM opens training for Electoral Commissions
Mogadishu (SD) – Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia Mahdi Mohamed Guled (Khadar), opened training for the Electoral Commissions today, urging them to perform their duties honestly. Mr. Mahdi […]
civil society and traditional leaders join the Mogadishu conference
Mogadishu (SD) – The second day of the consultative conference in Mogadishu was joined by some civil society organizations and traditional leaders that have recently raised concerns about the country’s election process. […]
Puntland forces seize large quantities of weapons in Bossaso
Bossaso (SD) – Puntland security forces have seized weapons in an operation conducted today in parts of Bossaso, the capital of Bari region. The planned military operation was carried out in several […]
Somalia: Presidential Candidates’ Conference Releases Statement
Mogadishu (SD) – Former Somali federal information minister and current presidential candidate Dahir Mohamud Guelleh give details of the 2021 Somali presidential candidates’ consultative meeting that opened in Mogadishu today. He said […]
Abdi Hashi nominates members of the Northern Electoral Commission
Mogadishu (SD) – The Speaker of the Upper House Abdi Hashi Abdullahi has appointed the 8 members of the Constituency Committee for the Election of Members of Parliament from the Northern Regions […]
Somali presidential candidates to hold a conference in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – More than a dozen candidates for the presidency of the Federal Republic of Somalia will hold a three-day conference November 21-23, 2020 in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. The […]