Mogadishu (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble today at his office received the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Ambassador James Swan. During […]
Puntland forces heading to Lasqoray
Lasqoray (SD) – Reports from Sanaag region say that a military operations are underway in areas near the coastal district of Lasqoray, according to locals who spoke with the media. The move […]
Prime Minister Roble meets with FESOJ Officials
Mogadishu (SD) – Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble today met in his office with FESOJ Secretary General Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu and FESOJ Training Director Farah Nur and other FESOJ officials. FESOJ Secretary […]
Somali Member State leaders ‘violated’ election agreement by excluding Women
Mogadishu (SD) – The chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Halima Ismail Ibrahim (Halima Yarey), described the commissions appointed by most state governments as violating an earlier agreement. In a post […]
Danab forces claim killing an Al-Shabaab finance official in Afgoye
Afgoye (SD) – The Danab Commandos of the Somali National Army have carried out a planned operation in districts under the control of Balad and Afgoye districts in Middle and Lower Shabelle […]
Somali parliament approves Roble government
Muqdisho (SD) – Today’s opening session of the parliament of the Federal Republic of Somalia chaired by the speaker of the house, Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdirahman, unanimously the country’s new cabinet. The […]
UN calls for political inclusion ahead of Somalia’s elections
Mogadishu (SD) – The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) has today issued a statement on the upcoming elections in Somalia. A statement from UNSOM called for ensuring that the country’s […]
Puntland releases Quranic school teachers and other suspects in Governor Gujir killing
Garowe (SD) – Puntland authorities released seven people arrested in connection with the March 29th roadside bomb killing Nugal’s Governor Abdisalam Hirsi Hassan Gujir in Garowe. The detainees were previously arrested by […]
Germany contributes to the development of health services in Puntland
Garowe (SD) – The German government has donated funds to UNICEF to help improve health and fight Covid-19 in the Puntland region of Somalia. German Ministry of Development Aid and Economic Cooperation […]
Journalist Abdullahi Kulmiye released from prison
Mogadishu (SD) – Abdullahi Kulmiye Adow, a journalist working for Kulmiye Radio in Mogadishu, has been released after four days in federal custody. Journalist Abdullahi Kulmiye was released without trial, after been […]
Puntland official shot dead in Garowe
Garowe (SD) – Details are emerging from an officer of the Puntland military court who was killed last night in Garowe, the capital of Puntland. The deceased, identified as Lawyer Mohamed Mohamud […]
Somalia’s Prime Minister names new cabinet
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has finally announced his long-awaited new Cabinet. While the new ministers includes new members, most of former ministers in Prime Minister Hassan Ali […]
Somalia: Parents face increased child abduction fears
Mogadishu (SD) – Reports of more abductions of children in the country’s capital Mogadishu is reportedly causing anxiety among parents. This fear was exacerbated after the abduction of children, especially girls, were […]
Puntland: Protesting forces take over ministry of Fisheries
Bossaso (SD) – Puntland forces on Sunday seized the headquarters of the Puntland Ministry of Fisheries in Bossaso, the capital of Bari region. The forces complaining of lack of compensation, surrounded the […]
Somalia: Hirshabelle government’s term ends
Jowhar (SD) – The president of Hirshabelle state Mohamed Abdi Ware and his deputy Ali Abdullahi Hussein “Ali Gudlawe” have completed their term of office today, October 17, 2020. The parliament of […]
Journalist Arrested for interviewing Haji Abukar Omar Adaan
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s National Intelligence Service has tonight reportedly arrested Abdullahi Kulmiye Adow, a journalist working for Kulmiye Radio. Journalist Abdullahi Kulmiye is accused of spreading anti-security information, as security officials […]
Businessman Abukar Omar Adaan placed under house arrest
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) on Sunday night raided the residence and arrested businessman Haji Abukar Omar Adaan in Mogadishu. The reason for the arrest of businessman […]
Somalia’s PM issues an election reminder to State leaders
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Federal Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has today sent an election related memorandum to the presidents of the country’s regional member states. A statement from Prime Minister Roble’s […]
Al-Shabaab leader killed in fighting in Middle Shabelle
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali Armed Forces Radio quoting Danab commandos of the Somali National Army claimed that more than 50 Al-Shabaab fighters were killed in a clash on Wednesday in Bulullow […]
UN and Federal Government of Somalia Sign New Cooperation Framework
Mogadishu – The Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations today signed a new cooperation agreement which sets out how the country and the world body will work together over the […]