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 […]
Geopolitical risks: Kenya, Somalia at impasse over miraa trade
Kenya, Somalia relations have been at their lowest point in years as the two countries clashed over Indian Ocean Maritime claims, Kenya’s plan to build 700km border fence and more recently Somalia […]
On Baidoa Visit, International Representatives Discuss Elections, Security And Economic Issues
Baidoa – On a visit to Somalia’s South West State today, representatives of some of the country’s key international partners highlighted the importance of the Federal Government and Federal Member States working together for […]
Somali government officers and soldiers killed in attack on outskirts of Afgoye
Afgoye (SD) – Reports from Afgoye district indicate twelve soldiers and officers from the Somali National Army have been killed in the outskirts of Afgoye district in Lower Shabelle region. Major Abdulla […]
President Farmajo reacts Trump’s demands to withdraw Troops from Somalia
Washington (SD) – US President Donald Trump said he wants to withdraw US troops from Somalia, in an attempt to fulfil a 2016 promise. According to a report by Bloomberg, Trump wants […]
Somali Troops clash of land dispute in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – Somalia Federal Government Troops Clash in Mogadishu’s Karaan district of Benadir region, according to local sources. At least two civilians were reportedly killed and several others were injured in […]
Hassan Ali Kheyre meets with Kenyan lawmakers, senators in Nairobi
Nairobi (SD) – Former Prime Minister of Somalia Hassan Ali Kheyre who is on a campaign style visit in Kenya today met with Somali senators and lawmakers. The meeting was in consultation […]
A Court sentences man to death for attack on Cas-Casey Hotel, victims included Hodan Nalayeh
Kismayo (SD) – Jubaland military court has sentenced 19-year-old Deqow Aliyow Kusow to death for his role in the Al-Shabaab attack on the Cas-Casey Hotel in Kismayo on July 12 last year. […]
President Farmajo congratulates Somalis on the occasion of Flag Day
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, who congratulated the people of Somalia on the occasion of Flag Day on October 12th, prayed to for […]
Al Shabab transfers and invests through Somali banks, UN reports
Mogadishu (SD) – The New York Times, quoting a report from the UN Security Council, reports that al-Shabaab in Somalia has used some Somali banks to transfer money. The Security Council has […]
Shabab claims responsibility for a man killed inside Galkayo mosque
Galkayo (SD) – Reports from Galkayo confirm that a young man who was shot dead inside a mosque in north Galkayo last night, was targeted for alleged ties to Puntland’s security service. […]
Gambol students protest against school mismanagement
Garowe (SD) – Protesting students today staged a violent protest at Gambol High School, one of the largest schools in Puntland. Students protested were said to be against replaced teachers and increased […]
Prime Minister Roble visits Police headquarters
Mogadishu (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia HE Mohamed Hussein Roble today paid a working visit to the headquarters of the Somali Police Force and met with […]
Explosion targets AMISOM forces in Lower Shabelle region
Mogadishu (SD) – Reports from the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia indicate that a roadside blast targeted AMISOM troops in that region. The landmine blast was said to have caused the deaths […]
Ali Khalif Galeyr laid to rest in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, attended the funeral prayers for the late Prime Minister of the Transitional Federal Government and the leader of […]
Somali, AMISOM Forces Strengthen Military Operations in Somalia
Mogadishu (SD) – Somali National Army (SNA) and African Union Mission in the peace mission has agreed on a large-scale operation against al-Shabab. The new AMISOM Force Commander Diomede Ndegeya and Somali […]
Kenyan Airstrikes kill civilians in Gedo region
Garbaharey (SD) – Reports from villages in Gedo region indicate that Kenyan airstrikes are believed to have killed and wounded several people there. The bombed villages are part of Garbaharey and Beled-hawo […]
Al-Shabab returns to areas vacated by government forces
Bal‘ad (SD) – Somali Federal Government forces have reportedly withdrawn from areas west of Bal’ad in the Middle Shabelle region as Al Shabab fighters return to those areas. The areas vacated by […]